redsea's 29g BioCube Build #1

[carey]

I have my a/c on now, lol, its still hot down here and its supposed to be winter! We just missed a storm coming into Philadelphia too so I'm glad we are back!

What are you thinking of adding next? And when?

 

[redsea]

Good question! I always think of adding a Firefish, or maybe a Goby. I could always get Mr. Black Ice a friend too to make a pair. As for adding, I'm thinking probably next week.

 

[Buffy]

Ok, so I missed the end of the last tank, how is this one doing?

 

[redsea]

This one is going okay so far! My first fish did have a few ich spots for a few days, but after chatting with some members on here and thinking, I decided that I wanted to go the route of "building up the fish's immune system against it" as opposed to eradicating it. I should be getting a second fish soon too! I have had my Black Ice Clown now since early January! Thanks for asking!

 

[Buffy]

How are you building up their immune system?

 

[redsea]

I am building it up by good husbandry, keeping a healthy environment, etc. (Keeping up on PWCs, choosing appropriate tank mates)

So far, everything has been okay, and I haven't seen a spot of ich in more than two months.

 

[navaljonf]

This process works and is the most natural. My tang fought off ich and it hasn't returned in months.

 

[redsea]

Thank you for your input!

 

[redsea]

I purchased a new fish today! A Purple Firefish! He seems very healthy, but is hiding in a little cave. Fortunately, I believe this is somewhat natural behavior for them, especially since he is new. I will be sure to post pictures when he finally comes out, lol.

 

[Oscarr19]

He'll come out eventually. I loved my purple firefish. He was quite the little swimmer and explorer and they're know for not being too active. Too bad he went carpet surfing though.

 

[redsea]

He started coming out yesterday! The only problem is, the Clownfish likes to approach him. He doesn't touch the Firefish, he just gets close. I am hoping this behavior stops soon! I will get pictures soon!

 

[redsea]

Here is a photo of the Firefish under the actinics!

 

[redsea]

Here is a photo of the Firefish under the actinics!

Here it is.

 

[carey]

Aww what a cute little guy! I miss my firefish, they are such great lil fish

 

[redsea]

Thanks! I hope Mr. Clown backs off; he isn't hurting him, just being an annoying little bugger, LOL.

 

[Oscarr19]

My clowns did the same thing to him lol and I'm pretty sure it's what led him to jump.

 

[carey]

My huge b&w clowns never bothered my firefish at all, it was that darn barnacle blenny that used to harass all the fish. lol

 

[redsea]

Thanks both of you for your input! I guess I can't be too surprised since Clowns are related to Damsels!

 

[redsea]

Hi everyone, long time no see!

Nothing much has been going on with the tank, I was super busy w/school etc., but my two friends (Firefish/Black Ice Clown) are doing wonderful! I need to catch up on some PWCs and then I will be comfortable adding some new fish, hopefully this weekend or next week.

Thanks for following along!

 

[carey]

Nice to hear everything is going well. Sometimes no news is good news.

Looking forward to seeing what you add to the mix!