First day of first tank.

[scala]

It sure doesn't get any more green than this.

After observing from a distance I decided to get a taste of it and no doubt I went about it the wrong way by trusting everything I was told by dealer #1 only to be told totally different stories by dealer #2. (There are only two in Jacksonvile, FL.)

I bought a 14 gal. Oceanic BioCube with the intent to keep two clown fish and then I'm told by dealer #2 that I need a 25 gal tank to keep just one!

Fun and games and I'll be posting here to get advice for which I thank you all in advance.

 

[melosu58]

Welcome aboard. Everyone here will give you their advice and experience. The good part is we are not trying to make a dollar off you like dealer number 1 and 2 are.

 

[jhampton_wsu]

Welcome!

 

[jose7878]

Welcome Aboard to AA!!

 

[scala]

The good part is we are not trying to make a dollar off you like dealer number 1 ans 2 are.

Thanks for the nice words melosu.

 

[austinsdad]

You'll be OK with 2 clowns in a 14 with decent LR and a skimmer I think. Still, and take my word for it, you'll wish you had a larger tank in no time flat. So.... the 25g won't be a bad thing. More water is more forgiving for mistakes.

Read up on the articles here, especially about cycling the tank.

 

[scala]

You'll be OK with 2 clowns in a 14 with decent LR and a skimmer I think.

Skimmer ?


Thanks austinsdad but please explain what and where more information is to be found.

 

[austinsdad]

Protein skimmer. Google it to learn what they do. Here's an example.

Oceanic BioCube Protein Skimmer, Protein Skimmers | Pet Solutions

 

[scala]

Thank you! Next #1 on my list.

 

[Zagz]

Welcome to AA!