Critique My tank

Crazyfingerz · 12/07/2011, 05:46 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWnAmN1fFIw
check out this link and tell me how am i doing/looking so far

scarface70706 · 12/07/2011, 06:14 PM

the hydrometer is junk take it out. algae is gonna gunk it up and water flow will ruin your readings. rock work looks good. there are alot of nice hiding places for the fish. and if i was you id get rid of the damselfish ASAP! they will pick on all your fish BIG or small! they dont care they will beat up anyone that stands in their way. other then that it looks good. keep it up.

Crazyfingerz · 12/07/2011, 07:38 PM

thanks for the advice. the clownfish seems to be the bully he's always picking on the damsel. but i wanna get rid of the damsel for another fish

scarface70706 · 12/07/2011, 08:33 PM

yea if you are going to use a hydrometer use one thats used outside of the tank on a flat surface. a lot of people hate hydrometers but ive been using mine since my 55 gallon tank back in High school and it seams to do just fine when checking my salinity.

whats your filtration like?

scarface70706 · 12/07/2011, 08:34 PM

yea if you are going to use a hydrometer use one thats used outside of the tank on a flat surface. a lot of people hate hydrometers but ive been using mine since my 55 gallon tank back in High school and it seams to do just fine when checking my salinity.

Reefing Newbie · 12/07/2011, 09:35 PM

I don't think those two clowns will work out long term. I would choose one or the other and get a second(much smaller) clown of the same species to replace the clown that is removed. The damselfish should be removed as well, they need pretty large tanks so they have room and other fish can get away from them. I would also suggest looking into a refractometer, they are more accurate and will work out long term. My last piece of advice would be to slow down. At day 68 you are at a little over 2 months in. If you are QTing your fish they should be in QT for at least 4 weeks 1-2 at a time. So, slow down and take your time. You will enjoy the hobby more if you slow down and breath without having a new addition.

dzfish17 · 12/07/2011, 10:48 PM

I just want to add that some people have had success with a YT damsel in a tank your size. They are one of the less aggressive damsels along with the azure. The clowns are in the damsel family so they should be fine together. I agree with the post above that two different clowns is not a good idea. I would take one out.

Reefing Newbie · 12/07/2011, 11:05 PM

I was thought damsels shouldn't be housed in tank under 100 gallons. I forgot about Sk8r's tank only being a 54 gallon.

clowntriggerfis · 12/07/2011, 11:19 PM

Realy nice aquascaping. What type coral do you plan on doing?

Crazyfingerz · 12/08/2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clowntriggerfis

Realy nice aquascaping. What type coral do you plan on doing?

i plan to get green star polyp, some mushrooms, xenia, and probably an anemone.

Crazyfingerz · 12/08/2011, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarface70706

yea if you are going to use a hydrometer use one thats used outside of the tank on a flat surface. a lot of people hate hydrometers but ive been using mine since my 55 gallon tank back in High school and it seams to do just fine when checking my salinity.

whats your filtration like?

I have 2 hob filter adding up to 60 gals( i have carbon in them with some filter floss) and a protein skimmer recommended for 150 gals.

Bliz · 12/08/2011, 03:29 PM

Is that a lionfish in there? If so, what kind?

Crazyfingerz · 12/08/2011, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bliz

Is that a lionfish in there? If so, what kind?

no no.

Fiish · 12/08/2011, 06:39 PM

Hi, I remember my beginnings are very beautiful your fish, what lighting do you use

fishgate · 12/08/2011, 07:30 PM

hmmm... I'll be honest, your setup does not look natural. The rocks look as though they are ready to topple. I realize there are not a lot of options with 55s and the big reason I hate that footprint. In fact, I just gave away a 55g setup tonight. Also it needs a background, even paint would be good.

I suggest removing all the occupants, take the water level down about 1/2 and work on the rockscape.

