First Saltwater Tank

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

i also have an empty 15 gallon long..... maybe ill set up a quarantine tank and see what happens

This is a good idea... but the only issue with a newly set up QT is that since it is not established it can create a whole new ball of stress for the fish.

I would still try that over putting it right in with your nice new clowns.

[MarkoD]

ok im setting up the 15 gallon.... pumping water from my 55 into it and gonna replace with new saltwater (PWC while im at it)

it probably doesnt need sand right?

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

ok im setting up the 15 gallon.... pumping water from my 55 into it and gonna replace with new saltwater (PWC while im at it)

it probably doesnt need sand right?

Skip sand for a QT. Makes it easier to clean/sanitize the tank.

[MarkoD]

thanks. already filled it up. gonna slowly acclimate him

[cale262]

I always throw a piece of rock on some eggcrate and a powerhead in my QT tank...


Here's a good thread on QT's..
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...3&highlight=QT

[MarkoD]

thanks. i did all that.... when i came home tonight he was swimming around nicely and he was nice and yellow.... but as soon as he saw me, he hid behind the rock and got all pale again.... i think he's just stressed