New 55 gal. pics
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lion_crazz
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Same goes for the butterflies. All three need very established live rock and biological bacteria.
Good luck with your tank, though.
Good luck with your tank, though.
fishy head
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nice tank
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surfinusa
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hot883
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Originally Posted by team2jndd
I would rethink the fish choice. Most of those fish need bigger more established tanks. Just my 2 cents.
I agree 100%. Mandarins need as an example enough pods in the tank as 100 lbs. of live rock can produce; plus a well established system of 9-12 MONTHS old. The tang is a no no and so are the 2 butterflies mainly for the swimming room but lack of natural algea for them to graze on ALL day long.
Your live rock and live sand will stand out more with a solid color background.
I would rethink the fish choice. Most of those fish need bigger more established tanks. Just my 2 cents.
I agree 100%. Mandarins need as an example enough pods in the tank as 100 lbs. of live rock can produce; plus a well established system of 9-12 MONTHS old. The tang is a no no and so are the 2 butterflies mainly for the swimming room but lack of natural algea for them to graze on ALL day long.
Your live rock and live sand will stand out more with a solid color background.
nicetry
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Not sure how "new" your new tank is but I'm in agreement. It's a poor choice of fish for a newly established tank.
The fish best suited at this point is the clown. The butterfly and angel are going to have a rough go. Pearlscales BF's are a decent choice but do best in well aged systems. The Vermiculated angel is a very sensitive fish with a poor survival record. Again, a mature tank would enhance your chance of success. Personally, I would return all but the clown to the place of purchase and trade them for some hardier "beginner fish" that will do well for you and afford you some experience. Then you can move on to more delicate species. If your lfs sold you those fish knowing it was a new set up, find another lfs.
The fish best suited at this point is the clown. The butterfly and angel are going to have a rough go. Pearlscales BF's are a decent choice but do best in well aged systems. The Vermiculated angel is a very sensitive fish with a poor survival record. Again, a mature tank would enhance your chance of success. Personally, I would return all but the clown to the place of purchase and trade them for some hardier "beginner fish" that will do well for you and afford you some experience. Then you can move on to more delicate species. If your lfs sold you those fish knowing it was a new set up, find another lfs.