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help! First SW tank!

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#1 ·
Ok, so as a very delayed Christmas present from my friend I was given a chocolate chip starfish! I don't think my friend really knew that I don't know much about SW tanks... anyway, its in a 5g with some sand, a heater at 77 degrees, and a pH of 8.2.... and what the fish store called a SW filter? anyway, after some research I know that my tank is WAY TOO small.... Don't get mad at me for getting without researching... I didn't someone else got it for me without my knowing.... Whay do I need to feed my starfish, and what is their minimum tank size? right now my little guy in only 2ish inches.. anyway, sorry for not researching b4, but I can't really help that..... also, I know that CC Stars aren't reefsafe, so what would you reccomend I put in the tank so there isn't just sand? Also, In his tank there are .5 cups of salt per gallon, this is how much I was told to do.... is it correct? Thank you SOOOOOOOOO much for any help at all!
~veganchick~
 
#29 ·
Its funny, every freshwater hobbyist who comes over to saltwater asks about plants. It is just a mindset. If you are determined to have some greenery, i would honestly consider some high quality plastic plants that are made with saltwater in mind.

Here are a few that blend fairly well with a marine setup:
Dic. Cervicornis Silk Plants | Silk Like Plants | Artificial Plants | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com
Dictyota Rossa Silk Plants | Silk Like Plants | Artificial Plants | Aquarium - ThatPetPlace.com

I am personally not a big fan of these plants in marine tanks, but I have seen some setups that use them and create a nice display.
 
#30 ·
Its funny, every freshwater hobbyist who comes over to saltwater asks about plants. It is just a mindset. If you are determined to have some greenery, i would honestly consider some high quality plastic plants that are made with saltwater in mind.

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#33 ·
ya, but can you put those in a tank as small as 5g? And I would love pics... By the way, I won't be posting pics anywhere anytime soon....I got an A in all of my classes, but I somehow got a 80.3% in SS, soooo no more phone till I raise that to an A... Ugggg
 
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