2 clownfish in a day old tank

[frizzayyyyreef]

So I had a 75 gallon for 6 years now I had to downgrade to a 36 I did dry rock and a cheap filter I have 2 clowns I put in and they seem to be fine swimming fast all around exploring....I used that nutri pre mixed water they claim you can add fish right away so I tried what do you all think?? Bad move ?

 

[T_BONE]

Looks good. I personally like to know that my tank has completed a cycle before adding livestock. I have never heard of the water you speak of tho. Keep us updated.

 

[frizzayyyyreef]

Looks good. I personally like to know that my tank has completed a cycle before adding livestock. I have never heard of the water you speak of tho. Keep us updated.

 

[frizzayyyyreef]

Claims you can put them in right away we’ll see how it goes they are active right now

 

[T_BONE]

I have seen it before but no personal experience with it. I would definitely be sure to keep an eye on your parameters just to be on the safe side.

 

[Harold999]

Claims you can put them in right away

Sure, but without a cycled filter your ammonia will rise and rise the following days/weeks and kill your clowns.

 

[Tamberav]

Add some biospira. I probably would not trust the water alone. No telling how it was shipped (temps) and storage.

I would treat that sea water like live sand. Questionable at best.

 

[frizzayyyyreef]

Ty for the replies I have marineland penguin 275 filter if that’ll work for now? I plan on getting tiny sump next few days appreciate the help

 

[frizzayyyyreef]

What if I use dr Tim’s bacteria stuff says you can add fish right away also maybe that can help ?

 

[lagnew904]

From my understanding, nitrifying bacteria live in the rock/sand/media and not water collum. While you may have safe water to add fish now, I can't imagine it being able to process ammonia immediately.

I'd definitely add some bottled bacteria of your choice.

 

[frizzayyyyreef]

From my understanding, nitrifying bacteria live in the rock/sand/media and not water collum. While you may have safe water to add fish now, I can't imagine it being able to process ammonia immediately.

I'd definitely add some bottled bacteria of your choice.

Should I add dr tims now ?

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Yes, and keep some Seachem Prime on hand. You need to test your tank water every day at least.

 

[frizzayyyyreef]

thanks all I’ll keep you posted hopefully they live Look healthy as hell now

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Make sure to have some spare saltwater on hand for water changes. It would have been better to have the tank cycled before adding fish.

 

[fachatga]

That seems confusing. As what’s been said bacteria on rocks is what makes saltwater tanks safe. I wouldn’t trust it

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Also get a Seachem Alert Badge.

 

[frizzayyyyreef]

Make sure to have some spare saltwater on hand for water changes. It would have been better to have the tank cycled before adding fish.

It was a impulse buy I regretted it but really hope they live but this site swears you can add saltwater fish right away so I’ll test it

 

[frizzayyyyreef]

That seems confusing. As what’s been said bacteria on rocks is what makes saltwater tanks safe. I wouldn’t trust it

Please explain you wouldn’t trust the water ? Or the cycle or both lol

 

[Sebastiancrab]

I have not gone the quick route because I didn't want to risk losing the fish. You will need to monitor very closely.

 

[Sebastiancrab]

I have never heard of water being the base for cycling. It is bacteria that lives on rock and substrate. Go slow. Nothing happens quickly in reefing. Suggest you watch Bulk Reef Supply videos on youtube.