First Saltwater Tank (help needed)

[jasonG75]

I would say get 2 Koralia 550 gph...something is better that nothing, not only do the fish need this flow but the LR most importantly.

I would for sure add more LR.

 

[greech]

^And if you do add more rock, add it after it has cured in another tank/container. Don't add uncured rock to your tank. Another option would be to add clean dry rock which will take some time to seed before it will be able to sustain a bioload.

 

[sboynton]

Okay I added 2 Banggai Cardinalfish and a Chocolate Chip Starfish. Added a 600 Marineland Maxi-Jet Powerhead as well

 

[greech]

Good that you got the powerhead. Be careful not to overfeed to help keep nutrients down and test your water every couple of days.

 

[sboynton]

it seems like the Chromis is bossing the other fish into a section of the tank, is that normal?

 

[sboynton]

Here are some pictures:

 

[greech]

Cardinals tend to hover and the quick moving chromis is probably weirding them out a bit. The chromis is a bit more aggressive but both should hold their own.

 

[sboynton]

They seem to be getting alone fine. How do I feed the starfish? Will it scavenge? It's moving around a lot, mostly on the live rock

 

[greech]

http://sea.sheddaquarium.org/sea/fact_sheets.asp?id=101

 

[sboynton]

One of the cardinalfish kind of hangs in the corner and doesn't come up to the top of the tank when I feed. Could something be wrong?