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  1. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    Ughhhhhh. I never thought about that. Im out of town now but I'll have the wife move it right now to the other side of the room. I should probably get a canopy or hood for the tank. That should help.
  2. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    Wow....I had no idea. I just got it two days ago. There were mixed reviews on them online. Maybe they will give me credit for it. Thanks for the advice!
  3. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    The goofy at the ***** saw pictures of my setup before and said that water couldnt circulate properly with the big rocks just sitting on the bottom like that. Thats the only reason I did that. As far as the PJs and the damsel....they are in the tank now. The lone survivors! There is also a...
  4. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    Thanks Shawn. And to Joe, that was funny! I do have a since of humor
  5. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    Thank you T. I am learning as I go and ALOT of stuff I am learning the hard way. Please take a look at this video and give me a little feedback. http://youtu.be/KxapOMV5sXI Also, in my defense (doesnt make it right) shipping is so high on these fish so I just figured I would do 3 at a time to...
  6. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    I just put there pictures on the milk cartons. Now try and help me goofy!!!!
  7. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    Also I did cycle the tank in the 29 gallon. When I went into the 55 gallon, I just added everything from one tank into the other with more water. I thought I didnt have to cycle it again. Also I got some rock from that same ***** and put it directly into my tank thinking it was okay since it was...
  8. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    I appreciate the response. Normally the temp is at 80 degrees in there. Also, there haven't been any painting or exterminating. I dont have a test kit so I never know the exact numbers. The guy at the store seems to be on his game as far as knowing stuff. He checks the parameters and always says...
  9. scootywoot

    HELP!!!! ANYONE......Im losing my mind over here! So far I've lost 10 fish or more.

    okay here goes. I have been losing fish over here left and right. When I first started in the 29gal everything was okay. The first 2 months I lost 4 damsels, a sally lightfoot, a clown, and a cleaner shrimp. I later moved up to a 55gal that has been running for about 2 months now. I used the...
  10. scootywoot

    HELP! I AM GETTING SOOO DISCOURAGED RIGHT NOW. JUST LOST 2 CLOWNS N 2 DAYS.

    AYYYYEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its the return of Whodini. He just popped up out of nowhere looking like hes at about 70%. Much better than he looked before the freshwater dip. he still has a little bit of the white string hanging from him but not nearly as much. What should my next plan of action be...
  11. scootywoot

    HELP! I AM GETTING SOOO DISCOURAGED RIGHT NOW. JUST LOST 2 CLOWNS N 2 DAYS.

    what do i do about the missing clown?
  12. scootywoot

    HELP! I AM GETTING SOOO DISCOURAGED RIGHT NOW. JUST LOST 2 CLOWNS N 2 DAYS.

    thanks. I only got them because I loved their bold color. I must say though....they are getting along just find for now. At first there was some bickering going on and now everyone is getting along fine. (as far as I know) Im gonna donate my pajamas back to the store if I get more clowns. BUT I...
  13. scootywoot

    HELP! I AM GETTING SOOO DISCOURAGED RIGHT NOW. JUST LOST 2 CLOWNS N 2 DAYS.

    UGGGHHH...here goes. I have a 55 gallon setup. My first ever, There is about 40lbs of live sand and 50 lbs of live rock. I have a hang on back filter as well as a 10gal DIY sump. The sump has some rock, algae, and return pump. (No skimmer yet) Its been up for about 4 1/2 months. The sump was...
  14. scootywoot

    NEW TO THE SALTWATER HOBBY

    IM not familiar with the terminologies either. After awhile nitrates, RO water, amonia, PH, salinity, amphipods, phytoplankton blah blah blah.....Ive been doing some reading though. Its just a little overwhelming. They need a "saltwater tanks for dummies" guide
  15. scootywoot

    NEW TO THE SALTWATER HOBBY

    Well, as you know I a newbie so i assumed the people at ***** knew what they were talking about. I got a filter from there. Im not sure what kind but theres a picture of the box in my photo album. Its a 29 gal so I figured I didnt need a sump, besides I was intimidated by all the extra stuff it...
  16. scootywoot

    NEW TO THE SALTWATER HOBBY

    Thanks for the advice Swizzy. Im begining to realize the importance of patience. Besides who has money to throw away nowadays
  17. scootywoot

    NEW TO THE SALTWATER HOBBY

    Greetings. My girlfriend and I decided to start a saltwater tank and I think its safe to say "WE DONT KNOW JACK!" Its been up for about 2 months now. Its a 29 gal with 3 inches of live sand and 50 lbs of live rock. We had it cycling for 2 weeks with the sand and then added the live rock. After...
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