Fresh to salt 29 gal.

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  1. Toby the Puffer

    Toby the Puffer Bristle Worm

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    Hello everyone, I'm turning my 29 gal. fresh to a 29 salt very soon. In fact I just ordered my skimmer. So anyway the fish I'd like to get are these (in that order):

    Pinkbar Goby

    Longfin Fairy Wrasse

    Flame Dwarf Angel

    Diamond Watchman Goby


    Also if you want to check out my tank here it is:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipG-8YqKuAo
     
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  2. Toby the Puffer

    Toby the Puffer Bristle Worm

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    Anyone? I'm not kidding. This isn't a super late April Fools joke.
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    The min tank size for the Wrasses is 50 gallons, and 70 gallons for the Angel. It's simple just go to liveaquaria.com for min tank sizes and use some common sense.

    You do not really want to put two gobies together in such a small tank either.

    So basically out of 4 fish listed, one but not both of the gobies will work.
     
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  4. Toby the Puffer

    Toby the Puffer Bristle Worm

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    LA changes all the time. Before both the wrasse and angel were rated for a 30 gal. I personally don't trust and advise from retailers. Also these fish are of a very different shape and I've seen them do fine in small 30 gal. systems.
     
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  5. pete33

    pete33 Astrea Snail

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    I had a Coral beauty in my 29 and it went on a killing spree. Same thing, it stated 30 gallons, but my experience was my tank too small. I wouldn't put an angel in that size tank. However, maybe I just had a crazy fish. Just because you read a general description of a certain species doesn't mean that your fish will follow the guidelines, they are after all individuals.
     
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  6. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Probably want at least close to 70 for the flame angel. On the bright side there's a ton of things you can do with 29!
     
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  7. Toby the Puffer

    Toby the Puffer Bristle Worm

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    Fine I'll take out the angel and wait till I upgrade. What might you guys recommend for a centerpiece fish?
     
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    nanomania Vagabond Butterfly

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    jus a pair of clown, 2 chromis, and a blenny, some hermits, brittle star and a skunk cleaner shrimp..... thats enough for your tank... if u going sumpless, a HOB skimmer with a hydor wavemaker is enough...
     
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  9. 1.0reef

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    Look into dart fish, far better choice than chromis IMO
     
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  10. louy99

    louy99 Feather Duster

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    I watched a bit of your video and you killed a bunch of fresh water fish. If you can't keep them alive you probably shouldn't do saltwater. Don't mean to sound harsh but you will waste tons of money.

    You sound like a young kid, focus on your studies, hangout with friends and enjoy your youth...
     
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