Hey everyone. I am new to SW aquariums and am just looking for some guidance.
So far I have been going off of a few books I have read and the guidance of the LFS (which I often think are just trying to drain my wallet)
I have a 20g setup with a wet/dry filter for a 75g tank.
I let the tank cycle with one SW Molly, 20 lbs of live sand and 5 lbs of live rock.
Today I took a sample to my LFS an he said all my levels were great and granted me the go ahead to add fish and invertebrates.
By the guidance of the LFS I today added a immature clown fish. 1/2" long. 7 snails, 3 tiny hermits, a cleaner shrimp and a sand sifting sea star.
The original Molly remains, I haven't taken him back yet.
Today I just fed the SW flakes I had been feeding the Millie and everyone ate.
I am looking for any general advice and I have a few questions.
1. What kind of food/ what kind of feeding ritual should I prover with? Each individual should be fed differently?
2. Should I add another clown when I return the Molly?
3. What are some general maintenance routines/tips for continuing my aquatic endeavor?
Thank you!
So far I have been going off of a few books I have read and the guidance of the LFS (which I often think are just trying to drain my wallet)
I have a 20g setup with a wet/dry filter for a 75g tank.
I let the tank cycle with one SW Molly, 20 lbs of live sand and 5 lbs of live rock.
Today I took a sample to my LFS an he said all my levels were great and granted me the go ahead to add fish and invertebrates.
By the guidance of the LFS I today added a immature clown fish. 1/2" long. 7 snails, 3 tiny hermits, a cleaner shrimp and a sand sifting sea star.
The original Molly remains, I haven't taken him back yet.
Today I just fed the SW flakes I had been feeding the Millie and everyone ate.
I am looking for any general advice and I have a few questions.
1. What kind of food/ what kind of feeding ritual should I prover with? Each individual should be fed differently?
2. Should I add another clown when I return the Molly?
3. What are some general maintenance routines/tips for continuing my aquatic endeavor?
Thank you!