Would I Deffo Be Fine To Add Clownfish

[fishy55599]

Right so i did want to get 2 clowns this weekend then do a w/c next day as i havent done one in this tanks yet.
so if i added them sat if my stats are all fine and then do a w/c the following weekend, this would be alright?

 

[woody88]

Providing stats are ok then yes! But I'd say give it a few days after adding them and then do your wc to replenish elements.

 

[fishy55599]

ok, just wanted some more confirmation that it would be ok, only as as this tank hasnt ever had a w/c
yeah, i would leave it about a week after adding them

 

[fishy55599]

does anybody else think its a good idea

 

[TheHolding]

QT them first mate don't make the same mistake I did!

 

[fishy55599]

umm....thats not possible. i have never QT ever
i will always look for they best looking ones tho

 

[TheHolding]

Fair enough just warning you because you can't add medication with live rock in a tank etc and ich can live in a tank for 8 weeks with no fish inside.

You have added inverts recently who can carry ich cysts in to a tank - not a nice experience trust me!

 

[fishy55599]

i know most people on here tend not too, but i can see your concern

anybody else think its fine? (about the clowns)

 

[fishy55599]

bump

 

[ALW]

Providing stats are ok then yes add the clowns

 

[Tony_essex]

again long as all stats are ok should be fine ask lfs how long they had the clowns

tony

 

[Uriel]

Why not take a sample of your water to the lfs and they can test it at the same time just to double check it. I do this quite a bit just as a safety net as i'm also new to the hobby. I've not as of yet been charged for a salt water test although the other lfs in my area charges £2.50 for a fresh water test.

 

[weezawoo]

one lfs near me charges around 50p per test, went to maidenhead and they did full range tests for free!
Definately a good idea to get them to test the water!