Liga's New 30 Gallon Long Tank

[liga]

Hey guys, I got a 30 gallon long tank with a 20 gallon sump/refugium. The Light i have for the tank is a odyssea metal halide penant (250 watts mh and 2X36 watt acinics and 2X2 LEDS). I got my a aqua something protein skimmer and 2 korelia 750 gph powerheads. Right now my paramateres are 8.0 ph 0 ammonia 0 nitrite 0 nitrate.

Fishs: Sailfin Tang, Flame Hawkfish, 2 Clownfish, and a Yellow ..... Forgot his name....
Invertebrates: Cleaner shrimp, emerald crab, 10 turbo snails, 10 hermit crabs, and a serpent starfish.( ALso have a coral banded shrimp in the refugium.
Corals: Starburst or something like that, zoanthids, mushroom, anthelia, and a new gonipora and mushroom.
Refugium: Caulerpa and a banded shrimp and a whole bunch of copepods and anthropods.

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[Reefing Madness]

Well the tank looks great...But you have what in a 30g tank???!!!


http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...379&pcatid=379

QUICK STATS Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025 Max. Size: 1' 3" Color Form: Blue, Tan, Yellow Diet: Herbivore Compatibility: View Chart Origin: Fiji, Indonesia, Sumatra Family: Acanthuridae

i realize he is small now, but it doens't take long. And I have one that 8" long by 8" tall, in a 240g tank.....

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Yes REefing Madness i know that the tang is not suppose to be in a 30 gallon long but the fish store and me have a sort of deal that i raise the sialfin in my tang for 3 months and i return it and get a small one again.

[chrisfont23]

Goniopora or flower pot corals are intensely difficult to keep. I found out the hard way. They are really for the most expert of hobbyists. Actually, they're best kept in the ocean, based off of all the research I did. Here is a good article: The Care and Propagation of Goniopora by Justin Credabel - Reefkeeping.com I had one myself and they require pristine water conditions of which, there is a slim chance you will achieve with a tank that small, with that many fish. Also - IMO, the Flame Hawk is a poor choice. Basically, you just put your clean up crew on notice. They're known to eat shrimp, hermit crabs and snails and can be notoriously picky eaters. Don't be surprised if your CUC is missing one day, and the Flame Hawk fatter.

RFBL

- Chris

[Reefing Madness]

Is that what that is in the 4th pic? A Flower Pot. Missed that one. Gotta spot feed those, they look really cool when you get them going though.

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thanks do i spot feed them brine shrimp or phytoplankton?

[chrisfont23]

thanks do i spot feed them brine shrimp or phytoplankton?

Phyto. Again, this coral will most likely die in time. I went through a lot to realize it was a battle I was not going to win. I would take it back if I were you and get something that will make it through.

[liga]

ohhh what is their life spawn? The store i went to has a no exchange or refund policy.

[chrisfont23]

Their life span? Ummm... tough to say my friend. They just don't do well in captivity for some reason. Do some research and you'll see.

Best in this hobby to research first, buy later.

Best of luck !

[liga]

Their life span? Ummm... tough to say my friend. They just don't do well in captivity for some reason. Do some research and you'll see.

Best in this hobby to research first, buy later.

Best of luck !

Thansk man. Ill sure research this guy to see if i can make it thrive in my tank.
Do you know any other coral that would be pretty cool to have in my tank?

[chrisfont23]

Hmmmmm. A pretty cool coral. Snce the Fonzie Coral is real rare, may I suggest a branching hammer or some candy canes? They are pretty cool looking and are fairly easy to take care of. The candy cane requires moderate light and flow and the hammer moderate light and low flow. The candy cane is basically a middle of the tank coral with a bright yellow color. The hammer is a sand bed dweller and can range from deep green to almost yellow. I am not a big SPS fan so if you are looking to do those maybe someone like Reefing Madness can suggest a few for u. Good luck!

[Reefing Madness]

Hmmmmm. A pretty cool coral. Snce the Fonzie Coral is real rare, may I suggest a branching hammer or some candy canes? They are pretty cool looking and are fairly easy to take care of. The candy cane requires moderate light and flow and the hammer moderate light and low flow. The candy cane is basically a middle of the tank coral with a bright yellow color. The hammer is a sand bed dweller and can range from deep green to almost yellow. I am not a big SPS fan so if you are looking to do those maybe someone like Reefing Madness can suggest a few for u. Good luck!

Neon Candy Cane

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thanks guys ill be sure to look for those corals next time. I also have a proble: I had two clownfish before and they died so i thought it was just thatthey were sick but when i pulled them out they had there bellies cut up. So i went to school today and came back and saw both new nemos swimming ok and when i go to the computer and come back i find my emerald crab eating one clownfish. Are emerald crabs that vicous? i thought they just ate algea. How can i catch them?

[chrisfont23]

thanks guys ill be sure to look for those corals next time. I also have a proble: I had two clownfish before and they died so i thought it was just thatthey were sick but when i pulled them out they had there bellies cut up. So i went to school today and came back and saw both new nemos swimming ok and when i go to the computer and come back i find my emerald crab eating one clownfish. Are emerald crabs that vicous? i thought they just ate algea. How can i catch them?

IMO, crabs have no business in a contained reef tank.Again, that's just my opinion and I am willing to bet many would differ on that.

[liga]

thanks chris! Would you recommend buying a smaller or bigger clownfish so they dont fight (The other has been there 2 days)

[chrisfont23]

thanks chris! Would you recommend buying a smaller or bigger clownfish so they dont fight (The other has been there 2 days)

I don't understand. Larger fish don't mean bullies as my tiger barb used to shove around my baby green spotted puffers! I thought the problem was with the Emerald Crab. I would get rid of that. Emerald Crabs may pick at your corals. I would also ditch the hawk fish. As I stated last night, you put your CUC on notice when you put a fish like that in your tank.

A 30 gallon is a small tank. Despite your fuge and increased water volume, you still have a territory issue. I would like to think two clowns and another docile fish are enough, but if you look at my tank you will realize I blew past that advice. It's really about what works well for the tank. I can't recommend b/c every tank and every fish are different.

GL!

[liga]

ohhk thank you very much, I will be sure to get rid of the emrald crab and the hawkfish is actually very docile. He hasnt gone at my cleaner fish or hermit crabs.

[Reefing Madness]

ohhk thank you very much, I will be sure to get rid of the emrald crab and the hawkfish is actually very docile. He hasnt gone at my cleaner fish or hermit crabs.

I don't know, I 've got 3 Emerald Crabs, they don't touch my corals at all.