Alright so, update on my 150t reef tank. Along with some questions/ possible dilemmas

[vip0691]

Okay so, yesterday me and my girlfriend rode out to Sheffield, AL (we live in the metro Atlanta area) to get a bunch of live rock, 2 pendants w/ ballasts, a 36" Coralife fixture, and a few other things. We rode out there because of the amazing deal we got. It was $200 for 100-ish lbs. of fiji live rock, and the fixtures, and some livestock and corals. My tank had already been set up for about 3 weeks with no fish in it so it could cycle.

Now, here's where my dilemma comes in: The livestock we got was 2 clowns, 3 damsels, a lawnmower blenny, and a hawkfish. Along with a frogspawn, a hammer, 2 button polyps, and a big ole featherduster. We had every intention on taking them all to a LFS as we didn't wanna put them all in our brand new tank and risk killing them, however, by the time we got back everyone was closed so we had no choice but to bite the bullet and put them in the tank. They seem fine today, and are swimming around and don't seem stressed at all. And the coral opened almost immediately after being put in the tank. One problem is that the fish will not eat, so what should I do? I tried soaking their food in garlic, etc. And they just ignore it. I also plan on taking the 3 damsels to an LFS simply because I do not want damsels. They're evil! haha.

Anyway, gimme your input on this situation! I'll also include some pics of the tank!!

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[greech]

Not unusual for them not to eat the first couple of days. They are stressed and need time to adjust. Keep the lights low and try not to crowd the tank so they are less stressed.

Where did the 100 lbs of rock go?

 

[vip0691]

I've just been keeping the moonlights on. And I figure if I take out the 3 damsels they should hopefully be okay.

The rock is in the tank and a little in the sump... haha. The tank had barely any rock in it before.

 

[greech]

Ok. If you remove the damsels I would wait a little while before tearing the tank apart to do so. You'll just stress the other fish you want to keep in the process.

So was this new rock fully cured and did you keep it wet all the way home?

 

[vip0691]

Yes and yes on the rock.

And I think I may be able to get the damsels out without tearing things up, I'll see. They come out front to swim quite often. And I also have a fish trap thingy! So that may help.