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[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[KevPool]

Welcome to R2R

 

[atomos]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Always sad to lose any livestock. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[thatone08]

Welcome!

 

[Uncle99]

Welcome.
Heating would depend on the current wattage in your Jager.
For a 120, I would run 2-200 watt but run off an Inkbird controller, say 306t, WiFi, to ensure when, and they will, fail, the controller will stop them from frying your fish so to speak.

Seen a 100g, stocked with everthing taken out when the glass broke.

Always make sure everything is plugged into a GFI circuit, for your safety as well as your tank inhabitants

The skimmer, (I assume no sump) so it’s going to be an HOB, I used a simple Coralife HOB for years, and it worked well.

Good luck and again, Welcome to R2R.

 

[Rick Mathew]

Really Great to have you as part of the R2R Family…WELCOME….

Explore…Learn…Share---Practice Patience

Search this forum for the questions you have and you will find the direction you need for example here are some discussions on Protein Skimmers https://www.reef2reef.com/search/2750585/?q=skimmer+recommendations&o=relevance

...Learn as much as you can before you start making changes--Practice patience

 

[corey904]

Hey All! Super new to the hobby. Just “inherited” a 120 gal tank + fish from a friend who was moving. I’m looking for tips and advice as to how I can make the tank better.



It’s a 120 gallon tank running on a fluval FX4 filter, eheim jager thermostat heater, 2 AI prime lights and 2 waverunners. The protein skimmer it came with broke.



The tank is stocked with live sand and live rock.

• 1 small green carpet anemone.
• 1 blue hippo tang
• 4 clownfish
• 1 lawnmower blenny
• 1 wrasse (don’t know the type)
• 1 blue velvet damsel
• 1 lemon damsel
• A few hermit crabs

I need a suggestion for a new protein skimmer. I also need suggestions for a clean up crew.



How is the stocking of fish looking? Can I get more fish?



Also, how do I know if the anemone is doing well?



I also have a problem with temperature fluctuation. I’m in PA and the tank is in our basement… I was thinking of getting another heater, but will it be too much?



Thanks in advance.

Welcome I’d recommend a bubble magus or Red Sea skimmer and having more than 2 clownfish could mean that they will fight

 

[chrissymoon]

Welcome I’d recommend a bubble magus or Red Sea skimmer and having more than 2 clownfish could mean that they will fight

They seem to be coexisting fine in the tank. I believe there are 2 males and 2 females. The previous owner of this tank had them in there for about 2 years. How do I know if there’s any problems with them together in the tank?

 

[i cant think]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Manny’s Reef]

Hey there! Glad to have you here.

 

[shadow_k]

Thank you for joining R2R it’s very nice to have you !

 

[Just a Wrasse.]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[corey904]

They seem to be coexisting fine in the tank. I believe there are 2 males and 2 females. The previous owner of this tank had them in there for about 2 years. How do I know if there’s any problems with them together in the tank?

Look for aggressive movements like them going after the fins of each other or chasing

This video shows clowns fighting

 

[chrissymoon]

Look for aggressive movements like them going after the fins of each other or chasing

This video shows clowns fighting

Okay thanks. I haven’t seen any of that. Fingers crossed

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey All! Super new to the hobby. Just “inherited” a 120 gal tank + fish from a friend who was moving. I’m looking for tips and advice as to how I can make the tank better.



It’s a 120 gallon tank running on a fluval FX4 filter, eheim jager thermostat heater, 2 AI prime lights and 2 waverunners. The protein skimmer it came with broke.



The tank is stocked with live sand and live rock.

• 1 small green carpet anemone.
• 1 blue hippo tang
• 4 clownfish
• 1 lawnmower blenny
• 1 wrasse (don’t know the type)
• 1 blue velvet damsel
• 1 lemon damsel
• A few hermit crabs

I need a suggestion for a new protein skimmer. I also need suggestions for a clean up crew.



How is the stocking of fish looking? Can I get more fish?



Also, how do I know if the anemone is doing well?



I also have a problem with temperature fluctuation. I’m in PA and the tank is in our basement… I was thinking of getting another heater, but will it be too much?



Thanks in advance.

Welcome! Glad you joined. Sorry sounds like your additional heater malfunctioned and caused your tang loss. I like two heaters so if one fails to come on the other serves as backup. I don't have an inkbird, but that post in here has me thinking about it. I'll be in PA for family reunion in Sept 2022 (paradise area, family all over PA)

This is a great reference book type article I still refer:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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