Photos!

Yellow Tang "Butterfinger" is on the left, while "Copper" the Copperband Butterfly is on the right.

This is "Annie" the Sabae Anemone

Copper, our new addition

New Addition

No, not the band with Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, and Johnnie! We introduced a Copperband Butterfly fish today. He is beautiful. He's a full 2 inches big right now. He seems to be adapting well but the Yellow Tang is harassing it as we speak.

Death In The Family

I am sad to report that Minnie, the smallest anemone, has perished. She will be missed.

First Water Change

Phew! That was some work. Being my first change, I didn't really have any "systems" down. I muddled through and got it changed but it did take some serious effort. Everyone is happy and healthy and swimming about again!

Batting Cleanup!

The box of fish was the cure for what ailed the tank! Wow, they cleaned up nicely. Everything arrived and in good order. I started the acclimation process and laughed when I got to the Turbo Snails. They were all stuck to one another! So, I dumped in a huge "clump" of snails! Escargot.

The Jade Crabs are clearly the centerpiece to the Cleanup Crew. They are beautiful. They range in size from a 1/2 dollar to a pea. The have been picking at everything they can get their hands on.

The Serpent Starfish immediately slipped in to the closest crevice they could find and disappeared.

On a sad note, Minnie, the smaller of the anemones isn't looking so hot.

Fish in a Box

I received notification that my box of Janitors has arrived!
 55-100 Gallon Reef Package w/Jades

Yellow Tang 3 Green Chromis Clean tank here I come!

Returned from Florida

We had a week long trip to Florida to get out of the way before I could add fish.

I decided to spend the day with Levi since we got in so late. He and I headed to the fishstore with a pocketful of money and big ideas!

We bought a Clarkii (Sebae) Clownfish. No, not Nemo. First, Nemo is probably a Percula Clownfish. Second, he's animated :) We also purchased, 3 Turbo Snails, 1 Peppermint Shrimp, and White Footed Hermit Crab,

Since the Clownfish was a Clarkii, Nicole named "him" "Clark".  She named the crab "Coral", the Shrimp "Impy". The Snails? They are just snails. Besides, who can tell them apart?

So, Clark decided "he" wanted to hide behind the centerpiece rock morning, noon, and night. So much for fish watching. So, I decided the next day to head back to my local fish monger to see what I could do to chase "him" out of hiding.

I did what any parent would do...I got more stuff! I bought another Clarkii Clown and a Sebae Anemone!

Nicole named the new Clarkii "Ellen". But because it was bigger, we swapped names. Made Clark the bigger one and Ellen the smaller!

Live Rock

After a few days and a lot of additives to the tank, I loaded the tank with rock. Live rock!

The centerpiece rock reminds me of a playing card spade shape. Its amazing with flutes and nooks all over it! I have created some caves and tunnels for whatever we decide to load.

The Start of Something Good

While I have been accused of virtual farming, virtual dining, virtual ruling of a mafia family, and playing jungle jewels, I requested and was granted a Christmas gift of a fish tank. A real fish tank!

While there were a few "discussions" as to what size we would get, 60 gallons is what ended up perched in our living room.

I bought a "ton" of sand and salt. Used a gallon pitcher and walked 54 times from sink to tank. No small task!

My first post

Hi everyone! I am 3 weeks into a new Saltwater Fish tank and I plan on sharing my experiences with you!