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Originally Posted by Robdog696 No, yes, and no! LOL! The last thing on their mind right now is "Wow, we really need a condo in Aspen!" LOL, thanks for your info. also LOL LOL about the condo

Originally Posted by Dawman Perculas have thick black lines. But you will need intense light for those . Which clowns has thin lines? As far as lighting goes Iam now upgrading to 24" pc 130w(65w day 12000,65w blue actinic bulbs). Think of putting 2 of these on 44 gal pentagon w/half glass...

Thank you NigerBang for your info. What might be the anemone(easy level) for the best chances for them to host. My daughter is so hoping to see this(Iam also). DO you think my water as posted above is good for anemone?

Originally Posted by Dawman What species of clowns do you have ? mine were sold as true perc clowns($20 each), they have thin black vs. thick lines.

Originally Posted by fishkid2 how long have u had the clowns with the anomones? luv the pics, the clam is awesome. have had the perc clowns(sold as true perc clowns) for 4th day today. My clowns have the thin black lines vs. thick. Do you know which this means I have?

Originally Posted by Shrimpi How much did you pay for them, thats a pretty easy way to start narrowing down the species. Is there any coral in the tank? Thank you for your info. Pics 2-4 cost only $6 each and were sold as LTA. There is no coral in my tank. 4 stars and 2 perc clowns. I put the...

Got 2 clowns 2 days ago, neither are interested in the anemones(pics below) in tank? Do clowns like these kind of anemones? They do stay close to each other tho, is this a sign that they will become mates? I bought them together for a reason LOL. If they have no interest in anemones now, will...

Originally Posted by ophiura I would bump up your specific gravity to 1.025-1.026...how do you measure it (refractometer or hydrometer?). How long did you acclimate? Do you know the specific gravity of the place you got it from? I would keep the diet diversified, including algae wafers, shrimp...

Originally Posted by bizkitpug anyone? Im in wisconsin also, near OSHKOSH.

Originally Posted by spanko if you answer ophiura's question I bet you will get some help. Water Parameters are these: temp-78 salinity-1.024 ph-8.1 nitrate-5 nitrite-0 amonia-0 alkalinity-11.5 skimmer used, tank hangon filter, powerhead- the average. Need to upgrade lighting to better reach...

Originally Posted by ophiura I realize your tank parameters may be fine, but please brag about it with numbers. What is "perfect" for fish may be fatal for seastars. A one month mark is a period of high mortality for seastars, so I would like to eliminate any possible issues with parameters...

Originally Posted by MiaHeatLvr Please pass on your tank perameters. Nitrate, Nitrite, Amonia, etc, FILTRATION... Water Parameters are these: temp-78 salinity-1.024 ph-8.1 nitrate-5 nitrite-0 amonia-0 alkalinity-11.5 skimmer used, tank hangon filter, powerhead- the average. Need to upgrade...

Originally Posted by PerfectDark If they ate a large meal or if they are getting ready to expel waste they can look a little out of sorts like the one in the bottom pic. Even deflate for a day or 2 thats not uncommon just keep an eye on it. How will I know if it is not alive and what could I do...

Originally Posted by ophiura Please post specific tank parameters, how long you have had the star, and how often and what you feed it. tank numbers are all great(right on), have never had problem with my water/tank numbers. the tank has been set up for about 9 months now and Mr. Jones(star)...

Originally Posted by porthosandjazz The last one does not look good. The mouth is loose, which I hear is a bad sign. Also, I hear that even though the anemones are not touching, they can still go to war from across the tank, esp in a small tank... they release little stinging cells which hurt...

Originally Posted by jessica47421 what is the 2nd pic is that something coming out of a shell or is it just sitting in one? the 2nd pic is of an anenome in the clamshell, I think it looks pretty cool

He was feeding and was hanging out by the air wall and later that day he puffed up(center body not the arms) for about 4 hours. He shrunk back down but now he looks all saggy. Here are pics of Mr. Jones before and now Any thoughts?

Originally Posted by azaintcold Here is a link where Sepulatian and Beth talk briefly about airstones in a SW tank. https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/268730/airstone-popeye It can cause stress for fish, but the big thing is it isn't as functionable as it is in a FW tank. The best gas exchange...

Originally Posted by azaintcold You don't want airbubbles in a SW tank. It looks like you have an airstone. You'll want to take that out. really no airbubbles? could you please explain why not? thanks

Just watch your hand if you have to go in to the tank for any reason as they will hurt. thank you for the info. The clowns are new to the tank as of yesterday and do not seem interested in any of the anen's as of yet. They stay right by each other tho? Is this a sign that they might become...