New to, well... everything

[Kennyleary93]

Originally Posted by BlindZide

As long as all of your parameters are 0 I don't see why not. If you add them just be sure to check params again every other day to ensure they are staying low and not spiking to deadly levels.

Does the nitrate have to be 0 also?

[BlindZide]

Nitrates don't have to be zero. Some people, like me, have some Nitrates. Mine stay between 5-10PPM.

[Railcar79]

Originally Posted by Kennyleary93

Well after posting around and reading I think these are the fish I will get.

So after posting on Steve's thread I was told this would work better.

2 x True Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
1 x Firefish, Helfrichi (Nemateleotris helfrichi)
1 x Orange Stripe Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris randalli)
1 x Tanaka's Pygmy Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai) (I really want the 6line)
1x Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded (Alpheus randalli)

Also someone messaged me about the 6line and a CUC. They mentioned that the 6line is really hit or miss with aggression and that his was very, very relaxed.

So I wanted to know what you guys thought? Is it worth the risk, did he get lucky, or should i just stick to the pygmy?

As for the CUC i was told that a good mixture would be Nasarrius snails, star shell snails, cinnamon shrimp, turbo snails, and maybe some hermits but i should add extra empty shells. What do you guys think?

Looks like you are plodding along well. The Helfrichi is an expensive fish, may want to start with a less expensive firefish.

You will get algae blooms, and you will get some bad advice, but everything is doable, if you read, and look for a local aquarium club, I built a 55 setup almost entirely from second hand gear, only my return pump, display tank and first batch of rock was purchased new. I built my own stand, and with current stock, right about $700 invested

[Kennyleary93]

Originally Posted by Railcar79

Looks like you are plodding along well. The Helfrichi is an expensive fish, may want to start with a less expensive firefish.

You will get algae blooms, and you will get some bad advice, but everything is doable, if you read, and look for a local aquarium club, I built a 55 setup almost entirely from second hand gear, only my return pump, display tank and first batch of rock was purchased new. I built my own stand, and with current stock, right about $700 invested

It is an expensive fish and I will probably be starting with the goby and snapping shrimp and the CUC. I really just want some life in there. My tank is done cycling and it sucks just having LR in there! So I think I plan on getting that to start with and then proceeding with saving up for my other equipment. Once I finish with that, then I will continue with my livestock.

[asudavew]

Check ebay for these pumps: Aqueon Circulation Pump 500

You can usually get one shipped for about 20 bucks. They work great for me.

Aquaclear HOB filters are awesome. But a little expensive compared to other brands.
No expensive replacement filters required though.

My 40 gallon breeder has no sump. Just an HOB Filter. It does really well.

I did recently add a HOB skimmer. The water is definitely clearer.

Here's a recent pic:

[Kennyleary93]

Originally Posted by asudavew

Check ebay for these pumps: Aqueon Circulation Pump 500

You can usually get one shipped for about 20 bucks. They work great for me.

Aquaclear HOB filters are awesome. But a little expensive compared to other brands.
No expensive replacement filters required though.

My 40 gallon breeder has no sump. Just an HOB Filter. It does really well.

I did recently add a HOB skimmer. The water is definitely clearer.

Here's a recent pic:

Wow that is a really nice tank, thanks for the info.