Nanoprincess
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Okay...out comes the back rubble now..hehehe
Xoxoxo
Xoxoxo
Nano princess's 38 gallon nuvo tank - start date- Oct 6, 2011
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Think of it like this... if you're going to have something back there with lots of nooks and crannies that will catch detritus then it needs to be something you can pull out VERY often and clean/replace. That's where filter floss and sponges come into play. They are GREAT at mechanical filtration but they MUST be cleaned/replaced very often. In my RSM-130D I have a single sponge I rinse out several times a week. On top of that I run a single layer of filter floss that I change out DAILY! If I am going to be out of town I remove the filter floss and if I am going to be out more than a few days I will remove the sponge while I'm gone.
Re: Media Rack - I'm not sure. I don't run much media through my systems so I'm not the one to ask.
Re: Media Rack - I'm not sure. I don't run much media through my systems so I'm not the one to ask.
Nanoprincess
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What does the initials
GFO mean????
Thanks
GFO mean????
Thanks
Granular Ferric Oxide
some good vids here... Bulk packaged Granular ferric oxide GFO for aquariums - English
The purpose of granular ferric oxide is to inhibit algae growth by removing phosphates from the aquarium. Maintaining low phosphate levels will help prevent algae outbreaks and control growth. Serious algae outbreak is one of the most common reasons for complete tank shutdown. GFO is an essential tool and should be part of regular tank maintenance
Granular ferric oxide comes in three different types.
* Granular GFO - requires the least amount of flow to tumble. (Good for reactors)
* Pelletized GFO- more uniform in shape and slightly harder (better for filter socks)
* High Capacity GFO is twice as dense as Granular or Pelletized GFO so twice as much material will fit into a reactor. It's extremely hard and has less dust. By volume High Capacity GFO will remove roughly twice the phosphate compared to Granular or Pelletized GFO. (Best overall performance)
some good vids here... Bulk packaged Granular ferric oxide GFO for aquariums - English
The purpose of granular ferric oxide is to inhibit algae growth by removing phosphates from the aquarium. Maintaining low phosphate levels will help prevent algae outbreaks and control growth. Serious algae outbreak is one of the most common reasons for complete tank shutdown. GFO is an essential tool and should be part of regular tank maintenance
Granular ferric oxide comes in three different types.
* Granular GFO - requires the least amount of flow to tumble. (Good for reactors)
* Pelletized GFO- more uniform in shape and slightly harder (better for filter socks)
* High Capacity GFO is twice as dense as Granular or Pelletized GFO so twice as much material will fit into a reactor. It's extremely hard and has less dust. By volume High Capacity GFO will remove roughly twice the phosphate compared to Granular or Pelletized GFO. (Best overall performance)
Nanoprincess
Member
Oct 13, 2011
Update- dh surprises wife with two fish in her cycling tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...tried-surprise-me-2-fish-my-cycling-tank.html
Tested water and headed out town-.. Hope my fish make it... Nirates and nitrites up.
Amonia .25
Ph 8.0
Nitrate 2
Nitrate 10
Do I start to do water changes since fish were added? No clue..kids home will test while gone and feed fish..still only see one fish- a clown - busy boy swimming all over tank. What kind of clown? Heck if I know
I do have my iPad on me..just can't do anything to the tank while I am gone.
Update- dh surprises wife with two fish in her cycling tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...tried-surprise-me-2-fish-my-cycling-tank.html
Tested water and headed out town-.. Hope my fish make it... Nirates and nitrites up.
Amonia .25
Ph 8.0
Nitrate 2
Nitrate 10
Do I start to do water changes since fish were added? No clue..kids home will test while gone and feed fish..still only see one fish- a clown - busy boy swimming all over tank. What kind of clown? Heck if I know
I do have my iPad on me..just can't do anything to the tank while I am gone.
Here is what I suggested over in your other thread
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...e-me-2-fish-my-cycling-tank-2.html#post996151
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...e-me-2-fish-my-cycling-tank-2.html#post996151
Nanoprincess
Member
Thank u..the kids say they bought rods..frozen and all is well so far..
Xoxo
Xoxo
Nanoprincess
Member
Re: Refugium set up- cheato, purigen, etc- during cycle, after- when?
Just checking in and updating my little post
Its now been 5 1/2 months since having a tank
Love it and not one fish has passed.
I do change water twice a month and have some snails and such I added a few months ago. Starfish too
its Beautiful.
Today is cleaning day and waterchanging.. but wanted to snap some photos of the tank before I clean it.
Just checking in and updating my little post
Its now been 5 1/2 months since having a tank
Love it and not one fish has passed.
I do change water twice a month and have some snails and such I added a few months ago. Starfish too
its Beautiful.
Today is cleaning day and waterchanging.. but wanted to snap some photos of the tank before I clean it.
Looking great & cheers for the success !
Twisted reefer
New Member
Nice tank!
Twisteds 180 Reef
Twisteds 180 Reef
Nanoprincess
Member
It's been 10 months since I started this journey. I have to say Iam so glad I did... I have kept it simple.. Lots of artificial coral- cause Iam fearful of corals. Well the other day I finally took the plunge and purchased my first corals. Mushroom toadstool, frogspawn and an aneneme. Bubble tip and my clown dove right in it. I had a clown but he didn't want anything to do with it, I just couldn't wait and be patient... So came home with another one today and he/ she dove in it. Whooot whoot
I will be adding some photos for your enjoyment and my own journal. I have changed my interior of my tank a dozen times. Heavy cleans I remove all the faux coral and place it back differently or add different pieces. Let's hope I do well on the real coral and eventually my tank will be free of faux in the future.
I will be adding some photos for your enjoyment and my own journal. I have changed my interior of my tank a dozen times. Heavy cleans I remove all the faux coral and place it back differently or add different pieces. Let's hope I do well on the real coral and eventually my tank will be free of faux in the future.
jjmoneyman
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Everybody looks very happy and the real thing looks very nice!
+1 ^
Pretty fish & tank !
Pretty fish & tank !
Nanoprincess
Member
Ahhhhh..thanks my friends
Nanoprincess
Member
Yesterday and today- tank crashed. Have maybe one fish left, bubble tip on bottom of tank in sand. It is bubbly so maybe it's okay. Don't know much right now but super sad. It was all so beautiful and I was so proud of my tank. Being a newbie at this I thought I was doing great. wrong.. Took out most all faux coral, water change, added chemipure elite yesterday and today lost more fish.
Will be taking a sample of my water to the Lfs for further testing and go from there.
Let's see what could have gone wrong?
Toxins released from faux corals?, too over stocked?, added frogspawn, toad stool, anenome, and clownfish all within two days- mmnnnn too much at once?, coral warfare?( whatever that means?) temp on tank keeps registering 82-84 even with heater off.. How the heck do I get my water temp down?.
Going to run a water perimeter check right now myself, can't wait for Lfs test, let's see will update- here is my results
Will be taking a sample of my water to the Lfs for further testing and go from there.
Let's see what could have gone wrong?
Toxins released from faux corals?, too over stocked?, added frogspawn, toad stool, anenome, and clownfish all within two days- mmnnnn too much at once?, coral warfare?( whatever that means?) temp on tank keeps registering 82-84 even with heater off.. How the heck do I get my water temp down?.
Going to run a water perimeter check right now myself, can't wait for Lfs test, let's see will update- here is my results
