I'm setting up a new 30 gallon fish and reef tank. Would like to know where you recommend purchasing my first fish from, probably a website. I plan to wait a few months to add Coral.
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@USER
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I've been using Reef Beauties for the past year and a half...Their fish have all been healthy, prices are amazing and their customer service is superb!
@Carl496
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Thanks! I will definitely check it out.
@USER
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You're welcome!
@Carl496
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Any suggestions for what fish I should start with, knowing that the tank has to be cycled. I do have microbacter xlm to help.
@USER
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Maybe some purple firefish, or a starry blenny....add a pair of clownfish down the road...perhaps a flame hawkfish.. All are hardy and great for beginners
@USER
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Royal gramma is good also
@Carl496
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Thanks again. I will look into those. Need to make sure they are good for a 30 gal. Agree with getting the clowns down the road....
@USER
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All those fish should do well in a 30 gallon tank...most are fairly smaller sized fish...just need hiding places in your rock work
@Carl496
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Here is the aquascape that I made. I'm thinking maybe I should make a few little caves on the sand bottom.
@Carl496
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I have the pump low in the water to cause more circulation because I just added a ton of salt.
@USER
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Looks good! If you have extra rock laying around, a cave or 2 would be awesome
@Carl496
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Really appreciate all your advice. How many fish you think I should have in total? I'm thinking start with one, and then have a Max 6. And then no I'll wait about to 3 months for the numbers to settle before I even think about adding some Coral
@USER
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5-6 fish no more than that...I have 5 in my 40 gallon....and they are a handful already lol might add my royal gramma if I can capture it...but take your time add slowly and see how your fish do...start will more docile fish 1st like the blenny or firefish see how they do for a while...
@Carl496
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Maybe I should only do five then. Maybe three and then two clowns later on.
@USER
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Do you have a good local fish store nearby?
@Carl496
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I live in central New Jersey but it's difficult for me to get to a local fish store due to matters beyond my control.
@USER
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Jersey is so crazy to drive in lol so I get where you are coming from...
@CaliReef1
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I’ve purchased online with Top Aquatics Shelve aka TSA ! Came highly recommends by HelloReef ( nano tank I own 15gal) I went to my local pet shop her in Fairfax Va and they are awesome! They quarantine all their live stock before it hits the shelves so I don’t have to do too much on my end, I’ve brought all my live stock from them and never had an issue one bit
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Finding trusted online retailers is great! My preference is to find a local shop that you can biuld a relationship and trust with. This gives you the opportunity to watch the specific fish you'll want to buy for a while before adding it just to make sure he's healthy and nothing comes with him! I know Marine collectors does full quarantine for all there fish and has great customer service if online is your preference! The extra price is worth the value he brings!
Thank you for responding. Marine collections looks like a really nice place to purchase fish. Since I am a and my tank is not even cycled yet I would be afraid to spend those prices on fish. I'm sure the value is there but not for a brand new tank, at least not mine. Do you have any other suggestions?