LF: First Fish for the Tank HELP PLEASE - Page 2

Bryan_k47 · #11 10-26-2013, 01:53 PM

I shot you a text
Easier then on here

Coralgurl · #12 10-26-2013, 03:54 PM

Like Michika said, get some test kits, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite to start. If all three are at zero you are good to go. Never assume because things look ok, they are, especially at the beginning. I'd also try and figure out what you have for equipment, type of skimmer, what it's rated for. Lights as well.

Stay away from corals for at least 6 months as your tank stabilizes and starts to mature. During that time you can establish maintenance routines, understand testing and the effects of the above 3, then the big 3, calcium, magnessium and alkalinity and how they all relate.

Now fish, I have a 180 as well, I like my blue green chromis. Try 3 to start, they tend to school. Remember to only add 1-2 fish at a time and only once a week or so. This allows your tank to adjust to the additional bioload.

I love clowns, they don't require an anemone, your tank is too young for one anyway. Wrasses are bright, colorful, and can have unique personalities (I can pet one of mine). Some require sandbeds for sleeping, some are not reef safe. This is why you need to decide where you want your tank to go. Reef safe typically means corals and inverts (snails, crabs, shrimp). Yellow tangs add a nice pop of color.

Research your fish, if you see one in the store you like but not sure, go home, research it, then decide. Check live aquaria, the site offers good info on fish and their requirements.

Come up with a list of what you like and post it here. Hard to offer advice without knowing what you want. And some need to be added in a specific order to avoid aggression issues.

The Guy · #13 10-26-2013, 04:46 PM

Chromis are a good fish to start with they are pretty hardy and not costly to get your tank established with right parameters, you got a nice set up there. good luck.

seasalt_newbies · #14 10-26-2013, 04:54 PM

Thank you for the replies
I am trying to get a list together now of the exact equipment I have from the guy I bought it from.

The last 2 water readings that I had tested at AI in Edmonton were all zero and they said that it was ready for fish.

I have some snails and hermits in there now.

I will use that tester kit to get some numbers to show you.

I might have a taker on the food and drinks finally LOL

Thanks again

seasalt_newbies · #15 10-27-2013, 05:40 PM

Well here is what I have as a list so far

Euro reef Rs 180 skimmer
Aqua medic 13 watt uv sterilizer
Quiet one 6000 pumps
Quiet one 400 pump
Titanium 500w heater
Aqua Temp Controller
Metal halide 2x250 watt lights
T5 lights 4 x white 4 x blue bulbs

Power Heads x 4 but not sure of type yet
LED bar, I have to look for the name on it when I get home

seasalt_newbies · #16 10-27-2013, 11:16 PM

OK what do you guys think of these fish for starters and does any one have any of these for sale

Blue/Green Chromis sets of 3
Clown set of 2
Carpenter's Flsher Wrasse
Cleaner Common Wrasse
Firefish Gobies

587-988-1107

Mike Cole

duncangweller · #17 10-27-2013, 11:24 PM

That's doesn't seem like a bad combo. Just introduce a few at a time to get things going

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lpsreefer · #18 10-28-2013, 12:25 AM

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a...&count=39&s=ts
here their list of good beginner fish.
Your tank looks fine from the pics.
test your water. if you got the rock from a reefer. you should be fine.
when buying fish or coral. dont be scared to ask Local Fish Shop there opinions on what ever your buying. or if there are other people round asking their opinion.