My 1st aquarium
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oreo12
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Ok buy the bigest tank you can aford the biger the tank the easeir it is to get it to stay stable and not crash.
ryanhayes9
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no yelow tang. a minimum of 65 i would say
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surfinusa
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Originally Posted by SK8R_DAVE
I realy want too get a tang :jumping: would there ones that are small enough too fit in a 55? :thinking:
no
I realy want too get a tang :jumping: would there ones that are small enough too fit in a 55? :thinking:
no
laddy
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My only recommendation is to get a tank, not as much as you can afford, but the size you are willing to take care of and spend money on. Bigger tanks have more stability, I don't think anyone would argue that, however, smaller tanks are slightly easier to take care of (given a rigid maintenance schedule).
crabsrkewl
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Originally Posted by SK8R_DAVE
I realy want too get a tang :jumping: would there be ones that are small enough too fit in a 55? :thinking:
my yellow tang seems fine in my 55
I realy want too get a tang :jumping: would there be ones that are small enough too fit in a 55? :thinking:
my yellow tang seems fine in my 55
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sea_star
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Originally Posted by ryanhayes9
no yelow tang. a minimum of 65 i would say
I agree with this. If you want a coral beauty and a yellow tang, you'll want a bigger tank.
no yelow tang. a minimum of 65 i would say
I agree with this. If you want a coral beauty and a yellow tang, you'll want a bigger tank.
mrducks
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A SMALL yellow tang 2-3 inches may do fine in a 55 for several years. Since there are only a few small fish mentioned other than the tang, the bioload wont be all that hard on your aquarium. Be prepared however that with a tang or angel you are highly likely to experence some sort of parasite problem which can be stressfull that first time for marine aquarium owners(it was for me at least). I would begin with a few disease resisant fish like the hawk and a couple yellow tail blue damsels(less agressive than many other damsels) or chromis'. Try introducing the angel or tang only after the tank has been established for several months.
ams153
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Originally Posted by crabsrkewl
my yellow tang seems fine in my 55
IMO tangs need a LOT more room to swim than what a 55 can provide! its not so much the bioload but the fact that they need space! and a 55 would never provide that i had a 75 for a while and i wouldnt even put a yellow tang in that and most ppl would say 100 minimum for a yellow tang.. i think 75 isMINIMUM for any tang..
my yellow tang seems fine in my 55
IMO tangs need a LOT more room to swim than what a 55 can provide! its not so much the bioload but the fact that they need space! and a 55 would never provide that i had a 75 for a while and i wouldnt even put a yellow tang in that and most ppl would say 100 minimum for a yellow tang.. i think 75 isMINIMUM for any tang..
promisetbg
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Please research the set up of a saltwater aquarium. Hang-on filters are for freshwater tanks. Look into the purchase of a tank with either a built in overflow, or plan on an overflow box to a sump with a protein skimmer & return pump.{either internal or external=less heat} The tang and flame should be added after the tank has matured at least 8-10 months. The tang should be your last fish as they can be aggressive towards newcomers.
sk8r_dave
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Originally Posted by promisetbg
Please research the set up of a saltwater aquarium. Hang-on filters are for freshwater tanks. Look into the purchase of a tank with either a built in overflow, or plan on an overflow box to a sump with a protein skimmer & return pump.{either internal or external=less heat} The tang and flame should be added after the tank has matured at least 8-10 months. The tang should be your last fish as they can be aggressive towards newcomers.
Ya I know that hang-on filters are inadquate,and I've been doing some reserch(Aquarium Owner's Manual by Ginda Sandford and The simple guide to Marine Aquariums by Jeffrey Kurtz)and I was going to sell the hang-on if I get it.And I've been reading that flames get agresive so I thought a coral beauty would be a beter desision.I was thinking on geting a wet-dry filter to encurage the groth of nirtifying bacteria,but I dont know much about these kinds of filters.Advice would be appreceited.
Please research the set up of a saltwater aquarium. Hang-on filters are for freshwater tanks. Look into the purchase of a tank with either a built in overflow, or plan on an overflow box to a sump with a protein skimmer & return pump.{either internal or external=less heat} The tang and flame should be added after the tank has matured at least 8-10 months. The tang should be your last fish as they can be aggressive towards newcomers.
Ya I know that hang-on filters are inadquate,and I've been doing some reserch(Aquarium Owner's Manual by Ginda Sandford and The simple guide to Marine Aquariums by Jeffrey Kurtz)and I was going to sell the hang-on if I get it.And I've been reading that flames get agresive so I thought a coral beauty would be a beter desision.I was thinking on geting a wet-dry filter to encurage the groth of nirtifying bacteria,but I dont know much about these kinds of filters.Advice would be appreceited.
ams153
Active Member
Originally Posted by SK8R_DAVE
I was thinking on geting a wet-dry filter to encurage the groth of nirtifying bacteria,but I dont know much about these kinds of filters.Advice would be appreceited.
I personally really like the wet dry filters it gives me a place to put heaters and protein skimmer and get a lot of the clutter out of my tank.. and it keeps my water VERY clear. Though its also very loud and i have one in my bedroom.. so it took some getting used to but i would rather have the noise and a nice clean and clear tank then not!
I was thinking on geting a wet-dry filter to encurage the groth of nirtifying bacteria,but I dont know much about these kinds of filters.Advice would be appreceited.
I personally really like the wet dry filters it gives me a place to put heaters and protein skimmer and get a lot of the clutter out of my tank.. and it keeps my water VERY clear. Though its also very loud and i have one in my bedroom.. so it took some getting used to but i would rather have the noise and a nice clean and clear tank then not!