Step Three

[Drumachine09]

So, most of you have read about me committing to my 10g. Heres what I've got so far.


~STEP ONE~

I've ordered new lights. Good by to the 40 watts of 6700k from my incandescent hood with power compact bulbs, hello 96w of 50/50 goodness.

http://www.aquatic-marvels.com/media/20-96watt.jpg

I ordered it a few days ago. It just now shipped from Anaheim, California. The guy said i will most likely get it Saturday.


~STEP TWO~

As soon as I can make ~50 more dollars, I'll have enough to buy and ship a 10g version of "The Package" from www.tampabaysaltwater.com , as per Dave's recommendations. It will take a few weeks after the first shipment to get the second one, and probably a week or so after that until the tank is ready for fish.

~STEP THREE~

Stocking options.....I'm shooting blanks. Dave linked me to a few great sites with profiles of marine fish, but there are soooo many to choose from its hard to make a decision.

This is what I need help on. I would prefer to not have clowns, because I don't like the fact that they are known to the general public only as "Nemo".


Any suggestions?








Also, look at this sweet avatar I made in flash:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee223/Mattsamms/fish.gif

[~Erik3.8.07~]

that light looks great! how much did it cost? can u post a link on it?

[Drumachine09]

I got it from an auction on ebay. Brand new, here is a link to another auction. Same seller. They are great people, check them out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Coralife-20-50-50-96w-Aqualight-Aquarium-Strip-Light_W0QQitemZ220146452130QQihZ012QQcategoryZ4631 4QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p16 38.m118

[coachfraley]

Good choices so far Dru!!!!

Just my opinion, but I think the royal grammas look really cool. I have not kept one, so I can not attest to their personality. The purple and bicolor psuedochromis are also very cool.

[~Erik3.8.07~]

thx drum,:22: i think i may have to start convincing my dad to get that, let me know how you like yours and i cant wait to see your tank when its all set up

[~Erik3.8.07~]

oh and for a stock suggestion, what about a 6 line wrasse? they look pretty cool and im thinking about getting one for my tank

[Drumachine09]

I'm pretty sure the big store downtown carries both species. Cool.

Any other suggestions?

[~Erik3.8.07~]

have you looked into gobies? there are a lot of interesting looking gobies you could put in a 10, i especially like neon blue gobies

[Drumachine09]

I had a clown goby. Then I had the deal with the faulty water conditioner. He was a really cool fish, but it was sometimes hard to get him to eat.

[~Erik3.8.07~]

what about a yellowhead jawfish or a Green Chromis

[Drumachine09]

Never heard of the jawfish, but there is a tank full of blue green chromis. Most people use them for cycling a tank, but I think they look pretty cool.

[squirt_12]

how about kuda seahorses?????
http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=2751&parent_category=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4

[Drumachine09]

Seahorse - Kuda $49.99

Not a big fan of seahorses, or the price for that matter, lol.


What about purple psuedochromis?

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=205&parent_category=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4

[cocoa_pleco]

the purple psuedochromis is a option, just make sure that you dont have any other fish/inverts with him. my royal dottyback killed a $80 shrimp and made a run for my clown goby, who i still have.

[Dave66]

Drum,
How 'bout one of these (http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=01-2744-10)?

[cocoa_pleco]

Drum,
How 'bout one of these (http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=01-2744-10)?


little off topic but my LFS has one of those for $100, are they peaceful? if so im gonna grab him

[Dave66]

little off topic but my LFS has one of those for $100, are they peaceful? if so im gonna grab him

Very, cocoa. Easily bullied, though, and small (an inch) so tankmates would have to be chosen very, very carefully. Thought that little guy would be perfect for Drum's 10.

Dave

[squirt_12]

Not a big fan of seahorses, or the price for that matter, lol.


What about purple psuedochromis?

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=205&parent_category=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4
Drum...it says that the fish needs a minimum of a 20g tank.


yeah seahorses are a ltitle expensive...

[cocoa_pleco]

i havent seen much on seahorses, but theyre only $50? awesome!

[~Erik3.8.07~]

arnt seahorses really hard to care for?

[Drumachine09]

Haha, Dave. As amazingly cool that fish is, I wouldn't be able to afford it for $ 129.99.

[Dave66]

Haha, Dave. As amazingly cool that fish is, I wouldn't be able to afford it for $ 129.99.

OoooK, how about this? (http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=01-2743-10)
Can't argue with under 22 bucks, can you? LoL
Just playing the Devil's Advocate with you, drum ole boy.

Dave

[squirt_12]

wow Dave...thats a really nice goby..