Newbie here...

[GnarlySharli]

Hi all ! I've had a saltwater 29 gal biocube for some time now but always have questions because I'm learning as I go! Every time I kill off a creature, it saddens me but also perplexes me on why or how. So I figured I'd better sign up to get some advice when the time comes again.

I do NOT like cleaning it and unfortunately always put it off for longer than I should. I know, I know, that is NEVER a good idea but it's never my intentions. I'm still trying to get a hang of it and get my own groove going. I think once I get the cleanings down pat where they become 2nd nature, I'll have better success and will then add in more sea life.

Currently I have 2 Tank bred False Percula Clownfish, a Black Brittle Star, and a hermit crab or 2 left. I have some live sand and live dry rock. I did have other sea life in there but one by one, they died off. Actually, I believe my Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp or the Arrow Crab I had was aggressive and killed the 2 new fish I introduced at that time. Either way, they are all gone sadly. I'm a fish murderer but trying to reform myself and make up for it by trying to be a better caregiver to my fishies.

Thanks for listening!! I'm sure you'll see me around asking tons of BASIC questions about stuff I should already know. Haha

Sharli

 

[helen ann]

Welcome to R2R!
Owner of a BC 29 too!!

 

[twilliard]

Welcome to R2R Sharli
Tanks get easier as time goes on

 

[glb]

Welcome! Ask a lot of questions here. We're happy to help you out!

 

[kschweer]

Welcome!

 

[melypr1985]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Eaj1001]

Hi all ! I've had a saltwater 29 gal biocube for some time now but always have questions because I'm learning as I go! Every time I kill off a creature, it saddens me but also perplexes me on why or how. So I figured I'd better sign up to get some advice when the time comes again.

I do NOT like cleaning it and unfortunately always put it off for longer than I should. I know, I know, that is NEVER a good idea but it's never my intentions. I'm still trying to get a hang of it and get my own groove going. I think once I get the cleanings down pat where they become 2nd nature, I'll have better success and will then add in more sea life.

Currently I have 2 Tank bred False Percula Clownfish, a Black Brittle Star, and a hermit crab or 2 left. I have some live sand and live dry rock. I did have other sea life in there but one by one, they died off. Actually, I believe my Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp or the Arrow Crab I had was aggressive and killed the 2 new fish I introduced at that time. Either way, they are all gone sadly. I'm a fish murderer but trying to reform myself and make up for it by trying to be a better caregiver to my fishies.

Thanks for listening!! I'm sure you'll see me around asking tons of BASIC questions about stuff I should already know. Haha

Sharli

Welcome to R2R glad to have you! and here there are no dumb questions, you'll find a lot of very nice people that share your passion and will answer your questions even in the middle of the night..I've seen it, it's true!

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome, great place to be. Btw we love pictures

 

[Congaken]

Hi all ! I've had a saltwater 29 gal biocube for some time now but always have questions because I'm learning as I go! Every time I kill off a creature, it saddens me but also perplexes me on why or how. So I figured I'd better sign up to get some advice when the time comes again.

I do NOT like cleaning it and unfortunately always put it off for longer than I should. I know, I know, that is NEVER a good idea but it's never my intentions. I'm still trying to get a hang of it and get my own groove going. I think once I get the cleanings down pat where they become 2nd nature, I'll have better success and will then add in more sea life.

Currently I have 2 Tank bred False Percula Clownfish, a Black Brittle Star, and a hermit crab or 2 left. I have some live sand and live dry rock. I did have other sea life in there but one by one, they died off. Actually, I believe my Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp or the Arrow Crab I had was aggressive and killed the 2 new fish I introduced at that time. Either way, they are all gone sadly. I'm a fish murderer but trying to reform myself and make up for it by trying to be a better caregiver to my fishies.

Thanks for listening!! I'm sure you'll see me around asking tons of BASIC questions about stuff I should already know. Haha

Sharli

My impression is that you do not have the basics down...especially when you say that you have this many animals "left"...I strongly recommend that you do some reading...the book that I continually read and continually recommend is The Nano-Reef Handbook by Chris Brightwell...it is a wonderful, complete and readable book and it will certainly help you be successful and stop "killing off a creature"...`it goes from water parameters, to livestock , motile and sessile inverts...everything...Its available from Amazon in Kindle and paper form...we've all done what you are doing and it is the end of the hobby for many...please read this book a couple of times before you buy another creature or anything...

 

[Diesel]

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Post pics!

 

[Congaken]

can't we get a diverse poster?...

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R. A lot of great resources here at your disposal.

 

[Eaj1001]

can't we get a diverse poster?...

It's diverse men and women!

 

[mushroomrob]

Welcome to R2R! Post some pics of your cube!

 

[kireek]

*Welcome to Reef2Reef @GnarlySharli !* Best of luck with your aquarium.I am so glad you have found Reef2Reef!

 

[Congaken]

My impression is that you do not have the basics down...especially when you say that you have this many animals "left"...I strongly recommend that you do some reading...the book that I continually read and continually recommend is The Nano-Reef Handbook by Chris Brightwell...it is a wonderful, complete and readable book and it will certainly help you be successful and stop "killing off a creature"...`it goes from water parameters, to livestock , motile and sessile inverts...everything...Its available from Amazon in Kindle and paper form...we've all done what you are doing and it is the end of the hobby for many...please read this book a couple of times before you buy another creature or anything...

Hi all ! I've had a saltwater 29 gal biocube for some time now but always have questions because I'm learning as I go! Every time I kill off a creature, it saddens me but also perplexes me on why or how. So I figured I'd better sign up to get some advice when the time comes again.

I do NOT like cleaning it and unfortunately always put it off for longer than I should. I know, I know, that is NEVER a good idea but it's never my intentions. I'm still trying to get a hang of it and get my own groove going. I think once I get the cleanings down pat where they become 2nd nature, I'll have better success and will then add in more sea life.

Currently I have 2 Tank bred False Percula Clownfish, a Black Brittle Star, and a hermit crab or 2 left. I have some live sand and live dry rock. I did have other sea life in there but one by one, they died off. Actually, I believe my Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp or the Arrow Crab I had was aggressive and killed the 2 new fish I introduced at that time. Either way, they are all gone sadly. I'm a fish murderer but trying to reform myself and make up for it by trying to be a better caregiver to my fishies.

Thanks for listening!! I'm sure you'll see me around asking tons of BASIC questions about stuff I should already know. Haha

Sharli

Been a while since hearing from you...how's it going?...get any books?...hope things are sailing along...