Jakester59 · 12/08/2011, 09:56 PM

just the yt damsel needs to go the blue chromis are ok they will school and stay small for a while. I agree that you should choose only one clown and buy another small one. It will end up being the male of the mated pair. It takes awhile so be patient. everything else looks good. welcome to the hobby

Crazyfingerz · 12/08/2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiish

Hi, I remember my beginnings are very beautiful your fish, what lighting do you use

DIY T5's

12/07/2011, 05:46 PM	#1
Crazyfingerz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 303	Critique My tank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWnAmN1fFIw check out this link and tell me how am i doing/looking so far

12/07/2011, 10:48 PM	#7
dzfish17 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno,Ca. Posts: 2,545	I just want to add that some people have had success with a YT damsel in a tank your size. They are one of the less aggressive damsels along with the azure. The clowns are in the damsel family so they should be fine together. I agree with the post above that two different clowns is not a good idea. I would take one out. __________________ 600g (96x36x46) FOWLR

12/08/2011, 03:29 PM	#12
Bliz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 82	Is that a lionfish in there? If so, what kind? __________________ 55gal reef aquarium: pair of ocellaris clowns, One spot Foxface, Randall's goby and pistol shrimp pair, blue linckia starfish, 2 tiger conchs, assorted soft corals and zoas

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12/07/2011, 06:14 PM	#2
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	the hydrometer is junk take it out. algae is gonna gunk it up and water flow will ruin your readings. rock work looks good. there are alot of nice hiding places for the fish. and if i was you id get rid of the damselfish ASAP! they will pick on all your fish BIG or small! they dont care they will beat up anyone that stands in their way. other then that it looks good. keep it up.

12/07/2011, 07:38 PM	#3
Crazyfingerz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 303	thanks for the advice. the clownfish seems to be the bully he's always picking on the damsel. but i wanna get rid of the damsel for another fish

12/07/2011, 08:33 PM	#4
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	yea if you are going to use a hydrometer use one thats used outside of the tank on a flat surface. a lot of people hate hydrometers but ive been using mine since my 55 gallon tank back in High school and it seams to do just fine when checking my salinity. whats your filtration like?

12/07/2011, 08:34 PM	#5
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	yea if you are going to use a hydrometer use one thats used outside of the tank on a flat surface. a lot of people hate hydrometers but ive been using mine since my 55 gallon tank back in High school and it seams to do just fine when checking my salinity.

12/07/2011, 09:35 PM	#6
Reefing Newbie Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,435	I don't think those two clowns will work out long term. I would choose one or the other and get a second(much smaller) clown of the same species to replace the clown that is removed. The damselfish should be removed as well, they need pretty large tanks so they have room and other fish can get away from them. I would also suggest looking into a refractometer, they are more accurate and will work out long term. My last piece of advice would be to slow down. At day 68 you are at a little over 2 months in. If you are QTing your fish they should be in QT for at least 4 weeks 1-2 at a time. So, slow down and take your time. You will enjoy the hobby more if you slow down and breath without having a new addition.

12/07/2011, 11:05 PM	#8
Reefing Newbie Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,435	I was thought damsels shouldn't be housed in tank under 100 gallons. I forgot about Sk8r's tank only being a 54 gallon.

12/07/2011, 11:19 PM	#9
clowntriggerfis Moved On Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 773	Realy nice aquascaping. What type coral do you plan on doing?

12/08/2011, 06:39 PM	#14
Fiish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 202	Hi, I remember my beginnings are very beautiful your fish, what lighting do you use

12/08/2011, 07:30 PM	#15
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	hmmm... I'll be honest, your setup does not look natural. The rocks look as though they are ready to topple. I realize there are not a lot of options with 55s and the big reason I hate that footprint. In fact, I just gave away a 55g setup tonight. Also it needs a background, even paint would be good. I suggest removing all the occupants, take the water level down about 1/2 and work on the rockscape.

12/08/2011, 09:56 PM	#16
Jakester59 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: central valley Posts: 33	just the yt damsel needs to go the blue chromis are ok they will school and stay small for a while. I agree that you should choose only one clown and buy another small one. It will end up being the male of the mated pair. It takes awhile so be patient. everything else looks good. welcome to the hobby