TheDarkGoby
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Hi guys! I was wondering what kind of SW invertebrates would live in a SW tank that I plan to setup. I can't tell you the size of the tank, as I am searching craigslist for a good deal. I assume the tank will be between 30g (minimum) and, I'd say 90g (maximum...maybe). I plan on maybe a FOWLR tank, but who knows? Might get reef lighting with a craigslist tank. I guess I want reef-safe inverts?
It will be my first SW tank, but I have done lots of research and I think I pretty much have captured the concept of SW. I have somewhat of a stocking list that will very depending on what size tank I get. I will name the fish in order of importance;
1 Yellow Watchamn Goby (and a Tiger Pistol Shrimp Invert for pair)
1 Royal Gramma
2 'common' Clownfish
2 firefish gobies
1 Black Clown Goby
and I think that is it.
I think I can take care of the shrimp, but if y'all can give me some advice on that, or on pairing the shrimp with the YWG I'd be really appreciative!
As far as other inverts, I have NO IDEA! I read an article on starfish, and I really like the brittle starfish (I've seen them also called 'serpent starfish'?). I was just wondering if something like that would work with the setup. Is there any kind of prepared foods they like to eat? I like prepared foods, don't like foods I have to replace weekly. Same goes for all inverts.
Next, I love those little sea-snails! I know that isn't really descriptive, and that there are probably tons of species. Are there any that anyone would recommend to a...beginner?
And urchins, I don't think I will be getting anemones or anything like that. Are there any urchins that would be safe for the other inverts/fish? The Yellow Watchman Goby and Tiger Pistol Shrimp should build a little underground cave thingy, would the urchin roll in there and injure the pair? Would it hurt the starfish, or snails? I just have to at least research the invert.
Any other invert y'all'd recommend? Right now I guess I am talking only about inverts that move (not like anemones), but y'all can recommend 'still' inverts, I just might not be able to support those if I don't get good lighting (I wont get it if I can't support it).
Sorry, usually I sound more intelligent, but I am really tredding new territory right now. Saltwater inverts is a whole new world!
Thanks guys!
It will be my first SW tank, but I have done lots of research and I think I pretty much have captured the concept of SW. I have somewhat of a stocking list that will very depending on what size tank I get. I will name the fish in order of importance;
1 Yellow Watchamn Goby (and a Tiger Pistol Shrimp Invert for pair)
1 Royal Gramma
2 'common' Clownfish
2 firefish gobies
1 Black Clown Goby
and I think that is it.
I think I can take care of the shrimp, but if y'all can give me some advice on that, or on pairing the shrimp with the YWG I'd be really appreciative!
As far as other inverts, I have NO IDEA! I read an article on starfish, and I really like the brittle starfish (I've seen them also called 'serpent starfish'?). I was just wondering if something like that would work with the setup. Is there any kind of prepared foods they like to eat? I like prepared foods, don't like foods I have to replace weekly. Same goes for all inverts.
Next, I love those little sea-snails! I know that isn't really descriptive, and that there are probably tons of species. Are there any that anyone would recommend to a...beginner?
And urchins, I don't think I will be getting anemones or anything like that. Are there any urchins that would be safe for the other inverts/fish? The Yellow Watchman Goby and Tiger Pistol Shrimp should build a little underground cave thingy, would the urchin roll in there and injure the pair? Would it hurt the starfish, or snails? I just have to at least research the invert.
Any other invert y'all'd recommend? Right now I guess I am talking only about inverts that move (not like anemones), but y'all can recommend 'still' inverts, I just might not be able to support those if I don't get good lighting (I wont get it if I can't support it).
Sorry, usually I sound more intelligent, but I am really tredding new territory right now. Saltwater inverts is a whole new world!
Thanks guys!