used 29g Bio Cube

hamsik97 · #1 08-06-2007, 01:28 AM

So when you say I shoud check my water more often, how often is that? And how often do I need to change the water?
Jenna

digital-audiophile · #2 08-06-2007, 01:43 AM

In a tank that small, I would change a couple gallons every week.

hamsik97 · #3 08-06-2007, 02:13 AM

Is there a formula to calculate the number of fish/shrimps/stars/clams ets for a fishtank? A clown is a must

And is it safe to have other fish around if I put an amneone to host my clown? How do I make sure it doesn't eat the other fish?
Jenna

Der_Iron_Chef · #4 08-06-2007, 02:20 AM

I would recommend a Bubble Tip Anemone (BTA). Probably your best chances for survival, and aren't really known to eat fish. Other anemones (which would be entirely unsuitable to a tank of that size) do eat fish.

In a tank that size I would keep two or three fish (ones that won't get too big). A clown is ok for sure. Perhaps a chromis or damsel....a goby perhaps. I would stay away from starfish as they generally don't have a very good survival rate (except for, perhaps, brittle starfish).

hamsik97 · #5 08-06-2007, 02:26 AM

Too bad, I really wanted a starfish

What about clams? Are they even fun to look at? I've seen some pictures of beautiful clams and I've seen some at Big Al's - didn't like them, they are brown and I want something more pretty.
What about snails and shrmps?

digital-audiophile · #6 08-06-2007, 02:32 AM

To keep clams you need really good lighting. In a standard Bio-cube you would not have near enough light IMHO.

I would also suggest letting your tank mature for at least 6 months before you added an anemone. The need stable eco-systems to survive and flourish.

hamsik97 · #7 08-06-2007, 02:36 AM

The one I'm thinking to buy comes with a fish, how do I make sure he survives? I probably won't be able to take all the water with me and putting him into new water + the move = too much stress.
Jenna

Der_Iron_Chef · #8 08-06-2007, 02:34 AM

I'm sure others might disagree, but I'd really suggest you stay away from Starfish. I know, they can be so cool....until they die

Shrimp are definitely ok! I'd suggest a Peppermint Shrimp. That way, if you get any aiptasia (pest anemones), there's a chance it'll eat 'em.

Clams. Well, depends on the lighting in the biocube. Does it come with Power Compacts or Metal Halides? I have no idea. They can be really beautiful.

I'd throw a few snails in, too. Astreas, Ceriths....something like that. Again, others can chime in. I'm certainly no expert!