Am I ready I add fish?

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  1. Mergo CS

    Mergo CS Astrea Snail

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    Thank you! I'm at about where you were when you started this post (little behind). I added my live rock and hoping to get my frags and Damsel Saturday! I know that's not how you did your cycle, but I'm close to a fish like you were. Too bad not some clowns though :(
     
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  3. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Have you been testing the water? Did you add an ammonia source to start the cycle?
     
  4. The_gats

    The_gats Astrea Snail

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    Damsels are not good first fish. Yes they are hardy but they are also mean. Anything added after could be a subject of intense bullying. Why can't you he clowns. If you tank is good enough for a damsel it should be fine for a clown.
     
  5. Mergo CS

    Mergo CS Astrea Snail

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    I'm going with the guy at the store. The Damsel is $6, clowns are $25ish. Say something goes really wrong a I lose the fish... I'd be losing a fish I'm returning to them anyway and not a fish I want to keep. Like I said, the Damsel isn't permanent.
     
  6. Mergo CS

    Mergo CS Astrea Snail

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    Yesssir. Doing everything.
     
  7. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Sweet! And I'd get a clown if you can. They are just as hardy as damsels. And there in the same family!
     
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  9. Mergo CS

    Mergo CS Astrea Snail

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    Yeah I gotta decide!
     
  10. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    I say get the clowns. Your water would have to be REALLY bad to kill them,
     
  11. Mergo CS

    Mergo CS Astrea Snail

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    Hmm, I think I probably will. Thank you! I'll let you know what I decide on Saturday ;)
     
  12. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Cool!