Not so newb newb

Hey guys/gals Ive had a 29G Biocube in the past so Im not a total newb to the sport. However this time I would like to go reef only. In the last tank I had the fish pretty much just seemed to hide unless it was time to eat. 2 tank raised clowns, 1 blue/green chromis and a bi color blenny.

I did have a scooter blenny(or so the LFS told me, now I know its actually a dragonette) that I did see pretty much 24/7 and very lucky that he would eat frozen food, and LOTS of it.......LOL

I started the new tank last Sunday, Feb 3. Put in 10 pounds live/cured and 15 dry rock(estimated) and a bag of the sealed up "live sand"

Just checked the parameters tonight with an API kit:
PH 8.4
AM .50
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0


Just wanted to say hi, Ive been reading a lot of the boards to try and get a good plan for my new venture.


My other passions are goin fast on motorcycles, and photography(total newb on that too), I need one more expensive hobby.........LMAO

 

Welcome to 3reef!

 

Welcome to 3reef

 

Welcome home!

My fish are nearly always out, ot in and out of the rocks.

Reef as in coral only? Could be cool

 

Yes, I am gong corals only this time around....Im looking for more 24/7 interest and color.


Can anyone identify the brand of tank I have. The inlet portion has 6 sections from the top to the bottom, and the back part of the tank only has 2 sections.


I have searched the net with no luck, thanks in advance.

 

Welcome to 3reef,

Perhaps posting an image of the whole tank including the overflow would help to ID the tank.

 

for whats it worth and from what i know a tank with only corals is actually not that healthy for the corals them selves, they need a fish a for the organic matter produced by them. dont take my word on this as there are many more people on here who know much more about hard corals than me

 

I will get on that, good idea

I wasnt aware of that, but, if I have to have a fish or two thats cool. I just dont want to pay for room and board for five or six fish that only show up when they are hungry........

Any and all input about my plans is always welcomed



EDIT PIX:

The second pic is a bit darker on flickr than it was on the camera.....if you look closely you can see the tank is divided at halfway between.

Build progress - a set on Flickr

 

+1 I have always heard fish waste is the best coral food. Seriously. Go into any fish store to there frag tanks. Every tank will have at least a couple of fish, usually Tangs or other algae eaters. And this fish are not listed for sale

 

welcome to 3reef