Saltwater Fish How many saltwater fish can I put in a 30 gallon tank?
About how many saltwater fish can I put in a 30 gallon tank? I'm planning on making a spare 30 gallon tank a fish only saltwater aquarium. I've had freshwater tanks, but im new to salt. Also, which saltwater are best for a 30 gallon tank?
I would stick to just small fish, I have a 40 gallon tank and have a Regal Tang in it and while it is small it is OK but I will have to move it to the larger tank when it has grown as it will be too big.
They say you should have 1 inch of fish for every 6 gallons, so therefore you could have 5inch, which would only give you 2 small fish, but I think this is silly and I don't stick to this rule. In my 40 gallon I have a common clown, a regal tang, starry blenny, bi-colour bleeny. yellow clown blenny, strawberry gramma, red scooter blenny and a blue cheek goby, and they are all doing well, so you should be alright with about 6 or 7 small fish.
I would avoid damsels, they are cheaper than the others but you are likely to have problems with them as they are very territorial and do bully the other fish.
The best salt I have found to use is Instant Ocean but there are a few different types at different prices, the marine shop will be able to advise you.
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Fish Tank Ultra Could I use an ultra violet light in my cold water fish tank?
if u mean uv filter yes sure but all this will get rid of is the ich parasite in the water,,, the only time this piece of equipment is needed is if u have a marine tank xx
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I have read that Jebo aquariums don't require a foam pad under them. Is this true, and if so why? I have a Jebo R390 and haven't set it up as yet.
People usually put foam pads under their tank to help it self-level, which more evenly distributes the weight of the water throughout the tank, and avoids stressing or breaking the seams. I don't see why the Jebo R390 would be any different.
If your tank looks somewhat unlevel, I would add a foam pad underneath it just to be safe. If the tank is level, I wouldn't worry about it.
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Coral Zoanthid Zoanthids Are zoanthid or mushroom corals safe with dwarf seahorses?
I've got a dwarf seahorse tank, and I wanted to add some corals. I heard that zoanthids and mushrroms were relatively easy to keep (I have this hood: http://www.aquacave.com/20-2x40w-satellite-pc-fixturebr-by-current-usa-903.html). Are they safe with dwarf seahorses (Hippocampus zosterae)? If no, what kinds of corals are good for such a tank? Thanks!
they should be fine
you should def. stay away from coral with long stingers like frogspawn coral.
and Darwins right a gorgonian would be perfect for a seahorse to grab onto and most are somewhat difficult but I have a large polyped gorgonians that has survived since I first started my tank (thru many rookie mistakes) so I would say they are great for beginners
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Tank Submersible Water my pressure tank on my water system doesn't keep up pressure I am pumping from a private well in sandy soil
I have changes teh filter, cleaned the screens in the faucets bt he presure is still low. The pump is submersible
look at the points on your pressure switch. if they are burned or discolored then you need a new switch. turn off your pump at the breaker and allow th water in the tank to drain to zero psi. turn on you breaker and your pump and see if the water pressure returns to normal. then turn on a facet and watch you psi on your pressure tank. chances are (if it your pressure switch) that your switch will not cut on when it reaches it lower pump pressure ,normally bout 30psi. take an air pressure gauge and check your air pressure. if you get air then check the pressure to make sure it what it should be. if you get water then you need a new tank. the last option is that if your switch is working and the tank is ok then its a blockage somewhere or its your pump. chenck the tank first. (doesn't cost anything) replace the switch. (turn off the power at the breaker, take off the switch cover, look at how the wires are placed and then put in the new switch. you will also need to turn off the water from the well because when you remove the switch water will come out of the hole. make sure you use teflon tape or paint when you install the new switch.) if you find water in your tank then repalace it. get the biggest one that you can afford even if you don't need it. its better for your pump and your switches and it ensures that when you have that blowout party you won't have to worry about your water pressure going kaput when 90 people use yur toilet and you don't have to worry about that pressure surge when you take your shower. the bad answer is that its your pump. if it is replace it with a constant pressure pump. it has a variable speed and pumps based upon the amount of water you need.
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