jakeottoson8
Reefing newb
Hey guys, new here and new to saltwater tanks. Basically the scoop is I've always wanted a saltwater tank. My uncle has a couple in his house and I think they're the most interesting things. But my parents would never let me get one, FINALLY I'm in my own apartment and I've decided for what I can afford at the local petstore by my college is a 10 gallon starter kit tank.
So I've gotten back, set it all up, filter running, got the aquarium salt, sand, and pieces(rock) in the tank. I plan on letting the tank adjust for 48 hours before I go out and buy the living specimen to put in it, so I've got a few important questions...
1.) I'm looking at some small fish that get no more than 2-3" full size. Neat little fish, real colorful. Clown Fish is the only one I know the name of, but theres more around that side. How many can I fit? Reminder that it's a 10gallon tank, my guess is max 2 or 3? but wanted to check with you guys, the pet store guy wasn't on top of his game.
2.) After we decide what the max number of fish I can get are, I wanna move onto putting some anemone in. How much/many of those can I get? Or what about coral?
3.) Lastly for the living stuff. Would also putting in a starfish infringe upon the space requirement for the small fish I want?
Thanks a bunch for those that can help me. I want to have the right stuff for my new fish. :sfish: :bounce:
So I've gotten back, set it all up, filter running, got the aquarium salt, sand, and pieces(rock) in the tank. I plan on letting the tank adjust for 48 hours before I go out and buy the living specimen to put in it, so I've got a few important questions...
1.) I'm looking at some small fish that get no more than 2-3" full size. Neat little fish, real colorful. Clown Fish is the only one I know the name of, but theres more around that side. How many can I fit? Reminder that it's a 10gallon tank, my guess is max 2 or 3? but wanted to check with you guys, the pet store guy wasn't on top of his game.
2.) After we decide what the max number of fish I can get are, I wanna move onto putting some anemone in. How much/many of those can I get? Or what about coral?
3.) Lastly for the living stuff. Would also putting in a starfish infringe upon the space requirement for the small fish I want?
Thanks a bunch for those that can help me. I want to have the right stuff for my new fish. :sfish: :bounce: