got a questong

medguy80

medguy80

Member
ok when i am looking at fish to buy off this website how do i know how big they will get. they have a size at the bottom but is that how big they are when i buy them or how big they get. and is a 30 gal tank big enough to start with and what all i need to do to get it ready thanks.
brock
 
equalizer

equalizer

Member
The size you see is the size it is when you buy the fish.
30 gallon is fine. Do you plan on going reef or just fish only ?
Best advice I can give is to read as much as you can before diving in.
Be ready to join reef AA It is a great hobbie.
 
medguy80

medguy80

Member
hey thanks. well i am thinking bout having two tanks. one for reef or coral and there other aggrisive fish. like eels, maybe a sting ray if possible. things like that. stuff that can not be in with others. and how big do fish get. like some on here say 1 to 2 inches. but is that the shipping size or the full grown size. and how many things can i have in a 30 gal tank. thanks
brock
 
medguy80

medguy80

Member
ok can anyone help. i am thinking bout starting a 30g i want to think a reef. are clowns the best choice or what. i would like to have a few different things in there. but small til i can get a bigger tank. and ho whard is it to starta reef.
 
B

big911dog

Guest
you need to decide what kind of tanks you want before deciding on fish. some fish are reef compatible, some are not.
ocellaris clowns go about 3.5 inches max. perculas are a little smaller at full size.
Reef Fishes by Scott Michael or Marine Fishes by the same author give LOTS of info on potential fish you would be interested in.
Its not so much a matter of hard to start a reef, but a determination to be patient and do a LOT of learning, and be willing to work LOTS of overtime to get the right equipment the first time. Otherwise, you'll start with LFS info and buy crap u'll just end up not using. Then u'll go with the better stuff. So in the long run, its cheaper to spend the big bucks up front for the good gear.
hth and Welcome to the Boards!
 
medguy80

medguy80

Member
hey thanks man that helps out alot. i have to still get things set up. there is a place here in norman that u can buy salt water stuff at but they are expencive and things. and there fish do not look good. i was trying to learn how to get the fish ready to be put in the tank, it looks like a hard long process well thanks for the info.
brock
 
B

big911dog

Guest
the internet is the best place to get the best gear at the best price
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top