Im Back And My Tank Is Rdy

[[tyler]]

so about 5 or 6 weeks ago i posted about starting a slat water tank well 2 days ago i got my first two salt water creatures i got 1 damsel fish and a sand star witch are both doing great iv been checking my water every 4 days and just like you guys said the aommonia spiked up after the first 2 or 3 weeks then i put some new stuff in there iv been checking it and evry thing is showing up good so i am hoping if every thing goes well later i will start to put in my favorite fish witch is a valitini puffer thats what iv been looking forward to because of there personallity and i like puffers and water is crystel clear as well

 

[@ombomb]

i got 1 damsel fish and a sand star

Off to something of a shakey start there IMO. Damels may look nice as juveniles, but many of them lose their looks with age and most of them become aggresive little buggers who will make life a real nightmare for any additions to the tank. VERY early to be adding a starfish, they extremely sensitive creatures and a 6 week old saltwater tank is still a pretty unstable environment. Personally I'd rehome them both.

How big is your tank?

Home much rock is in there?

 

[Lynden]

i got 1 damsel fish and a sand star

Off to something of a shakey start there IMO. Damels may look nice as juveniles, but many of them lose their looks with age and most of them become aggresive little buggers who will make life a real nightmare for any additions to the tank. VERY early to be adding a starfish, they extremely sensitive creatures and a 6 week old saltwater tank is still a pretty unstable environment. Personally I'd rehome them both.

I do not agree. Damselfishes can be excellent reef tank inhabitants; most of them will keep their colours and a few will grow prettier with age (Dominos, for instance). Also disliking a fish on the basis that it does not have absolutely dazzling colour is shallow in my opinion.

Unfortunately, they can be aggressive under certain conditions; however a Valentine's Puffer will not be harmed much, if at all, by any Damselfish.

Also, Sand Sifting Starfish are hardier than many other invertebrates, as are much of the other Starfish - it is only the Linckia and Fromia genera that are super-sensitive. However, just to be safe, a drip acclimation is still recommended (though by no means necessary).

Remember that Puffers are rumoured to nip the tube-feet of Starfish; monitor the Star for signs of damage after introducing the Puffer.

-Lynden

 

[[tyler]]

i got 1 damsel fish and a sand star

Off to something of a shakey start there IMO. Damels may look nice as juveniles, but many of them lose their looks with age and most of them become aggresive little buggers who will make life a real nightmare for any additions to the tank. VERY early to be adding a starfish, they extremely sensitive creatures and a 6 week old saltwater tank is still a pretty unstable environment. Personally I'd rehome them both.

I do not agree. Damselfishes can be excellent reef tank inhabitants; most of them will keep their colours and a few will grow prettier with age (Dominos, for instance). Also disliking a fish on the basis that it does not have absolutely dazzling colour is shallow in my opinion.

Unfortunately, they can be aggressive under certain conditions; however a Valentine's Puffer will not be harmed much, if at all, by any Damselfish.

Also, Sand Sifting Starfish are hardier than many other invertebrates, as are much of the other Starfish - it is only the Linckia and Fromia genera that are super-sensitive. However, just to be safe, a drip acclimation is still recommended (though by no means necessary).

Remember that Puffers are rumoured to nip the tube-feet of Starfish; monitor the Star for signs of damage after introducing the Puffer.

-Lynden

yes i am quite aware of damsels and how they are very terriotrial and can be aggresive but the one i have is a complete baby seeriouisly i kno kno later he might change but as i know when the net goes in there ot scoop out left over stuff he hides right away in the rocks ok ill give you the run down on the tank it has a heater in it an aqueaclear 300 filter a 70 gallon filter with a sponge in it carbon and a special ammonia bad(of course you probobly new that) a top light and maybe 8-10 pounds of live rock still getting more and a aqueahead and top light the sand star i kno was risky but he was so cool and as of know he isnt borrowing he was feeding on the shrimp and his tentacles were up in the air trying ot catch the shrimp and scrap feeding

 

[@ombomb]

disliking a fish on the basis that it does not have absolutely dazzling colour is shallow in my opinion.

well i don't keep mine for their conversation...

 

[Lynden]

disliking a fish on the basis that it does not have absolutely dazzling colour is shallow in my opinion.

well i don't keep mine for their conversation...

I guess none of us do... Sorry for the name calling.

But behaviour is what pulls the most weight for me. Pinktail Triggerfish aren't considered particularly attractive; though mine does have exceptionally bright colour for his species (for instance, a bright orange tail), the thing that attracted me to this species was their gentle, intelligent behaviour and excellent personality. The Niger Trigger that I also own is a more attractive fish (in other people's, not my, opinion), but his personality is flawed (antagonistic behaviour; tendency to go on "rampages" and threaten the much smaller fish that he shares the tank with; tendency to start fights with the Pinktail and get his ass kicked; tendency to attack the two Tangs that are awaiting rehousing). Both Triggers have personality, and I would have bought them even if they were both all grey in colour. But everybody's different, I suppose.

-Lynden