Tank Advice

Linguistix · 07/11/2015, 11:58 AM

So I'm just getting into having a tank and getting fish and corals. I've had freshwater fish before, but they were just swordfish and a small 10 gal with apple snails. Recently my parents decided to let me use a 30 gal thats been sitting on the porch

Now while I haven't had a tank myself, both my mom and my dad keep tanks, my mom currently focused on breeding mandarins, so I've grown up with saltwater tanks. I've gleamed information from them and the internet about various things and they will help me setup the tank, but any advice is still appreciated.

Mostly what I want advice about are the fish themselves. I wanted a peaceful mushroom tank with florida species, but plans change because I'm adopting some of my mom's fish. However, I'd still like to keep everything in my tank from the gulf of mexico and Caribbean. Other than the adoptees I mean...

My current plan for the tank is

A pair of Gumdrop Coral Crouchers
A pair of Banggai
A pair of Pink Skunks
(^ these are the adoptees, I'll tell their stories later)

An anemone (Bubble preferred)
A Yellowhead Jawfish
A Fighting Conch
A Super Tongan Nassarius Snail

And MAYBE a Griessingei Goby
And MAYBE a Tang (Suggestions?)

AND Mushrooms! Duh
I favor the Ricordea and Hairy Mushrooms

A branching coral (Not sure what kind)
Some Macroalgae (Dragons Breath and Chado?)

Concerning the adoptees, I will most definitely have the Banggai's, though the other two pairs are negotiable. Currently my mom has three Banggai's and one of the females is harassed and beaten, though thankfully not killed, so I am taking her in and possibly adding a male for her.
The skunk pair love anemones(they've lived in two long tentacles) and are currently hosting in Caulerpa XD They are also very docile fish, but that could just be because they are hosting
The crouchers are very cute and my mom wanted a breeding pair, but thinks they are to small for her tank, so I may or may not get them.

I'd like any suggestions or advice, including if this is to many fish or if I could have more. I could use any advice! Thanks

Jrambo88 · 07/11/2015, 02:56 PM

Slow down and get the correct equipment, sand and live rock first. Then cycle. 30 is small definitely too small for a tang. Look on this page and find starting up and setting up first.

Moray26 · 07/11/2015, 02:57 PM

I can tell you that a tang is not an option for such a small tank... sorry. However maybe look at a type of dwarf angel? I never had one nip corals

Use http://www.liveaquaria.com/ - lots of info on tank sizes and what not.

Linguistix · 07/11/2015, 03:07 PM

I have no idea why I put a tang on that list...
I realize I can't have a tang in a 30, I completely apologize that was a brain fart on my part.

As for setup, I already have that covered, right now Im working on it, but I felt it would be good to plan the tank, especially because I want to get the Banggai out of my moms tank as soon as possible.

ericarenee · 07/11/2015, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moray26

I can tell you that a tang is not an option for such a small tank... sorry. However maybe look at a type of dwarf angel? I never had one nip corals

Use http://www.liveaquaria.com/ - lots of info on tank sizes and what not.

Our bi color dwarf angel Loves Kenya Coral and Mushrooms.... Its now in the Pond.. its a shame because i really love how active and bright color it is...

OP
I agree no Tangs and SLOW . A Marine tank is not established in a Day. A week or even a Year sometimes... Patience and Read up on fish and corals while your tank is cycling to get a good idea of what is right for that tank...

07/11/2015, 11:58 AM	#1
Linguistix Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tallahasee, FL Posts: 2	Tank Advice So I'm just getting into having a tank and getting fish and corals. I've had freshwater fish before, but they were just swordfish and a small 10 gal with apple snails. Recently my parents decided to let me use a 30 gal thats been sitting on the porch Now while I haven't had a tank myself, both my mom and my dad keep tanks, my mom currently focused on breeding mandarins, so I've grown up with saltwater tanks. I've gleamed information from them and the internet about various things and they will help me setup the tank, but any advice is still appreciated. Mostly what I want advice about are the fish themselves. I wanted a peaceful mushroom tank with florida species, but plans change because I'm adopting some of my mom's fish. However, I'd still like to keep everything in my tank from the gulf of mexico and Caribbean. Other than the adoptees I mean... My current plan for the tank is A pair of Gumdrop Coral Crouchers A pair of Banggai A pair of Pink Skunks (^ these are the adoptees, I'll tell their stories later) An anemone (Bubble preferred) A Yellowhead Jawfish A Fighting Conch A Super Tongan Nassarius Snail And MAYBE a Griessingei Goby And MAYBE a Tang (Suggestions?) AND Mushrooms! Duh I favor the Ricordea and Hairy Mushrooms A branching coral (Not sure what kind) Some Macroalgae (Dragons Breath and Chado?) Concerning the adoptees, I will most definitely have the Banggai's, though the other two pairs are negotiable. Currently my mom has three Banggai's and one of the females is harassed and beaten, though thankfully not killed, so I am taking her in and possibly adding a male for her. The skunk pair love anemones(they've lived in two long tentacles) and are currently hosting in Caulerpa XD They are also very docile fish, but that could just be because they are hosting The crouchers are very cute and my mom wanted a breeding pair, but thinks they are to small for her tank, so I may or may not get them. I'd like any suggestions or advice, including if this is to many fish or if I could have more. I could use any advice! Thanks

07/11/2015, 02:57 PM	#3
Moray26 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 153	I can tell you that a tang is not an option for such a small tank... sorry. However maybe look at a type of dwarf angel? I never had one nip corals Use http://www.liveaquaria.com/ - lots of info on tank sizes and what not. __________________ 75 Gallon Mixed Reef, Reef Octopus BH2000, Sumpless, Maxspect Razor 320w Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Mixed Reef

07/11/2015, 02:56 PM	#2
Jrambo88 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Murcia' Posts: 465	Slow down and get the correct equipment, sand and live rock first. Then cycle. 30 is small definitely too small for a tang. Look on this page and find starting up and setting up first.

07/11/2015, 03:07 PM	#4
Linguistix Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tallahasee, FL Posts: 2	I have no idea why I put a tang on that list... I realize I can't have a tang in a 30, I completely apologize that was a brain fart on my part. As for setup, I already have that covered, right now Im working on it, but I felt it would be good to plan the tank, especially because I want to get the Banggai out of my moms tank as soon as possible.