Tomorrow will be day 42 of my fallow after losing 2 clowns and a fire fish to brook. The clown was completely covered in slime and knocked all 3 out in 36 hours. Noticed the fire fish flashing and within 36 hours all gone. Added the fire fish just days earlier. The firefish and one clown actually looked ok, but the last fish to go (clown) was completely covered in slime and looked as if he was melting.
Plan is to add just 2 clowns to start and then in a couple weeks add 2 more. I am going to buy from Dr Reefs to help avoid bringing anything into the tank. Up to debate and suggestions on what other 2 fish to add in a 45 gallon tank with zoas, duncans, and euphyllia.
However, I am honestly anxious about adding fish. Should I use some bottle bacteria to play it safe? I have been feeding my coral so the bacteria should be fine according to my LFS. I would have thought I would have been excited for fallow to end, but just so nervous. I am dragging my feet on ordering due to that. I had some slight issues with water parameters during the fallow, but phosphate and nitrate are now back in a good range.
Anyone want to talk some confidence in me? haha
Maybe some opinions or thoughts.
Plan is to add just 2 clowns to start and then in a couple weeks add 2 more. I am going to buy from Dr Reefs to help avoid bringing anything into the tank. Up to debate and suggestions on what other 2 fish to add in a 45 gallon tank with zoas, duncans, and euphyllia.
However, I am honestly anxious about adding fish. Should I use some bottle bacteria to play it safe? I have been feeding my coral so the bacteria should be fine according to my LFS. I would have thought I would have been excited for fallow to end, but just so nervous. I am dragging my feet on ordering due to that. I had some slight issues with water parameters during the fallow, but phosphate and nitrate are now back in a good range.
Anyone want to talk some confidence in me? haha
Maybe some opinions or thoughts.