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[thesnowflakeclown]

Hello guys. So i am known for small tanks. But lately, ive been looking to move. I am 12 years old. I live in an apartment. And i'm moving to a house soon. My father is a FREAK for saltwater aquariums! So hes dedicating a room to a big 200 gallon long aquarium. Im looking torwards a predator tank. Foxfaces, Eels, Lionfish, Puffers, Sharks, And stingrays always fascinated me. Plus, My lfs had 2 bandit shark eggs that just hatched! So if you have any ideas, Inform me

 

[Cathic]

Foxface are not predators, I would also vote against rays and sharks.

 

[wontonflip]

+1 Cathic....my foxface is the biggest wuss in my tank, but should hold their own in aggressive tanks due to their poisonous quills. Rays need at least 500g, and I really wouldn't do sharks because of all the space they need, they'll probably knock your rocks down just swimming past it.

 

[Bifferwine]

Some of those fish require large, open areas of sand. And some of those fish require rockwork. You will have to decide which direction you want to go in -- it won't be large enough for both.

A tank that size will be great for predators, though.

 

[FishyReef]

Honestly, a 200g long aquarium is probably only 6ft long - not really big enough for sharks and stingrays. If you are serious about a predator tank you might be able to do a lionfish, puffer, and 1 eel in there, but not sure I'd do more than that - honestly makes for a kind of boring tank, why not go for a nice reef instead? Besides, since you're 12, I think you should consult your father on what his ideas for the tank are as I assume he will be the one paying for it.....

 

[moncapitane]

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