Shannono
Aquarium Advice Regular
Just got my QT tank set up on Friday, and have 2 Ocellaris Clowns and a Royal Gramma Basslet swimming around in there. The Clowns appear to be adjusting well , while the Royal Gramma is in hiding, either behind the sponge filter or anywhere else he can find a hiding place.
My QT tank setup:
1. How often should I do water changes in this tank, and how much water should I change at one time?
2. When you do your water changes, are you using freshly made saltwater (after a 24 hour delay to ensure proper mixing), or are you using saltwater from the main tank for the water change?
3. These are my first "real" fish. The LFS clerk sold me some Formula One frozen pellets for the fish. I know you are supposed to thaw the pellet before feeding it to the fish. Are you also supposed to break up the pellet into small pieces and drop it into the tank? This stuff sinks directly to the bottom. I "attempted" to feed them this morning with about half of the thawed pellet (with a drop of Garlic Xtreme), and they did not appear to be too terribly interested in eating it. :? Any feeding suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
My QT tank setup:
- 15 gallon acrylic aquarium with black background
Hydro-III Lustar Sponge Filter
100Watt heater
Maxi-Jet 400 Powerhead
Several pieces of PVC pipe
Bare bottom
1. How often should I do water changes in this tank, and how much water should I change at one time?
2. When you do your water changes, are you using freshly made saltwater (after a 24 hour delay to ensure proper mixing), or are you using saltwater from the main tank for the water change?
3. These are my first "real" fish. The LFS clerk sold me some Formula One frozen pellets for the fish. I know you are supposed to thaw the pellet before feeding it to the fish. Are you also supposed to break up the pellet into small pieces and drop it into the tank? This stuff sinks directly to the bottom. I "attempted" to feed them this morning with about half of the thawed pellet (with a drop of Garlic Xtreme), and they did not appear to be too terribly interested in eating it. :? Any feeding suggestions would be greatly appreciated.