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Toddrtrex · 02/11/2011, 12:33 PM

I would step up the water changes.

What is exactly is a "power filter" ? If it uses any "bio-balls" or something similar that could be added to them too.

duncantse · 02/11/2011, 12:53 PM

I have an intake tube connected to a powerhead that sucks water in and then to another intake tube then back out to the tank. In the filter, I have 2 filter pads a black one and a white one and just 2 other sponges that I'm seeding for emergencies. Is there anything I can stuff inside that can help control the nitrates or not like carbon or ceramic rings?

Jake622 · 02/11/2011, 10:50 PM

So I am just getting started and the more I read the more I think I want an aggressive tank. I currently have a 350 gallon FOWL with a pair of maroon clowns, a vlamingi tang, a royal gramma and an engineer blenny. I would like to get a trigger, a golden tail morray eel, lion fish, etc.

I am sure the royal gramma would be eaten pretty quick so would move him. What about the compatibility with the others I have? Also, would my cleaner and peppermint shrimp be eaten?

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

snorvich · 02/12/2011, 06:34 AM

While a vlamingi tang is one of my very favorite fish, your tank will eventually make him seem too large (even in a 350 which I also have). But if it were me, I would consider a pair of crosshatch triggers as I find them fascinating and outrageously gorgeous. I would skip the lionfish as it limits what else you can put in there. But, you might consider instead an interesting frogfish (what kind of depends on your taste). A Christmas Island Imperator would also have to be on my list. My personal taste is to have fewer fish but spectacular ones.

musicalrebellion · 02/12/2011, 03:55 PM

Hi, i've been keeping salt since i was 15 and now that i''m moving on to college i've sold (trying to sell the last of the rock) both of my fifty fives and my previous nano crashed

but, I'm bringing my 20 gallon nano with me (my first tank forever and always) and it's equipment: Eshopps PSK-100H, 1 Koralia one, 1 Koralia two and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium. i may also bring a 20 gal. sump when i finally see what my dorm is like. it has (Just enough for hard corals) lights (SPS) and a DIY auto top off and DIY overflow
i have a 4 stage RO/DI from my 55's so i plan on doing quite a few water changes.
anyway, i've always gone up in tank size and my parents have always fully supported my "crack addiction" with their hearts and when they could wallets.
so, now i'm pretty sure i'm overstocking my tank by quite a bit...

:

well here's my list:
PANDA CLOWN GOBY or YASHA PRAWN GOBY
HEILFRICH'S FIREFISH
PORCELAIN CRAB
BLUE STRIPE PIPEFISH (?- Foster and Smith said 30 gal. this http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...howtopic=74703 said 20 gal.... any advice?)

well i'm kind of looking for a challenge so if i had to chose two between the four i would probably prioritize: 1. panda clown goby, 2. heilfrich's firefish, 3. blue stripe pipefish, 4. yasha prawn goby

if this list isn't ok it would be really helpful if you would recommend a new list based on my priorities^^.
thx!!!!

snorvich · 02/12/2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicalrebellion

Hi, i've been keeping salt since i was 15 and now that i''m moving on to college i've sold (trying to sell the last of the rock) both of my fifty fives and my previous nano crashed

but, I'm bringing my 20 gallon nano with me (my first tank forever and always) and it's equipment: Eshopps PSK-100H, 1 Koralia one, 1 Koralia two and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium. i may also bring a 20 gal. sump when i finally see what my dorm is like. it has (Just enough for hard corals) lights (SPS) and a DIY auto top off and DIY overflow
i have a 4 stage RO/DI from my 55's so i plan on doing quite a few water changes.
anyway, i've always gone up in tank size and my parents have always fully supported my "crack addiction" with their hearts and when they could wallets.
so, now i'm pretty sure i'm overstocking my tank by quite a bit...

:

well here's my list:
PANDA CLOWN GOBY or YASHA PRAWN GOBY
HEILFRICH'S FIREFISH
PORCELAIN CRAB
BLUE STRIPE PIPEFISH (?- Foster and Smith said 30 gal. this http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...howtopic=74703 said 20 gal.... any advice?)

well i'm kind of looking for a challenge so if i had to chose two between the four i would probably prioritize: 1. panda clown goby, 2. heilfrich's firefish, 3. blue stripe pipefish, 4. yasha prawn goby

if this list isn't ok it would be really helpful if you would recommend a new list based on my priorities^^.
thx!!!!

