Zach's 20 gal long build

[SwimsWithFish]

If your worried abou that then just run it by here!

 

[zacheyp]

If your worried abou that then just run it by here!

i will

 

[joy13]

You can always take a book with you. Most all the stores I go to actually have a book you can use to look up fish this is one I keep in my car Amazon.com: A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species (9781890087388): Scott W. Michael: Books . it is the same book that the LFS have a store copy of.

 

[redsea]

You can always take a book with you. Most all the stores I go to actually have a book you can use to look up fish this is one I keep in my car Amazon.com: A PocketExpert Guide to Marine Fishes: 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species (9781890087388): Scott W. Michael: Books . it is the same book that the LFS have a store copy of.

This is a great idea! That way you can find out about the fish you want from an unbiased opinion.

Another option that I use is my iPhone. It really comes on handy. Speaking of electronics, if you don't have a smartphone and don't have a book, you could always look for an electronic store in your area like Verizon or AT&T, LOL.

 

[coffeetwitch]

what iphone app are you using?

 

[redsea]

I am using the Aquarium Advice app.

 

[Gregcoyote]

I use the application on my iPad. There are a few coral applications for iPad that make the choice in the LFS safer.

 

[zacheyp]

any ideas on the centerpiece fish?

 

[SwimsWithFish]

I'd go with the purple fire fish and a wrasse of some sort.

 

[redsea]

I'd go with the purple fire fish and a wrasse of some sort.

I agree. I think a Purple Firefish or even a normal Firefish would look great!

 

[zacheyp]

I agree. I think a Purple Firefish or even a normal Firefish would look great!

i agree, i just really want than tank/angel/butterfly body type fish

 

[SwimsWithFish]

I don't think there is one that would work Ina 20. When you upgrade how big will it be?

 

[zacheyp]

I don't think there is one that would work Ina 20. When you upgrade how big will it be?

when i upgrade in a year or 2 it will be around 100 gallons

 

[Donkey Gun]

I love this thread! please keep all the info coming.. I do not have a sw tank, but eventually, it will happen. I feel like I've lived through Zach's progression, but why no photos???

I would have loved to seen this process from the beginning.

My only advice, is be careful. No one enjoys living in crowded spaces.

 

[SwimsWithFish]

Hey zach, sorry to hear about the hawkish. I know what you should do for those two fish:
Fire fish
AND.....
Orang throat pikeblenny!!!
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+23+3035&pcatid=3035

 

[Gboy66]

Hey zach, sorry to hear about the hawkish. I know what you should do for those two fish:
Fire fish
AND.....
Orang throat pikeblenny!!!
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+23+3035&pcatid=3035

Yes that is cool! But not what OP is lookin for hahah
Honestly, you wont find the butterfly/angel body type fish for a 20. Skip it and move on to really cool nano fish. A centerpiece isnt necessary, and i actually like a tank better then there are more smaller fish. JMO

 

[redsea]

Sorry about your Hawkfish.

 

[zacheyp]

Bad and good news,
Bad news I lost 2 teeth today playing frisbee.
But the more important good news my parents are buying me the t5 lighting as a get well gift. Pain bad cosmetics and not being able to eat are totally worth it.

 

[carey]

That is bad and good news. lol. Least you'll get your lights.

I agree with the above, a bunch of nano fish can be as cool as a couple regular size fish. I have I think 10 fish in my 20g and it's not the least bit crowded in there yet.

 

[redsea]

Sorry about that Zach, it must be very painful. Congrats on your lights though!