Sal's Salty Questions

[Salam]

I got OCDs I hate odd numbers

 

[ainsy]

Also depending upon what you plan to stock coral wise just be careful with the flame angel. Many are coral safe but the odd one can be a coral nipper. Watch it carefully in the LFS tank for a while before you buy & ask if you can return it if becomes a nipper.

 

[Salam]

Thanks, ainsy, that's good to know. Not sure about corals yet, still need to start reading up properly on them.

 

[ainsy]

No probs - that's what we're here for. Any questions just ask

 

[Salam]

I'm sure I will be back with many more questions

 

[Salam]

Is this skimmer any good? Would go in a sump as we are definitely having one now.

http/www.arkpetsonline.co.uk/v2-skim-600-p-606.html

 

[BigbruiserAl]

One thing i have learned is never skip on the skimmer The tmc are very average, if you can afford Deltec MCE 600 is king and will last longer then the tank

 

[Salam]

That's good to know then, didn't know how good those TMC ones were. Not trying to skip on it, I was just browsing the site as I have quite some points that could go towards it, but if it is no good I'll put it towards other goodies. Still need a new external for a FW tank anyway.

 

[BigbruiserAl]

There are loads of TMC skimmers for sale 2nd hand on other marine forums, think people by them to get by then relaise there not up to the job. I paid £250 for the mce600 as it will hang on the back of my current tank then go into the sump when i get the bigger tank. If you 100% on the sump then the Bubble Magus NAC7 is also very good at price point

 

[Salam]

Ooh, I think I have seen the bubble magus at LFS the other day and they had it for under £200. We will definitely get the sump now. But he is a chicken and he is going to let the LFS build him one. I know, waste of money, but he wants it done properly, so he can pay for it

 

[ainsy]

Better a chicken than a wet carpet!

I have never used bubble magus but can highly recommend any skimmer by deltec (expensive...but you get what you pay for!)

 

[Salam]

I'm back with more salty questions. As you have probably seen we are not going to make the 4fter into a marine tank. I'm gutted, but I don't have my husband's support and I wouldn't do it on my own.

Compromise was to have a nano marine. I know, much more difficult, but I will be strict with myself and do all I can to keep it going.

Got myself a 45 litre tank yesterday for a bargain with lovely rounded edges. Great for viewing!

Thinking about 5kg live rock, is that ok?

Now, what can I keep? If it is an option, would a pair of clowns and some dwarf seahorses be ok? Or a pair of clowns with something like a blenny? Any suggestions welcome. Might set it up asap, but need to speak to a fishkeeper friend first and see if he can look after it while we are on holiday in August. Otherwise I'll wait until after the holiday.

And more questions - It's a bare tank, only with heater. Is this any good? http/www.arkpetsonline.co.uk/aquaclear-powerhead-70-p-884.html?page=2 What light is ok? There is some inbuilt in the lid which seems quite bright (need to check what it is). Not keeping any fancy corals. Anything else I need?

 

[aly_starh]

5kg sounds pretty decent. i would say 2 clowns would be pushing it, a lot. A boyu light would be good, cheap and cheerful

 

[Salam]

One of my LFS has two clowns in a 36l tank, so I was hoping I would be able too. They are thriving there, have been there for a while.

Just looked into those lights, will get one. Cheep and cheerful!

 

[lljdma06]

One of my LFS has two clowns in a 36l tank, so I was hoping I would be able too. They are thriving there, have been there for a while.

Just looked into those lights, will get one. Cheep and cheerful!

Nope, really they should be in at least a 20g for them to really thrive. I've seen some in as low as a 14g, but 36l is just too small, IMO. A single clown would be ok, but not a pair.

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