Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[KeystoneMalone]

I am brand new to saltwater. My son got an 8 gallon bio cube. I know this is too small, but I promised I'd try. I have 1 piece of dead coral for decor and that's it. We hope to have 2 tiny fish and maybe 2 shrimp. We also like hermit crabs. What equipment, substrate would you guys suggest? I'd like to use easy (forgiving) live macro algae to help balance this tank. Please be kind with responses. I have been called names elsewhere and was referred here to learn.

Welcome!! You’re in the right place!

 

[Katrina71]

I missed something what is it it?

Blue stripe pipefish.

 

[sfin52]

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Welcome!! You’re in the right place!

I think you made it to the right thread. Pull up a chair and stay a while.

 

[sfin52]

Oh I received a phone call from my lfs. They got a Leapord wrasse in today.

 

[dantimdad]

Blue stripe pipefish.

very cool!

 

[JoshH]

Oh I received a phone call from my lfs. They got a Leapord wrasse in today.

Man if my LFS called me whenever they got anything cool in, I'd be in serious trouble.

 

[sfin52]

Man if my LFS called me whenever they got anything cool in, I'd be in serious trouble.

Its my replacement. One time the gm pulled a green metallic toadstool aside because he knew I was looking for one. He even put sold on it with out even asking me.

 

[JoshH]

Its my replacement.

I remember now, I hope that this one makes it

I've thought about some Wrasse's to go in my new build but I'm not even sure where to start..

 

[sfin52]

I remember now, I hope that this one makes it

Me too. It's only buried under 3000 posts

 

[dantimdad]

We plan on doing a call list when the store opens

 

[sfin52]

I remember now, I hope that this one makes it

I've thought about some Wrasse's to go in my new build but I'm not even sure where to start..

40 gallon breeder right. ?

 

[sfin52]

40 gallon breeder right. ?

Sorry that @Why-Me

 

[JoshH]

Sorry that @Why-Me

No worries, when my new tank it's up and running it falls just under 125 Gallons

 

[sfin52]

No worries, when my new tank it's up and running it falls just under 125 Gallons

Ya a 120 if I read your build correctly. @Scurvy thoughts and suggestions on wrasses.

 

[Katrina71]

@sfin52 are you getting the wrasse?

 

[sfin52]

Yes. It will stay at the lfs for a week. Make sure it's eating and is ok. It's in isolation right now.

One, so nobody sees and two, to make sure it's ok

 

[Katrina71]

The pipefish actually ate a little Nutramar ova tonight. Tiny mouth.

 

[Raege]

Nice little swimmer you got!

 

[Katrina71]

Nice little swimmer you got!

Really chill fish. Bill Slowsky of the tank for sure.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Glad you got him and he ate!