Newbie MrSalty 39g Tank

MrSalty · Jul 24, 2013

Hey , Im New to the Aquarium Life , I have close to 2 months running a 39 Gallon Tank, So Far no Fatalities, Currelty have 2 Clowns, 1 Sail Fin Tang, Diamond Goby , Fire Goby, Orchard Dottyback , Coral Beauty angel, and Blk/White Damsel , 1 Turbo Snail, peperming shrimp, banded Shrimp, skunk shrimp and 1 emerald Crab.

For Filtration im using the Fluval 70g Filter system , aqueon 700 Circulation Pump and 4 Assorted Live rock.

I know i might have a few things out of place but im here for help and More knowledge on Aquariums, so Every comment and Opinion will be Greatfully appreciated

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duromega · Jul 25, 2013

I like your Sail fin tang

and you need more live rock!

MrSalty · Jul 25, 2013

duromega said:
I like your Sail fin tang

and you need more live rock!

thank you and im in the process of getting more Live Rock

piranhapat · Jul 25, 2013

Welcome to MR, just one thing thats not a good fit with your tank. Sailfin tang is beautiful fish. But it needs a much bigger tank. I would like to know when you bought him. Did the place ask about size of your tank. I would suggest that before you buy another fish. Do a little research on the fish you like. It's pretty easy to google it or post here or use search here. Always check and see what recommend tank size for a fish if you are not sure. Once a fish is stressed problems will come. No tangs for that size of tank. Sailfin tang is one of the bigger tangs needs at least 180 gallons. Good luck. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+43+378&pcatid=378

Jim · Jul 25, 2013

Welcome to MR.

+1 on the sailfin tang. That tank is way to small. Also in my opinion your tank is not mature enough for the bioload that you have. Anemones need an established tank to thrive and the proper lighting. Tell us a little more about your set up. Patience is key in this hobby, I think you are taking things a little too fast which usually ends up in disaster.

MrSalty · Jul 25, 2013

piranhapat said:
Welcome to MR, just one thing thats not a good fit with your tank. Sailfin tang is beautiful fish. But it needs a much bigger tank. I would like to know when you bought him. Did the place ask about size of your tank. I would suggest that before you buy another fish. Do a little research on the fish you like. It's pretty easy to google it or post here or use search here. Always check and see what recommend tank size for a fish if you are not sure. Once a fish is stressed problems will come. No tangs for that size of tank. Sailfin tang is one of the bigger tangs needs at least 180 gallons. Good luck. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+43+378&pcatid=378

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MrSalty · Jul 25, 2013

Thanx so Much for the input, ill be taking the sail Fin out today and adding more live rock, i post more pics of the Update later

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MrSalty · Jul 25, 2013

piranhapat said:
Welcome to MR, just one thing thats not a good fit with your tank. Sailfin tang is beautiful fish. But it needs a much bigger tank. I would like to know when you bought him. Did the place ask about size of your tank. I would suggest that before you buy another fish. Do a little research on the fish you like. It's pretty easy to google it or post here or use search here. Always check and see what recommend tank size for a fish if you are not sure. Once a fish is stressed problems will come. No tangs for that size of tank. Sailfin tang is one of the bigger tangs needs at least 180 gallons. Good luck. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+43+378&pcatid=378

I bought him close to 2 weeks ago at a Petco, they did ask and said it was no problem as long as it was only Tang in the tank.

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duromega · Jul 25, 2013

Where in the Bronx are you located?

viplok · Jul 25, 2013

#1 tip dont buy stuff from petco. try your LFS much more knowledge can be found there.

SteveZ15 · Jul 25, 2013

What kind of anemone is that? I had one like that years ago in my fowlr it was fairly cheap, clowns wont host it,the stings hurt like hell and they will kill fish and spit them out..I forgot the name but it was like 10$ or something,I hope its not the one I had.

duromega · Jul 25, 2013

viplok said:
#1 tip dont buy stuff from petco. try your LFS much more knowledge can be found there.

there is a guy called Ryan he's very knowable he's on Broadway by 14th st.
this is the only Petco Store I get livestock, he's a very experienced reef-keeper

duromega · Jul 25, 2013

SteveZ15 said:
What kind of anemone is that? I had one like that years ago in my fowlr it was fairly cheap, clowns wont host it,the stings hurt like hell and they will kill fish and spit them out..I forgot the name but it was like 10$ or something,I hope its not the one I had.

Haitian Anemone

piranhapat · Jul 25, 2013

Can you tell me which Petco said it was ok for your tank. Simply the person who told you it's ok knows nothing about saltwater fish. Please if you take any advise don't buy your fish there. I see your not to far from Yonkers. Maximum Reef is one of the best place to buy fish. Please their is no stupid question here.

MrSalty · Jul 27, 2013

duromega said:
Where in the Bronx are you located?

Riverdale AreA

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MrSalty · Jul 27, 2013

SteveZ15 said:
What kind of anemone is that? I had one like that years ago in my fowlr it was fairly cheap, clowns wont host it,the stings hurt like hell and they will kill fish and spit them out..I forgot the name but it was like 10$ or something,I hope its not the one I had.

Condylactis Anemone

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MrSalty · Jul 27, 2013

piranhapat said:
Can you tell me which Petco said it was ok for your tank. Simply the person who told you it's ok knows nothing about saltwater fish. Please if you take any advise don't buy your fish there. I see your not to far from Yonkers. Maximum Reef is one of the best place to buy fish. Please their is no stupid question here.

Yea Ive heard of it Before, went today and place Blew me away ... soo long Petco lol

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MrSalty · Jul 27, 2013

A Few updates:
Installed Edhoops protein Skimmer
Added 10lbs of Live Rock
Removed 1 Clown and in the process of removing the Damsel and Orchid Dottyback( very rarely comes out)

Thank Everyone for the Feedback

Sneak shot of My Emerald Crab

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duromega · Jul 27, 2013

MrSalty said:
Riverdale AreA

Looking good!
I'm in Rosedale we should go to maximun aquatics one day! :grouphug:
lmk

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