paulajo1315
New Member
~~Hello to all I am new to the saltwater tank world so I have a few questions. I have had a freshwater tank now for many years so I thought I would give a saltwater tank a try. I am learning as I go. First I have a 30 gallon tank with a deep sand bed and have between 30 to35 lbs of live rock. This tank has been set up for a few months now. I have noticed the rock has some feather duster worms some purple coralline( I think) and some maroon sponges. I have a picture so if I am wrong someone please help with that I have a hang on the back filter for water movement and will be receiving a hang on the back protein skimmer on Wednesday. My levels are all good upon water testing. I have a few crabs and I believe one or two emerald that are hitchhikers. I am having trouble keeping snails but I believed that is because they fell over and died or didn't have enough food due to being a newer tank. The fish I have in the tank now are two clown fish (juvenile) but I believe they are starting to pair off. I will be receiving soon, in order to make this a reef tank 1 Pagoda Coral - Frag, 1 Aquacultured Blue Xenia, 1 Aquacultured -Blue Snowflake Polyps ( I know I have to keep an eye on because they can grow out of control) and 2 ORA Leather - Long Polyp Toadstool. I am also going to try 3 Turbo/Astrea Snail. Now is that two many snails in a 30 gallon tank or do I need more. Also what kind of fish can I place in my tank with the clown fish. I am a afraid that they may becoming territorial. I moved my live rock around to find the best way to place them for the corals, and yes they were trying to attack me so I believe they would attack fish if I placed them in the tank so some help is appreciated. Thanks to all for the help!!!! Paula
