My first SW Tank - 33 G Rimless FOWLR Tank

[PaulCheung]

I decided to keep a sw tank. Anthony (SeaHorse_Fanatic) helped me a lot in this small project. I got most of the equipment, LR and the fish from him. Many thanks, Anthony. I live very close to Anthony. That helps a lot as I have to make multiple trips in order to set this tank up.


I love this rimless tank with good dimension. This is Day 2 picture. I basically just put the LR inside the tank. No aquascaping is done whatsoever. The water is clearer than Day 1. I hope it will got all clear up within the next couple of days.



Thank you for viewing.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

You shouldn't go through a cycle (maybe a very mini-cycle) since you live only minutes away and the cured live rock was transported in water. However, still get the water tested unless you have your own test kits. If there's any problems, feel free to bring the cinnamon back and I'll hold it for you. That is a very tough fish and is a great survivor. Been through many moves over the last two years and never had an issue.

BTW, I wish I hadn't let go of that tank & stand because a couple nights ago, Irene decided she wanted a fish tank that size in the baby's room. I would have loved a 32g rimless with proper stand instead of setting up a 20g semi-pentagon on a nightstand.

Anthony

[PaulCheung]

I only have the fresh water test kits. Are they any useful for salt water?

Also, the water is much clearer now.

The clown fish is still adjusting the new tank and has been hiding behind the rock most of the time.

[rich16]

Nice...I was thinking of trying SW with my empty 33, but haven't mustered up the courage to go for it yet...

[Raf]

nice tank. looks familiar!

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Yup, he picked it up from my CRV at the auction for the same price as I got it from you. I was debating keeping it for myself (love the rimless look), but knew Paul had been looking for a tank and stand for a couple of weeks now.

Of course, three days later, Irene tells me she wants a tank that size for the baby's room. Yeesh!!!!!

FW test kits are no good for sw. Bring a sample to J&L or King Eds.

Like I posted earlier, any issues and bring the fish back. The couple of minutes it was out of my sump, travelling in a cooler full of sw, and into your tank should not have caused any die-off from the fully cured LR.

[PaulCheung]

The water is crystal clear. I added some hermit crabs as my clean-up crew. The lone clown fish is more active and eating flake food.

[target]

Very nice. What other livestock are you going to add?

[PaulCheung]

I am thinking small fish like a goby, a blenny. I want to have a cleaner shrimp too.

Any suggestions for beginners?

[CisBackA]

cleaner shrimp are indestrutable - and funny but can be a pain in the ass (steals food from my corals all the time and he doesnt bother doing any cleaning will not touch food unless its given to him or being eaten by something else haha)

Cardnials are easy.

Id say some small damsels, but well no one likes damsels (they are agressive evil things from hell)

Maybe a 6 line wrasse, can be a little bit of a prick but only to fish smaller then it and its not very big, but they look awesome