New to saltwater! 14g

[SillySphynx24]

Hi guys! I recently started my first saltwater tank. I purchased it from someone already setup (14g biocube). I have had it home for 2 weeks now and everything seems to be running well. I have about 10lbs live rock, 1-1.5 inch of live sand, 2 clarkii clowns, 1 scooter blenny, 1 twin spot goby, 2snails, 3 hermits, 1 red star, 1 coral frag and a bubble anemone. I plan to add a little more rock. How often should I do water changes? My ph has been 8, ammonia 0, nitrite 0 and nitrate 5-10 with a salinity of 1.025. Are those acceptable parameters? Also should I add any more hermits or snails? I have been getting a little brown on the bottom of the glass, but my heater seems to be messing up and keeping the tank warmer than I would like :-/. Also should I be buying copepods and amphipods to feed these guys? The guy at city pets said I shoudnt need them. Thanks for any advise!

[SillySphynx24]

New to saltwater! 14g

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[mnemenoi]

Nice looking tank and welcome to the box! There are a lot more knowledgable salty folks then I that will surely guide you the right way.

[nano reef heaven]

Re: New to saltwater! 14g

For Saltwater you should come on over to marsh as well. Lots of great people and info.

*Sent from my little corner of the reef.*

[jeb102385]

You shouldn't need pods and the parameters are pretty good. On a tank that size I would do weekly water changes. Things can go south real quick in a tank that small. I would add 16 or so more snails, mostly ceriths, not big snails. Maybe a shrimp as well, perhaps a cleaner shrimp. Everything looks good though. Very nice setup!!

[SillySphynx24]

New to saltwater! 14g

You shouldn't need pods and the parameters are pretty good. On a tank that size I would do weekly water changes. Things can go south real quick in a tank that small. I would add 16 or so more snails, mostly ceriths, not big snails. Maybe a shrimp as well, perhaps a cleaner shrimp. Everything looks good though. Very nice setup!!

Thanks! I purchased water from City pets, is that ok to use for water changes? Also, would you do 25% changes weekly? That's a lot of snails lol! I guess I should get on that! Thanks!

[SillySphynx24]

New to saltwater! 14g

For Saltwater you should come on over to marsh as well. Lots of great people and info.

*Sent from my little corner of the reef.*

Is that another forum?

[nano reef heaven]

Re: New to saltwater! 14g

Yes local as well and is Saltwater reef.

*Sent from my little corner of the reef.*

[jeb102385]

I have 150+ snails in my 90 gallon. City pets water is fine and 20-25% water change should be good...

[SillySphynx24]

New to saltwater! 14g

I have 150+ snails in my 90 gallon. City pets water is fine and 20-25% water change should be good...

Thanks! Going through with the first water change today! Will get some snails and a shrimp this week some time. Do you think it's ok to have 2 bta?

[jeb102385]

If they are small, but realize they do get huge. I've seen them the size of a small basketball