55g - just getting populated!

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Kevo, Jul 17, 2009.

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  1. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    do you have a protein skimmer? asking because if you add more fish, youre gonna have an even bigger bioload. your water quality will become quite dangerous i think. also definitely the over crowding wont do your tang any good.
     
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  3. tigerlily

    tigerlily Feather Duster

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    the puffer alone needs a bigger tank. do some research on what fish you might want and dont impulse buy anything. take it slow man or you're gonna have a bunch of problems. aside from that it looks nice and clean so far, good luck! =)
     
  4. Kevo

    Kevo Astrea Snail

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    We do have a protein skimmers along with regular filtration. Numbers have been great so no problems so far. We have been adding fish very slowly, ran two chromis to start for cycling purposes for 3 months then added cleaning crew. Then added the tang and six line for another 2 months then finally the firefish. Just got the puffer the other day. This has been the plan. We are feeding the puffer shrimp with shells to keep the beak worn. Thanks for all the tips...
     
  5. Kevo

    Kevo Astrea Snail

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    The puffer didn't work out, one chromis came up missing so I called the LFS to reverify that the puffer wouldn't go after him and they said they haven't ever seen or heard of it. Well the next day I found my other chromis in his mouth, I took a pic and went back to the LFS and got full store credit for him place and they replaced my two chromis free of charge. I swapped the puffer for 2 clowns (tank raised pair). I'm now done with fish and only adding soft coral for now on!