Hi, I have been a freshwater fishkeeper for more than 8 years.
But I have recently started a saltwater system. Prior to purchasing my first saltwater tank, I did as much research as possible (about a year long). And talked to a lot of experienced reef tank owners. Then when the time came, I set everything up. Made some RODI water (and added reefsalt ofcourse, my salt level is: 1,025). The tank has been cycling with live- and dry rock (with water for more then a month).
And I have been doing a lot of research on what i want to put in there. I don’t want to overstock, but I was thinking a pair of clownfish and a single tang along with a clean-up crew. With corals. But have been scared about getting a tang because of the ich. I wanted to ask what I could do to have the least possible chance on getting ich.
I was thinking of getting a cleaner wrasse or a cleaner shrimp, but I don’t know how effective those are at preventing it, and they would also add to the bioload. But since the tank is medium sized, it could be done.
But can anyone recommend something that has helped? Or should I just get one once the tank has been aged enough and has clownfish and corals and put the tang in quarantine prior to adding it?
Filtration wise, i have a sump: with filter media, a proteïn skimmer, overflow and a return pump.
And as biological filtration i ofcourse have the live- and dry rock with sand.
Can anyone recommend something?
But I have recently started a saltwater system. Prior to purchasing my first saltwater tank, I did as much research as possible (about a year long). And talked to a lot of experienced reef tank owners. Then when the time came, I set everything up. Made some RODI water (and added reefsalt ofcourse, my salt level is: 1,025). The tank has been cycling with live- and dry rock (with water for more then a month).
And I have been doing a lot of research on what i want to put in there. I don’t want to overstock, but I was thinking a pair of clownfish and a single tang along with a clean-up crew. With corals. But have been scared about getting a tang because of the ich. I wanted to ask what I could do to have the least possible chance on getting ich.
I was thinking of getting a cleaner wrasse or a cleaner shrimp, but I don’t know how effective those are at preventing it, and they would also add to the bioload. But since the tank is medium sized, it could be done.
But can anyone recommend something that has helped? Or should I just get one once the tank has been aged enough and has clownfish and corals and put the tang in quarantine prior to adding it?
Filtration wise, i have a sump: with filter media, a proteïn skimmer, overflow and a return pump.
And as biological filtration i ofcourse have the live- and dry rock with sand.
Can anyone recommend something?