Azfishgal New Tank Diary!
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azfishgal
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Originally Posted by VTi EG6
Great tank, I read most of the diary on my lunch break lol. Can't wait to see more pics/updates on this tank!
I'm still reading and trying to get as much knowledge as I can before I start my tank.
Thanks for reading. Now I'm just trying to figure out what my next fish is going to be. :thinking: I keep debating with myself.
Great tank, I read most of the diary on my lunch break lol. Can't wait to see more pics/updates on this tank!
I'm still reading and trying to get as much knowledge as I can before I start my tank.
Thanks for reading. Now I'm just trying to figure out what my next fish is going to be. :thinking: I keep debating with myself.
azaintcold
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Love your thread. Its coming along nicely. Interested to see your next fish selection. when did you intend on adding corals?
azfishgal
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Originally Posted by NigerBang
AZ I have a question for ya....When I start my upgrade of the 125 I was thinking of going with Koralia 2's prolly about 2 or 3...And keeping the Maxi-Jets to mix water with instead of in the tank...any advice..
Can't go wrong with the Koralia's, I LOVE THEM!!! I would go with the #3's though, that's what I have, one on each end, and then my return has two loc lines coming back over the overflow and then a "Y" on each one. Two of them are pointing behind my rockwork and the other two are pointing down at the rock, towards the front. My Koralias are almost going straight across, but because of the wide flow it's giving a good agitation to the surface of the water.
I have the #2 for mixing my saltwater.
AZ I have a question for ya....When I start my upgrade of the 125 I was thinking of going with Koralia 2's prolly about 2 or 3...And keeping the Maxi-Jets to mix water with instead of in the tank...any advice..
Can't go wrong with the Koralia's, I LOVE THEM!!! I would go with the #3's though, that's what I have, one on each end, and then my return has two loc lines coming back over the overflow and then a "Y" on each one. Two of them are pointing behind my rockwork and the other two are pointing down at the rock, towards the front. My Koralias are almost going straight across, but because of the wide flow it's giving a good agitation to the surface of the water.
azfishgal
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Originally Posted by azaintcold
Love your thread. Its coming along nicely. Interested to see your next fish selection. when did you intend on adding corals?
Well, I think my next fish is going to be a pair of Bangaii Cardinals (or Diamond Goby) if my lfs has them. This will give me more time to think about the Yellow-faced Jawfish (still not sure on him). As far s corals I will probably add zoas first. But I will be QTing every thing that comes in, so that means I will have to take a break from fish for a few weeks if I decide to add corals. I'm thinking after the Cardinals go in I'll be itching for my first zoas and will probably get some at that time. But again, my corals will also be in QT for at least 3 weeks before going into the DT. I know, long process..........BUT I'm determined to do everything I can to keep any parasites or disease out of my tank.
Love your thread. Its coming along nicely. Interested to see your next fish selection. when did you intend on adding corals?
Well, I think my next fish is going to be a pair of Bangaii Cardinals (or Diamond Goby) if my lfs has them. This will give me more time to think about the Yellow-faced Jawfish (still not sure on him). As far s corals I will probably add zoas first. But I will be QTing every thing that comes in, so that means I will have to take a break from fish for a few weeks if I decide to add corals. I'm thinking after the Cardinals go in I'll be itching for my first zoas and will probably get some at that time. But again, my corals will also be in QT for at least 3 weeks before going into the DT. I know, long process..........BUT I'm determined to do everything I can to keep any parasites or disease out of my tank.
azreefgirl
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I may be ordering some more zoos in a few weeks. Lemme know if you're interested. JKMahoney at cox dot net.
kevin34
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Originally Posted by azfishgal
Well, I think my next fish is going to be a pair of Bangaii Cardinals (or Diamond Goby) if my lfs has them. This will give me more time to think about the Yellow-faced Jawfish (still not sure on him). As far s corals I will probably add zoas first. But I will be QTing every thing that comes in, so that means I will have to take a break from fish for a few weeks if I decide to add corals. I'm thinking after the Cardinals go in I'll be itching for my first zoas and will probably get some at that time. But again, my corals will also be in QT for at least 3 weeks before going into the DT. I know, long process..........BUT I'm determined to do everything I can to keep any parasites or disease out of my tank.
If I were you I would definately get a jawfish, but just get one to avoid and fights. I will without a doubt be getting one for my tank (cant choose between the pearly or thie tiger). They are so cool how they live in a burrow and I have read that they are usually the tank clown. :hilarious
Well, I think my next fish is going to be a pair of Bangaii Cardinals (or Diamond Goby) if my lfs has them. This will give me more time to think about the Yellow-faced Jawfish (still not sure on him). As far s corals I will probably add zoas first. But I will be QTing every thing that comes in, so that means I will have to take a break from fish for a few weeks if I decide to add corals. I'm thinking after the Cardinals go in I'll be itching for my first zoas and will probably get some at that time. But again, my corals will also be in QT for at least 3 weeks before going into the DT. I know, long process..........BUT I'm determined to do everything I can to keep any parasites or disease out of my tank.
If I were you I would definately get a jawfish, but just get one to avoid and fights. I will without a doubt be getting one for my tank (cant choose between the pearly or thie tiger). They are so cool how they live in a burrow and I have read that they are usually the tank clown. :hilarious
nigerbang
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Originally Posted by azfishgal
Can't go wrong with the Koralia's, I LOVE THEM!!! I would go with the #3's though, that's what I have, one on each end, and then my return has two loc lines coming back over the overflow and then a "Y" on each one. Two of them are pointing behind my rockwork and the other two are pointing down at the rock, towards the front. My Koralias are almost going straight across, but because of the wide flow it's giving a good agitation to the surface of the water.
