damsel vs. chromis

[jojoandphia]

So what fish should you start with? I thought you needed to start with these fish to cycle the tank w/o loosing lots of money with the more expensive fish. Should I start with a clown or something? I would like to have a peaceful tank.

 

[Kurt_Nelson]

In your first post, you say you've already cycled your tank. Is it cycled, or is it not?

If it's not, I'd suggest you cycle it without using fish.

If it is cycled, then I'd sit down and make a list of the fish you want to put in it. Then research the fish, make sure they're OK with your size of tank, and figure out which ones are the least aggressive and which ones are the most aggressive, relatively. Then start stocking with the least aggressive.

 

[chadmace]

I wouldn't put fish in your tank if you think they'll die. If you have good live rock your cycle should be minimal if at all. Mine was that way.

If your tank is ready to support life Chromis are a good addition. They are peaceful fish.

 

[Sparks]

So what fish should you start with? I thought you needed to start with these fish to cycle the tank w/o loosing lots of money with the more expensive fish. Should I start with a clown or something? I would like to have a peaceful tank.

ask for some old water from someone here who lives near you with an established reef(i say reef so you don't get some wandering copper or medicine) aquarium if you feel the need to get some outside bacteria going.