Hi New Member

sh1ppy · 03-13-2005, 08:32 AM

Hi There,
Im new to this site, I have been keeping a marine tank now for just over 1 year.
Its a Jewel 120,
containing.
1 x Perc Clown
1 x Regal Tang
1 x Strawberry Damsel
1 x Silverbelly Wrasse
1 x Cleaner Wrasse
1 x Bi Color Blennie
1 x Crab
1 x Curlique

I have just noticed thousands of little flea type critters swimming around can any one give me some info on what they might be. Are they dangerious to my tank etc.
Many thanks.

Jason

Gina · 03-13-2005, 10:05 AM

to Reef Sanctuary!

What color are the critters? If they are white in color, they may be copepods which, are good for your tank!

Travis · 03-13-2005, 10:45 AM

I agree, probaby just noticed them but they've been there all along. Sounds like pods, they're good guys.

Travis · 03-13-2005, 10:47 AM

Oh yeah... and

Welcome to RS!

Craig Manoukian · 03-13-2005, 10:57 AM

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Copepods are a good indicator of tank health, your Wrasse may be dining on them.

sh1ppy · 03-13-2005, 05:06 PM

They are white in colour. so im happy

that they are good guys.

What do you think is the next thing that I should buy for the tank (Protien Skimmer, Light upgrade, Under gravel filter, Etc)

So far I do a 50 % water change on a 3 week basis, So far I have been luck enough to add the salt as I go along and get good results.

Thanks
Jason

Gina · 03-13-2005, 07:01 PM

50% water change is a bit too much! I would only change about 15-20%.
If you don't have a skimmer, I would consider that next on the list. What kind of lights do you have right now?

Your lighting all depends on the type of corals you end up keeping.

You don't need an undergravel water filter. And anyway with everything already set up it's kinda late for that.

Along with a skimmer, I would also consider getting a sump. If your handy, you can make your own sump. It would be cheaper than buying one.

What do you have for a substrate? Crushed coral or Live sand?

sarah · 03-13-2005, 08:28 PM

have a great time here

Sarah xxxx

Brucey · 03-14-2005, 04:59 AM

Hi shippy . . . . welcome to RS buddy. Hope you hang around, there are loads of good people here.
Brucey

Woodstock · 03-14-2005, 06:31 AM

Welcome to Reef Sanctuary!

mkpaulson · 03-14-2005, 09:23 AM

Welcome aboard Jason.

sh1ppy · 03-14-2005, 01:00 PM

Many thanks for the help.
I have found this eco system would this be better than just a protien skimmer.
Sorry for all these questions.
But I have learnt more in 2 days here than in one year from my local stockist

http://www.championlighting.com/e/en...ducts/products.

Again many thanks

03-13-2005, 08:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
sh1ppy Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Worcester, England Posts: 84 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi New Member Hi There, Im new to this site, I have been keeping a marine tank now for just over 1 year. Its a Jewel 120, containing. 1 x Perc Clown 1 x Regal Tang 1 x Strawberry Damsel 1 x Silverbelly Wrasse 1 x Cleaner Wrasse 1 x Bi Color Blennie 1 x Crab 1 x Curlique I have just noticed thousands of little flea type critters swimming around can any one give me some info on what they might be. Are they dangerious to my tank etc. Many thanks. Jason

03-13-2005, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	to Reef Sanctuary! What color are the critters? If they are white in color, they may be copepods which, are good for your tank! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-13-2005, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,589 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Welcome, welcome, welcome. Copepods are a good indicator of tank health, your Wrasse may be dining on them. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-13-2005, 05:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
sh1ppy Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Worcester, England Posts: 84 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks They are white in colour. so im happy that they are good guys. What do you think is the next thing that I should buy for the tank (Protien Skimmer, Light upgrade, Under gravel filter, Etc) So far I do a 50 % water change on a 3 week basis, So far I have been luck enough to add the salt as I go along and get good results. Thanks Jason

03-13-2005, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	50% water change is a bit too much! I would only change about 15-20%. If you don't have a skimmer, I would consider that next on the list. What kind of lights do you have right now? Your lighting all depends on the type of corals you end up keeping. You don't need an undergravel water filter. And anyway with everything already set up it's kinda late for that. Along with a skimmer, I would also consider getting a sump. If your handy, you can make your own sump. It would be cheaper than buying one. What do you have for a substrate? Crushed coral or Live sand? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,512 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I agree, probaby just noticed them but they've been there all along. Sounds like pods, they're good guys.

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,512 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Oh yeah... and Welcome to RS!

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Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hi shippy . . . . welcome to RS buddy. Hope you hang around, there are loads of good people here. Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

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03-14-2005, 01:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
sh1ppy Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Worcester, England Posts: 84 View Gallery Karma Komment	Useful Info Many thanks for the help. I have found this eco system would this be better than just a protien skimmer. Sorry for all these questions. But I have learnt more in 2 days here than in one year from my local stockist http://www.championlighting.com/e/en...ducts/products. Again many thanks

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