Clarity Plus restoration

[GreatDane_Dude]

I have set up my first saltwater aquarium (used to and still am very into freshwater) I am restoring my grandpa's 24 gallon flat back hex. The math says it is 24 gallons but I swear it is more. I can now document my tanks progress

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

RESTORATION
I intensely cleaned it
I bought:
Live Sand
New pumps
A stand
New Sponge

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

I used MicroBacter Start XLM to cycle

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

And have had a Domino Damsel in it for a week now here is a photo from a few days ago

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Domino Damsel

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Only a week in the Ugly Phase has begun! I couldn't get any photos (won't show up on camera)
but, I have plenty of hair algae green algae all of the good stuff.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Its A Critter, Its A Critter!
I have noticed a ton of movement in sand although I always had a deep sand bed. Compared to a mouse.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

8th day Video

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

(This post is from the fishes point of view)
9:34
An odd clear tube came out of the sky and went to investigate... I tried to eat it bit it tasted terrible! Then it took some of the water and put it onto something humans call a refracto-meter thing I don't know the glass muffles sound. And then things went back to normal.

 

[Idech]

Are you doing a fish-in cycle or did you add ammonia before adding the fish ?

Damsels are very aggressive fish and for that reason, they are harder to keep in small tanks. Also, adding aggressive fish last is best, as they will be less territorial. Domino damsels are said to be among the most aggressive damsels.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

I cycled with live rock live sand and MicroBacterStartXLM and I waited a week before adding fish. Damsels are aggressive and territorial but, not as bad as you think. It can actually really depend on their personality. And aggressive fish should be added last but, Damsels aren't that bad. I also plan on keeping a semi-aggressive tank. Cherub Angelfish maybe a clownfish. Clownfish can (occasionally) be little rascals.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Are you doing a fish-in cycle or did you add ammonia before adding the fish ?

Damsels are very aggressive fish and for that reason, they are harder to keep in small tanks. Also, adding aggressive fish last is best, as they will be less territorial. Domino damsels are said to be among the most aggressive damsels.

all true facts

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Are you doing a fish-in cycle or did you add ammonia before adding the fish ?

Damsels are very aggressive fish and for that reason, they are harder to keep in small tanks. Also, adding aggressive fish last is best, as they will be less territorial. Domino damsels are said to be among the most aggressive damsels.

Btdt, those domino damsels are terrors. Had a pair of dominos go toe to toe with a pair tomato clowns (and nearly win).

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Ok no clownfish but I know a Pygmy Angel can hold its own

 

[SPS2020]

Are you doing a fish-in cycle or did you add ammonia before adding the fish ?

Damsels are very aggressive fish and for that reason, they are harder to keep in small tanks. Also, adding aggressive fish last is best, as they will be less territorial. Domino damsels are said to be among the most aggressive damsels.

What he said...and I'll add that they can live on carpet for 3 hours. :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

 

[SPS2020]

Clownfish can (occasionally) be little rascals.

@Sharkbait19

Couldn't resist. ;)

 

[SPS2020]

And have had a Domino Damsel in it for a week now here is a photo from a few days ago

Ahhh...Clarity Plus! I have owned two and still have one in operation. I love acrylic.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Yes Clarity Plus are great tanks to bad they went out of business.:( For some reason when I look up Clarity Plus Aquariums mine never shows up just those big 65gal.

 

[GreatDane_Dude]

Only problem with acrylic it scratches SOOO easily.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Good luck - you may want to remove the damsel for obvious reasons.
Angel may be a bit of a squeeze, not the worst option but may become a problem later on.

@Sharkbait19

Couldn't resist. ;)

Ah yes
Clowns are evil creatures from the netherworld.