New Tanks

Koda2007 · 01-10-2008, 09:13 AM

Hi, Just a general question.
How long would you take before adding clam to a new setup.
Obviously cycled.
All params are ok
Good lighting
Plenty of live rock
The tank is good to go. What are your opinions

Thanks

michael_cb_125 · 01-10-2008, 09:21 AM

how long have you had your tank setup?
Also what type of lighting do you have?
Generally I wait at least 6 months before I add any clam to my tank

Koda2007 · 01-10-2008, 11:08 AM

Not my tank.
Was in an LFS and was listening to a converation between a newbie and the owner. To the newbies credit he had cycled is tank, checked water params and got the lfs to test them. The newbie was asking about the clams as he liked the look of them and was told his tank was fine for them.
Unfortunately I have a big mouth and intervened. I asked him about lighting, size of tank ect and how long it had been going. It was just cycled and was to be is first addition.
I told him a big NO. Of course the LFS owner was not happy, whic ended up in a rater eated debate. Luckily the young man left without buying and I had to leave.
Just wanted peoples opinion to put my mind at rest. I am experienced but by no means an expert in marines

Koda2007 · 01-10-2008, 11:09 AM

I apologise for spelling, keyboard is getting very sticky

panmanmatt · 01-10-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koda2007

I apologise for spelling, keyboard is getting very sticky

BigAl07 · 01-10-2008, 12:21 PM

No apologies needed. You were right.

Just because a tank is "Cycled" in no way means it's stable and ready for anything esepcially a CLAM! The reason for the 6 month (and I would push for more) is because by that time the person has gone through (and hopefuilly WON) most of the common new tank battles. By that time the tank is much more "settled" and able to take care of itself. One thing I like to add is it's not really how long has the tank been "Set Up" but how long has it had GREAT water quality! I've seen tanks over a year old that weren't worth having MUD in let alone a precious clam. The tank needs to be well established and STABLE for SIX Months... not set up SIX months. There is a HUGE difference between those two statements.

You did good and now go find a REPUTABLE LFS to give your hard earned $$ to. Also hopefully you gave the newbie the link to RS

Koda2007 · 01-10-2008, 12:40 PM

Hi panmanmatt, Its not funny having a sticky pad.
I have been looking for info on Seahorses and typed in Seahore, Quite interesting results, just my luck my wife came in, good job I had not opened any of it. Still dont think she believes me.
Hi BigAl not my LFS had just popped in to have a look, good job I wont be invited back

boozeman · 01-10-2008, 12:42 PM

panmanmatt · 01-10-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koda2007

Hi panmanmatt, Its not funny having a sticky pad.
I have been looking for info on Seahorses and typed in Seahore,

Sorry, I have a twisted sense of humor.

You want info on seahorses we have a seahorse forum on here that you can ask any questions you may have.

Or you can check out www.seahorse.org, although that site seems to be down right now for some strange reason.

Either one you choose I will answer any questions I can.

By the way, I have seen the results for Seahore.

lcstorc · 01-10-2008, 01:01 PM

I would definitely want a stable tank before adding a clam. I would go with the same recommendations as an anemone. A year old stable tank with great lighting and parameters.

Koda2007 · 01-10-2008, 02:03 PM

Hi Panmanmatt no need to apologise it was totally taken as humor, I was trying to be humorous aswell and it is true about Seahores. As for Seahorses have looked on here and Seahorse.org. Both brilliant. I suppose like everyone else I want to find and learn as much as I can hence the search.

panmanmatt · 01-10-2008, 02:14 PM

Well feel free to post your ideas and questions and we will door best to get you started.

I can tell you that Seahorse.org is probably the most up to date info you are going find on seahorses. I help run that site so my opinions may be biased. I can also assure you that any info I give here is also the most up to date that I have access to.

There are quite a few UK folks on Seahorse.org that can help with specific questions as to what is available to you over there and where is the best places to get it.

