20 long questions

[NoahLikesFish]

You can also set a timer on your phone like I do.

Oh ok

 

[LRT]

The problem is the Ro buddy is all I can afford. By the way, I plan for my 1st fish to be a pair of skunk clowns then a sebae anenome the clowns seem easy to keep and the anenome should be simple too

Do a little research on mixing clown species. Its not reccomended to put certain species of clowns together in same tank. You will most likely have to choose one or the other.
You will most likely have to wait awhile for your tank to mature for Anenome as well.
Make sure you have proper intense lighting for Anenome as most require higher intensity par.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Do a little research on mixing clown species. Its not reccomended to put certain species of clowns together in same tank. You will most likely have to choose one or the other.
You will most likely have to wait awhile for your tank to mature for Anenome as well.
Make sure you have proper intense lighting for Anenome as most require higher intensity par.

Ok. I’m just gonna do a skunk pair no other clown species. Do clowns host like Xenia or Coral?

 

[NashobaTek]

Ok. I’m just gonna do a skunk pair no other clown species. Do clowns host like Xenia or Coral?

Clowns don't host anything. But those things will host clowns

 

[LRT]

Ok. I’m just gonna do a skunk pair no other clown species. Do clowns host like Xenia or Coral?

My clowns host everything they possibly can from my return pumps to skimmer to rock or whatever. Clowns are the coolest goofy fish you can get.
That being said make sure the clowns you decide to go with are compatible with what you want them to host. They will irritate coral if the coral doesn't want them in it.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

What are good uncommonly kept but cheap fish for tankmates?

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I like chalk bass and wrasses and blennies

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I was thinking mabye like clown pair a chalk bass or basslet a dwarf wrasse then a tailspot blenny

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Are the 6line wrasse peaceful or not? I hear lots of people banish them to sumps

 

[Bribo12]

Sebae anemones are very hard to keep and get to large for your tank.

 

[Wick3d_1]

I will just get some buckets filled and place them in a dark closet so no evaporation

Not how evaporation works, my dude. Putting them in a "dark closet" is only going to cause a mold problem. Possibly a BLACK MOLD problem which is toxic and expensive to get rid of. Mommy dearest wouldn't appreciate you destroying the house.

 

[LRT]

Can't speak on chalk bass. Blenny should be ok if your looking at smaller tail spot or similar. I love wrasse but not sure how it would do in small tank once mature just not enough experience with them. I did have a juvenile red corris and baby tomini tang that where best friends in a 26 gallon shallow tank.
Its really hit or miss and never really know how certain fish are going to react and behave honestly.

 

[LRT]

Not how evaporation works, my dude. Putting them in a "dark closet" is only going to cause a mold problem. Possibly a BLACK MOLD problem which is toxic and expensive to get rid of. Mommy dearest wouldn't appreciate you destroying the house.

Yeah I'd definitely find water storage containers you can seal. 5 gallon water jugs with cap would work.

 

[dedragon]

I was thinking mabye like clown pair a chalk bass or basslet a dwarf wrasse then a tailspot blenny

I would change to
a pair of clowns
1 tailspot blenny
1 of the following fish: pink streaked wrasse or tanakas wrasse or bass or basslet.

this would be a well stocked 20 gallon so i wouldnt aim to have more fish than 4 total

 

[dedragon]

Not how evaporation works, my dude. Putting them in a "dark closet" is only going to cause a mold problem. Possibly a BLACK MOLD problem which is toxic and expensive to get rid of. Mommy dearest wouldn't appreciate you destroying the house.

this, just get a $5 bucket from homedepot with the top might be $6

 

[NoahLikesFish]

this, just get a $5 bucket from homedepot with the top might be $6

That’s what I was planning I was gonna take a trash can cover it then use it as a storage tank

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

That’s what I was planning I was gonna take a trash can cover it then use it as a storage tank

Is your ro unit going to be in the closest? You won't be able to move it once filled up.

 

[Tamberav]

Are the 6line wrasse peaceful or not? I hear lots of people banish them to sumps

Generally they are peaceful when little and jerks as they age. They are very capable of killing fish and shrimp if they want to.

 

[LRT]

That’s what I was planning I was gonna take a trash can cover it then use it as a storage tank

This may be ok long as you can tightly fit lid on. Probably achieve this by putting something heavy on lid.
Also be sure to use reef safe/ food grade plastics. Alot of us use the brute cans you can get at lowes or home depot. They come in a cpl different sizes you should be able to find one to fit your needs.

Also im curious how much is an ro buddy?

 

[Tamberav]

What are some nano oddballs like sculpins and other things that can go tropical?

Oddballs are difficult to find since COVID. The lack of flights has impacted what fish are being imported and increased costs.

I doubt you will want to wait a year or two looking for a certain rare fish. I kept sculpins before but in a set up that was 55 degrees. They did not do well at warmer temps for long periods. Sadly I lost it in a power outage when I was not home when the tank got too warm.

You can ask your LFS if they can get a stippled clingfish or something odd like that. I do see them now and again.