I have the #2 for mixing my saltwater.
Thats grrrreat....(Yes..I am Tony The Tiger)..I think I will order a handful of 3's tonight then...Thank you for your help and time.. :cheer:
Can't go wrong with the Koralia's, I LOVE THEM!!! I would go with the #3's though, that's what I have, one on each end, and then my return has two loc lines coming back over the overflow and then a "Y" on each one. Two of them are pointing behind my rockwork and the other two are pointing down at the rock, towards the front. My Koralias are almost going straight across, but because of the wide flow it's giving a good agitation to the surface of the water.
Thats grrrreat....(Yes..I am Tony The Tiger)..I think I will order a handful of 3's tonight then...Thank you for your help and time.. :cheer:
azfishgal
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Originally Posted by Kevin34
If I were you I would definately get a jawfish, but just get one to avoid and fights. I will without a doubt be getting one for my tank (cant choose between the pearly or thie tiger). They are so cool how they live in a burrow and I have read that they are usually the tank clown. :hilarious
Ya, I think I might do just one like you said. But I will have to wait, as I now have two Bangaii Cardinals and a Diamond Goby!
After acclimating for a couple of hours they are now in the QT. If everyone stays healthy they will be in the DT in three weeks, maye four for extra measure.
(Yes, pics are coming, had the lights off for a while and now they actinic are on. As soon as I turn the 10,000K on I will take a few shots.)
If I were you I would definately get a jawfish, but just get one to avoid and fights. I will without a doubt be getting one for my tank (cant choose between the pearly or thie tiger). They are so cool how they live in a burrow and I have read that they are usually the tank clown. :hilarious
Ya, I think I might do just one like you said. But I will have to wait, as I now have two Bangaii Cardinals and a Diamond Goby!
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nemo_66
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Congrats. does your goby eat food. or is it really picky and only will eat stuff out of your sand? if it is picky, you should put a little thing of sand in there. thats what i did! looks great.
azfishgal
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Originally Posted by Nemo_66
Congrats. does your goby eat food. or is it really picky and only will eat stuff out of your sand? if it is picky, you should put a little thing of sand in there. thats what i did! looks great.
Ya, I'm thinking about it. I put some mysis shrimp in and the Cardinals went after it like crazy :cheer: , the goby was inside the rock and wouldn't come out but did move pretty fast at times, so I think he was getting what food was floating inside. I'll have to see if I can put a small bowl of sand in there for him.
Congrats. does your goby eat food. or is it really picky and only will eat stuff out of your sand? if it is picky, you should put a little thing of sand in there. thats what i did! looks great.
Ya, I'm thinking about it. I put some mysis shrimp in and the Cardinals went after it like crazy :cheer: , the goby was inside the rock and wouldn't come out but did move pretty fast at times, so I think he was getting what food was floating inside. I'll have to see if I can put a small bowl of sand in there for him.
kevin34
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Originally Posted by azfishgal
Ya, I'm thinking about it. I put some mysis shrimp in and the Cardinals went after it like crazy :cheer: , the goby was inside the rock and wouldn't come out but did move pretty fast at times, so I think he was getting what food was floating inside. I'll have to see if I can put a small bowl of sand in there for him.
Does misis shrimp come is dry flakes or is it a frozen food? Can you get it at a LFS?
Ya, I'm thinking about it. I put some mysis shrimp in and the Cardinals went after it like crazy :cheer: , the goby was inside the rock and wouldn't come out but did move pretty fast at times, so I think he was getting what food was floating inside. I'll have to see if I can put a small bowl of sand in there for him.
Does misis shrimp come is dry flakes or is it a frozen food? Can you get it at a LFS?
azfishgal
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Originally Posted by Kevin34
Does misis shrimp come is dry flakes or is it a frozen food? Can you get it at a LFS?
It's frozen small cubes. Got it at my lfs. I tried feeding my Cardinals this morning with flake and then pellets, wouldn't touch the stuff. But put in the Mysis Shrimp and they went crazy.
Does misis shrimp come is dry flakes or is it a frozen food? Can you get it at a LFS?
It's frozen small cubes. Got it at my lfs. I tried feeding my Cardinals this morning with flake and then pellets, wouldn't touch the stuff. But put in the Mysis Shrimp and they went crazy.
azfishgal
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Originally Posted by stephish
Very Nice! LOL I bought 2 bangaii today too, they're still at the lfs until the tank is ready but they're male and female.
Not sure if mine are male or female yet, to small to tell. BUT, in looking at them this morning I think I do have a pair, as one has a square jaw that's larger than the other one, so I'm assuming that one is a male. But I'll have to keep a close eye on them and if they start to fight I'll have to take one back and try another. So far so good though.
Very Nice! LOL I bought 2 bangaii today too, they're still at the lfs until the tank is ready but they're male and female.
Not sure if mine are male or female yet, to small to tell. BUT, in looking at them this morning I think I do have a pair, as one has a square jaw that's larger than the other one, so I'm assuming that one is a male. But I'll have to keep a close eye on them and if they start to fight I'll have to take one back and try another. So far so good though.