aircrowley
Reefing newb
Hi all,
I'm new to the site and new to saltwater aquariums. I've had African Cichlid tanks for years, wanted to try something new. I just purchased a 14 gallon Oceanic BioCube Aquarium. Also, purchased, the chiller/heater and a bigger pump, which was suggested since I want to have coral. I have the live sand and have added live rock. I've done all my water tests, everything looks good. I recently added a Clownfish and a Blue Tang. A few questions from a beginner, any help would be a appreciated.
1. Is this the maximum fish I can add?
2. I need suggestions for my coral reef, with these fish. I have nothing right now and not sure what would go with these fish.
3. Can I add a starfish, seahorse, or crabs?
4. Do I need a protein skimmer?
5. It was suggested that I add the fish and then wait a week before adding coral.
6. If I get saltwater from a store, how long is it good for, when sitting inside containers.
7. Should water changes be done once a week, or every other week?
8. I tested for salinity, nitrates, ammonia and ph. All came back good, according to the test kit. What is the idea range for these test. I know sometimes what paperwork says can be off somewhat.
Any suggestions and help , would be greatly appreciated. Anything thing else that I may need for this quarium would be appreciated as well.
Thanks,
Aaron
A Saltwater Newbie
I'm new to the site and new to saltwater aquariums. I've had African Cichlid tanks for years, wanted to try something new. I just purchased a 14 gallon Oceanic BioCube Aquarium. Also, purchased, the chiller/heater and a bigger pump, which was suggested since I want to have coral. I have the live sand and have added live rock. I've done all my water tests, everything looks good. I recently added a Clownfish and a Blue Tang. A few questions from a beginner, any help would be a appreciated.
1. Is this the maximum fish I can add?
2. I need suggestions for my coral reef, with these fish. I have nothing right now and not sure what would go with these fish.
3. Can I add a starfish, seahorse, or crabs?
4. Do I need a protein skimmer?
5. It was suggested that I add the fish and then wait a week before adding coral.
6. If I get saltwater from a store, how long is it good for, when sitting inside containers.
7. Should water changes be done once a week, or every other week?
8. I tested for salinity, nitrates, ammonia and ph. All came back good, according to the test kit. What is the idea range for these test. I know sometimes what paperwork says can be off somewhat.
Any suggestions and help , would be greatly appreciated. Anything thing else that I may need for this quarium would be appreciated as well.
Thanks,
Aaron
A Saltwater Newbie