Just Got Setup

352Reefer · 09/14/2008, 09:49 PM

I just got my equipment last sunday (9/7), equipment listed at signature.

It came with 10 boulders about 7-10lbs each, wasn't live, had been taken out of tank for a few days, I am seeding it with some other live rock.

Day 1 I added 1 Blue Devil Damsel, have since taken him out and replaced with 2 Blue Chromis.

6th Day: added a pair of False Clowns (1 Male/1 Female) male died within the hour....also added 6 tiny blue leg hermits.

Can someone tell me what type and how many hermits/snails I should add right now....I know some of you have different types of snails so I'd like to get a diverse cleaning crew for my size tank.

Thanks,
Jon

Any other info for a newbie would be helpful

will be adding pictures soon.

gnobile · 09/14/2008, 10:01 PM

Before you add anything else, have you tested the water to see what your pH, Ammonia, and Nitrates/Nitrites are? I let everything cure for about two weeks and had ammonia and Nitrates down to zero, and had a nice coat of algae growing before I added anything to mine.

mike tv · 09/14/2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by 352Reefer

Can someone tell me what type and how many hermits/snails I should add right now....

none
you're going too fast
stop and do your research first
the archives found at the end of the forums list are a good place to start, or the first thread in this forum by waterkeeper (new first time on RC, look here for answers)

in either of those threads read up on cycling

if you rush things there will be consequences
ie dead fish, longer time spent stabilizing your tank, etc

best advice:
never listen to anything anyone tells you if they have something to gain by you listeniing
and
be patient

09/14/2008, 09:49 PM	#1
352Reefer Moved On Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 34	Just Got Setup I just got my equipment last sunday (9/7), equipment listed at signature. It came with 10 boulders about 7-10lbs each, wasn't live, had been taken out of tank for a few days, I am seeding it with some other live rock. Day 1 I added 1 Blue Devil Damsel, have since taken him out and replaced with 2 Blue Chromis. 6th Day: added a pair of False Clowns (1 Male/1 Female) male died within the hour....also added 6 tiny blue leg hermits. Can someone tell me what type and how many hermits/snails I should add right now....I know some of you have different types of snails so I'd like to get a diverse cleaning crew for my size tank. Thanks, Jon Any other info for a newbie would be helpful will be adding pictures soon.

09/14/2008, 10:01 PM	#2
gnobile Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 8	slow and staedy wins the race Before you add anything else, have you tested the water to see what your pH, Ammonia, and Nitrates/Nitrites are? I let everything cure for about two weeks and had ammonia and Nitrates down to zero, and had a nice coat of algae growing before I added anything to mine.