Should I add a clown to tank

[Rahul1129]

Ph 7.6
Amm, nitri,nitra 0
Planning to add 2 true percula
1 sebae anemone
1 knob starfish
??
I m worried about the ph ??is it ok??

 

[Zeal]

What?

 

[Amoo]

clowns probably fine if it's been cycled. Sebae definitely not with that age of the tank and your experience.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Ph 7.6
Amm, nitri,nitra 0
Planning to add 2 true percula
1 sebae anemone
1 knob starfish
??
I m worried about the ph ??is it ok??

Have you cycled the tank and if so how was it cycled?

 

[Rahul1129]

What?

Actually its should i add clown to the tank[emoji23]

 

[Rahul1129]

Have you cycled the tank and if so how was it cycled?

It is cycled perfectly but the ph is 7.6 i m worried about that[emoji29]

 

[Crabs McJones]

It is cycled perfectly but the ph is 7.6 i m worried about that[emoji29]

How much surface agitation do you have? Is the tank in an enclosed room that doesn't get much fresh air?

 

[James M]

It is cycled perfectly but the ph is 7.6 i m worried about that[emoji29]

The anemone shouldn’t be in the tank if your tank is new

 

[Rahul1129]

How much surface agitation do you have? Is the tank in an enclosed room that doesn't get much fresh air?

Actually previously it was 7.2 then i had pointed my wavemaker to the surface then it became 7.6 . Room is not closed but its road side and beside the window but at night whole room is closed

 

[Rahul1129]

The anemone shouldn’t be in the tank if your tank is new

Y so??

 

[Amoo]

If you're at the point with your reefing knowledge, that you're not even sure if you should be adding fish yet and you're still giving us, the basic parameters off of the basic API starter kit, you're not equipped with the proper knowledge yet to even begin to think about keeping a Nem alive.

 

[Rahul1129]

If you're at the point with your reefing knowledge, that you're not even sure if you should be adding fish yet and you're still giving us, the basic parameters off of the basic API starter kit, you're not equipped with the proper knowledge yet to even begin to think about keeping a Nem alive.

Ohk but [emoji15] but i had ordered it and no cancellation

 

[Amoo]

sigh, I'll see you in a week or so in the nem forums then

 

[Rahul1129]

Ohk but [emoji15] but i had ordered it and no cancellation

So help me with the knowledge to keep them alive

 

[Amoo]

start reading all the things basically. Start with the stickies and go from there. You'll basically want to go with all of the sticking in this forum, the nem forum...etc.

 

[Rahul1129]

start reading all the things basically. Start with the stickies and go from there. You'll basically want to go with all of the sticking in this forum, the nem forum...etc.

Ok but is the 7.6 ph ok for true percula

 

[Amoo]

it depends on why your pH is 7.6 again, I point to the stickies. I'm not trying to be a jerk, but if you don't do a bunch of research in a real short period of time, you're going to have a ton of trouble and be miserable and give up within 6 months with what you've ordered. Many of us are more than willing to help folks learn. But it needs to be a two way street.

Is your pH low because of excess CO2 in the room? Is your pH low because you don't have proper surface to air exchange...etc.

So in some cases, yes it's fine, in other cases no it's not. We need to know WHY your pH is 7.6.

 

[DMG Reef]

Unfortunately, your question should have been asked and answered before you placed the order for your livestock. Seabae anemones are challenging even in mature tanks.

The best beginner anemone is a red bubble tip. They seem to accept food more easily.

Ordinarily I don't stress too much about pH, however, it can be low due to other issues with your tank which should be addressed. You don't mention your lighting which is critical for an anemone.

Give us more info regarding your parameters to give yourself the best chance of success. Good luck! Many of us have made mistakes in selecting livestock when just starting out.

 

[Rahul1129]

Unfortunately, your question should have been asked and answered before you placed the order for your livestock. Seabae anemones are challenging even in mature tanks.

The best beginner anemone is a red bubble tip. They seem to accept food more easily.

Ordinarily I don't stress too much about pH, however, it can be low due to other issues with your tank which should be addressed. You don't mention your lighting which is critical for an anemone.

Give us more info regarding your parameters to give yourself the best chance of success. Good luck! Many of us have made mistakes in selecting livestock when just starting out.

Yup 1st mistake
I just run the air pump and my ph has increased from 7.60 to 7.65
Water parameters
Ammonia- 0
Nitrate- 0
Nitrite- 0
Temp- 29°c
Lights- t5 leds

 

[DMG Reef]

Yup 1st mistake
I just run the air pump and my ph has increased from 7.60 to 7.65
Water parameters
Ammonia- 0
Nitrate- 0
Nitrite- 0
Temp- 29°c
Lights- t5 leds

First thing you need to do is get good test kits for alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Keeping those parameters at appropriate levels is important for all of your creatures. I use Salifert but Red Sea is also good. Your pH is affected by your alkalinity among other things. What light fixture do you have and what T5 bulbs? What is your salinity at? Do you use a swing-arm hydrometer or refractometer? You have a lot of work to do before your order arrives. But I'm sure you already know that. Please keep us updated.