Angel fish

[lemurstampeed33]

Could I get a flame angelfish in my tank...or a yellow tang. Any ideas

 

[George9]

Could I get a flame angelfish in my tank...or a yellow tang. Any ideas

It all depends on tank size, and current stock.

 

[lemurstampeed33]

I don't have any fish yet it will be a 30 gallon

 

[lemurstampeed33]

What about 2 clowns a flame angel a shrimp a 1 or two damsels

 

[lemurstampeed33]

Do u think I could get a yellow tang many ppl say I could

 

[Dav3]

Not in a 30 gallon. Not the yellow tang or any tang for that matter.

Do you plan on having corals? Caution with flame angels. They may or may not nip on corals.

 

[Dav3]

Should be fine with two clowns and damsels. Damsels are aggressive so caution with those as well. I do have a blue velvet damsel in one of my tanks with other fish.

 

[lemurstampeed33]

Could I do 2 clowns a damsel a flame angel a shrimp and 6 stripe wassre

 

[lemurstampeed33]

I want to Auvergne some soft coral

 

[Dav3]

Could I do 2 clowns a damsel a flame angel a shrimp and 6 stripe wassre

That might be ok. But I wouldn't do more than that. Go slow. Don't add them all at once either. 1 fish wait 4 weeks then add another.

 

[lemurstampeed33]

How do u cycle a tank

 

[TheTodd]

There are articles on how to cycle a tank. I'm not sure how to do links, but there is lots of info on that out there. Be sure you read up in it and understand what is involved.

I would not do a flame angel in a 30g. I suggest going to places like liveaquaria.com and research any fish you are thinking about. Pay close attention to the recommended minimum tank size. If you put a fish in a tank that is too small, it is very likely that it will have health issues. Stress causes problems and not enough room to swim is a huge stressor for fish.

 

[lemurstampeed33]

How much would I cost to start my aquauim with some soft coral and half live rock have base rock

 

[TheTodd]

That is tough to answer. You might be able to get some live rock somewhere like Craigslist for $1 a pound versus $5-$9 at a LFS.

 

[lemurstampeed33]

I know it takes longer to cycle but I, gong to do mostly base rock and a view of live rock

 

[lemurstampeed33]

What r some cheap lights but u can still grow soft coarl

 

[Dav3]

Tank size?

Edit: disregard. I see 30 mentioned earlier. You're probably best off just buying one of the taotronics on eBay. Really can't beat the price and you will likely want more than softies eventually.

 

[lemurstampeed33]

How much combining substrate fish only base rock no live rock lights soft coral and chemicals for cycling will cost me I want to save as much as I can

 

[Nosaj81]

my advice is dont skimp, buy the best you can. i learned the hard way buying cheap is not good you will end up having to buy better equipment later. as for your question, id budget for about $800-$1000 for a decent tank and equipment

 

[Dav3]

my advice is dont skimp, buy the best you can. i learned the hard way buying cheap is not good you will end up having to buy better equipment later. as for your question, id budget for about $800-$1000 for a decent tank and equipment

And that is just for starters. This is an expensive hobby. And a somewhat time consuming one as well.