Joyfulgirl
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Okay, I've always had an interest in setting up a saltwater tank but I've finally started to do the research and I'm a bit overwhelmed to say the least. So this topic is going to have a lot of questions and any further suggestions would be much appreciated.
Yesterday when I was looking at different fish to research at a local store, the clerk told me about nano cubes and said it'd be a good starter before I go spending big money. I've always heard to start with a 55 gallon as the smallest because if a problem comes up (and it will..) it gives you time to fix the problem without everything dying. Also.. my plan was to start with some live rock and live sand and let the tank cycle and then add some shrimp and some fish. The sites I've been to pour out so much my head is spinning so bear with me.. So my questions are..
1) Nano cube or 55 gallon, which is the better choice?
2) Is live sand and live rock good to start with? I know to get the rock cured, what about coral frags? I also know anenomes are a little more advanced than I'd be able to handle most likely.
3) I was thinking about firefish and gobies, is this a good choice? Also.. what inverts should I get? Cleaner shrimp, fire shrimp, hermit crabs, snails? All of the above?
Someone help me out, please.
Yesterday when I was looking at different fish to research at a local store, the clerk told me about nano cubes and said it'd be a good starter before I go spending big money. I've always heard to start with a 55 gallon as the smallest because if a problem comes up (and it will..) it gives you time to fix the problem without everything dying. Also.. my plan was to start with some live rock and live sand and let the tank cycle and then add some shrimp and some fish. The sites I've been to pour out so much my head is spinning so bear with me.. So my questions are..
1) Nano cube or 55 gallon, which is the better choice?
2) Is live sand and live rock good to start with? I know to get the rock cured, what about coral frags? I also know anenomes are a little more advanced than I'd be able to handle most likely.
3) I was thinking about firefish and gobies, is this a good choice? Also.. what inverts should I get? Cleaner shrimp, fire shrimp, hermit crabs, snails? All of the above?
Someone help me out, please.