Koda2007 · 01-10-2008, 02:40 PM

Hi Panmanmatt,
Its good job I said Seahorse.org was a brilliant site or our friendship was over before it began. By the way already a member been posting on there over the last week or so.

panmanmatt · 01-10-2008, 02:47 PM

LOL, your feelings on the site wouldn't effect our friendship at all. Glad you have been enjoying it though.

What is your user name over there and I will be sure to look in on your posts and offer what i can.

Koda2007 · 01-10-2008, 02:52 PM

pm'd you.

Cheers

01-10-2008, 09:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	New Tanks Hi, Just a general question. How long would you take before adding clam to a new setup. Obviously cycled. All params are ok Good lighting Plenty of live rock The tank is good to go. What are your opinions Thanks

01-10-2008, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Reef Shark Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 5,600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks how long have you had your tank setup? Also what type of lighting do you have? Generally I wait at least 6 months before I add any clam to my tank

01-10-2008, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks Not my tank. Was in an LFS and was listening to a converation between a newbie and the owner. To the newbies credit he had cycled is tank, checked water params and got the lfs to test them. The newbie was asking about the clams as he liked the look of them and was told his tank was fine for them. Unfortunately I have a big mouth and intervened. I asked him about lighting, size of tank ect and how long it had been going. It was just cycled and was to be is first addition. I told him a big NO. Of course the LFS owner was not happy, whic ended up in a rater eated debate. Luckily the young man left without buying and I had to leave. Just wanted peoples opinion to put my mind at rest. I am experienced but by no means an expert in marines

01-10-2008, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks I apologise for spelling, keyboard is getting very sticky

01-10-2008, 12:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tanks No apologies needed. You were right. Just because a tank is "Cycled" in no way means it's stable and ready for anything esepcially a CLAM! The reason for the 6 month (and I would push for more) is because by that time the person has gone through (and hopefuilly WON) most of the common new tank battles. By that time the tank is much more "settled" and able to take care of itself. One thing I like to add is it's not really how long has the tank been "Set Up" but how long has it had GREAT water quality! I've seen tanks over a year old that weren't worth having MUD in let alone a precious clam. The tank needs to be well established and STABLE for SIX Months... not set up SIX months. There is a HUGE difference between those two statements. You did good and now go find a REPUTABLE LFS to give your hard earned $$ to. Also hopefully you gave the newbie the link to RS __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

01-10-2008, 12:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks Hi panmanmatt, Its not funny having a sticky pad. I have been looking for info on Seahorses and typed in Seahore, Quite interesting results, just my luck my wife came in, good job I had not opened any of it. Still dont think she believes me. Hi BigAl not my LFS had just popped in to have a look, good job I wont be invited back

01-10-2008, 12:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,802 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tanks __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

01-10-2008, 01:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tanks I would definitely want a stable tank before adding a clam. I would go with the same recommendations as an anemone. A year old stable tank with great lighting and parameters. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

01-10-2008, 02:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks Hi Panmanmatt no need to apologise it was totally taken as humor, I was trying to be humorous aswell and it is true about Seahores. As for Seahorses have looked on here and Seahorse.org. Both brilliant. I suppose like everyone else I want to find and learn as much as I can hence the search.

01-10-2008, 02:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
panmanmatt Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 2,255 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks Well feel free to post your ideas and questions and we will door best to get you started. I can tell you that Seahorse.org is probably the most up to date info you are going find on seahorses. I help run that site so my opinions may be biased. I can also assure you that any info I give here is also the most up to date that I have access to. There are quite a few UK folks on Seahorse.org that can help with specific questions as to what is available to you over there and where is the best places to get it. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

01-10-2008, 02:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks Hi Panmanmatt, Its good job I said Seahorse.org was a brilliant site or our friendship was over before it began. By the way already a member been posting on there over the last week or so.

01-10-2008, 02:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
panmanmatt Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 2,255 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks LOL, your feelings on the site wouldn't effect our friendship at all. Glad you have been enjoying it though. What is your user name over there and I will be sure to look in on your posts and offer what i can. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

01-10-2008, 02:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Koda2007 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tanks pm'd you. Cheers

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