What's a good starter fish?
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extinct 1ne
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Zoanthids are a good start, they will grow under pretty much any lighting. A good fish would be any of those that you listed.
pkc
New Member
This works very well.
To mature a tank and not upset delicate fish, why not get a plastic tub or bucket, cut a hole in the end of it and silicon in a plastic pipe as an over flow.
Than place a power head in the sump area (if you have a sump) or in the tank and pump your water to the tub and over flow back in.
You than get some tough fish and crabs, what ever, ones you will catch in rock pools or on a fishing line and have them living in the tub and over feed them for a while as they are very strong and the tank becomes very mature, put the fish back after a while and what ever and your tank is matured via a remote tank.
While this is happening,think of what fish you will get ,s soon the tank will be very stable as if you have had all your fish in there for ages.
To mature a tank and not upset delicate fish, why not get a plastic tub or bucket, cut a hole in the end of it and silicon in a plastic pipe as an over flow.
Than place a power head in the sump area (if you have a sump) or in the tank and pump your water to the tub and over flow back in.
You than get some tough fish and crabs, what ever, ones you will catch in rock pools or on a fishing line and have them living in the tub and over feed them for a while as they are very strong and the tank becomes very mature, put the fish back after a while and what ever and your tank is matured via a remote tank.
While this is happening,think of what fish you will get ,s soon the tank will be very stable as if you have had all your fish in there for ages.
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Carlos now that your tank is able to cycle ammonia as a first fish I like the royal gramma BUT get off on the right foot and set up a QT I know its hard to have patients in this hobby BUT in the long run it’s the best insurance we have to keep our DT healthy
nina&noah
Member
I would recommend that you create a stock list of what you would like to have in your tank. That way you won't run into compatability issues later. Create a stock list, then post it on here and ask for advice on the order you should add them. Of course, there is always going to be a fish that you discover along the way, but over all a stock list will help you.
I agree with the QT idea. That is another thing I wish I had done in the beginning.
I agree with the QT idea. That is another thing I wish I had done in the beginning.
caspervtx
Member
Originally Posted by tonynader
http:///forum/post/3086791
you can start with 2 clowns..they are pretty hardy. Or even a chromis but they arent too attractive. But before you get any fish, id reccomend getting a clean up crew before (hermit crabs, snails, sand star maybe,etc) but good luck
I truly do not mean to hijack the thread ....
but ... to carry on the concept as I understand what you posted - how long after the cycle and you put in a CUC is the recommendation to consider introducing fish.
Or as posted in a post after the one above ... 'when do you consider a tank mature enough' to introduce fish into the equation?
Thanks for letting me borrow the thread to ask the question
Casper
http:///forum/post/3086791
you can start with 2 clowns..they are pretty hardy. Or even a chromis but they arent too attractive. But before you get any fish, id reccomend getting a clean up crew before (hermit crabs, snails, sand star maybe,etc) but good luck
I truly do not mean to hijack the thread ....
Or as posted in a post after the one above ... 'when do you consider a tank mature enough' to introduce fish into the equation?
Thanks for letting me borrow the thread to ask the question
Casper
bionicarm
Active Member
Originally Posted by CasperVTX
http:///forum/post/3086966
I truly do not mean to hijack the thread ....
Or as posted in a post after the one above ... 'when do you consider a tank mature enough' to introduce fish into the equation?
Thanks for letting me borrow the thread to ask the question
Casper
Once a tank has completely cycled, it's safe to put any livestock you desire in the tank. That's why you started the tank in the first place. Who wants to spend massive amounts of money in this hobby, only to look at live rock, snail, and hermit crabs (unless you're going with a Coral-Only tank)?
However, you need to understand the compatibilities of the various species before dropping them in the tank together. There are also species that are 'hardier' and not as sensitive to new tank environments. For instance, you would never put a manderin in a new tank. They require an ample supply of copepods in their diet, and copepods usually only survive in very 'seasoned' tanks. You need to know which fish are 'aggressive', and which one's that are not. Don't stick a firefish in a tank with a snowflake eel, lionfish, or trigger. All that is, is easy prey for them. Don't buy a puffer when you have a large CUC. Some puffers will wipe out every snail and hermit you have. Go get you a copy of A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species . One of the best paperbacks that describes in detail pretty much all the species that are available for home aquariums. They show a picture of each species, state what their diet is, and has a nice chart detailing fish compatibilities. There's also an accompanying book for inverts. One of the first things I purchased before starting my tanks.
carlos413
Member
Originally Posted by nina&noah
http:///forum/post/3086916
I would recommend that you create a stock list of what you would like to have in your tank. That way you won't run into compatability issues later. Create a stock list, then post it on here and ask for advice on the order you should add them. Of course, there is always going to be a fish that you discover along the way, but over all a stock list will help you.
I agree with the QT idea. That is another thing I wish I had done in the beginning.
That is my stock list I just wanted to know what is more hardier so I could add that first. Thanks
http:///forum/post/3086916
I would recommend that you create a stock list of what you would like to have in your tank. That way you won't run into compatability issues later. Create a stock list, then post it on here and ask for advice on the order you should add them. Of course, there is always going to be a fish that you discover along the way, but over all a stock list will help you.
I agree with the QT idea. That is another thing I wish I had done in the beginning.
That is my stock list I just wanted to know what is more hardier so I could add that first. Thanks
extinct 1ne
Member
Hardy Fish - Damsel
Hardy Coral - Zoanthid
This are the hardiest IMO
Hardy Coral - Zoanthid
This are the hardiest IMO
caspervtx
Member
Originally Posted by bionicarm
http:///forum/post/3087222
There are also species that are 'hardier' and not as sensitive to new tank environments. For instance, you would never put a manderin in a new tank. They require an ample supply of copepods in their diet, and copepods usually only survive in very 'seasoned' tanks.
Now in that frame of reference it makes perfect sense to me. Thank you for the clear respnose. And yes, I intend to get one or both those books (or similar) before I begin stocking. The "mature" comment threw me off.
http:///forum/post/3087222
There are also species that are 'hardier' and not as sensitive to new tank environments. For instance, you would never put a manderin in a new tank. They require an ample supply of copepods in their diet, and copepods usually only survive in very 'seasoned' tanks.
Now in that frame of reference it makes perfect sense to me. Thank you for the clear respnose. And yes, I intend to get one or both those books (or similar) before I begin stocking. The "mature" comment threw me off.