Marine fish

[imported_n/a]

Sorry I know this is not Freshwater fish, but where can I buy them nowadays. Any LFS to recommend?

http://a2.cpimg.com/image/CE/50/851662-bae8-03200258-.jpg

[Dr Hsu]

Another Nemo victim.....

Please do sufficient research before you even think of keeping clownfish. Yes, they can live without a host anemone but the fare much better with one. Problem is that anemones are dependant on high lighting and good water quality. All this = $$$, amongst other things.

To start off, you can join the SG Reef Club and search their forum for the appropriate info before you embark on finding Nemo.

http://www.sgreefclub.com

Sorry for sounding harsh but clowns are not as simple as bettas....

......and too many clownfish will pay the price.....

[Dr Hsu]

Another Nemo victim.....

Please do sufficient research before you even think of keeping clownfish. Yes, they can live without a host anemone but the fare much better with one. Problem is that anemones are dependant on high lighting and good water quality. All this = $$$, amongst other things.

To start off, you can join the SG Reef Club and search their forum for the appropriate info before you embark on finding Nemo.

http://www.sgreefclub.com

Sorry for sounding harsh but clowns are not as simple as bettas....

......and too many clownfish will pay the price.....

[Dr Hsu]

Here is the first instalment of an intro article written by a member of the SG Reef Club. Suggest anyone getting interested read it before taking the plunge....if still interested after reading this, go to this thread to read the "rest of the story"....(pics didn't copy over so go read the thread)
http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2945


A pristine reef in the South Pacific

Coral reefs represent one of natures most diverse and spectacular ecosystems, no wonder so many people want to keep a small part of this amazing ecosystem in their homes.
Nothing holds the attention of visitors to a marine aquarium shop more than the sight of a healthy, completely stocked, miniature reef. The variety of colours, shapes and odd-looking creatures is intoxicating. The gentle swaying of the coral polyps, the sparkling of light on the rocks and the darting of the fish in and out of the rockwork can quickly entice the novice aquarist to purchase such a system. Yet, there is much more than meets the eye to these systems, and unless you are prepared, you can quickly become discourage, and drop out of this hobby. Unfortunately this does not happen before hundreds, if not thousands of dollars have been spent and even more unfortunate, before dozens of animals have died. The secrets to having a successful reef aquarium include, having patience, gaining knowledge, exercising caution, reading everything and practicing common sense. I also believe strongly that you should not follow the advice of someone unless you can see what they themselves have accomplished using those methods. If you follow someone

[Dr Hsu]

Here is the first instalment of an intro article written by a member of the SG Reef Club. Suggest anyone getting interested read it before taking the plunge....if still interested after reading this, go to this thread to read the "rest of the story"....(pics didn't copy over so go read the thread)
http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2945


A pristine reef in the South Pacific

Coral reefs represent one of natures most diverse and spectacular ecosystems, no wonder so many people want to keep a small part of this amazing ecosystem in their homes.
Nothing holds the attention of visitors to a marine aquarium shop more than the sight of a healthy, completely stocked, miniature reef. The variety of colours, shapes and odd-looking creatures is intoxicating. The gentle swaying of the coral polyps, the sparkling of light on the rocks and the darting of the fish in and out of the rockwork can quickly entice the novice aquarist to purchase such a system. Yet, there is much more than meets the eye to these systems, and unless you are prepared, you can quickly become discourage, and drop out of this hobby. Unfortunately this does not happen before hundreds, if not thousands of dollars have been spent and even more unfortunate, before dozens of animals have died. The secrets to having a successful reef aquarium include, having patience, gaining knowledge, exercising caution, reading everything and practicing common sense. I also believe strongly that you should not follow the advice of someone unless you can see what they themselves have accomplished using those methods. If you follow someone

[Lim Aik Seng]

wah read EVERY single detail
haiz i can't even handle plant tank
how to handle this hahahahaha

[Lim Aik Seng]

wah read EVERY single detail
haiz i can't even handle plant tank
how to handle this hahahahaha

[imported_n/a]

Thanks Dr.Hsu it's a very good article.

[imported_n/a]

Thanks Dr.Hsu it's a very good article.

[Lyon Goh]

I use to keep them...
This fish is easy to keep. Takes all kind of food. I last time feed them tubifex, bloodworm, BS and other marine fish food. i kept 3. Every fish i provide one anemone

[Lyon Goh]

I use to keep them...
This fish is easy to keep. Takes all kind of food. I last time feed them tubifex, bloodworm, BS and other marine fish food. i kept 3. Every fish i provide one anemone

[Ong Ginyew]

dun all of em need a chiller? or something to keep em cool.
so u keep d fishes seperately like bettas?
isolate em.

[Ong Ginyew]

dun all of em need a chiller? or something to keep em cool.
so u keep d fishes seperately like bettas?
isolate em.

[Lyon Goh]

All keep in a 3ft... No Chiller...
Chiller is only needed when corals are kept

[Lyon Goh]

All keep in a 3ft... No Chiller...
Chiller is only needed when corals are kept

[Ong Ginyew]

hmm...ok.
how easy is easy?
may b i would try someday....wat kind of tanks u keep em in?

[Ong Ginyew]

hmm...ok.
how easy is easy?
may b i would try someday....wat kind of tanks u keep em in?

[Dr Hsu]

Look through the threads I posted for more info.

Keeping the clowns is easy, if they are healthy to begin with.

Keeping the anemones is much more difficult: they are high light species and need an anchor spot in which they will feel secure - generally they will move to wherever they want anyway...

This is something written just for the Nemo craze:

[quote]quote:Welcome to the Fans of Disney's

[Dr Hsu]

Look through the threads I posted for more info.

Keeping the clowns is easy, if they are healthy to begin with.

Keeping the anemones is much more difficult: they are high light species and need an anchor spot in which they will feel secure - generally they will move to wherever they want anyway...

This is something written just for the Nemo craze:

[quote]quote:Welcome to the Fans of Disney's

[Lyon Goh]

I used 4X36 watts PL lights with 3 tubes of white and 1 tube of Actinic Blue. The anemones will anyhow crawl to get a suitable place. They like areas with current