new to marine fish

[Solo77]

Haha. For sis, many helpers cos rare. For bro, depends on their sincerity. lol

[clownfish_forever]

Haha. For sis, many helpers cos rare. For bro, depends on their sincerity. lol

That's bad. I will ask my mum to create a forum account. Lol.

Anyway really lots of experienced reefer here. I am also a big fan of clownfish - which is why my 'Clownfish Forever' name. If you are new to marine go for easier anemone such as bubble tip rather than carpet anemone. And of course read up what clownfish uses bubble tip as host eg. Maroon clown

[Veronicayun Yun]

Hi. I just replied your PM before seeing your thread. Don't jump in getting the chiller now. Cycle your tank first and introduce 1-2 fishes after that. Since you like clown fishes, you can look for a pair after your cycling is done. The coral that you want to keep is probably a anemone which clowns host. You'll also need to do reading on what type of clowns host on what anemone. Best if you could meet and talk to reefers who stay near you. Where do you live? We are all very friendly and helpful bunch of people . Right bros

i am stayin in teck whye hahha... my fish tank come today i am so happy... i don mind to go far to hv a look on ppl tanks or hw they change water or stuff... as havin problem on understandin by reading (will fall aslp ) so is better for me to see real life hw ppl do it then i can understand hahaa...

the left side is the tank

[Veronicayun Yun]

Haha. For sis, many helpers cos rare. For bro, depends on their sincerity. lol

hahah... i am ok with anything .. but i am nt a pretty gal... =.= so don think broz will help me

[Veronicayun Yun]

That's bad. I will ask my mum to create a forum account. Lol.

Anyway really lots of experienced reefer here. I am also a big fan of clownfish - which is why my 'Clownfish Forever' name. If you are new to marine go for easier anemone such as bubble tip rather than carpet anemone. And of course read up what clownfish uses bubble tip as host eg. Maroon clown

my fish tank only come today and i still nt get a chiller yet so i don think i can get a coral so soon... i nw waitin to buy live rock second hand one hahah... see gt ppl sellin anot lol

[Slayer213]

Hi veronica, ok.. Clownfish hosting is sometimes a hit or miss thing... Sometimes they even host featherdusters or powerheads even theres a nice big bubble tip anemone around! Some clowns just refuse to go near anemones for whatever reason... You can google the net for clown hosting compatibility chart, which will tell you which anemone will more likely host which clown. I think maroon clowns and clarke clowns are the more easy fish to host anemone.... But then again, anemones are really not really easy to care for, water paramemters must be good, plus suitable lighting and current also key to keeping anemones. Go for easier species like the BTAs for a start... And they tend to move ard the tank until they find a suitable place to stay, so it might be the back of ur liverock which u wont see it anymore... Not to discourage you, just give u some heads up! Btw... Nice tank!

[Veronicayun Yun]

Hi veronica, ok.. Clownfish hosting is sometimes a hit or miss thing... Sometimes they even host featherdusters or powerheads even theres a nice big bubble tip anemone around! Some clowns just refuse to go near anemones for whatever reason... You can google the net for clown hosting compatibility chart, which will tell you which anemone will more likely host which clown. I think maroon clowns and clarke clowns are the more easy fish to host anemone.... But then again, anemones are really not really easy to care for, water paramemters must be good, plus suitable lighting and current also key to keeping anemones. Go for easier species like the BTAs for a start... And they tend to move ard the tank until they find a suitable place to stay, so it might be the back of ur liverock which u wont see it anymore... Not to discourage you, just give u some heads up! Btw... Nice tank!

er sory for been newbie.. but wat is a BTA have pic??? >< sry everyone to make u all vomit blood ><

[clownfish_forever]

er sory for been newbie.. but wat is a BTA have pic??? >< sry everyone to make u all vomit blood ><

BTA stands for Bubble Tip Anemone, often comes in green and red - http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+499+869&pcatid=869

[Solo77]

Nice or not nice, I no chance Liao. Haha, placed my bet too early. Wahaha. If just keeping clown and anemone, not very hard. Only hard when you try many things together. Cycle your tank longer and do research on which clown to keep. Anemone needs chilled water and mild flow. Why clown host on anemone? Advice is introduce anemone and get it stable before introducing clowns. Do note some ppl are allergy to anemone and will get rashes.

