Hello!
I'm getting ready to set up my first saltwater tank. My husband has had large saltwater tanks in the past (75+gal) but I'm just trying to set up a 30gal for 2 clownfish, an anemone, maybe some shrimp, and a starfish. I'm not sure if/how much coral I might get as I still need to do more research on them. I've had freshwater tanks almost my entire life, so I'm experienced with those.
I have a wave fan, titanium heater (no glass, with external temp control and attached thermometer), protein skimmer, filter that allows different media, bio-active sand (I'm used to rinsing sand before adding to tank due to my current freshwater tank), instant ocean salt, and dry rock that I'm going to set up and cycle for at least a month before stocking the tank. I also have a saltwater master test kit.
Since the tank I bought was used, I've been instructed to wash it with a mild bleach mix. I also currently have a Python siphon for my freshwater tank, but I'm considering buying a separate one for the saltwater tank.
My main goal for this tank is to breed snow storm clownfish, so any tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated! I already have a breeding box/fry box due to a very pregnant panda platy.
Also, any advice on corals would be appreciated as well. My freshwater tank is planted, and whatever my dojo loach doesn't plow into is thriving, but I've never dealt with something as fragile as coral. I have a full spectrum LED light bar for the tank and reef glue. I also don't know much about plants for saltwater tanks, so suggestions would be great.
Thank you!
I'm getting ready to set up my first saltwater tank. My husband has had large saltwater tanks in the past (75+gal) but I'm just trying to set up a 30gal for 2 clownfish, an anemone, maybe some shrimp, and a starfish. I'm not sure if/how much coral I might get as I still need to do more research on them. I've had freshwater tanks almost my entire life, so I'm experienced with those.
I have a wave fan, titanium heater (no glass, with external temp control and attached thermometer), protein skimmer, filter that allows different media, bio-active sand (I'm used to rinsing sand before adding to tank due to my current freshwater tank), instant ocean salt, and dry rock that I'm going to set up and cycle for at least a month before stocking the tank. I also have a saltwater master test kit.
Since the tank I bought was used, I've been instructed to wash it with a mild bleach mix. I also currently have a Python siphon for my freshwater tank, but I'm considering buying a separate one for the saltwater tank.
My main goal for this tank is to breed snow storm clownfish, so any tips/tricks would be greatly appreciated! I already have a breeding box/fry box due to a very pregnant panda platy.
Also, any advice on corals would be appreciated as well. My freshwater tank is planted, and whatever my dojo loach doesn't plow into is thriving, but I've never dealt with something as fragile as coral. I have a full spectrum LED light bar for the tank and reef glue. I also don't know much about plants for saltwater tanks, so suggestions would be great.
Thank you!