The fish are coming with the tank

michelled

michelled

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So, we made an offer and it was accepted re: the 90 gallon that I mentioned in my 1st post. I was preparing my own livestock list but the fish that currently occupy the tank that I'm buying are coming along. The fish include Flame Angelfish, Yellow Tang, CardinalFish, Blue Tang, Scopas Tang, Blueface Angelfish, cleaner shrimp, several snails, two Ocellaris clownfish, several types of polyps, trumpet coral, tooth coral and spaghetti coral.
Those fish have been residents in that tank for a couple of years. I assume, from what I've been learning, that it will likely be difficut to add a new fish with the residents. I can read books for eternity but we all know that experience tops it off. Can you share any personal insights on these fish?
Also, for those of you that were curious as to the price, I will say that this is costing me less that 1K for everything: 90 gallon tank; 30 gallon refugium; includes oak wood display case, 48" 610W Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Light; ASM G-3 Protein Skimmer SSPAX-000G3; many chemicals and fish food; many accessories such as scraper, claws, electronic thermometer, hydrometer, small pump for nitrogen/phosphorus filter, and filter; heaters, 1250 in-sump pump; 950 backup in-sump pump; pure-flo water filtration system; 25 Gallons salt...and the fish and corals.
Here are a few pics:(if I do this right)


 
jackri

jackri

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Wow, sounds like a full tank -- too bad my work internet blocks the pictures as I'd love to see.
 
teresaq

teresaq

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Hi, and welcome. Its a nice tank, but I am afraid its very crowded.
Those tangs belong in a 6 ft tank. I would take out the blue hippo and the Yellow. Maybe only keep the Scopas They stay pretty much the smallest.
Not sure about the angel, but I beleive it get pretty lrg too.
Keep the flame angel, clowns, cardinal fish, and scopas tang.
That will give you room to add a few things that you want, as long as they are compatible.
Midas blenny would be nice, along with royal gramma and a nice fairy wrasse.
T
 
bill109

bill109

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while that hippo is in the bag get some store credit unless it is extremly healthy.
a large hippo in a 4 ft is kinda small. i have a yellow and a tomani in my 90. both a MED. size.
all is well and i plan to keep them in there for the long run.
 
michelled

michelled

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Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/3171199
Hi, and welcome. Its a nice tank, but I am afraid its very crowded.
Those tangs belong in a 6 ft tank. I would take out the blue hippo and the Yellow. Maybe only keep the Scopas They stay pretty much the smallest.
Not sure about the angel, but I beleive it get pretty lrg too.
Keep the flame angel, clowns, cardinal fish, and scopas tang.
That will give you room to add a few things that you want, as long as they are compatible.
Midas blenny would be nice, along with royal gramma and a nice fairy wrasse.
T
I'm very new at this and from what I have been reading, these fish need more swimming room than what they currently have. The Scopas hides and doesn't come from his lil cave. And btw, the midas blenny and royal gamma were on my lfish wish list!
Originally Posted by bill109
http:///forum/post/3171202
while that hippo is in the bag get some store credit unless it is extremly healthy.
a large hippo in a 4 ft is kinda small. i have a yellow and a tomani in my 90. both a MED. size.
all is well and i plan to keep them in there for the long run.
Store credit? The hippo has been a resident of that tank for 4 years now. He's a big guy.
 
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eric b 125

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the scopus tang could be hiding because it's getting bullied by the yellow tang. it may also be hiding because there was a lot going on when you were there or it might just be in its personality. my money is on the yellow tang, though. if i am right, it could eventually lead to the death of the scopas.
 
browniebuck

browniebuck

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if the hippo is healthy, your LFS would probably sell it for upwards of $80 being large...you could probably get $40 or $50 for it on credit (not sure how much your LFS would give). If the yellow is healthy and large...you may be able to get $20 or so out of him...and then throw in the large angel...
you may be able to get all of the fish and a few additional inverts that YOU want for what you trade in that will outgrow your tank!!!
 
flower

flower

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I really like my 90g, it isn't too large, I can reach the bottom without going swimming and not too small either. I love the look of the larger tanks but when it comes to upkeep...I am glad I didn't go larger than the 90g.
I wouldn't mention to the sellers anything you are planning. I would keep the fish I want, and either give away or get store credit for the ones I don't. Part of the fun is watching junior grow.
IMO...1K is a good price for everything your getting...

