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MyCatsDrool · 10/21/2006, 07:38 PM

He looks like a true percula clownfish. They are very cute. That is the type that nemo is, just a variance. Each has its own markings, and differences in white, black and orange bands.

MyCatsDrool · 10/21/2006, 07:39 PM

Here is a great site to read up on different types of saltwater fish:

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/categ.cfm?pCatId=15

kiknchikn · 10/21/2006, 07:40 PM

Starting with a nano has some drawbacks too though. They're a lot more work to take care of and maintain consistently good water quality, which some beginners have difficulty with. Plus if you add up their cost they don't cost THAT much less than larger tanks, so if you're thinking about a 55g you might as well just do it the first time.

Just some things to consider.

florida_newbi · 10/21/2006, 07:44 PM

well im off to bed guys have to go to work tommaro ill sleep on it tell u in the morn

florida_newbi · 10/22/2006, 02:32 PM

ok guys my buddy (who works at a lfs) says that his tank 40 gallon (if im not mistaken) comes witha wet dry and a protine skimmer stand tank and power compacts is it a good buy for 400 bucks?

MyCatsDrool · 10/22/2006, 04:01 PM

get more details and come back.

Find out the type of protein skimmer and the age of the power compact bulbs. And the type of wet/dry. Get pictures if you can, and come here and post. It will give us a better idea what he has and if it is worth the money. Find out why the tank was taken down as well, if he had salt or fresh in it, if he ever treated anything with copper.

florida_newbi · 10/22/2006, 04:23 PM

taken down becuse he got a 300 gallon tank salt water was in the 40
got my pay today so i have 100 bucks in the safe for my salt hobby as of now

10/21/2006, 07:38 PM	#51
MyCatsDrool Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Under the Sea Posts: 377	He looks like a true percula clownfish. They are very cute. That is the type that nemo is, just a variance. Each has its own markings, and differences in white, black and orange bands. __________________ I Skim Naked. Recovering Alcoholic/Addict. Humble, but proud of it. Current Tank Info: 10gal nano. 55 gal FW planted. 5 gal FW planted. 125 FW tanganyikan cichlids. 2 gal FW planted

10/21/2006, 07:39 PM	#52
MyCatsDrool Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Under the Sea Posts: 377	Here is a great site to read up on different types of saltwater fish: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/categ.cfm?pCatId=15 __________________ I Skim Naked. Recovering Alcoholic/Addict. Humble, but proud of it. Current Tank Info: 10gal nano. 55 gal FW planted. 5 gal FW planted. 125 FW tanganyikan cichlids. 2 gal FW planted

10/21/2006, 07:40 PM	#53
kiknchikn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 1,556	Starting with a nano has some drawbacks too though. They're a lot more work to take care of and maintain consistently good water quality, which some beginners have difficulty with. Plus if you add up their cost they don't cost THAT much less than larger tanks, so if you're thinking about a 55g you might as well just do it the first time. Just some things to consider. __________________ I am a proud member of the Chesapeake Marine Aquaria Society (CMAS). If you're in the Maryland area check us out! Current Tank Info: 30g nano reef

10/22/2006, 04:01 PM	#56
MyCatsDrool Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Under the Sea Posts: 377	get more details and come back. Find out the type of protein skimmer and the age of the power compact bulbs. And the type of wet/dry. Get pictures if you can, and come here and post. It will give us a better idea what he has and if it is worth the money. Find out why the tank was taken down as well, if he had salt or fresh in it, if he ever treated anything with copper. __________________ I Skim Naked. Recovering Alcoholic/Addict. Humble, but proud of it. Current Tank Info: 10gal nano. 55 gal FW planted. 5 gal FW planted. 125 FW tanganyikan cichlids. 2 gal FW planted

10/21/2006, 07:44 PM	#54
florida_newbi Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: miami, florida Posts: 75	well im off to bed guys have to go to work tommaro ill sleep on it tell u in the morn

10/22/2006, 02:32 PM	#55
florida_newbi Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: miami, florida Posts: 75	ok guys my buddy (who works at a lfs) says that his tank 40 gallon (if im not mistaken) comes witha wet dry and a protine skimmer stand tank and power compacts is it a good buy for 400 bucks?

10/22/2006, 04:23 PM	#57
florida_newbi Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: miami, florida Posts: 75	taken down becuse he got a 300 gallon tank salt water was in the 40 got my pay today so i have 100 bucks in the safe for my salt hobby as of now