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Originally Posted by hosser  My setup went basically like this. Fri- mixed water and salt in tank.... after complete disolving of salt I added my 30lbs of sand......after a little more clearing up maybe an hour or so I added my fiji live rock about 15lbs. The next day I decided to go purchase a little more live rock and the gentlemen at the store offered me his fiji rock from his personal reef tank which was a 210 gal. I bought 10 more lbs at 2.99 a lb. He didnt feel right selling me "used" rock but this rock is what has taken off the best. I then on Sun added my damsels. In about two weeks I will be adding a clown with an anenome and maybe a carpet anenome as well. I want a Certaihn anenome that doesnt attract clows but I thin it will add some character as well. Im at the same time adding several of differant kinds of crabs all safe and ready for the tank. The LFS I refer to handles all the big resteraunts tanks around here and he gaurantees all fish to stay healthy or he buys them back. He even tests the water for you if you are uncomfortable to do so. I feel lucky to have such a great LFS. Good Luck Pics to be posted soon |
I have a really great LFS as well. I bought the testing kit they use, so if I have any issues, we can compare our results. The folks there have been so helpful, and this forum, I'm sure I won't make a single mistake ......
LOL!
You seem to be farther ahead than I am, but, I'm taking the slowpoke's method. Even though I bought 'good rock', I'm willing to wait and test and wait and test, then add sand, then wait and test and wait and test, then the sand critters and wait and test....... There is a local club that I should join, but, to post, you have to pay. I'll wait for awhile for that. I hate joining pay first sites before you know what they are about.
I've always heard damsels are a good starter fish, get only 2, I've been told. My LFS is way less pricey than what I've seen in Milwaukee, or the local chains (petco, is so expensive, they sell medium Fiji live rock for $17.99 a pound!.....not a typo). I thought the Milwaukee store was outrageous at $9.99 a pound. I guess if your kid wants a "Nemo", you'll pay for it.)
Also, beware of sites offering LR for $1.99 a pound, with shipping, they are no better than other sites. I've gone through all the 'enter your credit card info' on many of these sites, and did a price per pound with shipping. It's pretty much a wash, give or take. I opted for LR from my LFS for about 4.29. I know, pricey, but, considering shipping costs of up to $150, the overall price per pound is comparable. Plus, they're into customer service. I think this store is good. They'll not come out and say, check the internet, but they have steered me in different directions without compromising their business. (they are trying to make a buck too) I want my initial tank to be quality, not "oh, look what I did" and six months later have a complete dead mess.
Rambling, but, it's great to talk to a noob like you as well, Uva