Fish only with live rock, or FOWLR, aquariums are a colorful and fun way to add life to your home, classroom, or office; the live rock acts as a natural biological filter. When shopping for your FOWLR aquarium, take a trip to Gerber’s Tropical Fish in Dayton, OH. They have Ohio’s largest selection of freshwater and saltwater fish, with over 600 tanks of exotic species. They’ll answer all of your aquarium set-up questions and will be happy to special order anything you can’t find in the store.

Top Tips For Setting Up A FOWLR Aquarium

1. Don’t Add Coral

Fish eat coral, so adding this to the FOWLR aquarium will create disorder among the fish, especially if the species are aggressive. However, if you like the look of coral, go for artificial instead of live. This will add to the aesthetic without disrupting the fish.

2. Know Your Fish

Know the difference between peaceful and aggressive fish, and try to create a harmonious mix. Aggressive species include Large Angelfish, Pufferfish, Tangs, and Eels; peaceful fish include Gobies, Dartfish, Cardinalfish, and Squirrelfish. If you want to mix peaceful and aggressive fish, start with a community of peaceful fish and slowly add the aggressive fish one species at a time.

3. Choose A Porous Rock

Try Fiji, Lalo, Tonga, and Kaelini rock; the more porous, the better filtration it provides. You’ll need to let the rock cure in the water for two to four weeks, until ammonia and nitrite levels reach zero, before adding the fish. Bring a sample of the water into Gerber’s Tropical Fish to have it tested for free.

A FOWLR aquarium adds color and intrigue to any room, and setting it up is fun! Gerber’s Tropical Fish in Dayton will help you set up your fish tank and provide maintenance for a competitive price. Call today at (937) 297-0515 to ask about their current inventory. You can also like them on Facebook for more tips and updates.