Should I get fish now!!!!!

carter3

carter3

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I cycled my tank, first 0 ammonia reading was 4-21 I bought 3 damsels. Just to make sure it was safe. Check levels every week they remained the same.
nitrate 20
nitrite 0
alk 300
ph 8.4
ammonia 0
I did a water change about 20% still same results. Can I buy a fish now!!!
I want a lion to start, or should I wait until I get everything together so I won't have to stick my hand in as much. I'm adding more lr about 25lbs slowly. My goal is a lion , maroon clown, and sfe. What order should I put them in? Do the clown need a anemone? Do I have to get rid of damsels or can they stay in?
 
caz2022

caz2022

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Originally Posted by carter3
I cycled my tank, first 0 ammonia reading was 4-21 I bought 3 damsels. Just to make sure it was safe. Check levels every week they remained the same.
nitrate 20
nitrite 0
alk 300
ph 8.4
ammonia 0
I did a water change about 20% still same results. Can I buy a fish now!!!
I want a lion to start, or should I wait until I get everything together so I won't have to stick my hand in as much. I'm adding more lr about 25lbs slowly. My goal is a lion , maroon clown, and sfe. What order should I put them in? Do the clown need a anemone? Do I have to get rid of damsels or can they stay in?
I'de wait until your 'trates are at 0 but I always play on the side of caution.
What size tank?
I have those three fish in my 125 and they're great.
I put them in this order:Maroon,SFE,Lion.
I gave the Maroon enough time to "claim" his space. even though he's smaller than everyone else,his 'tude more than makes up for it.
What type of Lion?
 
carter3

carter3

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I have a 55g, I want a drawf lion. What about a anmeone? I have 3 damesels will they harrass the clown?
My nitrate has been the same constantly what can I do to lower?
 
caz2022

caz2022

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Originally Posted by Sharkboy13
the anenome should have t5 or halides and a well established tank (like a yr or more)
I agree with that for most anenomes. If he wanted to go with a Condy or Pinktip (I've had my Percs and my Maroons host in both and they're alot cheaper) he could go with VHO of PC and save some money.
 
caz2022

caz2022

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Originally Posted by carter3
I have a 55g, I want a drawf lion. What about a anmeone? I have 3 damesels will they harrass the clown?
My nitrate has been the same constantly what can I do to lower?
A fuzzy would be fine. Maybe at first but once the clown establishes his space he'll "pimp slap" anyone who gets too close. My Lion is 8"s and my 4" Maroon chases him away from his anenome (Condy). Personally I'd get rid of the Damsels. Damsel=Anti-Christ if you ask me.
 
sharkboy13

sharkboy13

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Originally Posted by caz2022
Personally I'd get rid of the Damsels. Damsel=Anti-Christ if you ask me.

there is NO doubt in that :mad:
 
carter3

carter3

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Originally Posted by Sharkboy13
the anenome should have t5 or halides and a well established tank (like a yr or more)
I don't have an anenome can an maroon clown live with out one?
 
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