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Reefing newb
Hello,
I'm almost new to the hobby of marine reef aquariums. By that I mean I am currently going through the information gathering process and preparing myself to start a new hobby.
So far I've read numerous books, online articles and forums, as well as interviewed other tank owners, and spent time in smaller marine supply stores getting to know things. I think I even have a "sponsor" who has been in the hobby for more than 5 years.
Honestly, it started out to be very confusing... Each person contradicts the next, as do the books and magazines, etc. But I've pretty much decided to go for it.
I am currently looking at purchasing a previously enjoyed 46G bow tank live rock set up. There are no fish, only live rock & sand, the tank, stand and cover. My plans are to gradually add fish over the next 6-8 months, then move to corals. Must have fish include a pair of percula clowns, yellow & hippo blue tangs. I'm not sure if I can add more livestock than this, what is recommended to work well, and are maybe smaller and I could add 3 or so for some added colour and filler. Other wanted items are a red star fish. I assume I need a cleaner crew also, but I'm not sure where to start here and what is best?
I was thinking of starting with 3 damsels, but after the stories I've read here and from the marine supply store I'm thinking of just staying away. Which is too bad as these are nice colourful little fish.
I'll be posting a few questions in other sections and am looking forward to the helpful responses. I chose to join this site, as the information I found here seemed to be much more helpful and honest than some of the other online forums.
I'm almost new to the hobby of marine reef aquariums. By that I mean I am currently going through the information gathering process and preparing myself to start a new hobby.
So far I've read numerous books, online articles and forums, as well as interviewed other tank owners, and spent time in smaller marine supply stores getting to know things. I think I even have a "sponsor" who has been in the hobby for more than 5 years.
Honestly, it started out to be very confusing... Each person contradicts the next, as do the books and magazines, etc. But I've pretty much decided to go for it.
I am currently looking at purchasing a previously enjoyed 46G bow tank live rock set up. There are no fish, only live rock & sand, the tank, stand and cover. My plans are to gradually add fish over the next 6-8 months, then move to corals. Must have fish include a pair of percula clowns, yellow & hippo blue tangs. I'm not sure if I can add more livestock than this, what is recommended to work well, and are maybe smaller and I could add 3 or so for some added colour and filler. Other wanted items are a red star fish. I assume I need a cleaner crew also, but I'm not sure where to start here and what is best?
I was thinking of starting with 3 damsels, but after the stories I've read here and from the marine supply store I'm thinking of just staying away. Which is too bad as these are nice colourful little fish.
I'll be posting a few questions in other sections and am looking forward to the helpful responses. I chose to join this site, as the information I found here seemed to be much more helpful and honest than some of the other online forums.
