Need help

[ramseagle]

If i do a tank with fish and live rocks and no reef does that limit what kind of fish i can get

 

[bjohanson1234]

the size of the tank matters. What size tank are you setting up?

 

[Bifferwine]

No, in fact you will be able to keep non-reef safe fish that are normally off limits for a reef tank because they eat corals. You will be limited by the size of your tank; however. Figure on 1 fish per 10 gallons of tank size, give or take a fish.

 

[ramseagle]

i have a 30 gallon tank

 

[ramseagle]

what are some good starter fish

 

[bjohanson1234]

I would steer clear of damsel fish. You could do the standard clownfish pair. DOnt need an anenome. I would look into some firefish also dwarf angels could do well in a 30 gallon tank. Just makke sure you dont overstock and with 1-2 pounds of LR per gallon of water, you should do fine.

 

[bjohanson1234]

Damselffish tend to be very agressive even though they are hardy and inexpensive

 

[ramseagle]

thank you do i need any thing that may eat alge or cleaner fish

 

[jamesb]

I would not put a damsel fish in either. I started my 55 gal out with a yellowtaiasl damsel and it has since drove a lot of fish to their death, lived through ick and is still going strong. My niger trigger is the only one that has the advantage now.:scratchch

 

[ramseagle]

How strong of a powerhead should I get