This is a difficult call. However, based on the habits of those fish and the bioload, I would give it a shot for all of them. Be sensitive to doing water changes as your bioload is a bit high for that sized tank. And I commend you for asking and doing the right thing.

musicalrebellion · 02/12/2011, 04:59 PM

thx for your help!
the other thing i was worried about is that i do have two acropora growing in my tank but they do grow VERY SLOWLY. i know it's because of my lights. i'm not worried about the coral but the fish. do you know how much damage the panda goby does to the coral??

snorvich · 02/12/2011, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicalrebellion

thx for your help!
the other thing i was worried about is that i do have two acropora growing in my tank but they do grow VERY SLOWLY. i know it's because of my lights. i'm not worried about the coral but the fish. do you know how much damage the panda goby does to the coral??

They perch. When they mate they leave eggs which tends to cause damage. Hard to say in your case not knowing the size of the acros.

musicalrebellion · 02/12/2011, 05:19 PM

i grew them from frags so they're 6" tall and 2" wide same for the other one.
i plan on only getting one panda... hehe.... so do you think coral damage will be a problem??

snorvich · 02/12/2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicalrebellion

i grew them from frags so they're 6" tall and 2" wide same for the other one.
i plan on only getting one panda... hehe.... so do you think coral damage will be a problem??

Well given no "activity" of an inappropriate nature, you should be fine. Hopefully your "lone ranger" will not designate a single spot as his/her home spot. While Pandas are cute, they are not my favorite; I would more likely consider a neon goby. But I think you should be fine.

musicalrebellion · 02/12/2011, 05:43 PM

thx for all your help!!!!

snorvich · 02/12/2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicalrebellion

thx for all your help!!!!

My pleasure. Let us know how it goes with your new tank and environment.

aquaman05 · 02/12/2011, 06:14 PM

What's your thoughts on anthias in a 75 gal reef tank?

There was a orange one with a purple eye that I was looking at today at the lfs. You have any idea which one I might be referring to.
I can't seem to find it.

Thanks

snorvich · 02/12/2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquaman05

What's your thoughts on anthias in a 75 gal reef tank?

There was a orange one with a purple eye that I was looking at today at the lfs. You have any idea which one I might be referring to.
I can't seem to find it.

Thanks

Not enough information, unfortunately. One anthias in a 75 gallon tank would most likely be fine depending on other fish in the tank.

aquaman05 · 02/12/2011, 09:05 PM

It might have been a lyretail.
I have 2 false per clowns, 2 clown gobies,royal gramma, cleaner shrimp

YiatzOfEden · 02/13/2011, 12:58 AM

Currently have a 15g with 19lbs Tucani live rock, live black sand, Marineland reef capable 24" LED light, Hydor Koralia 240 pump, 50w heater, and an over-tank trickle filter. Current readings - 76 degrees, 0 ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, 8.4 ph, 0.0125 sg.

Went to the LFS on Thursday the 10th to get some of my cleaner crew. Picked up 5 Astrea snails (major PITA, turning them back over all the time) 5 assorted hermit crabs, 3 Nassarius snails, and 1 small emerald crab. Lost 1 astrea this morning that hadn't been doing well from the beginning - first question should I take it out or let my crabs feast as they have been? Emerald hasn't found it yet but the hermits have it half gone already (it was the smallest snail).

As I'm pretty noob to saltwater, I have no idea what species of anything else I want to put in the tank (been researching nonstop and my head is spinning).

My local petco is pretty gross, but found a much cleaner one closer to my LFS (hour away) that has an adorable scooter blenny. My husband and I fell in love with it (I've always wanted one) and if it's still there will probably get it this upcoming Thursday. Did a ton of research on them and how to get copepods...only to see tons of copepods in my tank this morning! Is it advisable to get this as my first fish? or do I need more established copepods?

Also planning on getting more of my cleaning crew (at the very least some more nassarius, LFS told me I needed more than double of everything of what I currently have..but that seemed like overkill for the small amount of food in my newly established aquarium).

What other fish would be compatible with what I have? (likely planning a pair of blennies and maybe 2 more fish that swim more) Not very keen for clowns or anything even remotely semi-aggressive...or that jumps lol.

Any advice on some first corals to get? (waiting a bit on these) Really have my heart set on a pumping xenia and maybe a feather duster or christmas tree worms but that's about it as far as planning...I like variety, and really don't want everything to die off because of a wrong addition.

