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I run a 90 standard my stocking is a one spot fox face, Clarkii clown , lawn mower Blenny, 1 falco hawk, luner wrasse ( I know I know), 1 yellow tail damsel, 1 green chromis. 6 snails, 4 hermit crab,
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Yes lots... And I mean lots of information on reef2reef. You should research all spieces of fish individually using google to help you with general ideas to help you create an aquarium that's yours, there's alot of variables that goes into setting up a marine aquarium and each aquarium is different.
You have to consider growth of fish you will be adding hence why people are advising on less. in my 45g the max fish I've allowed for is 8, however plenty of room for snails, crabs, hermits, corals etc
I started with a wish list similar to yours, did my research on each fish whilst my tank was cycling, my main wish list fish was a mandarin, so I cycled/ then had an empty tank for a year to build up pod population.
My wish list changed considerably through research and reef2reef community as there is so many beautiful spieces of fish and invertebrates that I did NOT know about AFTER filling my aquarium with life
If you have opportunity to, I would would advice on doing research, I added 2 ocolaris clowns as it's 'the norm'
in hindsight I would of added Picasso clowns or snowflake/ designer clowns
Just my thoughts
Wish you best of luck
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bambooshark
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I am looking for some corals. Are all my fish reef safe? What corals would be good?Yes lots... And I mean lots of information on reef2reef. You should research all spieces of fish individually using google to help you with general ideas to help you create an aquarium that's yours, there's alot of variables that goes into setting up a marine aquarium and each aquarium is different.
You have to consider growth of fish you will be adding hence why people are advising on less. in my 45g the max fish I've allowed for is 8, however plenty of room for snails, crabs, hermits, corals etc
I started with a wish list similar to yours, did my research on each fish whilst my tank was cycling, my main wish list fish was a mandarin, so I cycled/ then had an empty tank for a year to build up pod population.
My wish list changed considerably through research and reef2reef community as there is so many beautiful spieces of fish and invertebrates that I did NOT know about AFTER filling my aquarium with life
If you have opportunity to, I would would advice on doing research, I added 2 ocolaris clowns as it's 'the norm'
in hindsight I would of added Picasso clowns or snowflake/ designer clowns
Just my thoughts
Wish you best of luck
Rick's Reviews
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I started with general GSP, firework clove polyps and a mushroom just to get a feel of things as I was new (3 years ago), still have them now
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Feed what lol
Gotta do some of your own research for some of this basic stuff. This thread is a good place to start:
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Read up and come back with any specific questions.
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bambooshark
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From what I saw they eat slightly different things. How do I feed them separately? And royal grammas do you feed them a verity of foods or do they eat a verityGotta do some of your own research for some of this basic stuff. This thread is a good place to start:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...
Read up and come back with any specific questions.
The WaterSide Fishing
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I agree to many fish will lead to ammonia Spike and that will lead a tank of dead fish
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Feeding is simple, you want to get a variety of frozen foods from mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, algae mix, and if you get corals phytoplankton
A variety of foods for most fish is best. The method you choose is up to you. Some people broadcast feed, meaning they just spread the food around in the aquarium. This is the easiest method, but can lead to uneaten food creating unwanted nutrients. Or you can target feed and deliver food with some tongs or coral feeder closer to the fish.
There are a lot of threads with food recommendations on this forum. Click the magnifying glass icon on the top right and you can search for some and find a wealth of info.
The WaterSide Fishing
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Feeding is simple, you want to get a variety of frozen foods from mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, algae mix
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Oh sorry posted that twice on accident
