Stock for 300g plywood reef?

[Master Kyle 297]

I just built a 300g plywood reef tank and I'm figuring out what stock I can put with vibrant colors. So far I want a ritteri anemone with percula clownfish and a blue hippo tang but i'm not sure on the other stock which is ironic because i've been in this hobby for year. Just want some input and opinions. Its going to be a mixed reef but mostly soft coral and i like the look of regal angels so i guess that's a start. If you guys are interested I'll make a build thread of the tank. Thanks.

[jgalen0025]

I would love to see pics of the build. I always wanted to start a plywood build but never trusted it. Is the liquid rubber white or black? or did you use fiber glass. More details Please

[Master Kyle 297]

i used fiberglass on the seams and used a two part epoxy called pond shield. will make a build thread later in the week

[State_of_Mind]

Oo you have a lot of choices. The Red Sea Regal angel is beautiful. I think a school of maybe 5 yellow tangs would look really cool and good for algae maintenance. Also a school of anthias would be sweet and colorful. A melanarus wrasse or a red coris wrasse (esp when fully grown) are eye catchers, but can pick on shrimp. Good luck on stocking!

I think you should make a thread. I've seen diy plywood tanks and thought they were pretty creative ways to make your own large tank at a fraction of the cost.

[Master Kyle 297]

I will definitely start a thread and I just want lots of vibrant colors like a chevron tang and regal angel. Maybe a small school of banggai cardinals? How about a harem of leopard wrasse?

[State_of_Mind]

Originally Posted by Master Kyle 297

I will definitely start a thread and I just want lots of vibrant colors like a chevron tang and regal angel. Maybe a small school of banggai cardinals? How about a harem of leopard wrasse?

Wow chevron tang right on! +1 on the leopard wrasses! One of my fav fish. One of my lfs has mostly wrasses in his display and has a few leopard wrasses. Maybe try different types, male/female pair & ornate & potters. As for the school of banggai cardinals..if you really like them go for it. I have one, but I don't find them colorful/interesting enough to have a group or school of them.

[Master Kyle 297]

Alright well I decided I'm just going to transfer everything from my 90 to the 300 so I thought back on the fish I want and came up with this:
Flame angel, Squamipinnis anthias, blue hippo tang, desjardini tang, yellow tang, marine betta, regal angel, Copperband butterfly, percula/ocellaris clown, mandarin dragonet, magnificent foxface, Longnose hawk, achilles tang, and a clown tang.

I wasn't sure about these fish as well:
Heniochus butterfly, leopard wrasse, mystery wrasse, green Chromis, and banggai cardinals

[jimmy n]

I was under the impression that a DIY plywood tank done well didn't equate to great cost savings. Would like to enlightened. Pictures please?

[Master Kyle 297]

i opened up my build thread

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2394969