acclimating my frist fish and Anemone

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  1. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    I fully understand

    I assume your looking for the clown and nem hosting situation?
    there are easier coral species you could introduce in a tank 1 month old
    that clowns may also host in

    examples
    Anthellia
    Torch coral
    Bubble Coral
    Hairy Mushrooms

    I have had clowns hosting all the species listed above and the secondary bonus , is that none of the above go on walkabout (unless I move them)

    Steve
     
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  3. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    ok . thanks for the info everyone. i also wanted to ask you what do you think clown fish love eating the most. i want to give my fish the best type of food i can give them. but i will put them on a cycle like everyone says you should put your fish on a cycle.
     
  4. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    If your tank has finished it's cycle,go for the fish,slowly of coarse,but yes,many will recommend letting the tank mature before the addition of a nem.When a nem dies,it can release toxins into the tank,wiping it out,putting you back at square one.
     
  5. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    wow steve now that just made me a lot happier. going to look into them .
     
  6. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    really um. ok i will do my research big time.
     
  7. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yeah,Steve just threw a great suggestion your way,my clown host my mag float,they are silly like that ;)
     
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  9. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    haha clown fish being silly that is funny
     
  10. MoJoe

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    Agree with everyone, much too soon for a BTA. You want to see how easy corals do with your light first & your params need to stabilize before attempting one.

    I have 3 BTA's under 265w that are doing well, it has a lot to do with the quality of your lights reflectors & what bulbs you're using though.

    All my BTAs footed high up near the light. Your wattage may not be quite enough to happily support a nem they may wander endlessly, it all depends. You also want to take precautions to screen off your powerheads/intakes if you do end up getting one.
     
  11. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    The LFS i go to is in lancaster about a hour away, if you havent been there and live close I would make a trip there. :) Thats where I get most of my stuff
     
  12. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i have a breeder tank if that means anything.