new tank

[tidefanjam]

i live near the coast and was wondering if i could use sand and water from the gulf to start a tank?it would be live sand wouldnt it?say fill a few 5 gallon buckets w/ wet sand from the surf?

 

[miaheatlvr]

There is no better water on the planet than natural salt water from a clean un polluted source. The live natural surf sand would be ideal as well,, but you better check with fish, wildlife and game on legality.

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by tidefanjam
i live near the coast and was wondering if i could use sand and water from the gulf to start a tank?it would be live sand wouldnt it?say fill a few 5 gallon buckets w/ wet sand from the surf?
Welcome to the boards

You most certainly can. I would be carefull of where you get it from though. You don't want polluted water or sand.

 

[sinner's g]

if I remember correctly, you need to go out some, don't collect near the shore (polluted)

 

[tidefanjam]

one more question,what is the minimum tank size for a small lionfish?i was thinking about a red sea max 34

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by tidefanjam
one more question,what is the minimum tank size for a small lionfish?i was thinking about a red sea max 34
The smallest lion is a Fu Manchu, but ONLY get one if it is eating frozen at the LFS, even then they are iffy. Go with a fuzzy or a zebra dwarf for a smaller lion. They should not be housed in anything under a 45-55 gallon tank. The zebra grows to over seven inches. The fuzzy stays around 5 1/2-6 inches.

 

[tidefanjam]

allright,thanks for the info,im still in the planning stages but im learnin

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by tidefanjam
allright,thanks for the info,im still in the planning stages but im learnin
Ask us anything that you would like

As for the lion, go with the fuzzy. This is a good 6-8 months off or more. They need an established tank. Here is a pic of mine. (mind you that my tank is almost two years old and I just got him a few months ago). He is a cute little guy though and is growing VERY fast!