I don't have a QT yet but might set up a spare 10g for one if I can find room.
Is it advisable to put in some Red Smooth Leaf Kelp or would it be eaten quickly or grow out of control? Really like the look of it and sites that sell it don't seem to give the right info or conflict with other sites (this seems to be my problem for everything I've been looking into).

Last question, on my live rock I have light green and dark purple coraline algae, at least I did at the beginning...Now I'm noticing all kinds of colors and textures popping up all over the place. If someone could direct me to the right place to ID all this stuff that would be great.

Sorry for all the questions, Hopefully some of you are bored enough to answer all of them I'm pretty noob when it comes to species and what goes with what.

Thanks a bunch!

cliffnotes - I'm noob, what am I able to put in my first reef tank?

snorvich · 02/13/2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YiatzOfEden

Currently have a 15g with 19lbs Tucani live rock, live black sand, Marineland reef capable 24" LED light, Hydor Koralia 240 pump, 50w heater, and an over-tank trickle filter. Current readings - 76 degrees, 0 ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, 8.4 ph, 0.0125 sg.

Went to the LFS on Thursday the 10th to get some of my cleaner crew. Picked up 5 Astrea snails (major PITA, turning them back over all the time) 5 assorted hermit crabs, 3 Nassarius snails, and 1 small emerald crab. Lost 1 astrea this morning that hadn't been doing well from the beginning - first question should I take it out or let my crabs feast as they have been? Emerald hasn't found it yet but the hermits have it half gone already (it was the smallest snail).

As I'm pretty noob to saltwater, I have no idea what species of anything else I want to put in the tank (been researching nonstop and my head is spinning).

My local petco is pretty gross, but found a much cleaner one closer to my LFS (hour away) that has an adorable scooter blenny. My husband and I fell in love with it (I've always wanted one) and if it's still there will probably get it this upcoming Thursday. Did a ton of research on them and how to get copepods...only to see tons of copepods in my tank this morning! Is it advisable to get this as my first fish? or do I need more established copepods?

Also planning on getting more of my cleaning crew (at the very least some more nassarius, LFS told me I needed more than double of everything of what I currently have..but that seemed like overkill for the small amount of food in my newly established aquarium).

What other fish would be compatible with what I have? (likely planning a pair of blennies and maybe 2 more fish that swim more) Not very keen for clowns or anything even remotely semi-aggressive...or that jumps lol.

Any advice on some first corals to get? (waiting a bit on these) Really have my heart set on a pumping xenia and maybe a feather duster or christmas tree worms but that's about it as far as planning...I like variety, and really don't want everything to die off because of a wrong addition.

I don't have a QT yet but might set up a spare 10g for one if I can find room.
Is it advisable to put in some Red Smooth Leaf Kelp or would it be eaten quickly or grow out of control? Really like the look of it and sites that sell it don't seem to give the right info or conflict with other sites (this seems to be my problem for everything I've been looking into).

Last question, on my live rock I have light green and dark purple coraline algae, at least I did at the beginning...Now I'm noticing all kinds of colors and textures popping up all over the place. If someone could direct me to the right place to ID all this stuff that would be great.

Sorry for all the questions, Hopefully some of you are bored enough to answer all of them I'm pretty noob when it comes to species and what goes with what.

Thanks a bunch!

cliffnotes - I'm noob, what am I able to put in my first reef tank?

Although we are not bored, we are happy to help. A scooter blenny will not do well in your 15 gallon tank because they are grazers and eat copepods all day; a scooter blenny will also eat mysis, but you would have to feed frequently and that is difficult to balance against water quality maintenance issues. Remember a 15 gallon tank is fairly small in terms of what it can maintain. I would suggest a shrimp/goby combination (very interesting and easy to maintain) and possibly one other smallish fish. If you do not plan on shrimp, a red hawk fish is totally delightful. Great personality, coloration, and interesting behavior. But hawkfish are ambush predators so a tiny fish might have a problem. I would hold off on additional cleanup crew at this point. Your tank is too immature and they would starve to death. Best advice is to proceed slowly as nothing good happens quickly in reef tanks. A feather duster should do well, pumping xenia will do too well, and christmas tree worms (found in porites corals) will not do well. Also, be sure to get and learn how to use test kits. If I missed some questions, check back and Todd and I will try and clarify.

Aquarist007 · 02/13/2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquaman05

It might have been a lyretail.
I have 2 false per clowns, 2 clown gobies,royal gramma, cleaner shrimp

I do not see a problem with that arrangement.