Welcome to the site!
 
michelled

michelled

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Originally Posted by Eric B 125
http:///forum/post/3171354
the scopus tang could be hiding because it's getting bullied by the yellow tang. it may also be hiding because there was a lot going on when you were there or it might just be in its personality. my money is on the yellow tang, though. if i am right, it could eventually lead to the death of the scopas.
When the guy told me that the Scopas doesn't come out, I asked about it and he said he just hides in the cave all of the time...but you're probably on point. I'll defintley keep an eye on it.
Originally Posted by browniebuck
http:///forum/post/3171367
if the hippo is healthy, your LFS would probably sell it for upwards of $80 being large...you could probably get $40 or $50 for it on credit (not sure how much your LFS would give). If the yellow is healthy and large...you may be able to get $20 or so out of him...and then throw in the large angel...
you may be able to get all of the fish and a few additional inverts that YOU want for what you trade in that will outgrow your tank!!!
Thanks for explaining...I didn't realize that they'd do that.
Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3171413

I really like my 90g, it isn't too large, I can reach the bottom without going swimming and not too small either. I love the look of the larger tanks but when it comes to upkeep...I am glad I didn't go larger than the 90g.
I wouldn't mention to the sellers anything you are planning. I would keep the fish I want, and either give away or get store credit for the ones I don't. Part of the fun is watching junior grow.
IMO...1K is a good price for everything your getting...

Welcome to the site!

I wasn't going to say anything. I don't plan on adding fish for a while. I want to make sure that the tank gets stable after moving it to my house and keeping an eye on everything. But I do have my own fish and coral wish list that didn't include most of the fish that currently reside in there...but that's ok. I'll figure it out.
Thanks everyone - for your friendliness, feedback and support! I'm really excited and look forward to learning and sharing.
 
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rcreations

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Very nice setup and you got a really good deal. The equipment is good too, like the protein skimmer. See if your LFS will give anything for the fish you don't want to keep. My LFS doesn't give credit AT ALL for anything. They'll take a fish for free but they never offer any money or store credit. Another LFS that's a little further from my house does offer credit. So it depends... just ask them.
 
browniebuck

browniebuck

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3171413

I really like my 90g, it isn't too large, I can reach the bottom without going swimming and not too small either. I love the look of the larger tanks but when it comes to upkeep...I am glad I didn't go larger than the 90g.
my 125 is 2 inches than your 90...yes, it is 2 feet longer, but I don't see that much more of a pain in terms of upkeep...and, I can house tangs without the tang police coming after me!!! The size of the tank that we choose is completely a personal preference and should be made based upon whether or not we can afford the tank/setup/upkeep/etc..., the fish, corals, and/or inverts we want to keep in said tank, how much room we have for said tank, etc...
 
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jstdv8

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Michelle,
Great deal on the tank. i paid 500 for my 90 gallon and I dont have a very good light (need to upgrade for about 450.00) and I dont have near the fish or corals that you have. So it looks like you really came through well.
Just think the live rock alone in there costs almost as much as you paid for the whole thing :)
Congrats, and keep us updated on what you diecide to get.
Make sure once you do the move that you do your ammonia, nitirie and nitrate tests right away and monitor closely for the first week or so, mine did a mini cylce and almost killed everything in it shortly after I got it home.
Try not to stir up the sand too much as there are gasses trapped in there that are best staying trapped in there :) ANd when you set it back up be sure to have your base rock firmly touching the bottom glass so if you have any tunnelers now or in the future they don't dig under the rock and commit suicide or bust out your glass in a landslide.
GL
 
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flukes

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Hello Michelle,
Sounds like that was an awesome deal!!
Do you have this aquarium set up at your home yet? If not and you are wanting to take some of the fish to your local pet store, now would be the time, before you put them back in your tank and refill it. They can be tough to catch. There are other things that you may want to consider before setting it up at your home, some of us use egg crate (light diffuser) underneath of our sand and place the live rock on. This helps to distribute the weight of the rock so that it does not crack the bottom of the tank.
 
michelled

michelled

Member
Originally Posted by Jstdv8
http:///forum/post/3171577
Michelle,
Great deal on the tank. i paid 500 for my 90 gallon and I dont have a very good light (need to upgrade for about 450.00) and I dont have near the fish or corals that you have. So it looks like you really came through well.
Just think the live rock alone in there costs almost as much as you paid for the whole thing :)
Congrats, and keep us updated on what you diecide to get.
Make sure once you do the move that you do your ammonia, nitirie and nitrate tests right away and monitor closely for the first week or so, mine did a mini cylce and almost killed everything in it shortly after I got it home.
Try not to stir up the sand too much as there are gasses trapped in there that are best staying trapped in there :) ANd when you set it back up be sure to have your base rock firmly touching the bottom glass so if you have any tunnelers now or in the future they don't dig under the rock and commit suicide or bust out your glass in a landslide.
GL
Thank you for the tips. I really appreciate it. I'm sure I'll be reaching out for help here.
Originally Posted by Flukes
http:///forum/post/3171592
Hello Michelle,
Sounds like that was an awesome deal!!
Do you have this aquarium set up at your home yet? If not and you are wanting to take some of the fish to your local pet store, now would be the time, before you put them back in your tank and refill it. They can be tough to catch. There are other things that you may want to consider before setting it up at your home, some of us use egg crate (light diffuser) underneath of our sand and place the live rock on. This helps to distribute the weight of the rock so that it does not crack the bottom of the tank.
Thanks Flukes. I do not have an existing tank yet. I've seen some discussion re: egg crates and was curious about them and their function but you just answered that for me. Thank you!
 
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