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02-03-2008, 09:33 AM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So Cal Age: 22
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 |  Week 3...invertebrates....?
My tank has been cycling for 3 weeks and it looks like it is coming along great. Just the other day i noticed that there are two tiny snails crawling on the glass. Im taking this as good sign that everything is heading in the right direction. Would it be okay I went to the LFS and picked up a cleaning crew? or is this unnecessary until there are fish in the tank?
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02-03-2008, 09:34 AM
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| | Astrea Snail
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oh one more question. when can i start turning on the lights? | |
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02-03-2008, 09:36 AM
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| | Giant Squid
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I think the lights can be on now. About the cleaner crew, I waited a while for mine, because there really shouldn't be much for them to clean. They most likely will starve....
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02-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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| | Giant Squid
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Couple of questions:
Do you have a fish in it yet? What type of LR are you using (base rock, etc)? How did you start the tank (LS in a bag, LS from established aquarium)??
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02-03-2008, 09:55 AM
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| | Astrea Snail
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No fish in yet. Im using cured fiji LR and LS from the bag. Would it okay to put a couple of false percula in? | |
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02-03-2008, 11:11 AM
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| | Teardrop Maxima Clam
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by a couple I hope you mean a pair...definitely not more than 2 clowns - assuming you have less than 75g.
As far as the CUC, I'd wait another week or two, then add some (not a full CUC) and see how they do. _________ 14g Oceanic Cube
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02-03-2008, 11:23 AM
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| | 3reef Moderator
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Only add one fish. I like to use one yellow tailed damsel but you could try one percula clownfish (and add another, smaller clownfish of the same species later to be its mate). | |
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02-03-2008, 11:37 AM
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| | Gnarly Old Codfish
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Congrats on being patient.
You are doing the right things & asking right questions!
Keep it up and you will have a beautiful tank in time.  _________ AG "125," AquaC EV 180, 30 gal sump, "SCWD", 80 lbs LR, CoralSeaLife "Moonlite" Hood, PFO 250W HQI Mini-Pendant (SPS HQI 14000k bulb)
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02-03-2008, 12:01 PM
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| | Montipora Digitata
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If you used fully cured LR and/or LS you may not really see a "cycle" as the rock and substrate should keep things in check (provided you have enough).
Clowns are part of the damsel family and are fairly hardy so that's a good choice to start with. As far as inverts go, I would wait a bit more.
You really don't have the need for lights at this point aside from aesthetics. Even so, try to keep lights to a bare minimum as they will promote algae.
It's very very important to go slow with this hobby otherwise it can become a nightmare and complete turn-off.
Patience is a real virtue in salt water and it pays dividends down the road....trust me!
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02-03-2008, 12:06 PM
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| | Astrea Snail
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MDeth  by a couple I hope you mean a pair...definitely not more than 2 clowns - assuming you have less than 75g.
As far as the CUC, I'd wait another week or two, then add some (not a full CUC) and see how they do. | Yeah, im only planning on starting off with 2 clowns. Should i get them at differnet times? or at the same time. I just took a trip to the LFS and they said they are getting a shippment tomorrow. Im debating on weather i should pick one up. I just tested my NO2, NO3 and ammonia and everything is at 0. still wait? any advice is great.
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