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Peperoni21

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Hey guys I'm new to the forums and new to saltwater. I got a complete reef setup yesterday (the seller's buddy moved out and left the tank but he didn't know how to keep fish) but there is a lot I don't know about the equipment or the livestock. I managed to get everything to my house and everything is currently running. My fish keeping background is only freshwater(cichlids). The tank has 1 clownfish and 2 unknown tangs that I would appreciate if I could get some help identifying. There is also plenty of live rock and a couple I coral. So I guess I'm really here to just ask for some newbie advice. If it helps, there is a uv filter, HOB filter or skimmer I believe, and the filter appears to be built into the back of the tank. It's 35 gallons and it comes with some lights that appear to be pretty expensive. If you would like pictures of my equipment please let me know exactly what I should take the picture of. Thanks again.
 
My suggestions with this would be to post pictures of all fish, coral and any equipment you don't know what it is.
 
Agree with above. That said, you might as well catch those tangs and bring them to the nearest saltwater aquarium store. They will not survive long in that sized tank. Pretty much minimum size for a tang (and this is a rock bottom minimum, most advocate for much larger) is 75 gallons.

Next, go to the top of this forum and read all of the stickies. I know it's alot of homework but you won't regret the effort. As you read, keep track of your questions and post them here. If you show that you've read the stickies, you'll get an enormous amount of very friendly help here.
 
Stolireef said:
Agree with above. That said, you might as well catch those tangs and bring them to the nearest saltwater aquarium store. They will not survive long in that sized tank. Pretty much minimum size for a tang (and this is a rock bottom minimum, most advocate for much larger) is 75 gallons.---- I originally typed this but decided not to incase the OP has mistaken the fish as a tang when it is another species of some sort.


Next, go to the top of this forum and read all of the stickies. I know it's alot of homework but you won't regret the effort. As you read, keep track of your questions and post them here. If you show that you've read the stickies, you'll get an enormous amount of very friendly help here.
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But under most circumstances I agree with above. I just was going to say post pics first :bounce1::bounce2::bounce3:
 
Welcome to Reef Central!

and ^^^What they said^^^

Pictures of everything will help, as will make and model of equipment. You will find that marine fishkeeping really isn't all that different from freshwater. Most of the same rules apply although there tends to be way less forgiveness with marine creatures.

The stickies will go a long way to lessen the learning curve.

And FWIW - pictures of the tangs won't change most opinions - they have already outgrown a 35g tank. Depending on which species, they may need a tank well over 100g just for starters.
 
billdogg said:
Welcome to Reef Central!

and ^^^What they said^^^

Pictures of everything will help, as will make and model of equipment. You will find that marine fishkeeping really isn't all that different from freshwater. Most of the same rules apply although there tends to be way less forgiveness with marine creatures.

The stickies will go a long way to lessen the learning curve.

And FWIW - pictures of the tangs won't change most opinions - they have already outgrown a 35g tank. Depending on which species, they may need a tank well over 100g just for starters.
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Very Correct. Assuming that they are tangs. :lolspin:
 
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I tried uploading some pictures, I'm not sure if you can see them though. On my screen it appears as if I posted a blank reply??
 
 
The good news is those are not tangs. The bad news is they are Damsels, specifically a Neon Velvet & Yellowtail Damsel, both are mean little buggers especially in such a small tank. Those should be taken to the LFS. The corals I can see are leathers and green star polyps (GSP). The GSP can take over the tank if not controlled. I would ditch the UV. You do have an Hang On The Back (HOB) skimmer. You should get that running. The lights are more than enough for that tank. As others have said read the stickies at the top of this forum specifically "Newbies starting a new tank, read here! " and post your questions and we will try to help. Happy reefing!
 
Alright thanks. So should I just be using all white light? Now about the fish I can cash em into my LFS, but would it be possible to get some more inhabitants now or should I wait?

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Read ALL of this first...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1031074

Seriously, it will be worth the effort.
Then, once you feel you understand the basics of taking care of a reef aquarium and you feel that your water parameters are within spec and remain stable, maybe think about adding a fish or two AFTER you quarantine them in yet another tank or water holding device of your choice.
 
Alright I'll be doing that throughout the course of today or this week hahaha. Thank you all for the feedback

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