Where's my new Fish?
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small triggers
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yep normal,, also depends onthe fish, so what size aquarium/lighting/filtration do you have? and when did you setup your tank and test that your cycle was through?
bswe22
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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3179551
Yup pretty normal. What kind of fish?
And WELCOME to SWF.com
The fish is a Barbershop Goby. IT was paired with a Pistol Shimp when They were in the LFS, put I have not seen them in my tank to know if they are still together or not. I did see the shrimp last night for a split second when he came out for a piece of food.
http:///forum/post/3179551
Yup pretty normal. What kind of fish?
And WELCOME to SWF.com
The fish is a Barbershop Goby. IT was paired with a Pistol Shimp when They were in the LFS, put I have not seen them in my tank to know if they are still together or not. I did see the shrimp last night for a split second when he came out for a piece of food.
bswe22
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Originally Posted by small triggers
http:///forum/post/3179572
yep normal,, also depends onthe fish, so what size aquarium/lighting/filtration do you have? and when did you setup your tank and test that your cycle was through?
I have set up a 10 gallon reef tank. I cycled it with 15 lbs of live rock for 3 weeks. I tested the water every couple days. My LFS said that it would be ready in 4 to 5 days with that much live rock, but I waited a little longer. I am going to be upgradeing my light fixture after the holidays. It has a 24 watt daylight compact on it right now. I plan on getting a 96 watt T5 HO fixture from AquaticLife. The filter I have right now is a Pengiun Bio-Wheel 170. I have also put in a Nano Koralia powerhead for more circulation.
http:///forum/post/3179572
yep normal,, also depends onthe fish, so what size aquarium/lighting/filtration do you have? and when did you setup your tank and test that your cycle was through?
I have set up a 10 gallon reef tank. I cycled it with 15 lbs of live rock for 3 weeks. I tested the water every couple days. My LFS said that it would be ready in 4 to 5 days with that much live rock, but I waited a little longer. I am going to be upgradeing my light fixture after the holidays. It has a 24 watt daylight compact on it right now. I plan on getting a 96 watt T5 HO fixture from AquaticLife. The filter I have right now is a Pengiun Bio-Wheel 170. I have also put in a Nano Koralia powerhead for more circulation.
bswe22
Member
Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/3179899
Sadly, definitely not my choice for a first fish in a newly cycled tank...it would not be unusual for it to hide, but also not the toughest fish, IMO.
I do not plan on having any other fish in the tank. It is only 10 gallons. I might get one more fish if I never get to see this one. I an going to fill this tank with corals.
http:///forum/post/3179899
Sadly, definitely not my choice for a first fish in a newly cycled tank...it would not be unusual for it to hide, but also not the toughest fish, IMO.
I do not plan on having any other fish in the tank. It is only 10 gallons. I might get one more fish if I never get to see this one. I an going to fill this tank with corals.
bswe22
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Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3179930
if its cured rocks u used to cycle the tank, 4-5 days is very possible to fully cycled. gobies r known to hide, so just monitor it often. i am sure its still alive for now.
I just saw him for the first time about 20 minutes ago. The shrimp has built a nice little cave for them both. From what I saw, they look fine. I am glad that the cave is in the front of the tank.
http:///forum/post/3179930
if its cured rocks u used to cycle the tank, 4-5 days is very possible to fully cycled. gobies r known to hide, so just monitor it often. i am sure its still alive for now.
I just saw him for the first time about 20 minutes ago. The shrimp has built a nice little cave for them both. From what I saw, they look fine. I am glad that the cave is in the front of the tank.