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fenrir

fenrir

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Well I did my first water change and all my parameters are at 0. SG 1.025 PH 8.0 temp 81 14 gallon biocube. 2 hermits and two turbos. I would like to have to perc clowns and one Bi color blennie. I know to add each fish at different times. Although I would like to add the two clowns at the same time. Is every thing ok?
 
scsinet

scsinet

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Your temperature is a little high and pH a bit low, but thats not a big deal.
Provided your levels were once higher (ammonia, nitrite, nitrate > 0) previously, then I'd say your cycle is complete, but if the've not budged above 0 since you started then you need to give it more time.
14 gallons is not a lot of water for three fish. I personally wouldn't keep more than two in this tank, and they would be very small fish, but you didn't come here for a lecture on this so I'll let it go at this point.
If like I said above you have read > 0 ammonia and it is down to 0 now, you should be good to go.
 
bruder

bruder

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Fenrir - I'm not trying to call you out, but you only started your tank less than 2 weeks ago (Feb 21, according to your posts).
I know there is a huge urge to put things in your tank, but please make sure your cycle is complete. Have you seen an ammonia spike?
I am not trying to be rude, but this is your first venture in SW correct? You very well could have completed your cycle, but I just want to save you some anguish and money...
Ryan
 
fenrir

fenrir

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Thanks for the help, yes this is my first venture into salt water and I want to make sure I do everything right. What would be the ideal temp and ph? I'll be getting one clown then some time next week is everything is alright. My diatoms are finally gone with the help of my clean up crew.
 
miamireefr

miamireefr

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Your temp is fine imo....just make sure it doesn't sway out of whack... meaning 81 during the day.76 at night.... etc etc...
My nano stays about 80 and with lights on gradually goes up 1.5 degress to 81.5. My fish have been happy this way for about a year... good luck.. ph should be 8.3 but anywhere from 8.1 to 8.3 is good imo....
 
bruder

bruder

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Sounds great! Good luck with your first fish. I remember mine...it's really exciting! Just a pointer on clowns, they usually don't each much their first couple days, so don't panic. Most come around on some frozen mysid shrimp though.
Back to your questions

Ideal temp around 76-78. Although stability is more important. If you are having problems maintaining temps, you can point a floor fan at your tank and leave the feeding hatch open.
Ideal pH - Around 8.2-8.4 is usually good for most inhabitants.
Keep us updated. Do you have a specific species of clown you are looking at?
 
seattle

seattle

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I'M SICK OF THESE FORUMS! I never knew Tank Size was that annoying but you people managed it...YOU THINK PEOPLE BOUGHT FISH TANKS TO VIEW LIVE ROCK OR Corals and fish?!?!?!?!?!?!?Personally I think people wouldn't want that and quit the hobby due to these over-safe person.I even heard a clownfish needs 70-gallons with plenty of places to hide and roam,that is pathetic

People,I just wanted you to know that I just had to blow and let it all out
 
bruder

bruder

Member
Originally Posted by Seattle
I'M SICK OF THESE FORUMS! I never knew Tank Size was that annoying but you people managed it...YOU THINK PEOPLE BOUGHT FISH TANKS TO VIEW LIVE ROCK OR Corals and fish?!?!?!?!?!?!?Personally I think people wouldn't want that and quit the hobby due to these over-safe person.I even heard a clownfish needs 70-gallons with plenty of places to hide and roam,that is pathetic

People,I just wanted you to know that I just had to blow and let it all out

I am thoroughly confused about your post. There is a reason that people watch live rock for 2 months, it is so when they add their fish, they will survive. There is a difference in being over-safe and being a responsible hobbyist. I don't think that many people would say that most species of clownfish NEED a 70 gallon tank, however, it never hurts to have some extra room.
 
fenrir

fenrir

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I was thinking of the false or perc clowns, I always liked the way they looked. And for my second fish im still debating over a clown goby citrus and the bi color blennie. Thanks so much for the help!
 
fenrir

fenrir

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This sounds dumb but how do I raise the PH? Also since I will have the clown fish for awhile before my second fish what kind of feeding regiment should I go by?
 
aztec reef

aztec reef

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Originally Posted by Fenrir
This sounds dumb but how do I raise the PH? Also since I will have the clown fish for awhile before my second fish what kind of feeding regiment should I go by?
ph buffer/baking soda, you should start feeding once daily and not much.do you have a skimmer?
 
fenrir

fenrir

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No I dont have a skimmer, I was told that I didnt need one for such a small tank, as long as I kept up with water changes every week.
 
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