Hi,

I have actually decided to have another local fish shop take over the entire
management of the tank, as far as I am concerned, they can maintain and take
my money, and ill sit back and enjoy the view

I felt that the shop which sold me the tank "forgot" a few important points
which I have since learned.

- They did not ask if I wanted to keep any coral, and failed to mention the
light differences and restrictions with the tube they sold me.
- The did not mention a Protein Skimmer, something which I have read is
vital for a tank as small as mine.
- They failed to mention that the water in my city is unsuitable for fish -
it contains chloramines ???

I know I should have researched, but I did explain to the shop that I had
read nothing and was completely clueless with regards to a marine aquarium.
I asked them to provide the best kit, and set it up - even if it cost more.


In the future, I really would like to be hands on, but I am happy to take a
back seat with the first marine setup. I can guarantee that if in three
months time I am enjoying a marine setup with 4 or 5 nice fish, I will have
another 3 or so larger tanks setup before next summer (all hands on
hopefully) - I am a compulsive git!!!

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Regards,

Gary.

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"BiG Orange" @ wrote in message ...
Whats the arguments for and against Crushed Coral? You used it for ten
years, did it cause you issues? Why is sand better?

Because 10 years ago, that is what people used and it's a pain to pull it
out. Go to the forums and read about it, but I cant believe a fish store
set up your tank with crushed coral.