Every component was new. I did paint the bottom and the back but it was days before anything was in it. After seeing how the clown looked last night to tonight something seams to have gotten better. I changed 7 gallons of water last night at around 4am but did ground the tank as well.
Rods food was recomended by a friend. I know I have to be careful with links but here is a description, hope thats ok.
Rod's Frozen Food has been famous in the Chicago area for many years. Many hobbyists are driving 50+ miles to Rod's Reef just to get this special food. Specially formulated for serious clownfish hobbyists, as well as any other fish and/or corals that may be in the system, they have been able to turn out some amazing colors.
INGREDIENTS: Shrimp, scallop, oyster, clam, Squid, octopus, enriched brine, krill, mysis, grouper, Red Plankton, broccoli, carrots, colliflower, Red Nori, green nori, selco, garlic, Golden pearlsTM (all sizes) DTs oyster eggsTM, nutra rose powder, fresh rotifers, fresh baby brine.