75g Bowfront

landon41203 · 03-10-2006, 03:59 PM

I just set up a new tank and was wondering if there were certain fish that anyone recommended starting out with. I am new to the whole thing. Can I add several fish at once or should I do it one by one.

Cougra · 03-10-2006, 04:15 PM

The most important question first: What type of fish do YOU like?
What is good and what you like don't always match and saltwater fish are expensive so you don't want to invest any money in animals you don't like. You are the one who gets to watch the tank, not us! With the information that you have given we would only be able to recommend fish that we think are interesting or good for someone just starting out.

What type of tank do you want? (Fish only or eventually going for a reef, predator, community etc.)
What equipment do you have for the tank?
Do you have any live rock or live sand?
Have you cycled the tank yet?
The more information you can give us about what interests you and the status of the tank, the better we will be able to help you.

It's easier to say what types of fish to avoid for a while as they are much harder to care for then most saltwaterfish:
Dragonets, Anthias, Butterflyfish, Batfish, Seahorses, Pipefish,

Your best bet is to go around to local LFS's and find out what they have available then write down the names of the fish and come back to do some research on them, ask question about them and then decide.

Before being able to tell you how fast you may or may not be able to add fish, we need to know more about your set up, but the general rule is to GO SLOW!! You cann't go wrong when you take your time and do your research.

Make a list of ALL the fish that interest you, then we can help you sort through whether or not they are compatible with YOUR setup, goals and tankmates.

cheeks69 · 03-10-2006, 11:32 PM

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The more information you can give us about what interests you and the status of the tank, the better we will be able to help you.

Ditto !

landon41203 · 03-11-2006, 09:02 AM

The tank is going to be a fish and live rock only. The tank has been cycled and I have a Fluval 404 canister filter system.
I have about 35# of rock in there now. I went to the pet shop and talked with them last night and they said that I seemed to have a great set up. They gave me a Fire Goby to try. Does anyone have any info that I should have on that fish or anything. Like I said, I am new at this and definitely want to have successful tank. I am really excited.
Does anyone have any useful websites that could be helpful?
Thanks for all your help guys. I greatly appreciate it.

Gina · 03-11-2006, 09:15 AM

Here is a list of fish I found for the beginner.
HTH

http://www.elmersaquarium.com/c208hardymarinefish.htm

billyr98 · 03-11-2006, 10:28 AM

thats a helpful link Gina!

Wish my buddy saw that link before he added a trigger in what was a peaceful tank

03-10-2006, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
landon41203 Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	75g Bowfront I just set up a new tank and was wondering if there were certain fish that anyone recommended starting out with. I am new to the whole thing. Can I add several fish at once or should I do it one by one.

03-10-2006, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75g Bowfront The most important question first: What type of fish do YOU like? What is good and what you like don't always match and saltwater fish are expensive so you don't want to invest any money in animals you don't like. You are the one who gets to watch the tank, not us! With the information that you have given we would only be able to recommend fish that we think are interesting or good for someone just starting out. What type of tank do you want? (Fish only or eventually going for a reef, predator, community etc.) What equipment do you have for the tank? Do you have any live rock or live sand? Have you cycled the tank yet? The more information you can give us about what interests you and the status of the tank, the better we will be able to help you. It's easier to say what types of fish to avoid for a while as they are much harder to care for then most saltwaterfish: Dragonets, Anthias, Butterflyfish, Batfish, Seahorses, Pipefish, Your best bet is to go around to local LFS's and find out what they have available then write down the names of the fish and come back to do some research on them, ask question about them and then decide. Before being able to tell you how fast you may or may not be able to add fish, we need to know more about your set up, but the general rule is to GO SLOW!! You cann't go wrong when you take your time and do your research. Make a list of ALL the fish that interest you, then we can help you sort through whether or not they are compatible with YOUR setup, goals and tankmates. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

03-11-2006, 09:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
landon41203 Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75g Bowfront The tank is going to be a fish and live rock only. The tank has been cycled and I have a Fluval 404 canister filter system. I have about 35# of rock in there now. I went to the pet shop and talked with them last night and they said that I seemed to have a great set up. They gave me a Fire Goby to try. Does anyone have any info that I should have on that fish or anything. Like I said, I am new at this and definitely want to have successful tank. I am really excited. Does anyone have any useful websites that could be helpful? Thanks for all your help guys. I greatly appreciate it.

03-11-2006, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 75g Bowfront Here is a list of fish I found for the beginner. HTH http://www.elmersaquarium.com/c208hardymarinefish.htm __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-11-2006, 10:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 75g Bowfront thats a helpful link Gina! Wish my buddy saw that link before he added a trigger in what was a peaceful tank

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