Hello from the UK

ukoldschool · 03-02-2007, 10:33 AM

Hi all,

Quick hello to everyone. Im a new user and completely new to the whole tank/aquarium idea......

Im a frustrated scuba diver that doersnt get a chance to go out into the sea as much as he would like, so im after some advice from people about how to get a simple small coral aquarium going, preferably with my favorite fish - the clowns.....

please be gentle, I have no idea what im doing but I have a lot of enthusiasm which im hoping will make up for a lack of initial expertise

JFK_Jr · 03-02-2007, 10:35 AM

boozeman · 03-02-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ukoldschool

....but I have a lot of enthusiasm

enthusiasm for the hobby and a strong desire to learn are 90% of what you need to succeed

ukoldschool · 03-02-2007, 10:43 AM

thanks peeps!

I was hoping that id be able to have a nano style set up (something like the red sea max) with maybe 2 clowns +anemone, a cleaner shrimp and maybe some other fish + nice corals in there too, but mayeb its too small to house the clowns?

Dragon Wrasse · 03-02-2007, 10:56 AM

How many US gal. would your Nano be???.....Anemone's can grow to be quit large, especially if they are of the LTA or carpet type....if they get to close to your coral's, your corals could be stung to death.....BTW, Welcome to RS!! Nice to have you aboard.

blue_eyes53813 · 03-02-2007, 10:57 AM

Hello welcome to Rs.. The clowns wont be a problem but the anemone will be. They need alot of light .

ukoldschool · 03-02-2007, 10:59 AM

The red sea tank ive been looking at is 34 gallon (130litres) 29 in the tank, 5 in the back. id prefer a 'foot' type anemone (sorry, not sure of the right name...) is that even a possibility?

lcstorc · 03-05-2007, 10:43 AM

Welcome to RS! Glad tp have you here.
Is it a possibility? Yes. Is it going to be difficult? Yes.
Anemones require a couple of things that you need to know. They need strong lighting. Preferable MH. So you are probably going to need to upgrade the lighting. They also need a well established system with stable water paramaters. It is generally recommended that you wait until your system is a year old before getting one. They have very slow metabolism and deteriorate slowly. They can have a problem months before you see any outward signs and by then there is likely nothing you can do.
It would be much easier to either not have the clowns host (They do not need to host and will be fine without) or you can add corals to your tank. Many clownfish will host in a variety of corals. I have a maroon clown that hosts in a scrolling frogspawn. I have heard of them hosting in a variety of lps and soft corals. They are easier to keep than an anemone. Particularly in a small system.
HTH

saltwaterfarm · 03-05-2007, 11:13 AM

Welcome! Great advice given so far...

Dentoid · 03-05-2007, 12:55 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary. Looks like youa re doing your research, that's the key to setting up a successful tank! Good luck!

03-02-2007, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
ukoldschool Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello from the UK Hi all, Quick hello to everyone. Im a new user and completely new to the whole tank/aquarium idea...... Im a frustrated scuba diver that doersnt get a chance to go out into the sea as much as he would like, so im after some advice from people about how to get a simple small coral aquarium going, preferably with my favorite fish - the clowns..... please be gentle, I have no idea what im doing but I have a lot of enthusiasm which im hoping will make up for a lack of initial expertise

03-02-2007, 10:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-02-2007, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
ukoldschool Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello from the UK thanks peeps! I was hoping that id be able to have a nano style set up (something like the red sea max) with maybe 2 clowns +anemone, a cleaner shrimp and maybe some other fish + nice corals in there too, but mayeb its too small to house the clowns?

03-02-2007, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dragon Wrasse Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 991 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello from the UK How many US gal. would your Nano be???.....Anemone's can grow to be quit large, especially if they are of the LTA or carpet type....if they get to close to your coral's, your corals could be stung to death.....BTW, Welcome to RS!! Nice to have you aboard. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* "A wise man learns more from a foolish question, then a fool learns from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee _____________________________ 75 gal SeaClear II Reef Tank (softy tank) - Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - Little Giant 2-MDQX-SC - Angstrom 2537 UV 15W - HOB Refugium - Eheim Pro 2228 - Red Sea Wave Maker w/Maxi-Jet 600 (X4) - 100 lbs Live Sand (DSB) - 100 lbs Live Rock - 260W PC lighting - 470nm lunar lights (X15) - AquaController II Custom 75 gal Starphire glass tank (SPS/LPS tank) - Custom 24 gal Refugium - Tuzne Wave box - JBJ Chiller - 390W PC lighting - 175W MH (X2) - Knop Cal. Reactor - AquaController 3 Pro - Aqua C Skimmer - Phosban Reactor - 18W Turbo-twist UV sterilizer - Sump - Sony Computer 5 gal Nano Hospital Tank - Eheim 2213 - Red Sea Prizm Skimmer - Live sand - Live Rock - Built in Refugium - 36W PC lighting

03-02-2007, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello from the UK Hello welcome to Rs.. The clowns wont be a problem but the anemone will be. They need alot of light . __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

03-02-2007, 10:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
ukoldschool Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello from the UK The red sea tank ive been looking at is 34 gallon (130litres) 29 in the tank, 5 in the back. id prefer a 'foot' type anemone (sorry, not sure of the right name...) is that even a possibility?

03-05-2007, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello from the UK Welcome to RS! Glad tp have you here. Is it a possibility? Yes. Is it going to be difficult? Yes. Anemones require a couple of things that you need to know. They need strong lighting. Preferable MH. So you are probably going to need to upgrade the lighting. They also need a well established system with stable water paramaters. It is generally recommended that you wait until your system is a year old before getting one. They have very slow metabolism and deteriorate slowly. They can have a problem months before you see any outward signs and by then there is likely nothing you can do. It would be much easier to either not have the clowns host (They do not need to host and will be fine without) or you can add corals to your tank. Many clownfish will host in a variety of corals. I have a maroon clown that hosts in a scrolling frogspawn. I have heard of them hosting in a variety of lps and soft corals. They are easier to keep than an anemone. Particularly in a small system. HTH __________________ 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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