Reef tanks?

Question

I see there is some tanks which got many stones or whatever they called it and also some anemons. of course there are some holes on the stones that will let small fish hide in them. so,because it is small fish and there are many of them in the tanks,we cant know if there is 1 of them died right? but when they died,it can affect other fishes too.
Also,because it has many stones,and anemons,it will be very hard to get the fish out..
So,what is the best solution?

here is the example pic of the tank:
http://www.thereeftank.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=7758

Answer 1

You do not want to remove your rocks for routine cleaning. If a fish dies, with some heavy water changes you can handle the bio-load of a decaying fish. Plus if you have a proper cleanup crew they will help also (snails, crabs, hermit crabs, shrimp, etc). If you do not have one a protien skimmer is also a good additon. A protien skimmer injects air into the water to create a foam, organics in the water are shuttled into the foam and removed from the tank.

I would make sure you have a good cleanup crew and do more frequent water changes the next few weeks. That will help and be a cheaper solution. I would also suggest you read up on the hobby a lot and ask a lot of questions.

http://www.reefcentral.com/

Answer 2

A properly organized reef tank will be able to handle the death of a fish biologically. But if you have an overcrowded reef tank then you will have a problem. And, when keeping salt water fish one must be able to find and account for all the organisms constantly. In a reef tank it is important to monitor health conditions and remove any fish that gets ill, old or is damaged by its tank mates. If a fish isn't eating well, is hiding all the time or has the obvious symptoms of some disease then get it out. This can be done easiest with low level red lighting and a slurp gun.

Answer 3

Keeping a reef tank is a daily task. Constant water testing and tank maintenance is required. As for live rock which is what the rocks are called, they are to be placed in way that you can remove them while cleaning the tank without endangering the fish or the tank itself. I have had many salt tanks including a reef tank. Do a lot of research and I find that going to the small mom and pop fish stores help out. They care more about the you and the hobby than the bigger chain stores. They are a world of knowledge and are always happy to help. Good Luck