20 long questions

[NoahLikesFish]

wait can a convict blenny go in a 40 breeder if I trade it out, my friend said he has one, I think I’d wanna do a predator tank with 5-6 large fish honestly becsuse it would be cheaper

 

[BeltedCoyote]

wait can a convict blenny go in a 40 breeder if I trade it out, my friend said he has one, I think I’d wanna do a predator tank with 5-6 large fish honestly becsuse it would be cheaper

im not familiar with particular species but most blennies don’t need much.

but honestly my man, the going cheap mindset and reefing don’t mesh well. Going for used gear in good condition can save some green. But beyond that, cheap will lead to more expense later. This is a hobby where it’s better to move slow, figure out a solid plan, and save up for what you need. Chances are (and I have experienced this when I first started my build) rushing to get something that seems good at first glance will be far more expensive than saving for the better option.

why? You buy things twice at best. At worst, you lose livestock (which is its own investment) AND have to buy gear again.

there is a real reason why I live by the saying “nothing good in this hobby occurs quickly”

 

[James_O]

there is a real reason why I live by the saying “nothing good in this hobby occurs quickly”

Only exception to that: Disaster

Disaster happens quickly, and is caused by people rushing to setup their tanks.

 

[James_O]

Just saw that you out in “good” in that statement. Man am I stupid when it’s late... ;Hilarious;Dead

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Just saw that you out in “good” in that statement. Man am I stupid when it’s late... ;Hilarious;Dead

Chin up soldier. Happens to the best of us lol

 

[NoahLikesFish]

My plan is to do my 40 basically a fowlr with macro and xenia then my 20 long a macro tank

 

[NoahLikesFish]

My friend said he swears by t5 and mimicking sea water close as possible (.026 and 7 alk) i want my tank like his where he has softies and stuff like cucumber or nps

 

[NoahLikesFish]

This is his tank dt would have no inverts like crabs but the display refugium would have cool inverts

 

[|Frank|]

Does anyone here live like in land o lakes st Pete Tampa area and can tell me if it’s a good place?

I love it man. Moved here from Philly almost five years ago.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Convict blenny I believe min tank size is 30 but don’t quite me on that.
They are not a blenny but a relative to cichlids.
12 inch size but are eel like, so an 18 inch tank is good.
Pretty inactive. So research but I think a 40 breeder is enough.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Convict blenny I believe min tank size is 30 but don’t quite me on that.
They are not a blenny but a relative to cichlids.
12 inch size but are eel like, so an 18 inch tank is good.
Pretty inactive. So research but I think a 40 breeder is enough.

Ok cool.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I love it man. Moved here from Philly almost five years ago.

Any good lfs on north side?

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Ik salty bottom is there I am not going to wwc cos they are too overpriced

 

[BeltedCoyote]

If you’re only doing a mostly fowlr with a few softies in a 40b I wouldn’t stress about t5 or no t5. If you eventually go sps or get a bigger, deeper tank, it’d be worth considering. But for now? Don’t stress it or the expense

Edit: I agree with trying to mimic seawater params though

 

[|Frank|]

Check out the coral corral on Facebook. They're great. Also marine warehouse aquariums. They're both in town and country. But I highly recommend the corral, that place is awesome.

Any good lfs on north side?

 

[|Frank|]

Check out the coral corral on Facebook. They're great. Also marine warehouse aquariums. They're both in town and country. But I highly recommend the corral, that place is awesome.

For fish I go to "fish and other ichthy things" also in town and country. Just northeast of Tampa on the border of Pinellas county.
I only do wwc for live sales. They are worth the trip though so I normally do pick up from them.

 

[BelieveInBlue]

8” foxface if I returned it every so often?

Man like 2 days ago you could barely afford to set up a 20g. Rehoming a $50+ fish every year or so is 100% out of the question AND your budget. Not to mention, have you ever tried to catch a foxface in an established tank? I have. It was almost 10 years ago in a LFS sale tank, so only a few pieces of PVC and rock, and my eye still twitches at the thought of it.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Man like 2 days ago you could barely afford to set up a 20g. Rehoming a $50+ fish every year or so is 100% out of the question AND your budget. Not to mention, have you ever tried to catch a foxface in an established tank? I have. It was almost 10 years ago in a LFS sale tank, so only a few pieces of PVC and rock, and my eye still twitches at the thought of it.

Ok I won’t do foxface

 

[NoahLikesFish]

For fish I go to "fish and other ichthy things" also in town and country. Just northeast of Tampa on the border of Pinellas county.
I only do wwc for live sales. They are worth the trip though so I normally do pick up from them.

I’m gonna be near pineal as

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Ok I won’t do foxface

just wait until you have a tank big enough. This is a hobby that cultivates patience. Get your tank set up and manage it. Find out if this is really the lifestyle you want to pursue (it is a lifestyle). You have plenty of time my guy