Just reset up my tank

t to the maxx2 · 09/19/2006, 09:38 PM

45 gallon salt, small cowfish, a damsel, a bunch of snails, a sally, a emerald crab, and a brittle star

Thats a basic description of it. It has about 40 lbs or so of live rock. How does this setup sound? What are some recomendations for fish in the future, how about corals?
Let me know,
THanks
A new member
Danny

t to the maxx2 · 09/19/2006, 09:39 PM

t to the maxx2 · 09/20/2006, 07:02 AM

anyone?

MrSpiffy · 09/20/2006, 07:08 AM

I'm sure you're probably already aware of this, but that Cowfish will eventually outgrow your tank. If it's a Longhorn, LiveAquaria.com recommends a 125G for it, in which case the tank may already be close to too small for the little guy.

Not trying to harp on you for it, but just wanted you to be aware.

t to the maxx2 · 09/20/2006, 07:13 AM

I am completely aware of that. I am going to college in 2 years, at which point I will be giving the cowfish to my friend a 125, and will most likely take my tank down. I bought the cowfish becuse he is so cool and will fit the tank for a decent time period, and when he is too big, it isn't that big of a deal to me. ALso, I was told when he gets bigger he may eat the brittle star, which, again is no big deal to me, as long as I have him a few months.
Thanks for the advice

Danny

dc · 09/20/2006, 07:29 AM

They're so cute when they're little. It looks good.

t to the maxx2 · 09/20/2006, 07:33 AM

Ya, I love him, my 10 year old sister calls him spongebob, LOL

dc · 09/20/2006, 08:00 AM

LOL, well when you go to college you can keep the tank up for her, just get different fish.

t to the maxx2 · 09/20/2006, 01:57 PM

LOL, that may work.

want2reef · 09/21/2006, 07:17 AM

I would put in a Midas Blenny, they have a great personality.

MrSpiffy · 09/21/2006, 08:19 AM

Hmm... I didn't know that cowfish ate crustaceans. I definitely agree, though, that cowfish are really cool-looking. I'd be tempted to get one, myself, if I had a larger tank. I definitely agree. Why take the tank down? You put so much work into it! Can you take it with you? (Not likely, if you're moving to dorms. But it'd be sweet!)

t to the maxx2 · 09/21/2006, 02:31 PM

I'm not going to college till august 08 so I ahve some time.

donald altman · 09/26/2006, 08:25 AM

how much flow do you have and does your fish struggle with the current?

t to the maxx2 · 09/26/2006, 08:35 AM

I have a decent amount of flow, he seems to be pushed around a bit, but not bad. I have one of those penguin HOB filters, and a protein skimmer.

09/19/2006, 09:38 PM	#1
t to the maxx2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Park Posts: 286	Just reset up my tank 45 gallon salt, small cowfish, a damsel, a bunch of snails, a sally, a emerald crab, and a brittle star Thats a basic description of it. It has about 40 lbs or so of live rock. How does this setup sound? What are some recomendations for fish in the future, how about corals? Let me know, THanks A new member Danny

09/20/2006, 07:29 AM	#6
dc Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 44,684	They're so cute when they're little. It looks good. __________________ Debi ~60 Cube~ Why? Because I said so of course. -Sent via Tapatalk Smoke Signals-

09/20/2006, 08:00 AM	#8
dc Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wyoming Posts: 44,684	LOL, well when you go to college you can keep the tank up for her, just get different fish. __________________ Debi ~60 Cube~ Why? Because I said so of course. -Sent via Tapatalk Smoke Signals-

09/21/2006, 07:17 AM	#10
want2reef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tracy CA. Posts: 1,353	I would put in a Midas Blenny, they have a great personality. __________________ Kevin The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. Current Tank Info: CADlights Artison II 165g, 50g sump,Aquamaxx Q-3 Skimmer, AI Hydra 26 HD.

09/26/2006, 08:25 AM	#13
donald altman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida/Georgia Posts: 632	how much flow do you have and does your fish struggle with the current? __________________ -donaltman3 Current Tank Info: 100 gallon reef...

09/19/2006, 09:39 PM	#2
t to the maxx2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Park Posts: 286

09/20/2006, 07:02 AM	#3
t to the maxx2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Park Posts: 286	anyone?

09/20/2006, 07:08 AM	#4
MrSpiffy Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,300	I'm sure you're probably already aware of this, but that Cowfish will eventually outgrow your tank. If it's a Longhorn, LiveAquaria.com recommends a 125G for it, in which case the tank may already be close to too small for the little guy. Not trying to harp on you for it, but just wanted you to be aware.

09/20/2006, 07:13 AM	#5
t to the maxx2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Park Posts: 286	I am completely aware of that. I am going to college in 2 years, at which point I will be giving the cowfish to my friend a 125, and will most likely take my tank down. I bought the cowfish becuse he is so cool and will fit the tank for a decent time period, and when he is too big, it isn't that big of a deal to me. ALso, I was told when he gets bigger he may eat the brittle star, which, again is no big deal to me, as long as I have him a few months. Thanks for the advice Danny

09/20/2006, 07:33 AM	#7
t to the maxx2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Park Posts: 286	Ya, I love him, my 10 year old sister calls him spongebob, LOL

09/20/2006, 01:57 PM	#9
t to the maxx2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Park Posts: 286	LOL, that may work.

09/21/2006, 08:19 AM	#11
MrSpiffy Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,300	Hmm... I didn't know that cowfish ate crustaceans. I definitely agree, though, that cowfish are really cool-looking. I'd be tempted to get one, myself, if I had a larger tank. I definitely agree. Why take the tank down? You put so much work into it! Can you take it with you? (Not likely, if you're moving to dorms. But it'd be sweet!)

09/21/2006, 02:31 PM	#12
t to the maxx2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Park Posts: 286	I'm not going to college till august 08 so I ahve some time.

09/26/2006, 08:35 AM	#14
t to the maxx2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland Park Posts: 286	I have a decent amount of flow, he seems to be pushed around a bit, but not bad. I have one of those penguin HOB filters, and a protein skimmer.