Thinking to keep marine fish.

26-05-2009, 12:16 AM

After some of the Bro posting the pic of the angel fish thinking to start to keep some marine angel n lionfish can pls Advice wat thing must i have to start to keep marine angel n lionfish? N wat is the cost for that? Thanks......

26-05-2009, 10:26 AM

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**KaLiB** · 26-05-2009, 07:57 PM

Welcome to the marine hobby.

I won't really go into the basics of marine fishkeeping here as it'll make the post too long, do read up deep_end's article here to get an overall idea.

Given the eventual size of lionfish and angels(assuming large angels), I would advise no less than a 5x2x2 tank. The bigger the tank, the better it is given the adult sizes of these fish.

The total cost of setting up such a large tank is likely to set you back by at least $2k-$3k.

26-05-2009, 11:11 PM

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Thanks Bro

26-05-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KaLiB

Welcome to the marine hobby.

I won't really go into the basics of marine fishkeeping here as it'll make the post too long, do read up deep_end's article here to get an overall idea.

Given the eventual size of lionfish and angels(assuming large angels), I would advise no less than a 5x2x2 tank. The bigger the tank, the better it is given the adult sizes of these fish.

The total cost of setting up such a large tank is likely to set you back by at least $2k-$3k.

Bro i m thinking to start on a 3X2X2 is it posbile

**KaLiB** · 26-05-2009, 11:55 PM

If your starting with a 3x2x2, I would suggest looking at dwarf angels or swallowtail angels instead as the final sizes attained by large angels is a little too big for a 3x2x2 IMO. Dwarf angels though lack in size, IMO, they do not lose out to the large angels in terms of colour. There are some colourful ones like Potter's angel, Flame angel.
Note:You may have problem mixing the dwarf angels with lionfish as they might attempt to eat the dwarf angel for food.

So far, from what I've read about the long-term care for large angels, the general consensus is towards a large aquarium(Something like 5x2x2 and above) due to the large sizes these fish attain. You should still be able to keep lionfish in a 3x2x2 if you opt for the smaller species.

If your interest is in the fish, there are also other colourful varieties to consider from the Tang family or Butterflyfish family that would do fine in a 3x2x2.

27-05-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KaLiB

If your starting with a 3x2x2, I would suggest looking at dwarf angels or swallowtail angels instead as the final sizes attained by large angels is a little too big for a 3x2x2 IMO. Dwarf angels though lack in size, IMO, they do not lose out to the large angels in terms of colour. There are some colourful ones like Potter's angel, Flame angel.
Note:You may have problem mixing the dwarf angels with lionfish as they might attempt to eat the dwarf angel for food.

So far, from what I've read about the long-term care for large angels, the general consensus is towards a large aquarium(Something like 5x2x2 and above) due to the large sizes these fish attain. You should still be able to keep lionfish in a 3x2x2 if you opt for the smaller species.

If your interest is in the fish, there are also other colourful varieties to consider from the Tang family or Butterflyfish family that would do fine in a 3x2x2.

Bro if i get a 5X2X2 to keep angel n lionfish must i get a Chiller?

**KaLiB** · 27-05-2009, 10:04 PM

Nope, you won't need to use a chiller.

27-05-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KaLiB

Nope, you won't need to use a chiller.

Bro Thanks for your info .

Will be going to the farm to check out for all the price.

stevieg · 23-06-2009, 02:17 AM

Actually if you're new you may want to read up on the equipment first. My brief foray into marine thought me the importance of a good setup.

26-05-2009, 12:16 AM	#1
nofear25 Guest Posts: n/a	Thinking to keep marine fish. After some of the Bro posting the pic of the angel fish thinking to start to keep some marine angel n lionfish can pls Advice wat thing must i have to start to keep marine angel n lionfish? N wat is the cost for that? Thanks......

26-05-2009, 07:57 PM	#3
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	Welcome to the marine hobby. I won't really go into the basics of marine fishkeeping here as it'll make the post too long, do read up deep_end's article here to get an overall idea. Given the eventual size of lionfish and angels(assuming large angels), I would advise no less than a 5x2x2 tank. The bigger the tank, the better it is given the adult sizes of these fish. The total cost of setting up such a large tank is likely to set you back by at least $2k-$3k. __________________ A fishtank is just like your computer. When your tank crash(OS crash), its time to cleanup(reformat hard drive) and setup(install OS) again and add new livestock(re-install software).

26-05-2009, 11:55 PM	#6
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	If your starting with a 3x2x2, I would suggest looking at dwarf angels or swallowtail angels instead as the final sizes attained by large angels is a little too big for a 3x2x2 IMO. Dwarf angels though lack in size, IMO, they do not lose out to the large angels in terms of colour. There are some colourful ones like Potter's angel, Flame angel. Note:You may have problem mixing the dwarf angels with lionfish as they might attempt to eat the dwarf angel for food. So far, from what I've read about the long-term care for large angels, the general consensus is towards a large aquarium(Something like 5x2x2 and above) due to the large sizes these fish attain. You should still be able to keep lionfish in a 3x2x2 if you opt for the smaller species. If your interest is in the fish, there are also other colourful varieties to consider from the Tang family or Butterflyfish family that would do fine in a 3x2x2. __________________ A fishtank is just like your computer. When your tank crash(OS crash), its time to cleanup(reformat hard drive) and setup(install OS) again and add new livestock(re-install software).

27-05-2009, 10:04 PM	#8
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	Nope, you won't need to use a chiller. __________________ A fishtank is just like your computer. When your tank crash(OS crash), its time to cleanup(reformat hard drive) and setup(install OS) again and add new livestock(re-install software).

26-05-2009, 10:26 AM	#2
Sunburst Guest Posts: n/a	Check out this section before embarking the journey to the dark side .. http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45

23-06-2009, 02:17 AM	#10
stevieg Dragon Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,840	Actually if you're new you may want to read up on the equipment first. My brief foray into marine thought me the importance of a good setup.

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