LayzorBeams
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So I've done some research since my thread asking about what i need, and I've learned a bit. Ive decided i want to keep a clownfish with maybe something else? I don't want to do corals (obviously, otherwise it wouldn't be FOWLR) because they are expensive, and they are more than I'm willing to deal with right now. At some point i might add some in later.
So i want to use a HOB rated for 55 gallons on my 29, and i will have a powerhead and heater. Test kit and the thing to test the salt levels of water will be something i will buy. Can i use the same test kit that i would for fresh water? I would like to skip a skimmer as it is a smaller, pretty lightly stocked tank so i don't think enough waste will be made to warrant buying one. I have light, its not very strong but it lights up the tank sufficiently i think? Do i need special lights?
So i would like to keep a clownfish, because that seems like a pretty undemanding fish and i also like them a lot. Could i do multiples? If they don't have anemones will they be in trouble? Will a lot of live rock to add some hiding space be sufficient? Im not sure about the dominance systems of saltwater as they are a bit more complicated i think, so i don't know if i need anemones for multiple clownfish or a single clownfish with tank mates. I would like tank mates, but could keep one alone if i have to.
What do you recommend for food? Im not sure what the dietary requirements of these fish are.
What about water changes? I just have to change a bit of water here and there and can top off evaporated water with regular saltwater, since the salt doesn't evaporate with the water. Right? Ive read those things anyways do i need special water? Ive heard about RO and I'm not sure if i need that...
So yeah, some advice on above things as well as tank mates for a clownfish would be nice!
Also, I'm on a bit of a tight budget for a tank like this as i know saltwater can be a bit pricey.
Thanks!
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So i want to use a HOB rated for 55 gallons on my 29, and i will have a powerhead and heater. Test kit and the thing to test the salt levels of water will be something i will buy. Can i use the same test kit that i would for fresh water? I would like to skip a skimmer as it is a smaller, pretty lightly stocked tank so i don't think enough waste will be made to warrant buying one. I have light, its not very strong but it lights up the tank sufficiently i think? Do i need special lights?
So i would like to keep a clownfish, because that seems like a pretty undemanding fish and i also like them a lot. Could i do multiples? If they don't have anemones will they be in trouble? Will a lot of live rock to add some hiding space be sufficient? Im not sure about the dominance systems of saltwater as they are a bit more complicated i think, so i don't know if i need anemones for multiple clownfish or a single clownfish with tank mates. I would like tank mates, but could keep one alone if i have to.
What do you recommend for food? Im not sure what the dietary requirements of these fish are.
What about water changes? I just have to change a bit of water here and there and can top off evaporated water with regular saltwater, since the salt doesn't evaporate with the water. Right? Ive read those things anyways do i need special water? Ive heard about RO and I'm not sure if i need that...
So yeah, some advice on above things as well as tank mates for a clownfish would be nice!
Also, I'm on a bit of a tight budget for a tank like this as i know saltwater can be a bit pricey.
Thanks!
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