Aquarist007 · 02/13/2011, 08:22 AM

this one is for Todd. I have a lost a 5 inch sailfin, 5 inch powder blue, a clown fish and a pj cardinal over the last month since I added a green carpet anemone. These fish literally dissapear over night. The clown and the pj were always surface swimmers on my reef so I can't see the carpet catching them. I would think the 5 inch tangs would be too large for the carpet to engulf overnight????
Your thoughts or any one elses too, of course

snorvich · 02/13/2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capn_hylinur

this one is for Todd. I have a lost a 5 inch sailfin, 5 inch powder blue, a clown fish and a pj cardinal over the last month since I added a green carpet anemone. These fish literally dissapear over night. The clown and the pj were always surface swimmers on my reef so I can't see the carpet catching them. I would think the 5 inch tangs would be too large for the carpet to engulf overnight????
Your thoughts or any one elses too, of course

Ah, we know where those fish went: carpet surfing in the wrong carpet. I love the fancy carpet anemones, but they do eat fish so I don't have them any longer. Sorry.

Aquarist007 · 02/13/2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

Ah, we know where those fish went: carpet surfing in the wrong carpet. I love the fancy carpet anemones, but they do eat fish so I don't have them any longer. Sorry.

carpet surfing has been banned in my tank

Seriously it is almost impossible for a fish to jump out of my system. Both the surface and the overflow are covered with egg crate. I've seen a wrasse go through the egg crate but not a five inch fish.
The fish room is very small so if a couple of 5 inch fish hit the surf I am sure we would have smelled them

snorvich · 02/13/2011, 11:29 AM

You missed the pun. They were eaten by your carpet anemone.

Aquarist007 · 02/13/2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

You missed the pun. They were eaten by your carpet anemone.

I usually don't miss puns

I am definetly out of practise from cyberspace

Toddrtrex · 02/13/2011, 11:46 AM

Steve beat me too it -- and I am sorry for the loss of your fish.

While I have had relatively good luck with S. Haddonsi (( only lost 5 fish in 12+ years to them )), they are known fish eaters, and would not be surprised at all if it pulled in a 5 inch fish. Their sting is shockingly strong (( my hand will swell up from it )) and they are like velco (( could fully lift one out of the water when it was stuck to me )) -- I now will only touch them with gloves.

mford514 · 02/13/2011, 08:27 PM

first i'll start by saying hello everyone...Im new to the forum! I've had fresh water tanks for a few years now for my kids. Now im movin on up to somthin for me! SALTWATER...YAY. anyway, this is what i have so far:

29g tank, just got 40lbs of sand, and 40 lbs of dry rock from Marco rocks. Went to the LFS and got pre cycled water that they took from the tanks they have there. so that cut off a couple of weeks for me. ive had it running for about a week now. So yesterday i went and got 1 small live rock from LFS to seed the corraline. it had some green bubble algea on it when i got it home, i have sense taken that off, but theres also somthin else that im not sure what it is on it. Looks like some kind of spongy bugger like stuff. (pic below) any help figuring out what it is.

second. what should i start stocking the tank with first. and how long should i wait before doing so. i was thinking about a britle star, then when algea starts up...getting a lawnmower blenny. a couple of clowns and maybe a blue damsel to start. then gradually add corals etc. (id love to have a tang, but i know i know the tank isn't big enough)

any feedback would be great!!!

thanks in advance

-Mike

02/11/2011, 12:33 PM	#3151
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I would step up the water changes. What is exactly is a "power filter" ? If it uses any "bio-balls" or something similar that could be added to them too. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

02/12/2011, 06:34 AM	#3154
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	While a vlamingi tang is one of my very favorite fish, your tank will eventually make him seem too large (even in a 350 which I also have). But if it were me, I would consider a pair of crosshatch triggers as I find them fascinating and outrageously gorgeous. I would skip the lionfish as it limits what else you can put in there. But, you might consider instead an interesting frogfish (what kind of depends on your taste). A Christmas Island Imperator would also have to be on my list. My personal taste is to have fewer fish but spectacular ones. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

