pictures of my "corals"

[nanoreefer22]

He actually upgraded pretty fast, don't think his 29g was up for too long.

 

[findingnemo]

Oh ok, Im not planning on buying another tank at least for 2 years I have a house under construction so I have to save money so I guess I have to change my mind on my future fish . Any recomendations?

 

[nanoreefer22]

Check out some of the smaller wrasses both fairy and Flashers. Gobies are nice and stay small for the most part. Clownfish are always nice. Smaller pygmy angels.

 

[findingnemo]

Thanks I will look for the species you told me.

 

[Deanos]

And now those fish are in a 75g reef!!!

You sure? :Up_to_som

 

[nanoreefer22]

You sure? :Up_to_som

LoL well the hippo passed away and the clown but the yellow tang is lol

 

[findingnemo]

Are you serious he dosent have them no more

 

[Tonyscoots84]

nope my hippo died from a disease brought over by a new fish, but my yellow tang, powder blue, clownfish, esquisite wrasse, and 4 chromis are happy... im gonna be purchasing another baby hippo tang once i no everything is in good standing with the tank..

i sent you a pm back findingnemo like i said i had the tank for 4 months then upgraded to ensure the tangs were happy... still not enough for all 3 of em that i had but i am hopefully upgrading to a 120 gallon 6' long tank early next year....

 

[findingnemo]

Oh ok I replied your pm asking you about the blue hippo thanks for the answer..

 

[DRZL]

That was not fritz that was Tonyscoots84! And now those fish are in a 75g reef!!!

ughhhh!!

 

[Tonyscoots84]

drzl :shhh: easy dude :lol2:.. if all goes well my tangs will be in a 120 gallon tank early next year :bigeyes:

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

120? Nice Dibs on the 75 pending the wifes ok LOL.

Nemo the size of the tank is very important, Check out some of these online stores and see the fish requirements and also the equipment:



www.liveaquaria.com
www.marinedepot.com
www.petsolutions.com
www.thatpetplace.com
www.premiumaquatics.com
www.bigalsonline.com


THese aro only a few. Also here are some "education sites I have saved:

http://www.aquariacentral.com/
http://www.garf.org/
http://www.peteducation.com/
http://www.fishandtips.com/index.php
http://www.reefpedia.com/index.php/Main_Page
http://reefkeeping.com/index.htm
http://www.melevsreef.com/

In addition to this site which is my primary info site I also ref the above sites they have some really good info.

 

[findingnemo]

Thanks a lot chief I will look into them, I gave up on the idea on getting my blue hippo and yellow tang

 

[digitalreefer]

How long is your tank? My yellow tang is in a 33 long and is happy right now. I knew when bought him that I'll eventually have to give him up. They should have at least 4 ft. of space to swim back and forth across. Like I said, mine is happy now, but will need to go in another few months probably.... or I could upgrade... hmmmm

 

[findingnemo]

my tank is 48 gallon, 36 long

 

[DRZL]

How long is your tank? My yellow tang is in a 33 long and is happy right now. I knew when bought him that I'll eventually have to give him up. They should have at least 4 ft. of space to swim back and forth across. Like I said, mine is happy now, but will need to go in another few months probably.... or I could upgrade... hmmmm

Isnt that tank about 12" high?

its like that bed on the plane from the fifth element (movie)

 

[andylee]

Some advice to avoid disappointment

Hi,
I don't want to sound like a spoilsport, but you should do some more research before getting any livestock. Look at the Reef budget thread, especially if you're worried about your house renovation.

The simplest type of saltwater tank is a FOWLR; the most complex is an small polyp coral tank. Many people don't recommend anemones in any tank. Those that do agree that water parameters and lighting need to be perfect.

There are a few things that everyone needs. Your own test kit for at least pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate for FOWLR; add Ca, hardness if you want more demanding creatures. For more than FOWLR, you'll need to upgrade your lighting (significantly); this is usually the most expensive part of a setup. Even for FOWLR, your filter is inadequate. I would strongly suggest a skimmer. Depending on your local water, you may need to consider a reverse-osmosis system.

While websites are great, information tends to be scattered. Consider investing in a book (or check the library). Mike Paletta has a very easy to read book (forgot the name). Robert Fenner's The Conscientious Marine Aquarist is also excellent for beginners.

Please don't get the idea that I'm giving you a hard time. Just trying to spare you from learning things the hard (and ultimately more expensive) way.

Andy

 

[DRZL]

well said andy, good strong advice

you should post more often

 

[findingnemo]

Wow chief thanks a million for giving me all those web sites I have learn so much . Specially with http://www.melevsreef.com/.