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FOWLR tank setup for about 5 months now. 2 clowns and a cortez angel. Had quite a bit of cyno start growing but i would say its under control. However I'd like to keep it under control and get rid of it if that is possible. My water params are just right. I checked phosphates and they were...

Originally Posted by Nate_m skiutah, how big was the turtle anyway? Was it as big (3.5 feet) as some here suggest? I guess I need to be a bit more abbrasive to get my question answered. The only reason you should have reported this kid was if the turtle was in poor living conditions. I...

skiutah, how big was the turtle anyway? Was it as big (3.5 feet) as some here suggest?

Are you suggesting to hand feed them?

I was nervous about purchasing my LR online as well. I overnighted the rock and paid about $3/lb including the overnight shipping (early November). I had very very little die off and received very very nice rock. I couldn't have picked out anything better from the LFS. - Nate

With a little help from you guys I went out and made my first purchase this weekend. I bought two small Oscellaris Clownfish, 3 snails, 1 starfish. Probably a little to much for the first purchase but the LFS guys assured me all would be well. Got them home safely and acclimated them...

Is it time to get my first fish? Nitrates have been at 40 for over a week now. Did an 8 gallon water change last night and they seemed to have dropped to about 20. Thanks for the help. - Nate

One last question... If I go the aggressive route I'm guessing a cleaning crew is out? I have 45 lbs of LR and wondering if I need to make sure something cleans up before things get out of hand? Thanks, - Nathan

Thought about something today. If I have 2 clownfish in my tank and they decide to mate do I just let nature run its coarse? That considered 'unethical'?

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Do both of these lists pretty much max out the capacity of the tank? I suggested the maroons in the clown/anenome forum and i think they may work as well. I actually haven't seen the maroons in person, so maybe that would sway me one way or the other. - Nate

Originally Posted by ophiura Nope, not off your rocker. That will be a tough list to choose between, but you deserve a big pat on the back for both your selections, and schedule of additions!! Just remember, even small lions can fit surprisingly large fish in their mouths. Many thanks on the...

Well the time has nearly come to pick my first saltwater fish and I've come up with two lists of possible inhabitants. Specs: 54G Corner Tank, Magnum 350, 45lbs of LR, LS, 25W Flour PEACEFUL: 2 Ocellaris Clownfish (first purchase) 2 Firefish (2 months) 1 Radiant Wrasse (4 months) 1 Longnose...

Originally Posted by PFitz44 Impatience will not be allowed in this hobby...... you will end up killing things... some things cant be rushed... like nature.. Just hang in there... it will be done soon enough.. then u can get your fish!!! (After a water chagne) ~fitzy I think you might find...

Getting very very close to a week and I'm getting impatient. Guess now would be a good time to run my fish lists by you guys, but I'll save that for another post. :happyfish

Looking for opinions from a few of the regulars. I'm on the last stage of my cycle and my nitrates are sitting at 40 (nitrites = 0, ammonia = 0, ph = 7.8, SG = 1.024). The questions is this. Should I keeping waiting for the bacteria growth to lower the nitrates or do a 20% water change and...

Got a 54 gallon corner tank and I'd like to get a clown and a lion. Would a maroon clown and a lion be 'happy' together? - Nate

Originally Posted by fishieness wait until your nitrates get below or around 20, then do a water change. That is JMO however, some may say otherwise. I read in a magazine last night that nitrates generally don't drop on their own. They are used up by plants and algae of which I have none...

Quick Update: My nitrites have dropped to 0 and my nitrates are still at 40. All other params are perfect. Do I need to wate for the nitrates to drop on their own or do a water change? Hope this means I'm ready to add my first fish!