Buying Fish - Page 2

mwrager · 01-14-2004, 05:25 PM

It was almost 4 months before I added any fish to my 125 gal tank, and then it was only one a month.

cheeks69 · 01-14-2004, 06:08 PM

when I first started in SW I waited till my tank cycled and then added 6 fish within 1-2 week period. It's a long sad story so I won't bore you with the details but the point is go slow and be patient only bad things happen quickly. I'm not saying wait 6 months just add them slowly and check the parameters make sure everything is ok before you add other fish, believe me you'll save yourself a lot of frustration and your fish will have a better chance to survive and thrive in their new environment JMHO

Scooterman · 01-14-2004, 06:10 PM

I think he was getting at loading a tank, if your adding just a few starters, which I think is necessary, your good at 4 to 6 weeks. I also have several people disagree with some of the tings he was saying. I just wanted to point out that it is wise not to rush into loading up your tank too suddenly, it takes time regardless of your test kit readings to reduce the major cycles.

Something Fishy · 01-14-2004, 06:13 PM

Oh believe me I am not gonna add 10 fish to the tank then wonder why everything died. I added 4 damsels 2 days after setting the tank up. You of course know what happened. I have since learned my leason with the help of most everyone here.

Thanks for the help,
Rusty

cheeks69 · 01-14-2004, 06:16 PM

Sorry kinda got off track ... I have bought fish online and have had some success with liveaquaria and marinedepot.com and wouldn't hesitate to order from them again but if you have an LFS that you trust and will hold the fish for ya then that would be my suggestion HTH

Scooterman · 01-14-2004, 06:17 PM

Sounds like you already experienced what most people do when they first get started! I bet this time around they will have a way better chance at making it.

Something Fishy · 01-14-2004, 06:19 PM

I hope....I was crushed even after just loosing damsels. I can't imagine what I would do if I lose my next fish.

Thanks again for your knowledge it comes in very handy,

mwrager · 01-14-2004, 06:24 PM

I might add, be careful adding any more damsels. If they do live through the cycling of your tank, they are very aggressive and even harder to get out of your tank. I know I still have 3 in my 125 gal 1 1/2 years later and I can not get them out.

Something Fishy · 01-14-2004, 06:38 PM

They are all dead. They died withen about 18 hours.

There will be no more in the 55 gallon.

01-14-2004, 05:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	It was almost 4 months before I added any fish to my 125 gal tank, and then it was only one a month. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

01-14-2004, 06:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	when I first started in SW I waited till my tank cycled and then added 6 fish within 1-2 week period. It's a long sad story so I won't bore you with the details but the point is go slow and be patient only bad things happen quickly. I'm not saying wait 6 months just add them slowly and check the parameters make sure everything is ok before you add other fish, believe me you'll save yourself a lot of frustration and your fish will have a better chance to survive and thrive in their new environment JMHO __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

01-14-2004, 06:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,184 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think he was getting at loading a tank, if your adding just a few starters, which I think is necessary, your good at 4 to 6 weeks. I also have several people disagree with some of the tings he was saying. I just wanted to point out that it is wise not to rush into loading up your tank too suddenly, it takes time regardless of your test kit readings to reduce the major cycles. __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

01-14-2004, 06:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sorry kinda got off track ... I have bought fish online and have had some success with liveaquaria and marinedepot.com and wouldn't hesitate to order from them again but if you have an LFS that you trust and will hold the fish for ya then that would be my suggestion HTH __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

01-14-2004, 06:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,184 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sounds like you already experienced what most people do when they first get started! I bet this time around they will have a way better chance at making it. __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

01-14-2004, 06:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Something Fishy Limpet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 125 View Gallery Karma Komment	Oh believe me I am not gonna add 10 fish to the tank then wonder why everything died. I added 4 damsels 2 days after setting the tank up. You of course know what happened. I have since learned my leason with the help of most everyone here. Thanks for the help, Rusty

01-14-2004, 06:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
Something Fishy Limpet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 125 View Gallery Karma Komment	I hope....I was crushed even after just loosing damsels. I can't imagine what I would do if I lose my next fish. Thanks again for your knowledge it comes in very handy,

01-14-2004, 06:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	I might add, be careful adding any more damsels. If they do live through the cycling of your tank, they are very aggressive and even harder to get out of your tank. I know I still have 3 in my 125 gal 1 1/2 years later and I can not get them out. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

01-14-2004, 06:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
Something Fishy Limpet Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 125 View Gallery Karma Komment	They are all dead. They died withen about 18 hours. There will be no more in the 55 gallon.

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