New to this:)

[matai70]

Hey whats up
I would like to begin by saying how I love this site.
But I do have a question.
I currently just have a 10gallon tank and am planning of buying a bigger one soon hopefully 50+ gallons.
Right now I have a Porcupine puffer, red scooter blenny and a yellow tail damsil I think thats what its called.
I was just curious what type of tank setup would be suitable best suitable? And would live rock be suitable also?
Right now my tank has a heater, salt water, and a filter, I have a test kit hydrometer and just normal sand on the bottom.
Thanks in advance

 

[alyssia]

Welcome to the boards!
I can answer a couple of your questions. LR is always suitable. You should ditch the hydrometer and invest in a refractometer. Hydros are notoriously inaccurate.
Oh, and be prepared to get ripped for having that puffer in a 10 gallon.

 

[matai70]

What do you mean ripped?

 

[moby]

Well,
Hopefully not ripped. Be warned there are certain fish who do poorly in certain circumstances such as aquarium size or lighting requirements for example.
Since you are new to this hobby, you have a learning curve which will require you to learn the parameters species need to be successfully kept.
There are individuals unfortunately who will not take into account the inexperience you have and will be critical of your lack of knowledge.
DO NOT SWEAT THE CRITICS! :joy:
Just keep in mind most of us here are friendly and will help in any way possible to answer your qeustions and get you up to speed so to speak.
Welcome to the forum and this wonderful hobby. Ask lots of questions and read everything you can to learn the ins and outs.
Moby

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by moby
Well,
Hopefully not ripped. Be warned there are certain fish who do poorly in certain circumstances such as aquarium size or lighting requirements for example.
Since you are new to this hobby, you have a learning curve which will require you to learn the parameters species need to be successfully kept.
There are individuals unfortunately who will not take into account the inexperience you have and will be critical of your lack of knowledge.
DO NOT SWEAT THE CRITICS! :joy:
Just keep in mind most of us here are friendly and will help in any way possible to answer your qeustions and get you up to speed so to speak.
Welcome to the forum and this wonderful hobby. Ask lots of questions and read everything you can to learn the ins and outs.
Moby

Nicely put Moby!