Clownfish Questions...

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by fostah, Apr 19, 2008.

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  1. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    A month and a half seems a bit early to start adding that much live stock, is the tank fully cycled already? How big is the tank?
     
    Stingray, Apr 19, 2008
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  2. fostah

    fostah Plankton

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    I thought the same thing... but we were fully cycled within three weeks, added the two fish, and then let the tank roll through the rest of the month and a half... As of right now, I'm still bringing water to the store to test, but nitrites are fine, pH is beautiful, and we have no nitrates... How long did you cycle for? Just out of curiosity...
     
    fostah, Apr 20, 2008
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  3. Bigjoeybx

    Bigjoeybx Astrea Snail

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    Damn a month half is short I had my tank up and runninsince 2/09/08, still haven't put a fish in there yet. I have my Perc. Clown in QT for 2 weeks now getting ready for his new home. But I have crabs snails and a sandsifting star.
     
    Bigjoeybx, Apr 20, 2008
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  4. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    Did you ever put in a damsel or ghost feed to start the cycle or feed the bacteria?
     
    Iraf, Apr 21, 2008
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  5. fostah

    fostah Plankton

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    Also, I'm FO, without live rock...
     
    fostah, Apr 21, 2008
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  6. mltmtascp

    mltmtascp Astrea Snail

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    My clownfish do the love dance all the time. I currently have 4 pairs of clowns.
     
    mltmtascp, Apr 26, 2008
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  7. mltmtascp

    mltmtascp Astrea Snail

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    I agree with Stingray.
     
    mltmtascp, Apr 26, 2008
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  8. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    I would pray for the small one not to become a carpet tator chip
     
    R34dawn, Apr 26, 2008
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  9. nybatu

    nybatu Bristle Worm

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    my 3rd clown is also sick and i guess i am loosing him..

    unfortunately this is my 3rd clown fish i already lost two nemo so far i guess this is clown fish diseases and i don't know how to cure it, LFS said it is hard to cure (brooklynella). Any help please ASAP...!!!
     
    nybatu, Apr 26, 2008
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  10. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    I'd suggest getting some live rock for some biological filtration. a 1+ Month old tank with that many fish and no biological filtration makes those fish a sad sad group of fish.:cry:
     
    Phayes, Apr 28, 2008
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