So I am very late on this blog post, but I have a bunch of updates!!! First off I am selling back my Cory's because they are just not the right fish for a planted tank no matter how hard I try! Second off I have been toying with the idea of discus, but I think I will wait for my plants to grow in a lot more! Speaking of planted tanks my 10g definitely has pond snails so I need to fix that and quick! I bought plastic to make my own personal tops to my aquariums to try to reduce evaporation drastically and I know it is going to work perfectly!

Now for the exciting part; my salt water 29g tank. I bought a master test kit and did it myself to find out that my tank is ready for fish! 0ppm on everything and a ph of about 8.2 and sg around 1.023. I thought it would take a lot longer to cycle, maybe February at the soonest. I have not deviated from my choice of fish much since I mentioned it last. I definitely want 3 banggai cardinals and I think that is what I will start with. Then a couple of flasher wrasses. If the bio-load isn't too much I may get a blenny. This is all within time of course! The one thing I am not sure of is do I get a cleanup crew before or after the fish? I know I want to get a small pack from petco, but I don't want them to starve in my tank of nothingness haha.

I am way too excited for this and my grandfather shares in my passion for the hobby since he used to have fish himself back in the day. My girlfriend is a different story, but she will see once it is setup and beautiful. As far as corals I am going to wait for summer, but I am really digging the zooanthids! if I can get about 3 different colors and just let them take over I'd be a happy camper. I may experiment with an lps or two after I gain some experience.

Look out for pictures to come soon!

I appreciate any input whether negative, positive, or neutral!

Thanks for reading and don't be afraid to talk to me I could use the pointers as well as ideas!

De'Shawn R. Wilson