On Saturday I went and bought the first fish for my marine aquarium, I bought 2 tank bred clown fish. I bought 2 as there was an offer on 2 for £24 for a pair which I didn’t think was bad and the fact that I traipsed around 3 local marine shops to find 2 clowns that I liked. All but the last shop had pretty poor clowns in, the colour was poor the markings where just as bad and they were really small.
I think the next fish will be a Blennie, so that some of the algae will be eaten on the side of the glass. I tend to clean the front and both sides of the aquarium and leave the rear with algae on so that there is some natural food for him when I get him in a fortnight.
I’ve got a Power head on order from eBay, i currently have 2 both are located at the rear of the tank 1 on either side and both point towards the front middle of the tank. My new one will sit on the right hand side pointing towards the left but aiming downwards so that no debris gets left at the rear of the tank.
I’d ideally like a forth so that I can have one blowing over the Live Rock to try and keep them clean and help with filtration.
The reason I bought one from eBay is the fact it’s about £20 cheaper and slightly more powerful, but i can’t speak for the quality of it, so i thought it would be worth the risk even if it only lasts for a year.
Clown Fish