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Fri Oct 16, 2009, 11:55 AM
#11
Originally Posted by Nic
Im starting to cycle at the moment also....so exciting!
I assume that you live near the beach to be able to cycle for your water..
Sorry!
You will need to watch the temp too.
Different fish from different areas have different requirements, just like in freshwater.
Your biggest problem will be keeping the tank cool during summer.
Might I suggest some rockpool exploration or see the local kids for suitable starter fish. That way you can put them back if they grow too big!!
Might need to check out the legalities first...
hth, jmo,
Old Dave
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Sat Oct 17, 2009, 04:39 AM
#12
Never put fish back into the ocean.Not a good idea that
Are the lights 8000k ,10,000k 18,000k ?
Also i would just keep a few fish for awhile before adding corals.
Also have you got yourself a skimmer ? or are you using a cannister filter ?
And have you got live rock in the tank at the moment ?
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Sat Oct 17, 2009, 08:45 AM
#13
the lights are 10000k....i wasnt going to dive straight into corals, thought id get a bit of experience first, although an anenome for a clown or two would really make my day i think
i dont have a skimmer as yet, the tank is an all in one unit so im unsure where to place one, or how they work!
the filter is a wet/dry trickle through a 600lph powerhead.
2kg of live rock at present.
Make sure you do your reading!
I know its helped me!
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Sat Oct 17, 2009, 08:59 AM
#14
Gday again guys,
thought id run by u guys my proposed stocking list.
Im unsure where to start so some more advice would be tops
Im thinking about:
x1 black and white clown and x1 normal (orange and white)
x1 vampire goby
x1 bicolour blenny
and possibly a couple of cardinalfish
this is just my thoughts. the tank is only 40 litres so im unsure what will be suitable.
Thanks in advance
Nic
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I know its helped me!
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Sat Oct 17, 2009, 08:42 PM
#15
Nic , could you post a pic or 2 of the set up so far ?
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Fri Oct 23, 2009, 05:41 AM
#16
Nic
Any luck in posting the pics ?
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Sat Oct 24, 2009, 12:42 AM
#17
Hi again guys, i havent had a chance to whip come piccies up on the net yet...ill try and get them up in the next few days...looking good tho!
Cheers
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I know its helped me!
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Sat Oct 24, 2009, 04:17 AM
#18
Good to hear Nic
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Sat Oct 24, 2009, 06:37 AM
#19
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Originally Posted by Nic
the lights are 10000k....i wasnt going to dive straight into corals, thought id get a bit of experience first, although an anenome for a clown or two would really make my day i think
i dont have a skimmer as yet, the tank is an all in one unit so im unsure where to place one, or how they work!
the filter is a wet/dry trickle through a 600lph powerhead.
2kg of live rock at present.
Id strongly advise you against am anenome, unless you plan on installing metal halides.
fundamentally your skimmer is an essential item and i wouldnt be going further unless you can get this sorted mate
look fwd to the images
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Mon Oct 26, 2009, 06:13 AM
#20
Sorry Nicholas
But i tend to disagree.Because many people keep nems with out metal halides .
But as for keeping corals in a tank , i agree with you.
You should have a skimmer ,some people do keep corals without one don't get me wrong.But they suffer from high nitrates.
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