So, my boss one day decides that we want a bigger aquarium for the office. So we buy the biggest tank the table we had could handle, a 36 gal bowfront. The next question was.... what kind of fish do you want? After looking at some pictures, the choice was of course the colorful saltwater fish. I'm the caretaker. A complete beginner. Put in charge of setting up and maintaining this tank. This is new to me. So here is how it's going...
Today, I picked up the first shipment of "the package" for a 30 gal tank from the airport. This package is supposed to consist of 60 lbs rock, 30 lbs sand, 30 hermits, 15 snails, 2 cukes, 1 star, 1 shrimp. Prior to picking up the package, Richard, was extremely responsive to all questions.. And he was able to meet my special request: live rock that could fit the small rectangular opening i had to squeeze them thru.
I received a total of three boxes, one box containing sand and the other two live rock. A surprise was in the live sand - a sea urchin. And I've come across a couple of snails as well.
The sand & rock are now in the tank.. the water is cloudy so I can't see much.. Didnt really get to arrange the rock properly due to the lack of visibility. This was all expected as per the guidelines sent with the package. The rock came in varying shapes and sizes. There's pink stuff, orange stuff, purple stuff all over the rocks.. can someone tell me what this is exactly? Is it algae? I will take pics once everything clears up. I can identify a small feather duster..
I'm patiently waiting and already anxious for the day the tank is done cycling. Then I can let Richard know to send the second shipment with everything else!
Today, I picked up the first shipment of "the package" for a 30 gal tank from the airport. This package is supposed to consist of 60 lbs rock, 30 lbs sand, 30 hermits, 15 snails, 2 cukes, 1 star, 1 shrimp. Prior to picking up the package, Richard, was extremely responsive to all questions.. And he was able to meet my special request: live rock that could fit the small rectangular opening i had to squeeze them thru.
I received a total of three boxes, one box containing sand and the other two live rock. A surprise was in the live sand - a sea urchin. And I've come across a couple of snails as well.
The sand & rock are now in the tank.. the water is cloudy so I can't see much.. Didnt really get to arrange the rock properly due to the lack of visibility. This was all expected as per the guidelines sent with the package. The rock came in varying shapes and sizes. There's pink stuff, orange stuff, purple stuff all over the rocks.. can someone tell me what this is exactly? Is it algae? I will take pics once everything clears up. I can identify a small feather duster..
I'm patiently waiting and already anxious for the day the tank is done cycling. Then I can let Richard know to send the second shipment with everything else!
