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[big-nemo3]

sup guys im new here ...im here to learn as much as i can, i have a 36gal with live rock and live sand...2 damsels 1 yellow tang 2 clown fish and 1 raccoon butterfly. thats good for now but im tying for something out of this world type. but i need more shcooling on the hobbie.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Hey big,

Welcome to MR!!!

Sad to say you're tank is WAY overstocked, unless you plan on upgrading in the very near future.

 

[finksmart]

Welcome! Wow do your fish fight? How big is the yellow tang? I hope you skimming the juice and milk out of the tank.

 

[big-nemo3]

they are small fish. i do want a bigger tank but im trying to do a good job with this one since im just starting.

 

[big-nemo3]

they get along good the yellow tang dont like when butterfly fish
go past his rock.

 

[big-nemo3]

but i do still need help in knowing the in and outs .

 

[Lenny718]

but i do still need help in knowing the in and outs .

You came to the right place so ask away! And Welcome to MR

 

[finksmart]

Why don't you tell us more about your setup and what your future plan is? =)

 

[big-nemo3]

i dont know how to start with reefs or corals. and im not to sure about the lighting

 

[big-nemo3]

Why don't you tell us more about your setup and what your future plan is? =)

well im using a fluval 304 and a aquaclear. i know thats not much.

 

[georgelc86]

For the future, the yellow tang and butterfly fish will need a minimum 70 gallon housing. The butterfly may also be damaging to a reef tank. I think its sort of safe to say that most members will agree with me that you should just upgrade the tank to a larger size and then start your reef. Once you get going you dont want to disturb what you got going by constantly upgrading your tank. The larger size will almost keep you tank parameters a little more stable in terms on temperature and ammonia, nitrite nitrate fluctuations. Just makes it easier in the big picture of things.

 

[jadakiss]

bx:givebeer:

 

[Lenny718]

i dont know how to start with reefs or corals. and im not to sure about the lighting

Well let us know what kind of corals you want to keep and then we can help you more with you lighting question. You may also want to get rid of the canister filter and get yourself a sump with some live rock and marco algae. How much live rock do you have in your tank now? Post a pic of your tank to give me and the other members a better idea of what your working with that will also help us help you more.

 

[big-nemo3]

i got about 60 to 55lbs in my tank my i was looking into lighting because my the one i had was not doing job.

 

[nanoreefer22]

they get along good the yellow tang dont like when butterfly fish
go past his rock.

Doing a good job at this point would mean rehoming the fish that get larger. If you want to have a reef and corals, it's going to be a lot more difficult with fish like a yellow tang and butterfly in such a small set up.

 

[big-nemo3]

why the tang i know the butterfly fish is not a good fish to have in a reef tank.

 

[Lenny718]

Most butterfly's eat and pick at coral and also get pretty big.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Tangs need room.

 

[big-nemo3]

i was told that after i got him . the pet shop i go seem they rather get rid of the fish then help you pick the right fish.so i took a step backwards.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

No Biggie! (no pun intended)

We've all been there before.