Pls help with first fish selection
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roenicknewf
Tank is never big enough
A basslet of some kind ,,i like the royal grammas,,lots of gobies to choose from..I like the clown goby,,there are firefish too and of course clowns ,,cardinals too..
DustyReefer
New member
You could always go the route of a pair of clowns, its more of a standard now for most tanks it seems. If I were stocking the tank I'd definitely go the route of peaceful wrasses though. My favorites are leopards, but they can be a bit tricky at first.
MrTuskfish
Team RC
A FA should be fine; but let your tank age at least 6 months. Small angels really need a lot of mature LR for grazing. I hope you haven't got all of these fish in your tank already. If you have, you've got several potential problems. Are you using a QT?
DragKnee
New member
What do you do if you don't have the ability to run a QT?
MrTuskfish
Team RC
You can easily find everything you need for a 10-20 gal QT on Craigslist for less than the cost of the Flame Angel you're looking at. If space is a problem, use a closet. If you won't use a QT, I sure wouldn't buy anymore livestock. Many of us, including me, learned this the hard way. A QT isn't just a nice accessory, its as important as as any piece of equipment you have. I don't know a single person (personally, author, or on this forum ) I would take advice from that doesn't always use a QT. I'm sure not trying to beat up on you, but there is no question that you'll regret not using a QT, the only question is when.
Something else you won't like. Chromis used to be friendly and hardy little fish. This is no longer the case. Your five will go after each until there is just one left. Also, Chromis are dying like flies lately, often showing signs of uronema, a deadly and usually fatal parasite. Many retail and wholesale facilities aren't even carry them until someone finds out whats going on.
Something else you won't like. Chromis used to be friendly and hardy little fish. This is no longer the case. Your five will go after each until there is just one left. Also, Chromis are dying like flies lately, often showing signs of uronema, a deadly and usually fatal parasite. Many retail and wholesale facilities aren't even carry them until someone finds out whats going on.
agiacosa
Member
I really have no room for a QT at the moment. I appreciate and agree with your comments though.
I wanted to get some starter fish to build off of. Chromis were recommended by some above and the LFS. I hope they won't beat each other to death or die from a fatal parasite. If they do, I'll take it as a lesson learned.
Thanks again.
I wanted to get some starter fish to build off of. Chromis were recommended by some above and the LFS. I hope they won't beat each other to death or die from a fatal parasite. If they do, I'll take it as a lesson learned.
Thanks again.
Deinonych
New member
+1
I lost a Kole Tang this week to flukes. Fortunately, he was in QT. If he had been in my DT, all of my livestock would be at risk. Do yourself a favor and QT all new fish.
cakemanPA
New member
That is just a recipe for disaster especially in a smallish system plus add in no QT. Good luck man
Mrscribbled
Team RC
There is always room for a qt, closet, counter, desk, laundry room, bookshelf, possibilities are endless.
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I find that rather strange considering the quote in your signature regarding patience.
Best of luck to your fish.
RDtrack
New member
Please let us know how many of the eight fish survive.
Your taking a gamble, which many of us have without a QT. However adding a lot of live stock quickly is even more suicidal.
Pretty soon the family will be asking, why are the fish dead and your wife will be like that tank is the biggest waste of money.
After you've blown through several hundred of dollars in fish you'll re-think the QT. If your not going to QT please please take your time adding livestock.
Your taking a gamble, which many of us have without a QT. However adding a lot of live stock quickly is even more suicidal.
Pretty soon the family will be asking, why are the fish dead and your wife will be like that tank is the biggest waste of money.
After you've blown through several hundred of dollars in fish you'll re-think the QT. If your not going to QT please please take your time adding livestock.
agiacosa
Member
All,
Very much appreciate the time and the advice.
This is a zeovit tank with a good biological filter, overpowered skimmer and weekly 10% water changes. I've got a close eye on NH4 and will take action on any spike. The zeos take up ammonia so I don't anticipate one.
I realize 8 sounds like a lot but for this system and the small fish size, it should be fine. Probably similar to adding two of the larger fishes.
So far, everyone's eating and no fights.
As for a QT, point taken and I will look at doing this for future additions. One question though. What does everyone use as a biological filter when it isn't set up year around?
Thanks
Very much appreciate the time and the advice.
This is a zeovit tank with a good biological filter, overpowered skimmer and weekly 10% water changes. I've got a close eye on NH4 and will take action on any spike. The zeos take up ammonia so I don't anticipate one.
I realize 8 sounds like a lot but for this system and the small fish size, it should be fine. Probably similar to adding two of the larger fishes.
So far, everyone's eating and no fights.
As for a QT, point taken and I will look at doing this for future additions. One question though. What does everyone use as a biological filter when it isn't set up year around?
Thanks
randomfishguy85
New member
You just leave some filter material in your sump until you need it. I usually leave filter floss in there in a filter bag and put it in a power filter when i want to use it and toss it after i am done qting the fish.
