Recent content by mcbdz

First thing I would do is get my own test kits. You need to be testing your water before water changes, testing the new water and then the day after so you learn you system and make sure your water salinity and ph match before changes. then run your tank without anything like you are cycling...

I would google flatworms and make sure that isn't it they can cause trouble. Pattie

I would not add a mandrine. Some good ideas : clowns(pair), firefish, cardinals, gobies, sixline wrasse for a last fish, chromis, royal gramma. just click on the fish link at the top lt and browse through there to see what you might like then when you put a list together come back and ask how...

Do you have a protein skimmer? How much and how often are you feeding ?

This is very comman with tangs and new fish. This is why it is best to QT fish first. Please go here: https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/f/10/fish-disease-treatment and post all your info . They will help you with this. Do not add anything to your DT. Read and post first before you do anything...

If you are serious about wanting seahorses in there then please don't add other fish or cuc other then snails. you want to season the tank, you could put different macro algeas but you want your pods to beable to establish in there first. Please go read and post here...

I agree with spanko, perfect dark, and monk. The best thing is to plan for the adult fish, nomatter what size it is when you buy it.

Sorry he's doing so bad. Since he's so weak the chances are he'll be picked on more til he dies. I would take him out and put him in QT. give him a chance to heal and you can observe it to see what all is wrong. Feed it well and once it heals decide who you want. Make sure you are giving it a...

What are you readings. How did you cycle, Just with the rock. I'd feed the tank a little fish food like you had a fis(ghost feed). and check your param. in a couple days. if amm., and trates stay good you can add a small cuc. give them a couple weeks and if everything remains stable add a fish. etc.

Usually the cleanup crew don't eat the diatoms. Do frequent water changes.

I would check the new water before a water change and see what those readings are. If they arre good Just may need to do frequent changes for awhile.

Originally Posted by Stang Ideally I would like to have something of the following a lion, porcupine puffer, niger trigger, blue hippo, powder blue, and naso tang. Which of these fish would not be compatible together? Thanks for all you advice. You may want to go on the aggressive board and...

You may want to ask on the reef board or the DIY one.

I would, or you can put just a filter without carbon. Just keep it clean when you are using it. Also do you have anything like pvc pipes or fake decor for the fish to hide? If not you will need something in there for the fish and it will provide more area for the bacteria to grow.