agsansoo

Good choice. Do you have a list of LFS near you ? This is the list I use.

http://www.zoyzoy.com/aquarium/aquariumstoresmap.php

MissMTS

Thanks for the link! I thought I knew of all of the aquarium stores near, me, but apparently I didn't. Now I have like 10 more I need to go check out, lol

agsansoo

We're in SoCal. Were LFS are like liquor stores, one on every block ! LOL

Martinismommy

I say #1 and do NOT get the damsel.....They are extremely aggressive....I have had salt tanks for a long long time and would never add another Damsel fish..Problem is if you do decide to get rid of it after it terrorizes the whole tank they are next to impossible to net!

A pair of clowns is the sweetest sight you'll ever see.....My 2 keep me laughing all the time.....Lola is a mean old grouchy lady and poor Lanny puts up with her and follows her around asking for his "Honey do list" LOL

Good luck with the new tank.....

MissMTS

Yeah I know The only problem is, I am at the end of the county with 1-2 small LFS. Any of the good ones are at least 40 minutes away. Not that they aren't worth the drive

Thanks Karen Yeah the damsel is definetly off my stock list. I was watching the clownfish at the LFS the other day and I think I'm in love I can't wait to get this tank set up, but I need to wait until I save up the money though. I want to make sure that I do it right.

By the way, what size is your reef tank? I always like looking at and hearing about other people's tanks for new ideas

Martinismommy

My tank is a 55 gallon bow front......Live rock and sand....I've had crushed coral and didn't like it at all....The sand gives a cleaner look....Right now I only have the 3 fish in there.....One day soon I'll add another......My heart broke when I lost my Bi-color girl and I have just waited...

MissMTS

That is a great size for a SW tank. I wish I had the room. What do you have in there with your clowns? Do you have any corals or just live rock?

Sorry to pester you with quesions, but I am just curious

Martinismommy

I have a large yellow tang....Nothing else right now....

If you decide to set up a really nice reef tank with corals Etc. I have an awesome lighting system for sale..It fits a 40 gallon..It is Medal Halaide top of the line..If you are interested I can send you more info..

Martinismommy

I forgot to mention I have a bunch of cool crabs and some peppermint shrimp as well.....And a few other unidentified objects that grew in the live rock lol

MissMTS

Oooooh gosh you are tempting me! I am definetly interested in everything you just listed, especially the lighting system and the shrimp, but I will have to wait until next month before I purchase anything. If it is still available then......then yes I am intersted!!! Would the lighting system fit my tank if it is a 29 gallon and is 30 inches long?