TikiBird's first SW tank (BioCube 29)

TikiBird · Sep 27, 2016

cameronh said:
Nice! How are the clown doing?

They are both very active and have been nibbling at both the frozen and the pellet food! Thank you for asking, @cameronh! [emoji1]

However, I am possibly having an issue and I will start a new thread about it!

cameronh · Sep 27, 2016

TikiBird said:
They are both very active and have been nibbling at both the frozen and the pellet food! Thank you for asking, @cameronh! [emoji1]

However, I am possibly having an issue and I will start a new thread about it!

What seems to be the issue?

TikiBird · Sep 27, 2016

cameronh said:
What seems to be the issue?

One of the clowns had a weird poop! Here's the thread if you wouldn't mind taking a look....
https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/Possible-internal-parasite?.267306/

TikiBird · Oct 1, 2016

So the last few days have been interesting...I have seen cool feather dusters and sponges pop up in the rocks! BUT on the downside, the tank is looking pretty ugly. I'm going to start a thread for it....here: Diatoms or something else?
https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/Diatoms-or-something-else%3F.267833/

TikiBird · Oct 6, 2016

Thank you for asking/threatening about this thread, @cameronh! [emoji12]Here's my slightly pathetic update:

My two little clownfish both died yesterday, from I suspect internal parasites. [emoji20] I'm so sad and disappointed and kind of discouraged.

The DT just has my live rocks and the CUC, and will remain that way for the next several weeks, while I get some new clownfish that I will have in QT. Although I'm not sure I can quite bring myself to get new ones just yet....

Also the tank is looking super ugly right now with diatoms and algae. *DRAMATIC SIGH*

Hopefully I will have something both more interesting and HAPPY to post next time!!

Until then, here's my shrimp. LOL

cameronh · Oct 6, 2016

TikiBird said:
Thank you for asking/threatening about this thread, @cameronh! [emoji12]Here's my slightly pathetic update:

My two little clownfish both died yesterday, from I suspect internal parasites. [emoji20] I'm so sad and disappointed and kind of discouraged.

The DT just has my live rocks and the CUC, and will remain that way for the next several weeks, while I get some new clownfish that I will have in QT. Although I'm not sure I can quite bring myself to get new ones just yet....

Also the tank is looking super ugly right now with diatoms and algae. *DRAMATIC SIGH*

Hopefully I will have something both more interesting and HAPPY to post next time!!

Until then, here's my shrimp. LOL

Sorry about your clowns! Things will get better when you get the hang of it! I promise!

TikiBird · Oct 6, 2016

cameronh said:
Sorry about your clowns! Things will get better when you get the hang of it! I promise!

Thanks, @cameronh! I appreciate the support. I hate when my fish die, and they were my first saltwater fish too! [emoji27]

cameronh · Oct 6, 2016

TikiBird said:
Thanks, @cameronh! I appreciate the support. I hate when my fish die, and they were my first saltwater fish too! [emoji27]

It's a strong learning curve we all go through. A freshwater dip for 3 minutes, will help ease the (whatever it is they have) it's only temporary though.
Just to buy some time to get them in qt

TikiBird · Oct 6, 2016

cameronh said:
It's a strong learning curve we all go through. A freshwater dip for 3 minutes, will help ease the (whatever it is they have) it's only temporary though.
Just to buy some time to get them in qt

Do you think every new saltwater fish purchase should be dipped in freshwater? I'm just wondering how to do this right next time.

I contacted the LFS where I got the clowns (it's not my usual store) to let them know there might be other clowns that are sick since they were all in the same tank. I didn't ask for money back or anything like that, I just genuinely wanted to help them help their fish. They didn't seem to take kindly to my tip. They implied it was my fault, and asked if I had done a dip. I guess they figured everybody does that?

TikiBird · Oct 10, 2016

Yesterday I fell in love with some new clownfish. Here they are!

They're in QT, where they will be for several weeks. This time I'm going to medicate them immediately. I just don't want to go through losing them like the previous ones. Hope they do well.

Closer pic of one:

cameronh · Oct 10, 2016

TikiBird said:
Yesterday I fell in love with some new clownfish. Here they are!

They're in QT, where they will be for several weeks. This time I'm going to medicate them immediately. I just don't want to go through losing them like the previous ones. Hope they do well.

Closer pic of one:

Nice! They look good!

helen ann · Oct 10, 2016

ohhhhhhhh pretty clowns!

TikiBird · Oct 30, 2016

Just wanted to update and say not much is happening. Lol My new cutie clowns are still in QT, but seem to be doing well.

I have to admit, though, I have kind of lost interest in my freshwater tanks now. [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15] Even though I still don't know what I'm doing with saltwater, it is much more intriguing to me right now!

cameronh · Oct 30, 2016

TikiBird said:
Just wanted to update and say not much is happening. Lol My new cutie clowns are still in QT, but seem to be doing well.

I have to admit, though, I have kind of lost interest in my freshwater tanks now. [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15] Even though I still don't know what I'm doing with saltwater, it is much more intriguing to me right now!

Saltwater is more fun....to put it simply[emoji12]

TikiBird · Oct 31, 2016

cameronh said:
Saltwater is more fun....to put it simply[emoji12]

Yes! I mean I'm pretty sure my live rocks are a mess with bad algae and such [emoji23][emoji24] but I love them anyway and find them endlessly fascinating. I'm still finding new creatures on them! It's just cool to see how things change in a saltwater tank. (Hopefully all the changes continue to be for the best!)

Superfish · Oct 31, 2016

There are so many wonderful fish tanks in this forum. A Biocube size 29 maybe fit for newbie like me. I'm following your tank.

helen ann · Oct 31, 2016

TikiBird said:
Just wanted to update and say not much is happening. Lol My new cutie clowns are still in QT, but seem to be doing well.

I have to admit, though, I have kind of lost interest in my freshwater tanks now. [emoji15][emoji15][emoji15] Even though I still don't know what I'm doing with saltwater, it is much more intriguing to me right now!

intriguing, addictive and has a way of making you crazy!