Form lfs, you should be able to buy any amount, even 1 pound 
Hey!
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Here a generality - a lot depend on the state of your LR
Oh wow thanks! That's very helpful! I got the tank that they had for 2 years (they said the fish kept dying) and brought it over to my place and the rock sat about a day half submerged in water until I could fill it up. So far it's been filled and filtering for about 9 days. Do you think it's possibly been long enough? I did change the filter media in both the HOB's though. =/
all depends on the state of the LR
have to test
Ammonia will raise then drop, followed by the Nitrites raising and then dropping, then the Nitrate will soar - once the ammonia & nitrites are gone, then do water changes to reduce nitrates.
Ammonia > Nitrite > Nitrate
have to test
Ammonia will raise then drop, followed by the Nitrites raising and then dropping, then the Nitrate will soar - once the ammonia & nitrites are gone, then do water changes to reduce nitrates.
Ammonia > Nitrite > Nitrate
blackwater
Active Member
what are ideal numbers? ammonia 0......nitrite 0...... nitrate 5?(or as low as possible).
Yes 
most always have some nitrates
most always have some nitrates
blackwater
Active Member
good, i think im finally starting to get the hang of this stuff:spinner:
TylerHaworth
Active Member
On the rock subject... You will be spending 3x as much for LFS rock compared to dry rock online.
25 pounds from Marco is $62 shipped to continental US, or you can go to your LFS and buy 10 pounds for the same cost ($5/lb, sales tax, cost of fuel, time)
Over time for the 80 or so pounds you need, would you rather spend $171 or $450+?
May I ask, what is your aversion to ordering online?
25 pounds from Marco is $62 shipped to continental US, or you can go to your LFS and buy 10 pounds for the same cost ($5/lb, sales tax, cost of fuel, time)
Over time for the 80 or so pounds you need, would you rather spend $171 or $450+?
May I ask, what is your aversion to ordering online?
Hey. I don't have a problem with ordering online, I just hate waiting for shipping =P. I did get some dry rock from the LFS, 17 lbs for $50. I understand that it is cheaper online but I get paid cash from side jobs so it seems better =P. Anyways I think I have enough rock as is and I rearranged everything so I *think* I'm done aquascaping. I'm now just waiting on the power heads to come in. I took out the shrimp cause it had some really thick slimy nastiness on it and it wreaked of vomit and was starting to float. I'll test the water as soon as it clears up and take pics.
Looks great - love the arch !!!
sk8rdn
Has been struck by the ban stick
Looks good, but if you have any fish like mine (who don't pay attention to which direction they are swimming in) they're gonna crash into the rockwork. Just make sure that arch is stable so there is no rock avalanche. It's bad for the glass and the fish....
....Secret Super Hero....
....Secret Super Hero....
TylerHaworth
Active Member
$50 for 17 lbs isnt quite as bad... You're still nowhere near the amount you need though
Okay so tested water today. Good news.
PH - 8.2
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 20
Thinking about starting with 1 Oscellaris Clownfish - Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Ocellaris Clownfish, Tank Bred
PH - 8.2
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 20
Thinking about starting with 1 Oscellaris Clownfish - Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Ocellaris Clownfish, Tank Bred
Ocellaris Clownfish, Tank Bred (Amphiprion ocellaris) is a great fish, I would start with a pair
