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attila · 10-18-2006, 01:16 AM

Ill try and make a long story short. I decided to buy a saltwater fish only tank about two weeks ago after seeing it on display at a "home show". I figured that it was already setup and it would be a smooth operation. Its a 47 gallon tall tank that fits perfecty in the corner of my living room.
I got three fish with it. A lionfish, clownfish, triggerfish. I later purchased a foxface and coral beauty. The second I added the foxface and coral beauty the lionfish started to attack them. So I decided to return the lionfish since I really didnt want to have a hostile environment in my tank. The same day I returned the Lionfish the guy at the store suggested that I get a cream angel.
Now the cream angel is kinda chasing the coral beauty and I have noticed that it doesnt eat at all. Is this normal? What should I do?

How much live rock should a 47 gallon tank have?
Will I stress the fish out if I try and re organize the tank so the fish have more hiding places? Do I take them out or leave them in the tank as I do this?

Sorry about the stupid questions I am totally new to this and I would hate to have my little guys die on me. Thanks for your help and I promise not to add anymore fish!

10-18-2006, 01:16 AM	#1
attila Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 4	Saltwater Tank Help Ill try and make a long story short. I decided to buy a saltwater fish only tank about two weeks ago after seeing it on display at a "home show". I figured that it was already setup and it would be a smooth operation. Its a 47 gallon tall tank that fits perfecty in the corner of my living room. I got three fish with it. A lionfish, clownfish, triggerfish. I later purchased a foxface and coral beauty. The second I added the foxface and coral beauty the lionfish started to attack them. So I decided to return the lionfish since I really didnt want to have a hostile environment in my tank. The same day I returned the Lionfish the guy at the store suggested that I get a cream angel. Now the cream angel is kinda chasing the coral beauty and I have noticed that it doesnt eat at all. Is this normal? What should I do? How much live rock should a 47 gallon tank have? Will I stress the fish out if I try and re organize the tank so the fish have more hiding places? Do I take them out or leave them in the tank as I do this? Sorry about the stupid questions I am totally new to this and I would hate to have my little guys die on me. Thanks for your help and I promise not to add anymore fish!