I'm new to this, so tis may sound like a bit of a dumb question. Which comes first, coral or fish? Also, everything thing says to be sure to give zoa plenty of space, but I can't seem to find anything that says how much "plenty" is. I have been trying to do as much research as possible prior to setting anything up, so I don't have as many dumb mistakes. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
No such thing as a dumb question in this hobby. Better safe than sorry. I started with fish and then slowly added coral. Depending on what coral you plan to keep, I would wait longer for the tank to settle before adding certain ones (SPS, some LPS). I find certain species of fish a little more forgiving than corals. In the beginning you could start with things like mushrooms or leathers but keep in mind the hardier ones can become a nuisance later on.
Thanks for the reply. I was thinking some zoas and a couple mushrooms. What's the most you would put in a 29g tank?
You should check out my tank in the Tank Pictures section. I have a 33 gallon, and have a ton of corals in it. I actually don't have any fish in my tank. But the thread might give you some ideas for a tank that size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thank you for the help. Your tank looks great. Like I said before I'm new to saltwater/reef tanks, so I'm really greatful for any info that's offered up. I was thinking as far as fish go, getting a six line wrasse, coral beauty, and an ocellaris clown. I was told that clowns do better in pairs, is this true?
I've seen clowns in pairs, and single. So I'm not sure. I also had a coral beauty, until it jumped out of the tank. But it was my favorite fish. Mine had lots of personality. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That's what I want, fish with personality. I enjoy active fish and I've read that six line wrasse are pretty active. I am really looking forward to getting this thing going as I've been researching for about October of last year. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get to work on it until October of this year, so I'm pretty much losing dieing here.
If you add a sixline wrasse you will be hard pressed to add any thing more. They are extremely aggressive and won't tolerate new additions very well at all. Wrasses in the Paracheilinius and Cirrhilabrus genus are very easy going. One might be ok in your size tank.
Thanks fot the info. I had read that they are ok as long as they are the last one added to the tank, but if they are going to be aggressive towards my other fish I certainly don't want one.
Almost everyone that I've spoken with who added a six-line wrasse, wanted it out of their tank at some point due to it harassing other tankmates. I've read the four-line or the 8-line wrasses can be a little more agreeable in the tank if you can find them for sale. David (huntindoc) knows his wrasses. His tank is full of them.
I suppose I should look at some more fish. I don't want to have it picking at my other fish. Any ideas?
Hiya, You know..I've never had issues with the six lines I've owned. Maybe due to so much rock in my tank. Right now, I've got a yellow and a green corris wrasse in my tank and I really like them. they're always out doing something. greens are much harder to find, but their color is great! Kim/Benton, AR
If you are wanting a fish with personality consider a starry blenny. Very peacefull and entertaining. Also goby/pistol shrimp are interesting to watch especially if you give them piles of small rubble around their entrance holes.
I don't know why a starry blenny never crossed my mind, I like those little guys. Thanks for the idea. I thought they needed a well established tank though.
One of the first fish in my tank was a starry blenny. They love nori if you're worried about not having enough algae for it.
