Would Like To Convert To Marine

[seffieuk]

Chromis (probably green chromis) forget these, they really only do well in large groups
Damsels (probably azure) forget these, in a tank that size you would be asking for trouble as the clowns are also damsels
Possibly a dwarf angel of some kind (flame?) Do-able, can nip corals
1x Blenny (bicolor) fine
1x Basslet (Royal Gramma) fine

Are there any shrimps or snails that will go with these? Yep, scarlet, peppermint, cleaner shrimps. Go for turbos and vibex or dove - four small turbos and ten vibex and of course a couple of hermits[/color

Testing kits - please suggest! Salifert, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, ph, calciumFood - which fish eat what? They will all eat frozen mysis and marine new era flake

Seffie x


Thank you!

 

[Hawkins]

Thank you Seffie!

2x Clownfish
1x Neon Goby
1x Bicolor blenny
1x Royal Gramma
Possibly Flame angel

any other fish that could go in?

Will I need 14 snails?
Could I have 1 or 2 hermits and 1 or 2 shrimp? Would they need to be the same type?

Will check out the salifert range in LFS and eBay.

Thank you Seff

 

[seffieuk]

Thank you Seffie!

2x Clownfish
1x Neon Goby
1x Bicolor blenny
1x Royal Gramma
Possibly Flame angel

any other fish that could go in?

You would be at your limit with these, but if you want to swop any of them, look at the wrasses

Will I need 14 snails?

Yes, vibex and dove are tiny and live in the sand, they are so funny, as soon as food goes in the tank they all pop up. I would get two large mexican turbos instead of the four small normal turbos

Could I have 1 or 2 hermits and 1 or 2 shrimp?

Yes you can

Would they need to be the same type?
I think in a tank this size, yes - so it will be all according why you want the shrimps:
Colour- Fire shrimps, but they hide away,
Eats aiptaisia but hides - peppermints,
Attractive to look at and not shy but pita with corals - cleaners!
Hermits, blue legs seem to eat the most, but halloweens sometimes eat cyano and are the prettiest imo.
Oh and dont forget to put some spare shells in, or the hermits will kill your snails for the shells

Will check out the salifert range in LFS and eBay.

Thank you Seff

 

[Hawkins]

Not sure what 'pita with the corals' means lol

You say halloween hermits eat cyano, is this a good thing or bad? I am more likely to go for the halloween hermits

Oh and ew ew ew, just read this "Fun fact: adorable cleaner shrimp are notable for crawling down people's throats and laying eggs in their chest!"

I can't wait when I get the tank I'll make a journal.. although it will be fairly basic as I'm sure this set up has been seen many times before with this combination of fish! I have been reading a few journals, mostly Seffie and Trods but I wasn't looking at the date the messages were posted so I still don't have any idea about the time it could take.

 

[seffieuk]

Not sure what 'pita with the corals' means lol

pain in the ar*e they crawl all over them!

You say halloween hermits eat cyano, is this a good thing or bad? I am more likely to go for the halloween hermits - most certainly good

Oh and ew ew ew, just read this "Fun fact: adorable cleaner shrimp are notable for crawling down people's throats and laying eggs in their chest!"



I can't wait when I get the tank I'll make a journal.. although it will be fairly basic as I'm sure this set up has been seen many times before with this combination of fish!

We dont care how often it has been done before, everyone brings something new we love watching a tank come alive


I have been reading a few journals, mostly Seffie and Trods but I wasn't looking at the date the messages were posted so I still don't have any idea about the time it could take.

Our tanks evolved over a year or maybe slightly less we then upgraded but we both miss our Orcas

 

[Hawkins]

So do they just try to clean them or do they damage them? x Thanks

 

[seffieuk]

So do they just try to clean them or do they damage them? x Thanks

If you mean, do the hermits damage the snails, yes, they kill them for their shells

Seffie x

 

[Hawkins]

And im looking for a refractometer aswell, what make can you suggest? thank you! i did search this before asking lol

 

[seffieuk]

D & D make a good one, but most are ok

Seffie x

 

[Hawkins]

What order would I need to put them in?

2x Clownfish
1x Neon Goby
1x Royal Gramma
1x Bicolor Blenny
1x Flame Angel
2x Cleaner Shrimp
2x Halloween Hermit
Snails; 2x large turbo, vibex, dove

and corals i shall be adding afterwards.

this may sound random but how many plugs does the Orca TL550 have?

Thanks again!

 

[Hawkins]

So I have told my dad about the plan and the setup, and he said he would put half of the money towards it if we keep it in the living room or kitchen.
But then he said I should approach the man in the LFS and tell him my budget and ask what I can get for it. He thinks my budget should be £200. I know that I won't get anything near to what I want for this, I think I can spent £400 before fish and corals!

 

[nick87]

So I have told my dad about the plan and the setup, and he said he would put half of the money towards it if we keep it in the living room or kitchen.
But then he said I should approach the man in the LFS and tell him my budget and ask what I can get for it. He thinks my budget should be £200. I know that I won't get anything near to what I want for this, I think I can spent £400 before fish and corals!

I wouldn't advise you ask the lfs, chances are they'll try and sell you stuff you don't need or the most expensive stuff they have.

I'm not saying all shops are like that but IMO a large amount are.

I would look at used equipment, you'll get a lot more for your money.

 

[seffieuk]

I would look at used equipment, you'll get a lot more for your money.

I again agree with Nick, get second hand, you can also have a lot of fun planning and looking for those bargains - this isn't something that has to be rushed, just enjoy, the planning is part of the fun

Seffie x

ps link is just to give you an idea

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marine-Nano-Fish-Tank-Orca-550-/270608712562?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item3f01894372

 

[Hawkins]

not going to rush as should be going away some time this week or next, best to wait until after so shall keep checking ebay

cheers

 

[Hawkins]

I found these for the Orca TL450, size is 403 x 484 x 460 mm. which is the height, length, front to back?
it's quite important to know so i dont understand why it doesnt say

cheers