clown fish tank

[reef-junkie]

setting up a maroon clownfish tank.
33 gal tall for now.

going to run skimmerless for now. would a powerhead pointed atthe surface provide enough oxygen?

[mark]

are running a power filter in place of a skimmer as they'll provide aeration

[reef-junkie]

I do have a fluval 205 on the tank but I'm not sure how much aeration canister filters provide

[reef-junkie]

Tank is plumbed from the bottom so the return is completely submerged

[mark]

For power filter was thinking more like the Aquaclear hang on type where the water flows over a lip. A canister would provide some aeration just based on water movement but if me, I'd add the power head.

[Myka]

Do you plan to add any other fish? That's a bit tight quarters for a pair of Maroons unless they are on a broodstock system or something.

[reef-junkie]

I only plan on keeping the 2 fish plus a standard cuc of snails and hermits.

[Myka]

I think the combination of a small tank and using a canister filter will have you fighting nitrate. You just really like Maroon Clowns or you want to breed them?

[reef-junkie]

i actually just aquired a pair of lightning maroons. I plan on eventually trying to breed them.

[reef-junkie]

may eventually put in a sump and skimmer