400 Gallon Tank!! What should I do?
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moraym
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Good thing this wasnt posted on the reef forum, the "police" over there would raise hell about the bioload of 52 damsels added at once.
Pics would be awesome. Btw, i like the sand bed idea someone suggested, having half the tank with rockwork that slowly levels off into just sand. Would be great for sand creatures, crabs, jawfish, etc. But of course that would limit some aggressives.
Pics would be awesome. Btw, i like the sand bed idea someone suggested, having half the tank with rockwork that slowly levels off into just sand. Would be great for sand creatures, crabs, jawfish, etc. But of course that would limit some aggressives.
aepi_tank
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Well, as I have pput more thought and research into this, I have realized that this tank will end up costing quite a bit more than the house would be able to put forward at this point. I think we will just be putting some nice "pretty" but hopefully interesting fish for now.
Thanks for all your help guys, and I"ll keep you posted, it looks great right now.
Thanks for all your help guys, and I"ll keep you posted, it looks great right now.
unleashed
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400 gal thats a nice size tank.if there is nothing in the tank at this time damsels make a great starter to get your tank acclimated.however you will find that damsels are very agressive fish of there own species you will have a loss.but they are also the cheepest fish to lose.they do well with other species of damsels .shark is definatly not a species for the novist..they have been labled for experts only in most informative sites and books.try some live rock buy a mixture of dead and live the living organisms will spread to the dead rock in time also cutting your cost.if you plan on putting other types of fish .do some research and see what species is compatiple with other species before you purchase them.good luck with your new hobby
aepi_tank
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Hey guys, just to update you on the tank, the Damsels are doin pretty well. Only a few have died, but I have noticed that only one species died, the little sargeant majors. I don't really know if they are damsels too, but they were sold to me as damsels. Well, anyways, the other fish are picking on that species and killing them off. Hahaha. I think Sunday I'll be adding another fish or two, real fish this time. I think maybe a yellow tang or two, and maybe a mandarin dragonet.
Thanks Again
Thanks Again
evilss
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let the cycle finish before adding any other fish. the bioload caused by the 52 damsels is in no way over yet. you should let hte cycle finish or the tangs will die.
the dragonet a definate no. you should have a very well estabilished tank with lots of live rock. the dragonet is a pod eater. you have to have a tank setup for atleast a good 6 months to build up a good enough colony.
you should completly research each and every fish that you want to add. if you were gonna go with any of the aggressive fish from before the dragonet would probably become someones dinner. thats if the damsels dont pick it to death first.
we all know how hard it is to have a tank going and not be able to add fish right off of the bat. but in this hobby patience is the most important thing. so please buy you a test kit and keep us updated on the chemicals. when they go back down then you can add some fish.
the dragonet a definate no. you should have a very well estabilished tank with lots of live rock. the dragonet is a pod eater. you have to have a tank setup for atleast a good 6 months to build up a good enough colony.
you should completly research each and every fish that you want to add. if you were gonna go with any of the aggressive fish from before the dragonet would probably become someones dinner. thats if the damsels dont pick it to death first.
we all know how hard it is to have a tank going and not be able to add fish right off of the bat. but in this hobby patience is the most important thing. so please buy you a test kit and keep us updated on the chemicals. when they go back down then you can add some fish.
edwar050
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I agree with evil's on the mandarin dragonet, I would add that fish last, and if you add it you can probably say goodbye to it if you plan on adding lionfish I would imagine. They do have a proctective spine but it would be a waste for such a kickin fish. I like the damsel idea, I bet it looks awsome. I would go for a cool aquascaping effect like rock stack on the left and right and a middle sandbed. Are the damsels schooling and what kind did you get blue, yellow tail, green or blue chromis? The yellow tangs will add alot of color as well on a tank that size for the price. I would think that you could put just about anything in the tank you would want but dont let the bro's talk you into adding to much to fast. Just a drunk U of Alabama student here!!!!
Good luck with your tank!
Inverts from here would kick ass as well, I would get alot of nassarus snails and mexican turbos. I would hook up about 40 scarlet reef hermits and leave the hermits at that. You could also use some emerald mithrix crabs. The decerator crab would be nice in a tank that size. What kind of lighting do you have? Again I agree with evil s alot, do research on each type of fish. Base rock would be a good pick for your tank as well. Mixed in with some high quality.
Good luck with your tank!
Inverts from here would kick ass as well, I would get alot of nassarus snails and mexican turbos. I would hook up about 40 scarlet reef hermits and leave the hermits at that. You could also use some emerald mithrix crabs. The decerator crab would be nice in a tank that size. What kind of lighting do you have? Again I agree with evil s alot, do research on each type of fish. Base rock would be a good pick for your tank as well. Mixed in with some high quality.
zemuro114
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2 yellow tangs will turn into one... even in a 400 gallon most likely one will kill the other off. I think most would agree that odd number of tangs is best. so 1, 3 etc. I would hate for you to add a 2 yellows and have one die. Also.. i would soooo get an eel. I LOVE eels.. I would get a chainlink or a snowflake.. you may get lucky and get one that wont eat the damsels.. like mine! who sleeps with 2 blue damsels!!! A porcupine puffer will amuze you and your friends for hours on end.... they are hilarious. You could get 2 of these with no ill effect on either.. You may lose a few damsels here and there, but if you get the puffers at like 2 inches, you should be fine for a while.
A volitan would be sweet, but then u really can't get a puffer. Maybe a sweet trigger, like a niger, or huma.. they most likely won't pick at any damsels. SOOO many options!.. but pick if you want passive fish or aggressive? HAVE FUN!!!
A volitan would be sweet, but then u really can't get a puffer. Maybe a sweet trigger, like a niger, or huma.. they most likely won't pick at any damsels. SOOO many options!.. but pick if you want passive fish or aggressive? HAVE FUN!!!
