| personally i would rather see you set up the tank with the live rock. it will cycle the tank much faster and if there is any die off from the rock it will help the cycle. then add a few fish. this is more humane to fish as they wont be harmed by the cycling tank parameters(even thou some fish are hardy enough its still harmfull) and once the tank cycles the starter fish usually are not friendly tankmates to other fish and need to be returned.
as for fish, when the tank is ready, go to the LFS and see what you like and then ask Us...lol, or look at several fish you would like and check compatability and adult sizes and then get the ones that fit....but that is a while off so we will discuss that option later.
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i say this as my best advice to a beginner. do not,,,and i repeat,,,,,DO NOT look at my tank as an example....i have a well practised eye, decades of experience, and a trunkload of failures to allow me to force the issue and get away with things most cannot~ Quote:
Originally Posted by Amphibious  I couldn't agree more on your statement above. With 61 yrs in the hobby, the last 41 yrs in the saltwater end exclusively, I, too, can do things that others should NOT. | |