New User - New Hoppy - New Tank

Squiddy · #1 08-16-2006, 10:51 PM

Hey angel I might be able to donate some things as well although all I have that is fraggable right now is Anthelia and Colt Coral which it sounds like reeferaddict is already offering. I just moved my tank and it has only been set up for a week or so, so no guarantees but I'd be happy to help if I can.

anglfish · #2 08-17-2006, 02:16 AM

Thanks Jeremy.

Even more reason to get my tank sorted out. I know I know I need to be more patient.

So I'm doing two more water changes as my ph is too low. This time I use a good salt, not like the crappy stuff I bought at petsmart.

I know - you don't have to say it. I promise never to buy any SW related things there any more. It was pure convenience as I had to get some cheap dog stuff. Didn't think it would matter with off the shelf stuff such as salt.

I know.. the salt is the most important bla bla... it makes sense to me now too.
I did at least drop a 1 page (front and back) comment to express how disappointed I was with them selling low quality products.

Ang

Squiddy · #3 08-17-2006, 02:26 AM

We went out to PetSmart and had a look and I didn't see any salt stuff there. Go visit Scott up island or Alan at Creatures.

anglfish · #4 08-31-2006, 12:20 AM

just to give you guys an update.

My nano is now a bit over 2 weeks old which was enough to got me totally hooked on it. Initially I had some issues with the pH value but that's all sorted out now. The tank is up and running, water is great and I also got a cleaner crew to get rid of my aiptasia and algae.

Here is a pic of the tank:

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I'm open for any suggestions (more rock, more sand, etc.).
Also I piled the rock up high, but now when i do water changes the top of the rock is out of the water (just for the time during the water change, approx 10 minutes). Is that bad? will it prevent any growth on it?

Then for our 2 year wedding anniversery, my hubby got me a Coral Beauty. First I was concerned as I heard many things about anglfish not being reef safe etc. So I called up Creatures but Allen confirmed that it would be ok.

He is a very pretty boy but too quick to get any good pictures. Cleaner Shrimpy has quiet a "thing" for him.

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Next step is to get some easy corals or softies.
Reeferaddict? Jeremy?

or is anyone by chance putting in a local order to Victoria from anywhere?

Ang

anglfish · #5 09-03-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by anglfish

I'm open for any suggestions (more rock, more sand, etc.).
Also I piled the rock up high, but now when i do water changes the top of the rock is out of the water (just for the time during the water change, approx 10 minutes). Is that bad? will it prevent any growth on it?

mmm I think I'm going to get more rock. Does anyone have any idea whether ALL rock must be submerged under water AT ALL times?

Quote:

Originally Posted by anglfish

Next step is to get some easy corals or softies.

Does anyone sell any frags or is putting in an order soon? Let me know.

Ang

Beverly · #6 09-03-2006, 10:04 PM

Very nice coral beauty

But I wouldn't put a dwarf angel in a 24g cube

They are fabulous swimmers and need at least a 3' tank to live in, IME.

Also, some individual dwarf angels are reef safe and others are not. It's really the luck of the draw with these fish.

anglfish · #7 09-03-2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Beverly

But I wouldn't put a dwarf angel in a 24g cube

They are fabulous swimmers and need at least a 3' tank to live in, IME.

Also, some individual dwarf angels are reef safe and others are not. It's really the luck of the draw with these fish.

see, that's what I thought too.
Can one not trust even the experts in a store with good reputation? I only heard good things about Allen.

what to do now? will "fishie" (that's how we call him) not be ok with the 24g?