Added my first fish today

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  1. reefnJeff

    reefnJeff Pajama Cardinal

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    Honestly I was going to leave it a Coral only tank, no fish allowed! but the boss bugged me enough about it to make a purchase to get her off my back, 2 Percula Clowns and a Royal Gramma, I think I know the answer to this, but is there any known Tangs small enough to house in a 40 breeder?
    Seen a real nice 80 bow front, that would be cool.
    I still want a Firefish Goby, 5 small fish should be OK for that tank huh?
     
    reefnJeff, Apr 17, 2012
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  2. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    No Tang in a 40 least you be arrested by da Tang police :) a Firefish or 2 would be great. An 80 would be totally freaking awesome!!! Lol
     
    NanaReefer, Apr 18, 2012
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  3. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    No tang.
    I wouldn't go over 5 fish in a 40 unless you've got some really killer filtration and only choose fish that stay small and will get along without fighting.
     
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  4. reefnJeff

    reefnJeff Pajama Cardinal

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    And now I am ready to flush them down the toilet, DAMN YOU PETCO!!! I should had known better, now I got ICH in my tank, I knew there was a reason I wanted a Coral only tank.
     
    reefnJeff, Apr 20, 2012
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  5. reefnJeff

    reefnJeff Pajama Cardinal

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    Looks like I will be buying a new tank, filter, heater, blah blah blah! pull the fish out of my reef, God I can't wait for that thrill, do something I should have done before I even bought a fish, its that or down the toilet.... ohhhh! I still have to catch em..
     
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  6. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    I think they are talking about setting up a QT/hospital tank.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Apr 20, 2012
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  7. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Quananting with copper treatment, and PriziPro, all new purchases (fish), is a great idea.

    That's what I do now also.

    Never thought about gettin a fish from Petco, maybe I should?
     
    Todd_Sails, Apr 20, 2012
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  8. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    My Petco is the best lol. They are about the only ones around here I will buy fish from, but the aquatics manager is a hobbiest as well.

    Just keep the fish well fed and happy and they will most likely pull through just fine. Also, soaking the food in garlic or Selcon will help as well.
     
    sticksmith23, Apr 20, 2012
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  9. mrsavage84

    mrsavage84 Feather Duster

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    Petco is the devil. Ha seriously thou. I have two tanks . Sw and fresh and I started then at the same time. Been adding fish as i pleased to my 55 gal fresh and its been 3 weeks since I've been to petco and 3 of my fish have died due to sickness. No bueno :thumbdown:
     
    mrsavage84, Apr 21, 2012
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  10. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I wouldn't go back to that store lol. Honestly this could happen with any LFS. Just sayin. ;D
     
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