90gal Tank Crash

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by scottmwoods, Jul 5, 2012.

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  1. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Way overstocked, don't get any more fish. Some I would take back to the LFS because they'll outgrow the tank.
     
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  3. scottmwoods

    scottmwoods Spaghetti Worm

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    I guess I dont understand how it could be over stocked now. I have taken 7 out and there are only 11 in the tank now. Most of them are just a little over an inch maybe 2 inches long.
    I will be taking out all of the live stock Aug 2013. Not sure what im going to do with them yet. I will be taking the tank apart and it will be sitting for 2 years before I set it up again.
     
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  4. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Why is that? Are you moving or being deployed or job transfer? One of the problems i see is you had 3 or 4 different types of clownfish. I would stick to one type as it has been stated earlier that clownfish can get territorial. Those crabs you have in the tank(the pic with the PBT) is not reef safe at all and will eventually go after your corals and maybe your fish if they catch them at the right time. I like blue legged hermits and the zebra hermits as they can get into small places and less chance of knocking down your corals. But that is my personal experience and opinion. Good choice on the snails as I have them in my tank and they do a good job too. It is suggested that tangs need at least 6 feet long tank as they swim for miles like in a reef. Just don't sell yourself short and keep your head up. We are all here to support and help you. Sorry for your losses and hopefully you will take what knowledge has been presented to you and use it in the future.
     
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  5. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    Well said....hang in there. : )
     
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  6. scottmwoods

    scottmwoods Spaghetti Worm

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    Going back to a submarine. Could be gone for months at a time. Thats why im going to take it apart. Im sure if I left it foe 6 months it would not survive.

    As for the crabs they are going to come out of the tank as soon as I get the new clean up crew from reef cleaners. It was shiped today. Any idea on what to do with the 3 crabs? Dont want them walking around the house.
     
  7. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    Put them in the sump with the lobster and damsels, or.... Lee's tank :D