[ReeferWannaBe]

We just moved and bought the existing saltwater tank from the previous owners (my in-laws) for $500. Established 55 gal tank (well, about 9 months old anyway), estimated 80+ lbs LR, hairy mushrooms, brown polys, feather duster, etc. Also one fish, a bright yellow with blue dots jawfish (or goby?). Sure made moving the tank much easier!

We added our measly 12 lbs LR, a couple of snails, a couple of hermits, a maroon clown and a coral beauty over a period of a couple of weeks. All of this was from our over 1 year-old tank. Everything seems fine so far. I would like to add one more fish. Then I would like to start adding some corals. First I really need new lighting though.

So....what exactly is this fish? I only have one book and it is not pictured. Will it eat flake food? I can't tell if it eats because I rarely see it. It has a great hidey-hole. <sigh> It's a shame to have such a beautiful fish and not see it. My clown and angel are really picky and will only eat flake food. Apparently have sworn off frozen at all. Won't touch the stuff. Does the new fish need anything special? Previous owners not much help.

Also, any ideas for a fourth fish? I don't think that would be overstocking, do you? My guess is that I shouldn't get a fish that is *too* docile or the angel and clown will harass it. My goal, in the very long run, is to have the tank set up as a reef tank so it would have to be reef safe.

One piece of LR from my tank has a hitchhiker that I believe is a sea slug of sorts. It does seem to feed off of algae. We made sure to move it because I like it. It's been living in our tank for at least 5-6 months when we got our last bit of LR. Is this going to be okay? I've been reading horror stories on nudibranchs and really don't want this thing dying and killing my tank.

Finally, there are 4 apstasia in the new tank. I just need lots of luck to get rid of those! But, they have been in this tank for several months that I know of. And they have not reproduced yet. But I am sure it is apstasia. It all looks like every picture of apstasia I have ever seen. In-laws *said* they tried the kalkwasser thing and it didn't work. I am pretty sure these guys are too big for peppermint shrimp. ANY other ideas? Maybe, they are something really cool that just LOOKS like apstasia???!!! LOL

Also, quick lighting recommendations would be appreciated. I am a lighting dummy and not understanding all of the terms I am reading about. Anyone have a good Lighting 101 site?

[Ninong]

Hi ReeferWannaBe, welcome to Reefland! I'm going to move you over to the Reef Aquariums forum since your tank is actually more of a reef tank than a fish-only tank.

Ninong [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

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