Beginner fish advice please

[dustintx]

Id like to get one or two percula clowns in my new 10 gallon fowlr after the cycle is done. Should I go for it or start off with more hardy fish like damsils?

 

[southern wolf]

Most folks here will suggest cycling your tank with raw shrimp... not live fish. They will also advise against Damsils because of their nature.

 

[dustintx]

I know that. I am asking about fish for beginners and after its done cycled with using fish food.

 

[southern wolf]

I will most likely start off my tank with a couple of clowns... or a couple of blue chromis. Which ever the not so local fish store has at the time.

 

[dustintx]

Yeah,thats what I was thinking and ur right,not so local,haha.

 

[deejeff442]

percs will be fine.

 

[bang guy]

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Originally Posted by deejeff442 http:///t/390853/beginner-fish-advice-please#post_3463357
percs will be fine.
+1

 

[florida joe]

Orange lined Cardinalfish or Fire fish can be considered

 

[xandrew245x]

I started mine off with percs, and I love them.

 

[dustintx]

Percs it is! Now if only my tank would speed up.

 

[xandrew245x]

Everytime I look over my tank they come to the surface as if they want me to pet them or something, they are so comical. :laughing:

 

[beaslbob]

For a first fish just to check out the new environment I use a male molly. If you can keep that alive for a few weeks then the tank is probably fine for the clowns.
If you lose the molly then you're only out $2.99 and can try again. Much better than losing a more expensive clown.
my .02

 

[dustintx]

For a first fish just to check out the new environment I use a male molly.  If you can keep that alive for a few weeks then the tank is probably fine for the clowns.
If you lose the molly then you're only out $2.99 and can try again.  Much better than losing a more expensive clown.
my .02
Yeah,that is true. Ive also heatd blue crommis are a good starter fish. Is this true?

 

[florida joe]

Let’s get one thing straight there are no starter fish. Each fish deserves to live in the best environment we as hobbyists can provide but there are most definitely starter hobbyists

 

[deejeff442]

oooooooooooooo the gloves are off

 

[spanko]

So Joe, are you saying to go to the local fish store and watch the clients to see which are just starting in the hobby, kidnap them and put them in the tank????
Just asking..............................

 

[florida joe]

What I am saying is no fish should be sacrificial. I understand a hobbyist buying a fish that is easy to take care of and their needs are better suited to hobbyists with limited experience. What I do not understand is the concept of buying a so called starter fish which may equate to cheap fish. This cheap fish is then relegated to the role of learning material and if it dies oh well no great monetary loss so no big deal

 

[meowzer]

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Originally Posted by florida joe http:///t/390853/beginner-fish-advice-please#post_3463586
What I am saying is no fish should be sacrificial. I understand a hobbyist buying a fish that is easy to take care of and their needs are better suited to hobbyists with limited experience. What I do not understand is the concept of buying a so called starter fish which may equate to cheap fish. This cheap fish is then relegated to the role of learning material and if it dies oh well no great monetary loss so no big deal
I agree........I have 2 green Chromis (cheapos) that I have had since day 1.......I would be really upset if I lost them.......

 

[bang guy]

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Originally Posted by DustinTX http:///t/390853/beginner-fish-advice-please#post_3463536
Yeah,that is true. Ive also heatd blue crommis are a good starter fish. Is this true?
IMO Chromis are far too delicate to be a starter fish.

 

[florida joe]

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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/390853/beginner-fish-advice-please#post_3463588
I agree........I have 2 green Chromis (cheapos) that I have had since day 1.......I would be really upset if I lost them.......
Lois no need to agree with me YOU HAD ME AT REFUG