adding all of the fish at once
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geridoc
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Originally Posted by alex2089 http:///t/397786/adding-all-of-the-fish-at-once/80#post_3547300
Last time I got info from online I almost put 2 tangs and 2 angels in a 75.
Yeah, we spend a lot of time at my university teaching students how to evaluate online resources for reliability. There are people (and I use the term loosely) who will say anything online, so you have to be careful. All I can tell you is that on this site if someone says something incorrect several of the old-timers will chime in immediately. It sometimes gets very interesting because there are often many different correct ways to do something, but 2 tangs and 2 angels in a 75 - there is no correct way to do this.
Originally Posted by alex2089 http:///t/397786/adding-all-of-the-fish-at-once/80#post_3547300
Last time I got info from online I almost put 2 tangs and 2 angels in a 75.
Yeah, we spend a lot of time at my university teaching students how to evaluate online resources for reliability. There are people (and I use the term loosely) who will say anything online, so you have to be careful. All I can tell you is that on this site if someone says something incorrect several of the old-timers will chime in immediately. It sometimes gets very interesting because there are often many different correct ways to do something, but 2 tangs and 2 angels in a 75 - there is no correct way to do this.
flower
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Originally Posted by GeriDoc http:///t/397786/adding-all-of-the-fish-at-once/80#post_3547309
Yeah, we spend a lot of time at my university teaching students how to evaluate online resources for reliability. There are people (and I use the term loosely) who will say anything online, so you have to be careful. All I can tell you is that on this site if someone says something incorrect several of the old-timers will chime in immediately. It sometimes gets very interesting because there are often many different correct ways to do something, but 2 tangs and 2 angels in a 75 - there is no correct way to do this.
Hi,
Alex, reading on-line from a person who told you to put 2 tangs and 2 angels in a 75g tank is very different then looking up a fish, and getting information on it's adult size. Information articles are usually very reliable. As GeriDoc explained, here on the site we have many minds to pick from, and it creates a kind of safety net if bad, misinformed or outdated advice is given.
That being said...as already explained, there are many ways to accomplish the same task... there is a danger however if you listen to the advice of several people on how to handle a problem, and mush the info together. You need to select one persons method that best suites you, and follow it.
Just knowing the food needs and the adult fish' size will take you far on it's care. As a rule of thumb, fish with the same body type, color or food demands usually are not suited to be together, since those attributes is what causes fights. That's not a hard fast rule, there are exceptions, and fish temperament plays a role as well.
The best advice I can offer you is to look up the adult size of the fish to determine if it can at least be happy in a 75g tank...then ask here on compatibility, usually somebody on the site has had the fish before and can help you then.
I always advise to pick your favorite critter, and build the system around it. if you really want the larger fish...get a larger tank, that's really the best route to take, you shouldn't have to make do...get what you want straight away, it's also the cheapest method since you buy once instead of upgrading, which gets expensive on top of expensive. A 75g is really a very nice size for a beginner tank, many of the smaller SW fish have brilliant color, and interesting personalities.
Originally Posted by GeriDoc http:///t/397786/adding-all-of-the-fish-at-once/80#post_3547309
Yeah, we spend a lot of time at my university teaching students how to evaluate online resources for reliability. There are people (and I use the term loosely) who will say anything online, so you have to be careful. All I can tell you is that on this site if someone says something incorrect several of the old-timers will chime in immediately. It sometimes gets very interesting because there are often many different correct ways to do something, but 2 tangs and 2 angels in a 75 - there is no correct way to do this.
Hi,
Alex, reading on-line from a person who told you to put 2 tangs and 2 angels in a 75g tank is very different then looking up a fish, and getting information on it's adult size. Information articles are usually very reliable. As GeriDoc explained, here on the site we have many minds to pick from, and it creates a kind of safety net if bad, misinformed or outdated advice is given.
That being said...as already explained, there are many ways to accomplish the same task... there is a danger however if you listen to the advice of several people on how to handle a problem, and mush the info together. You need to select one persons method that best suites you, and follow it.
Just knowing the food needs and the adult fish' size will take you far on it's care. As a rule of thumb, fish with the same body type, color or food demands usually are not suited to be together, since those attributes is what causes fights. That's not a hard fast rule, there are exceptions, and fish temperament plays a role as well.
The best advice I can offer you is to look up the adult size of the fish to determine if it can at least be happy in a 75g tank...then ask here on compatibility, usually somebody on the site has had the fish before and can help you then.
I always advise to pick your favorite critter, and build the system around it. if you really want the larger fish...get a larger tank, that's really the best route to take, you shouldn't have to make do...get what you want straight away, it's also the cheapest method since you buy once instead of upgrading, which gets expensive on top of expensive. A 75g is really a very nice size for a beginner tank, many of the smaller SW fish have brilliant color, and interesting personalities.
alex2089
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ok, thanks for the advise i would love to get a 125,but i simply don't have the funds. i have a 75 gallon cichild tank that can be converted to a saltwater. that would save me almost a thousand dollars (tank and other equipment) I'm trying to make the best with what i have, stretch the dollar as much as i can.
flower
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Originally Posted by alex2089 http:///t/397786/adding-all-of-the-fish-at-once/80#post_3547320
ok, thanks for the advise i would love to get a 125,but i simply don't have the funds. i have a 75 gallon cichild tank that can be converted to a saltwater. that would save me almost a thousand dollars (tank and other equipment) I'm trying to make the best with what i have, stretch the dollar as much as i can.
Hi,
I understand the need for size in a cramped space and stretching the dollar. Then just think...4 inch fish is the max size fish....and select fish from the category of under 75g tank MINIMUM size required. Don't overstock the tank, and too much too soon is another pitfall to avoid.
Originally Posted by alex2089 http:///t/397786/adding-all-of-the-fish-at-once/80#post_3547320
ok, thanks for the advise i would love to get a 125,but i simply don't have the funds. i have a 75 gallon cichild tank that can be converted to a saltwater. that would save me almost a thousand dollars (tank and other equipment) I'm trying to make the best with what i have, stretch the dollar as much as i can.
Hi,
I understand the need for size in a cramped space and stretching the dollar. Then just think...4 inch fish is the max size fish....and select fish from the category of under 75g tank MINIMUM size required. Don't overstock the tank, and too much too soon is another pitfall to avoid.