[Solo77]

Anemone needs good light but they will shift. So just make sure don't overblast. Target feed if you got the time, it will help.

[Slayer213]

BTA - bubble tip anemone

This is my bta with my maroon. Some say u shld never buy anemone this color, usually this color means they have bleached. Which means it lost its zooxanthellae (due to shock, stress or injury.,) which an enemone uses to make food thru absorbing light. Bleached anemone looks whitish and transparent. Usually they will die very soon, some how i manage to keep this anemone for 6 months...

[Veronicayun Yun]

BTA - bubble tip anemone

This is my bta with my maroon. Some say u shld never buy anemone this color, usually this color means they have bleached. Which means it lost its zooxanthellae (due to shock, stress or injury.,) which an enemone uses to make food thru absorbing light. Bleached anemone looks whitish and transparent. Usually they will die very soon, some how i manage to keep this anemone for 6 months...

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WA... SUPER NICE LOR... I ALSO WAN... but ned chiller right?

[Veronicayun Yun]

BTA stands for Bubble Tip Anemone, often comes in green and red - http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+499+869&pcatid=869

but i will ned chiller right?????? somemore my tank just come in only... don think i can so fast put inside right?

[Slayer213]

Yes, u will need a chiller unless u can maintain a stable temp of 26... No, u definitely cant put it in now! Ur tank have to be fully cycled and the parameters have to be right and very stable. That is stable temp, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, ~0 nitrate. Anemones will not do well in new tanks, u probly have to wait for ur tank to mature first which imo, at least 3mnths old, before u even attempt to keep anemone. Why not start with simple corals first like mushrooms and zoas( after ur tank has completed cycling ). Learn as much as u can about basic water chemistry and reefing keeping.

[Veronicayun Yun]

Yes, u will need a chiller unless u can maintain a stable temp of 26... No, u definitely cant put it in now! Ur tank have to be fully cycled and the parameters have to be right and very stable. That is stable temp, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, ~0 nitrate. Anemones will not do well in new tanks, u probly have to wait for ur tank to mature first which imo, at least 3mnths old, before u even attempt to keep anemone. Why not start with simple corals first like mushrooms and zoas( after ur tank has completed cycling ). Learn as much as u can about basic water chemistry and reefing keeping.

thanks alot for the help

[Veronicayun Yun]

still nt buy live rock or chiller yet hai... cant post in market place also.. headach ... everyday can only post 2 posts ... >< wait and wait and wait until die die ...

[tjy]

slowly.... let your tank cycle.... you don't need to start a thread in marketplace... just see if any post , just PM them will do !

[Veronicayun Yun]

slowly.... let your tank cycle.... you don't need to start a thread in marketplace... just see if any post , just PM them will do !

ya hor... y i so stupid one hai.. thanks alot.. hahah

[Veronicayun Yun]

really thanks everyone for abit of help here and there nw waitin to get my life rock... will update on pic soon when i done finish my setup ...

[Zender]

Haha Sis... You found your way in here liow ah..

Dun worry.. Here is where I learn a lot cos many gurus to help you out...

[Veronicayun Yun]

Haha Sis... You found your way in here liow ah..

Dun worry.. Here is where I learn a lot cos many gurus to help you out...

kor u bad la.... lucky i saw ur name on here hahaha... sian.. my tank still nt set up yet... as still cant buy second hand one... =.=

[Veronicayun Yun]

because of this forum every nite i am readin until 3am >< wan to become zomble liao lor....

[Veronicayun Yun]

anyone stayin in the cck area can help me take a look at my tank ma? i donknw why there is alot of small small bubble inside my tank hai

[Veronicayun Yun]

i am soooo happy... just nw a friendly reefer help me to settle my tank small bubble ... and nw my tank no bubble ... i am soooo happy ... really thanks him alot

[Kelvin81]

Glad to hear that your tank ok.