I want a FISH when can i add one ????

[trish&dave]

Hello all,
Our 56gal tall tank has been set up for one month now, we have a Kenya Tree, Toadstool and a clean up crew... Tubos, emeralds, pepper shrimp, they are fun to watch... and are doing well we also added some pods to the display tank and our fuge...
We are thinking about two Clown's and a BTA ant ideas?

Thanks for the help;
What I test for :
PH @ 8.2
NO3 @ 0
NO2 @ 0
PO4 @ 0
ALK @ 2.9
CALCIUM @ 350 WORKING ON GETTING CA UP W/ KENT liguid cal
SG @ 1.024 - 1.025
NH3/NH+4 AMMONIA @ 0
TEMP@ 79
MY LIGHTING IS; USA CURRANT ORBIT W/ TWO COOLING FANS
DUAL DAYLIGHT - 10000 K / 6700 K WHITE POWER COMPACT BULB
DUAL ACTINIC - 7100 K BLUE ACTINIC 03 POWER COMPACT BULB
8 BULBS ALL TOGETHER
3 WHITE MOON LIGHTS
please let me know if I should be testing for anything else, stonium, mag, iodine, iodide ?????
Thanks again everyone here is so helpful

 

[fromoe]

IMO you should wait on adding an anemone

 

[dragonzim]

You should be fine to add a fish or 2 at this point but you should wait at least 6 months before adding an anemone.

 

[trish&dave]

Originally Posted by fromoe
IMO you should wait on adding an anemone
How long should we wait?
Must clowns have a host anemone?
Is our lighting enough for corals?
If we wait on the clowns and bta ,
Can u add a fish after 4wks or should we wait longer?
Sorry for some many questions,
Thanks all..............

 

[trish&dave]

Ok, thanks, DragonZim for the info, you replied before my second reply..
We will wait on the BTA
Very happy to know we can have a fish

Any help w/ my other questions....

 

[mcbdz]

Originally Posted by trish&dave
Hello all,
Our 56gal tall tank has been set up for one month now, we have a Kenya Tree, Toadstool and a clean up crew... Tubos, emeralds, pepper shrimp, they are fun to watch... and are doing well we also added some pods to the display tank and our fuge...
We are thinking about two Clown's and a BTA ant ideas?

Thanks for the help;
What I test for :
PH @ 8.2
NO3 @ 0
NO2 @ 0
PO4 @ 0
ALK @ 2.9
CALCIUM @ 350 WORKING ON GETTING CA UP W/ KENT liguid cal
SG @ 1.024 - 1.025
NH3/NH+4 AMMONIA @ 0
TEMP@ 79
MY LIGHTING IS; USA CURRANT ORBIT W/ TWO COOLING FANS
DUAL DAYLIGHT - 10000 K / 6700 K WHITE POWER COMPACT BULB
DUAL ACTINIC - 7100 K BLUE ACTINIC 03 POWER COMPACT BULB
8 BULBS ALL TOGETHER
3 WHITE MOON LIGHTS
please let me know if I should be testing for anything else, stonium, mag, iodine, iodide ?????
Thanks again everyone here is so helpful

What is the watts on your bulbs?
Unless you are having issues or start adding additives you shouldn't need anymore tests at this time IMHO.

 

[1journeyman]

Not familiar with that lighting system, but keep asking... Anemones need strong lighting. I agree to wait a few months.
With your current coral load there is no need to dose anything. Just do routine water changes. No need to be testing for trace elements.

 

[trish&dave]

Thanks for the info, BTW when should i do my first water change? I have some sand, snail, crab waste kind-of all over my LR?
Just afraid of an ammonia spike if i stir things up too much.
Thanks

 

[1journeyman]

Originally Posted by trish&dave
Thanks for the info, BTW when should i do my first water change? I have some sand, snail, crab wast kind-of all over my LR?
Just afraid of an ammonia spike if i stir things up too much.
Thanks
You shouldn't have waste sitting around. You may need to increase your flow.

 

[trish&dave]

Originally Posted by mcbdz
What is the watts on your bulbs?
Unless you are having issues or start adding additives you shouldn't need anymore tests at this time IMHO.

Thanks, my lights are 4x96
I just love corals, I know I have to wait on them.....
I'm going to do some reading on beginner corals...
Just kind-of concerned about having enough lighting.
Thanks for ur help

 

[trish&dave]

Originally Posted by 1journeyman
You shouldn't have waste sitting around. You may need to increase your flow.

We are working on that....
Thank's for the help

 

[teresaq]

these are pc lights right? If so you have enough light for most all softies. shrooms, leathers, rics, zoos.
not sure if enough for an anoemone, but clowns dont need one. Mine host fuzzy mushrooms.
TeresaQ

 

[trish&dave]

Originally Posted by TeresaQ
these are pc lights right? If so you have enough light for most all softies. shrooms, leathers, rics, zoos.
not sure if enough for an anoemone, but clowns dont need one. Mine host fuzzy mushrooms.
TeresaQ
Yes, they are PC lights and our tank is a 56 gallon tall. I would think it would be enough if it settled at the top, but the bottom of the tank might be a little stretch. Any thoughts?