02/12/2011, 03:55 PM	#3155
musicalrebellion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 124	Hi, i've been keeping salt since i was 15 and now that i''m moving on to college i've sold (trying to sell the last of the rock) both of my fifty fives and my previous nano crashed but, I'm bringing my 20 gallon nano with me (my first tank forever and always) and it's equipment: Eshopps PSK-100H, 1 Koralia one, 1 Koralia two and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium. i may also bring a 20 gal. sump when i finally see what my dorm is like. it has (Just enough for hard corals) lights (SPS) and a DIY auto top off and DIY overflow i have a 4 stage RO/DI from my 55's so i plan on doing quite a few water changes. anyway, i've always gone up in tank size and my parents have always fully supported my "crack addiction" with their hearts and when they could wallets. so, now i'm pretty sure i'm overstocking my tank by quite a bit...: well here's my list: PANDA CLOWN GOBY or YASHA PRAWN GOBY HEILFRICH'S FIREFISH PORCELAIN CRAB BLUE STRIPE PIPEFISH (?- Foster and Smith said 30 gal. this http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...howtopic=74703 said 20 gal.... any advice?) well i'm kind of looking for a challenge so if i had to chose two between the four i would probably prioritize: 1. panda clown goby, 2. heilfrich's firefish, 3. blue stripe pipefish, 4. yasha prawn goby if this list isn't ok it would be really helpful if you would recommend a new list based on my priorities^^. thx!!!! __________________ Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.-winston churchill Current Tank Info: 20 Gallon Nano- Koralia two (with Koralia Nano propeller), Koralia one (JBJ Pulse Wave Maker), Eshopps PSK-75, 6 T5's, and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium (in progress... looking for the light [pm me if you know of a good and inexpensive one])

02/12/2011, 04:59 PM	#3157
musicalrebellion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 124	thx for your help! the other thing i was worried about is that i do have two acropora growing in my tank but they do grow VERY SLOWLY. i know it's because of my lights. i'm not worried about the coral but the fish. do you know how much damage the panda goby does to the coral?? __________________ Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.-winston churchill Current Tank Info: 20 Gallon Nano- Koralia two (with Koralia Nano propeller), Koralia one (JBJ Pulse Wave Maker), Eshopps PSK-75, 6 T5's, and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium (in progress... looking for the light [pm me if you know of a good and inexpensive one])

02/12/2011, 05:19 PM	#3159
musicalrebellion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 124	i grew them from frags so they're 6" tall and 2" wide same for the other one. i plan on only getting one panda... hehe.... so do you think coral damage will be a problem?? __________________ Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.-winston churchill Current Tank Info: 20 Gallon Nano- Koralia two (with Koralia Nano propeller), Koralia one (JBJ Pulse Wave Maker), Eshopps PSK-75, 6 T5's, and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium (in progress... looking for the light [pm me if you know of a good and inexpensive one])

02/11/2011, 12:53 PM	#3152
duncantse Fish Advisor Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,604	I have an intake tube connected to a powerhead that sucks water in and then to another intake tube then back out to the tank. In the filter, I have 2 filter pads a black one and a white one and just 2 other sponges that I'm seeding for emergencies. Is there anything I can stuff inside that can help control the nitrates or not like carbon or ceramic rings?

02/11/2011, 10:50 PM	#3153
Jake622 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 78	So I am just getting started and the more I read the more I think I want an aggressive tank. I currently have a 350 gallon FOWL with a pair of maroon clowns, a vlamingi tang, a royal gramma and an engineer blenny. I would like to get a trigger, a golden tail morray eel, lion fish, etc. I am sure the royal gramma would be eaten pretty quick so would move him. What about the compatibility with the others I have? Also, would my cleaner and peppermint shrimp be eaten? Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

02/12/2011, 05:43 PM	#3161
musicalrebellion Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 124	thx for all your help!!!! __________________ Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.-winston churchill Current Tank Info: 20 Gallon Nano- Koralia two (with Koralia Nano propeller), Koralia one (JBJ Pulse Wave Maker), Eshopps PSK-75, 6 T5's, and a Bak-Pak converted into a refugium (in progress... looking for the light [pm me if you know of a good and inexpensive one])

02/12/2011, 06:14 PM	#3163
aquaman05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 722	What's your thoughts on anthias in a 75 gal reef tank? There was a orange one with a purple eye that I was looking at today at the lfs. You have any idea which one I might be referring to. I can't seem to find it. Thanks

02/12/2011, 09:05 PM	#3165
aquaman05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 722	It might have been a lyretail. I have 2 false per clowns, 2 clown gobies,royal gramma, cleaner shrimp

