Hello!!

repochick · 08-15-2006, 11:08 AM

Hello, my name is Liz and I live in Dallas, TX. I am new to saltwater, but have had a freshwater tank for the last 12 years. I have had my saltie tank going for a little over a month and a half now, and I am in LOVE!! I look forward to getting to know yall and hope that ya'll can help me when I have questions!!

lcstorc · 08-15-2006, 11:19 AM

Welcome to RS!
Lots of friendly helpful people here so ask away.
Post some pics and info about your setup when you can.

Rougiem · 08-15-2006, 11:26 AM

Welcome to the Sanctuary Liz!

Cheers!

repochick · 08-15-2006, 11:34 AM

Sorry, I forgot to include that!! I have a 65 gallon that right now is just FOWLR. I haven't decided if I want to corals or not yet. I have a ways to go with the tank still. I am buying my LR piece by piece. I did score some really nice pieces from a guy on craigslist that was tearing down his tank! Found some cool hitchikers on those!!

Like I said, it's a work in progress!!! (the lighting sucks in those, sorry)

My fish include:

1 Coral Beauty
1 Fox Face Rabbit Fish
1 Red Bali Star
1 Green Brittle Star
1 Gold Banded Maroon Clownfish
2 Damsels left over from cycling that I haven't been able to get out yet
A few snails
An unidentified baby (or small) starfish that wa a hotchiker on the LR.

lcstorc · 08-15-2006, 11:42 AM

Looks like you are off to a good start. I would love to see a pic of that stand as well. From what I can see it looks like an nice piece.
Be careful adding new fish with the maroon. They are very territorial and mine is downright mean.
Also I have had lots of trouble with keeping coral beauties so I certainly hope you have better luck than I have had with them. I eventually gave up after losing 3.
Thanks for the pics and be sure to keep us posted. Ask away if you have any questions. People here are great about helping.
What type of filtration do you have? You do appear to be pretty low on live rock so I was wondering what you were using while waiting to add more.

Witfull · 08-15-2006, 11:55 AM

Howdy~

repochick · 08-15-2006, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcstorc

What type of filtration do you have? You do appear to be pretty low on live rock so I was wondering what you were using while waiting to add more.

I have a HOB filter and a Fluval 404. Same stuff I used with freshwater.

I actually just learned about the temperment of the clown yesterday. He doesn't seem to mess with anyone right now. He actaull stays off by himself for the most part. The Coral Beauty pretty much runs the tank! He was fighting witht he LR when I left this mornig!!

BTW, I will be getting a bunch of rock this weekend. Ideally how much should I have for a 65 gallon tank??

lcstorc · 08-15-2006, 12:14 PM

Somewhere between 1 and 2 lbs per gallon is generally recommended.
Be careful adding a lot of new rock to a system that already has livestock. Even "cured" live rock can kick start a cycle and cause problems.
You may want to read the threads about "cooking" your live rock when new. You don't actually cook it, that is just what it is called. Basically, you put it somewhere in water with a powerhead etc so the inevitable dieoff can happen somewhere other than your tank with your fish.
I wouldn't worry so much about adding a piece here or there but if you are adding a significant amount at one time be careful and at the very least watch your tank parameters closely so you can catch any problem early.
Glad to hear your coral beauty is doing well. My maroon is fine with everybody already in the tank but man does he react if I add somebody new. Keep a close eye as you continue stocking the tank. He may need to go into fishy time out for a bit.
I would strongly recommend adding a skimmer to your system. This is probably the best piece of equipment you can have.
A skimmer, frequent water changes, and live rock are the things I consider most important to a successful saltwater system.
Enjoy!!

boozeman · 08-15-2006, 12:27 PM

to RS!!
that angel looks fat and happy!!

blue_eyes53813 · 08-15-2006, 12:32 PM

Hello Liz, glad you joined us.... great looking tank..

billyr98 · 08-15-2006, 04:22 PM

Welcome to RS!

Gina · 08-15-2006, 05:27 PM

Hello and Welcome to RS!
I second what Lynn is saying about adding more LR. Like she said most live rock will still have tissue on it that will decay and you very well may have another cycle.

iluvzigz · 08-15-2006, 05:29 PM

Welcome Liz!!

glad you could join us

08-15-2006, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
repochick Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello!! Hello, my name is Liz and I live in Dallas, TX. I am new to saltwater, but have had a freshwater tank for the last 12 years. I have had my saltie tank going for a little over a month and a half now, and I am in LOVE!! I look forward to getting to know yall and hope that ya'll can help me when I have questions!!

08-15-2006, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello!! Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here so ask away. Post some pics and info about your setup when you can. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,898 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello!! Welcome to the Sanctuary Liz! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

08-15-2006, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
repochick Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello!! Sorry, I forgot to include that!! I have a 65 gallon that right now is just FOWLR. I haven't decided if I want to corals or not yet. I have a ways to go with the tank still. I am buying my LR piece by piece. I did score some really nice pieces from a guy on craigslist that was tearing down his tank! Found some cool hitchikers on those!! Like I said, it's a work in progress!!! (the lighting sucks in those, sorry) My fish include: 1 Coral Beauty 1 Fox Face Rabbit Fish 1 Red Bali Star 1 Green Brittle Star 1 Gold Banded Maroon Clownfish 2 Damsels left over from cycling that I haven't been able to get out yet A few snails An unidentified baby (or small) starfish that wa a hotchiker on the LR.

08-15-2006, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello!! Looks like you are off to a good start. I would love to see a pic of that stand as well. From what I can see it looks like an nice piece. Be careful adding new fish with the maroon. They are very territorial and mine is downright mean. Also I have had lots of trouble with keeping coral beauties so I certainly hope you have better luck than I have had with them. I eventually gave up after losing 3. Thanks for the pics and be sure to keep us posted. Ask away if you have any questions. People here are great about helping. What type of filtration do you have? You do appear to be pretty low on live rock so I was wondering what you were using while waiting to add more. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

08-15-2006, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello!! Somewhere between 1 and 2 lbs per gallon is generally recommended. Be careful adding a lot of new rock to a system that already has livestock. Even "cured" live rock can kick start a cycle and cause problems. You may want to read the threads about "cooking" your live rock when new. You don't actually cook it, that is just what it is called. Basically, you put it somewhere in water with a powerhead etc so the inevitable dieoff can happen somewhere other than your tank with your fish. I wouldn't worry so much about adding a piece here or there but if you are adding a significant amount at one time be careful and at the very least watch your tank parameters closely so you can catch any problem early. Glad to hear your coral beauty is doing well. My maroon is fine with everybody already in the tank but man does he react if I add somebody new. Keep a close eye as you continue stocking the tank. He may need to go into fishy time out for a bit. I would strongly recommend adding a skimmer to your system. This is probably the best piece of equipment you can have. A skimmer, frequent water changes, and live rock are the things I consider most important to a successful saltwater system. Enjoy!! __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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