First Saltwater Tank

[ArtieFufkin]

Wow, that has legit flow. Is that max?

No that is lowest setting

 

[Reefing102]

Awesome. My clown doesn’t swim much in my tank sticks to one corner but will go exploring every now and then.

I’d hold off on the anemone for a bit until the tank is established for a few months to a year.

 

[OldReefGuy]

Awesome. My clown doesn’t swim much in my tank sticks to one corner but will go exploring every now and then.

I’d hold off on the anemone for a bit until the tank is established for a few months to a year.

I think almost all clowns are like that....they dont tend to wonder around much.....

 

[kharmaguru]

No that is lowest setting

Dang, now I have to get a gyre pump.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Let us know how it is to clean it please.

 

[ArtieFufkin]

Let us know how it is to clean it please.

Sure, speaking of that, how often do you clean your wavemakers/pumps?

 

[Reefing102]

Sure, speaking of that, how often do you clean your wavemakers/pumps?

Less often than I should lol

Generally I try to use the if algae is starting to choke it mentality. Such as getting covered in coralline or hair algae or similar

 

[griss]

Less often than I should lol

Generally I try to use the if algae is starting to choke it mentality. Such as getting covered in coralline or hair algae or similar

Same here.

 

[kharmaguru]

Yep, when they stop or begin making funny noises lol.

 

[ArtieFufkin]

New fish today! Picked up a striped blenny. I like the way he moves and stops on a dime. The fish all seem to be fine with the wave maker. It has a "tidal" setting that they enjoy and feed mode is very convenient.

 

[griss]

What lake is that if your avatar?

 

[ArtieFufkin]

What lake is that if your avatar?

Rangeley Lake, in Maine

 

[griss]

Good bass fishing there? I’m in Missouri and never fished north of here. I’ve fished the Lake of the Ozarks my whole life.

 

[ArtieFufkin]

Good bass fishing there? I’m in Missouri and never fished north of here. I’ve fished the Lake of the Ozarks my whole life.

I hear the fishing is great on that lake. They do stock it as well I believe. I go there every year to play golf and drink beer, haven't gotten around to fishing yet

 

[griss]

I hear the fishing is great on that lake. They do stock it as well I believe. I go there every year to play golf and drink beer, haven't gotten around to fishing yet

gotcha.

 

[ArtieFufkin]

I'm planning on 7 - 10 fish in this tank. With two clowns and a blenny, any recommendations on what I could add next? Was thinking a damsel or tang being added last.

 

[griss]

I like different basslets….

Royal Gramma
Bi-color Basslet
Chalk Bass
Strawberry Pseudichromis???

 

[Justint05]

Here are some tips and recommendations that you can follow, while plumbing your 55-gallon tank with a 29-gallon sump :
-Take into account 1-inch overflow drains and a 1.25-inch return line.
-Depending on your desire and arrangement, choose between side and bottom location for the overflow drain.
-Prepare a sump layout for effective equipment placement.
-Conduct research and seek assistance from seasoned saltwater hobbyists.

 

[ArtieFufkin]

Picked up a blue devil damsel today. Wasn't a lot of stock at me fish store today but I like the color of these. It was in a community tank for the last year they said so hopefully it will get along well. I need to work on my photography techniques haha

 

[griss]

I have a Blue Devil with another damsel and 2 Clarkii clowns in a 40 breeder. He’s not been an issue.