my first tank crashed

Thanks everyone! Will keep u updated..

 

Should I put my new tank.and the one that crashed together.. cause I'm on a budget now and I need more flow . New tank is just starting to cycle ?

 

follow what steve said:

IMO i would remove the crushed coral.

What is the new tank? How big?

 

As far as feeding goes, it seems you fed them a lot and very often, this could be a major culprit. i fed my damsel and clown (when i had both) once every 2 days occasionally id overfeed a tad n wait for 3 days. Fish are more resilient than they're given credit for. Like mentioned tangs, and damsels, will nip at algae that will grow in an established tank, thus making feeding on your part a little less. too much food = too much crap = too much nitrates= no bueno. go slow too dont add a fish every week cuz you wanna. Do what your tank will allow you. Test extensively within the first 2-5 months as thats when your params. will likely start fluctuating. when you see them stable toss a new creature in. oh and as mentioned ditch the crushed coral. 1. they hold crap and food within them thus making trates. 2. if you plan on putting a bottom dwelling fish in there, they will hate you for life. it be like a gopher being thrown in a glass pile n told to do work. big ouch.

 

Another +1 on removing as much crushed coral as possible. Slowly add some sand back in place. Add in an inch or two of sand, but not more. At this point I believe deep sand bed methodology in a display tank has become passé.

A small amount of crushed coral mixed in with sand is good and, in my opinion, may even be beneficial to benthic organisms like sand dwelling spaghetti worms.