75 gallon stocking

[btldreef]

Guys, please remember that by the OP asking questions, he's doing research. Not everyone researches in the same way. If you don't want to help, or are frustrated, just leave the thread. There is only so much advice to be given sometimes, but ultimately it's up to each hobbyist to decide what route to take, even if we don't all agree.

 

[snakeblitz33]

I say do it and see what happens and learn from your mistakes.

That's how I learned as much as I have...
I've done plenty of unconventional things that others say don't do. It's really just up to you on how much risk you want to take and how much money and life you are willing to waste.

 

[darthtang aw]

how many times do you want to ask.
you can put one in a 180. sand only. no rock. external filtration. water changes every other day. a sump of equal size to the tank with live rock as a the filter.....
only other fish...maybe a shark.
you might get a year out of this set up.
darth (rinse and repeat) Tang

 

[fishkeepingpro]

Ok guys. I have made my decision. Tell me if you agree or not. I will buy the skimmers, new light, kits, water conditioners etc. There is a 300 gallon for sale near me and if i buy it I, that's a different story. But i don't think I will get the money in time. So, I will buy the necessary for my 75 gallon. I will also read books on Saltwater fishkeeping since it is a more dedicated hobby. I will wait for my water to cycle and have great water parameters. Then, I will choose the livestock. I will then purchase my Antennata Lionfish. I will study him and see if he is acting as a lion should. If so, after a couple of weeks, probably a month, I will purchase a Snowflake eel. I will only try to maintain these fish in the tank. After becoming more experienced I will know how the Saltwater trade is.
Thanks for the support, rude comments, and care.
Pro

 

[travelerjp98]

That sounds better.....

 

[smallreef]

We just want the best for the fish, your sanity, and your wallet, lol
Start small.. that plan sounds GREAT.. get good with those.. then in a year or when you can get the money together for something like a 300 (and have a place to put it,, just saying they are HUGE) and feel comfortable trying to tackle something like a ray,, THEN try it.. you really want to get a good grip on the basics before you invest and potentially lose thousands of dollars in one move...

 

[travelerjp98]

Quote:
Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/389112/75-gallon-stocking/60#post_3438566
We just want the best for the fish, your sanity, and your wallet, lol
Start small.. that plan sounds GREAT.. get good with those.. then in a year or when you can get the money together for something like a 300 (and have a place to put it,, just saying they are HUGE) and feel comfortable trying to tackle something like a ray,, THEN try it.. you really want to get a good grip on the basics before you invest and potentially lose thousands of dollars in one move...
Very well said.

 

[fishkeepingpro]

Thanks for everything guys. I really did learn. I will post updates when I get the lion, and will tell about how tank is going. You guys are great mentors to a beginner like me. I am proud to have joined this site and to be given great advice dorm you all. Thanks again.

 

[emilyboyce195]

i have just set up a tank its around 1 1/2 months old i have taken my water to my local shop n they sed im all ready to start with cleaning crew since i only have live rock atm i brought a cleaner shrimp and some hermet crabs there doing fine but my shrimp lasted 30 mins i left the bags for 30 mins in the tank then added half a cup of my tank water every 10 mins to 2 hours then slowly drop him in the tank he went to the bottem moved around a bit but looked like he got a lil court in some hair algi i have but soon moved 30 mins later he moved fliped over n hasnt moved for over an hour now any ideas my water salt levals are 1.025 ???????