two questions!

CraigSlice · 06/25/2008, 12:39 AM

Started my tank about 3 1/2 weeks ago, and just have two quick questions

Since all that is in it is 1 snail and 3 hermits, is there any reason to have the light on at all?

and my second is about flow, i currently have 2 korala 3's in the tank along with the flow of my skimmer. But due to me being dumb, i ordered 3 korala's instead of 2. Should i put the extra one in for additional flow?

Also, im planning on getting some more snails soon and hope the hermits dont kill more of em

IFbettas · 06/25/2008, 12:42 AM

Do you have live rock? If so then the light will be beneficial.

What size tank is this? I would keep the third koralia even if you don't put in your tank right away so that if one breaks you have a replacement.

You should put some shells in the tank so the hermits can use those instead of killing your snails. Hermits only kill snails if they are desperate for a home.

CraigSlice · 06/25/2008, 12:47 AM

thanks for the quick response, yes i do have 90+ pounds of live rock and it is a 75gallon tank. and i will definitely be getting some extra shells when i go to the lfs again (learned my lesson

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IFbettas · 06/25/2008, 12:52 AM

Good luck with your tank!

Playa-1 · 06/25/2008, 01:09 AM

Use the extra Koralia for mixing salt or keep as a spare.

I would run a very limited lighting at this point. Maybe a couple hours a day if that.

06/25/2008, 12:39 AM	#1
CraigSlice Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 154	two questions! Started my tank about 3 1/2 weeks ago, and just have two quick questions Since all that is in it is 1 snail and 3 hermits, is there any reason to have the light on at all? and my second is about flow, i currently have 2 korala 3's in the tank along with the flow of my skimmer. But due to me being dumb, i ordered 3 korala's instead of 2. Should i put the extra one in for additional flow? Also, im planning on getting some more snails soon and hope the hermits dont kill more of em

06/25/2008, 12:42 AM	#2
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	Do you have live rock? If so then the light will be beneficial. What size tank is this? I would keep the third koralia even if you don't put in your tank right away so that if one breaks you have a replacement. You should put some shells in the tank so the hermits can use those instead of killing your snails. Hermits only kill snails if they are desperate for a home. __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

06/25/2008, 12:52 AM	#4
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	Good luck with your tank! __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

06/25/2008, 12:47 AM	#3
CraigSlice Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 154	thanks for the quick response, yes i do have 90+ pounds of live rock and it is a 75gallon tank. and i will definitely be getting some extra shells when i go to the lfs again (learned my lesson )

06/25/2008, 01:09 AM	#5
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	Use the extra Koralia for mixing salt or keep as a spare. I would run a very limited lighting at this point. Maybe a couple hours a day if that.