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bscman · 05-23-2007, 09:14 PM

Let me start by saying I am NOT a s/w guy...but:

I think that's going to be a bit much for a 10g tank (by that I mean overstocked)...in fact, I don't think i'd start up a s/w tank with anything less than 30gal.

Clowns seem to be going for ~$15 each in my area, hermit crabs are cheap, and shrimp (depending on type) are fairly inexpensive.

Corals are going to require a lot of light (a regular/generic flourescent hood won't be enough).

I'd suggest you check your local shops for good books, and put your google-fu to the test...there's a TON of info out there.
I've dipped into it a little, as my fiancee REALLY wants a clown-fish (wouldn't it make a good suprise for her B-day?

) but neither of use are really ready for the commitment/cost of setting up a s/w tank.

05-23-2007, 09:14 PM	#2
bscman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Washington Age: 24 Posts: 163	Let me start by saying I am NOT a s/w guy...but: I think that's going to be a bit much for a 10g tank (by that I mean overstocked)...in fact, I don't think i'd start up a s/w tank with anything less than 30gal. Clowns seem to be going for ~$15 each in my area, hermit crabs are cheap, and shrimp (depending on type) are fairly inexpensive. Corals are going to require a lot of light (a regular/generic flourescent hood won't be enough). I'd suggest you check your local shops for good books, and put your google-fu to the test...there's a TON of info out there. I've dipped into it a little, as my fiancee REALLY wants a clown-fish (wouldn't it make a good suprise for her B-day? ) but neither of use are really ready for the commitment/cost of setting up a s/w tank.