02/13/2011, 12:58 AM	#3166
YiatzOfEden Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 41	Currently have a 15g with 19lbs Tucani live rock, live black sand, Marineland reef capable 24" LED light, Hydor Koralia 240 pump, 50w heater, and an over-tank trickle filter. Current readings - 76 degrees, 0 ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, 8.4 ph, 0.0125 sg. Went to the LFS on Thursday the 10th to get some of my cleaner crew. Picked up 5 Astrea snails (major PITA, turning them back over all the time) 5 assorted hermit crabs, 3 Nassarius snails, and 1 small emerald crab. Lost 1 astrea this morning that hadn't been doing well from the beginning - first question should I take it out or let my crabs feast as they have been? Emerald hasn't found it yet but the hermits have it half gone already (it was the smallest snail). As I'm pretty noob to saltwater, I have no idea what species of anything else I want to put in the tank (been researching nonstop and my head is spinning). My local petco is pretty gross, but found a much cleaner one closer to my LFS (hour away) that has an adorable scooter blenny. My husband and I fell in love with it (I've always wanted one) and if it's still there will probably get it this upcoming Thursday. Did a ton of research on them and how to get copepods...only to see tons of copepods in my tank this morning! Is it advisable to get this as my first fish? or do I need more established copepods? Also planning on getting more of my cleaning crew (at the very least some more nassarius, LFS told me I needed more than double of everything of what I currently have..but that seemed like overkill for the small amount of food in my newly established aquarium). What other fish would be compatible with what I have? (likely planning a pair of blennies and maybe 2 more fish that swim more) Not very keen for clowns or anything even remotely semi-aggressive...or that jumps lol. Any advice on some first corals to get? (waiting a bit on these) Really have my heart set on a pumping xenia and maybe a feather duster or christmas tree worms but that's about it as far as planning...I like variety, and really don't want everything to die off because of a wrong addition. I don't have a QT yet but might set up a spare 10g for one if I can find room. Is it advisable to put in some Red Smooth Leaf Kelp or would it be eaten quickly or grow out of control? Really like the look of it and sites that sell it don't seem to give the right info or conflict with other sites (this seems to be my problem for everything I've been looking into). Last question, on my live rock I have light green and dark purple coraline algae, at least I did at the beginning...Now I'm noticing all kinds of colors and textures popping up all over the place. If someone could direct me to the right place to ID all this stuff that would be great. Sorry for all the questions, Hopefully some of you are bored enough to answer all of them I'm pretty noob when it comes to species and what goes with what. Thanks a bunch! cliffnotes - I'm noob, what am I able to put in my first reef tank?

02/13/2011, 08:22 AM	#3169
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	this one is for Todd. I have a lost a 5 inch sailfin, 5 inch powder blue, a clown fish and a pj cardinal over the last month since I added a green carpet anemone. These fish literally dissapear over night. The clown and the pj were always surface swimmers on my reef so I can't see the carpet catching them. I would think the 5 inch tangs would be too large for the carpet to engulf overnight???? Your thoughts or any one elses too, of course __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock

02/13/2011, 11:29 AM	#3172
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	You missed the pun. They were eaten by your carpet anemone. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

02/13/2011, 11:46 AM	#3174
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Steve beat me too it -- and I am sorry for the loss of your fish. While I have had relatively good luck with S. Haddonsi (( only lost 5 fish in 12+ years to them )), they are known fish eaters, and would not be surprised at all if it pulled in a 5 inch fish. Their sting is shockingly strong (( my hand will swell up from it )) and they are like velco (( could fully lift one out of the water when it was stuck to me )) -- I now will only touch them with gloves. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

02/13/2011, 08:27 PM	#3175
mford514 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lakeland FL Posts: 36	first i'll start by saying hello everyone...Im new to the forum! I've had fresh water tanks for a few years now for my kids. Now im movin on up to somthin for me! SALTWATER...YAY. anyway, this is what i have so far: 29g tank, just got 40lbs of sand, and 40 lbs of dry rock from Marco rocks. Went to the LFS and got pre cycled water that they took from the tanks they have there. so that cut off a couple of weeks for me. ive had it running for about a week now. So yesterday i went and got 1 small live rock from LFS to seed the corraline. it had some green bubble algea on it when i got it home, i have sense taken that off, but theres also somthin else that im not sure what it is on it. Looks like some kind of spongy bugger like stuff. (pic below) any help figuring out what it is. second. what should i start stocking the tank with first. and how long should i wait before doing so. i was thinking about a britle star, then when algea starts up...getting a lawnmower blenny. a couple of clowns and maybe a blue damsel to start. then gradually add corals etc. (id love to have a tang, but i know i know the tank isn't big enough) any feedback would be great!!! thanks in advance -Mike