Zach's 20 gal long build

[Greenturtle]

If I find something on LA, I usually google "(insert fish) care" and then look at a ton of sites. But I am probably over-researching.

 

[zacheyp]

so i have slightly modifyed and basically come to a final decision on my stocking, what do you think
2 ocellaris (1 b&w 1 orange)
1yellow watchman goby
1longnose hawk fish
1 royal gramma
MAYBE 1 fish TBD (suggestions???)

Inverts
4 assorted hermits
3 assorted snails
4 assorted shrimp
1 reef lobster

Corals
1 frogspawn
1 waving hand
1 kenya tree
2 mushrooms
2-3 leathers
3-4 zoas

 

[zacheyp]

so i tested sality yesterday, it was 1.024, is this ok?

 

[redsea]

so i tested sality yesterday, it was 1.024, is this ok?

I would say so.

 

[zacheyp]

thanks redsea, i posted a thread on my odd test results, what do u think

 

[zacheyp]

my api test kit is in transit, in the meantime i am testing with strips, i lost my test tube, can i replace it with a plastic cup

 

[redsea]

Probably, I don't see why not, just make sure it is the same amount of water.

 

[zacheyp]

why would water amount matter?

 

[redsea]

why would water amount matter?

Like on the test tube, where you have to fill it up to a certain amount of mL.

 

[Gregcoyote]

Like on the test tube, where you have to fill it up to a certain amount of mL.

Testing with strips the sample amount doesn't matter. Just get the strip wet.

 

[zacheyp]

i filled up the cup

 

[redsea]

Oh, I get it now, I thought he was talking about using that tube with drops (when they came in). My bad.

 

[zacheyp]

is adding the clowns first a bad idea

 

[zacheyp]

the black fish will be bigger than the orange fish, should i introuduce them at the same time.

 

[redsea]

the black fish will be bigger than the orange fish, should i introuduce them at the same time.

Sure. I introduced mine about three and half years apart. It didn't really matter for me.

 

[zacheyp]

can i add clowns first?

 

[redsea]

Sure, they may be a tad aggressive to new additions. I personally don't see a problem with your stocklist now (meaning what order you put them in), but I could be wrong.

 

[redsea]

According to LA
The Ocellaris Clowns is peaceful
The Longnose Hawk is semi aggressive
The Gramma is peaceful
The Goby is also peaceful

 

[zacheyp]

i have basically decided on stock list here we go (in order)
- 1 toadstool coral and the clowns (1 b and w 1 orange)
-3 zoa corals 1 yellow watchman goby
- 1 royal gramma, 2 mushroom corals, 1 reef lobster
- 1 longnose hawk
- 1 baby dwarf angel (lets hope)
cuc

 

[zacheyp]

i will be getting a pygymy angel