I am new at saltwater fish. Need some help

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btldreef

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Originally Posted by gundamseed31 http:///forum/thread/382655/i-am-new-at-saltwater-fish-need-some-help/160#post_3345201
I was gonna go 4-5. I was probably keeping at 2~3. Later on life. I am hoping to upgrade to a biocube tank with more success or just a regular tank. No Harm done. I am really open to people thoughts. Hmm would you suggest another filter to prove more water moment? Would any of you recommend this? I was planning to get the 10 gallon one. Any thoughts? thanks http://www.do not post comepetitor's sites. You can just write "AquaClear 10G model" we'll know what you mean
Please stop posting links to other sites. I let the e-bay thing slide, but you've got to stop.
As for that filter, should be fine, doesn't yours come with a filter?
 
gundamseed31

gundamseed31

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XDDDD so true. :( Ahh Darn I want a bigger tank. :3 I want to get a bio cube 29gallon if i ever get that money to buy one. lolol. I already have two fish tank in my room. x.x I would have to find space. x.x Oh. I just concern of the oxygen exchange rate that is all.
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Originally Posted by gundamseed31 http:///forum/thread/382655/i-am-new-at-saltwater-fish-need-some-help/180#post_3345255
XDDDD so true. :( Ahh Darn I want a bigger tank. :3 I want to get a bio cube 29gallon if i ever get that money to buy one. lolol. I already have two fish tank in my room. x.x I would have to find space. x.x Oh. I just concern of the oxygen exchange rate that is all.
IMO, if you want to go bigger, you'd be better served getting a tank, not an all in one, and plumbing it properly. The BioCube's are great, don't get me wrong, I have one, but everyone who keeps them long term ends up modifying a lot of things with them.
IMO, wait 'til ***** runs a $1/G sale on their tanks. You could get a 10-55G tank and a smaller tank for your sump (I'd do a 40G tank and a 20G sump) and plumb according. In the long run, you'd be happier than with the BioCube. The nice thing about the BioCube is that it comes with everything to start out (lights, filter, sump) and it's an all in one unit, but they're limited as well (lights suck).
 
btldreef

btldreef

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In your setup, I'd do:
1 Citron Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae)
1 Red Spotted Goby (Trimma rubromaculatus) OR 1Gold Neon Eviota Goby (Eviota pellucida) OR 1 Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)
You could also do a Pistol shrimp/Yasha Goby combination
For inverts:
1 Peppermint Shrimp (not necessary, I don't know if I'd even bother)
1 Sexy Shrimp or Bumble Shrimp
3 Nassarius snails
3 Cerith Snails
3-5 Trochus Snails
Maybe 1 PomPom Crab
*Keep in mind that people will put clownfish in 10G and other fish, but honestly, this really isn't a good idea long term. Stick with smaller fish.
 
gundamseed31

gundamseed31

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What do you mean by plumbing? ***** really has that 1 dollar per a gallon sell?? :O i never knew. Ohh. I am trying to keep tanks small in width because my room doesn't have that much space to fit all big tanks not till my mom cleans her stuff and move it out of my room which be like never. Is it because the clown fish will eventually outgrown the tank? What would be the money ranging for the 40~50 gallon tank including all the equipments that are require. Thank you for all thee helpful advice I will keep that in mind.
 
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btldreef

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Originally Posted by gundamseed31 http:///forum/thread/382655/i-am-new-at-saltwater-fish-need-some-help/180#post_3345268
What do you mean by plumbing? The Filtration. ***** really has that 1 dollar per a gallon sell?? :O i never knew. Yes, they do it every few months, but only on certain models. usually it's on 10, 20, 30, 40 and 55G tanks. Ohh. I am trying to keep tanks small in width because my room doesn't have that much space to fit all big tanks not till my mom cleans her stuff and move it out of my room which be like never. Is it because the clown fish will eventually outgrown the tank? Yes, and also because how many gallons a tank can hold is measured BEFORE placing sand and rock in. Once you have sand and rock in there, you have significantly less gallons of water. For example, my 14G when full of sand and rock and set up for a reef, only holds at best 10G, usually it's closer to 8G. What would be the money ranging for the 40~50 gallon tank including all the equipments that are require. It depends on what type of a setup you were to go with. Depends on the lighting, the pump you choose, the stand, the skimmer. Thank you for all thee helpful advice I will keep that in mind.
 
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water flow you mean?
Make sure you are getting ripples on the surface with your powerheads. this will help with gas exchange.
Other than that, try not to leave any dead spots and dont put corals directly in front of the powerheads.
 
flower

flower

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Get a stick and attach a piece of string or yarn to one end. Move it around the tank, if any area has no water flow the string will go limp, that is a dead spot, redirect the power head. You must have ripples on top and movement within the tank. Not all areas will have the same strength of current but all areas should have some. The current is the life of the ocean, and your tank.
 
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jstdv8

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because they will eitehr nip at the surface or when it gets really bad they will lay on the sand and gasp.
If you have the top of your tank open and you are getting really good ripples on the surface of the water I wouldnt worry too much about that uless you see the fish acting wierd.
 
gundamseed31

gundamseed31

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Thanks i will keep that in mind. I talked to my LFS he said my current water flow should be enough. He told me no need for another one. He was actually talking to me about a lot of stuff and wasn't trying to sell me anything at all. Even walked me through see disease for fish and how to treat it naturally without using chemical. Well I noticed that was this purple thingy on the Live Rock. Like it has tentacles and sorta. According to the LFS is really bad. I forgot what it was called. He told me to get rid instanley. he recommended me a twizzler to plug it out or peppermint shrimp. Any suggestion?
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Probably referring to an aiptasia anemone. They're usually more brown in color. And if you see one in your tank, DO NOT pluck it with tweezers, use Joe's Juice or Aiptasia-X
 
gundamseed31

gundamseed31

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Oh. nless i am color blind but like light purplish. So peppermint shrimp can't get rid of it or is just better that way? Anyways. Thank you! After i use it do i need to do anything to rid of the chemical?
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Peppermints will eat smaller ones, but many do not.
As for the chemical used to kill them, no you don't have to do anythign once it's there.
 
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