Reefs & setting up.

boroughmal

Now I am housebound almost(1/2ritus)(1/2 rongus)
I was thinking of setting up a reef tank.
Is ther anyone out there thinking the same?
Perhaps we could share knowledge
I am south of dublin
www.fishkeepingsupplies.com
Aquarium and Fish Supply Tropical

FranknFurter

Reef aquariums are hugely responsible for the depletion of natural wild reef systems, 99% are taken from the wild as breeding such specialised animals in captivity is next to impossible.

my advice?, do the right thing and go for a tropical tank, just as, if not more interesting, and a LOT easier to look after.

Reef setups are Hugely specialised, Very delicate and need often very complex daily managment, hard work and quality testing.

whiteshadow

www.fishantics.com

ask for simon kilroy

he cultivates coral and sets up reef tanks

cichlid child

i have heard they are trouble.i would stay clear if i was you

Alun

I wouldn't exactly say they are trouble, but they require lots and lots of time, dedication and effort. If you're not prepared to put this time and effort in, do yourself, and the fish a favour, and don't bother. Also as others have pointed out, all fish, corals, 'living rocks' etc. etc come from the wild and are not captively bred. Personally this was one of the main reasons for me not continuing with this hobby, beautiful as the aquarium was.

Also think of what to do when you go on holiday. Trying to find someone with enough knowledge, maturity and responsibility to keep a reef tank going for you for two weeks is a nightmare, I can tell you.

boroughmal

I know that its going to be a lot of hard work to start but so was my pond & my tropicals. but now they are running they give me something to do each day.
regards to all who bothered
Mal