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clk666 · #1 05-15-2011, 12:40 AM

needing some advice on a first saltwater fish. i just got the tank and am gong to be putting in some live rock and cycling it soon. any advice would be very helpfull!!! i was hoping to either get a nemo clown fish or some sea horses!!??? am i shooting for the stars or does that sound easy enough to start out on in a month or so. its a 30 gallon tank.

WuHT · #2 05-15-2011, 01:10 AM

yep its going to take a while to cycle so you can read up during the waiting period

Sea Witch · #3 05-15-2011, 02:20 AM

clk666, hello. Welcome.

I'm sure lots of more experienced people will weigh in here, but first I'd say, slow down. First, your live rock will have to be "cured". Is it pre-cured? If not you have to cure it. If it's pre-cured, you'll still have to wait a bit before you're ready for fish. At the bottom of this page, there's a Reference Library. Start clicking and reading.

People need to know more about you in order to answer your question. How big is your tank? Do you have a sump? How big is the sump? Have you ever kept fish before? Freshwater? So post, some more info, and it will be easier to help you.

And last, if it's a first saltwater tank, I'd forget about the seahorses. They require very good and very stable conditions, and usually need to be by themselves...............

I hope this helps,

Edmonton newbie · #4 05-15-2011, 02:22 AM

wow sea witch for a newbie your very much on the right track good advise

Sea Witch · #5 05-15-2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Edmonton newbie

wow sea witch for a newbie your very much on the right track good advise

Thanks Edmonton newbie. I figure if I'm going to ask a lot of questions it's my duty to help others where I can. I want to have a good understanding of what I'm doing in the reefworld *before* I do it.....but that's just me.

Jewel · #6 05-15-2011, 02:54 AM

Think again if you think Seahorses, their enviroment is not really what you may think, slower flow not strong lighting,tank mates must be slow eaters just like themselves and there are a full host of problems that can arise. Are you prepered to feed them by hand. Clown fish or Nemos as you say are a lot easier to care for but before you stock your tank, make sure its ready Have fun