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addicted · 08-22-2007, 12:58 AM

I'm new to the site looking for help with my nano reef. I hope to learn quite a bit and eventually be able to help people as well.

SoccerBum474 · 08-22-2007, 01:00 AM

welcome to RS.. what do you need help with?

prow · 08-22-2007, 01:18 AM

welcome, you will find lots of good knowledgeable people here. there is always someone around to chime in and answer your question or point you to somewhere you can get the info you need.

as always we expect updates on the comings and goings or your adventures and of course pics

. starting a chronicle really helps you see how you and your tank grow, plus we love looking at all pic and comments along the way.

so what are your planning with the tank? fish, coral wise?

BTW, love your name

. you made the first step, admitting it

. the treatment--having your own little piece of the ocean

addicted · 08-22-2007, 01:35 AM

Well I posted pics of my nano reef already in the nano reef section (it's not much but it's something).

We took on the fish and the sand and rock from my friend's existing tank and probably added the fish too early, 3 weeks after adding the live sand/rock. The ammonia and nitrites barely rose at all but the nitrates are at 40 and will not lower. That's my main problem right now.

This tank is hopefully just temporary we have an empty 55 gallon that we want to transfer the perc, neon goby and yellow watchman into in about 3-4 months but need to get all the right equipment.

AQTCJAK · 08-22-2007, 02:39 AM

Welcome Aboard

lcstorc · 08-22-2007, 06:37 AM

Wecome to RS! Glad to have you around.

kimoy · 08-22-2007, 08:22 AM

welcome to the sanctuary. ask and you shall recieve...

BigAl07 · 08-22-2007, 08:41 AM

Have you done ANY water changes? Doing water changes will help to export the nitrates and replenish trace elements consumed or "Taken Up" from the tank. That should go a long way to help. I would do an immediate 20% and retest your water. Then post back and let's see where we stand.

Allen

Dentoid · 08-22-2007, 08:44 AM

Welcome! Not too familiar with nanos so I will tag along.

DrHank · 08-22-2007, 10:17 AM

ScubaDrew · 08-22-2007, 10:20 AM

Welcome!

addicted · 08-22-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAl07

Have you done ANY water changes? Doing water changes will help to export the nitrates and replenish trace elements consumed or "Taken Up" from the tank. That should go a long way to help. I would do an immediate 20% and retest your water. Then post back and let's see where we stand.

Allen

Yeah I usually do 2 one gallon water changes a week but just yesterday I did a 3 gallon. The levels might have gone done a hair bit but not very much.

blue_eyes53813 · 08-22-2007, 01:31 PM

Hello welcome to RS. The nitrates should and will come down. it may take awhile. I have always had good luck with the bottled bacteria (stress zyme) from my lfs for a new tank. It may be called something different at your lfs. Any Bottled bacteria will help. Your system may be missing something as far as the bacteria area and needs a little push through.

addicted · 08-22-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by blue_eyes53813

Hello welcome to RS. The nitrates should and will come down. it may take awhile. I have always had good luck with the bottled bacteria (stress zyme) from my lfs for a new tank. It may be called something different at your lfs. Any Bottled bacteria will help. Your system may be missing something as far as the bacteria area and needs a little push through.

Thanks for the welcomes everyone! I did use cycle for the first 2 weeks I had the tank up I used it everyday (double dose). I'll pick up some more this weekend.

caitrina · 08-22-2007, 04:28 PM

Welcome to RS. Jump right in the water is fine!

08-22-2007, 12:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
addicted Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	new I'm new to the site looking for help with my nano reef. I hope to learn quite a bit and eventually be able to help people as well.

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prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,238 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new welcome, you will find lots of good knowledgeable people here. there is always someone around to chime in and answer your question or point you to somewhere you can get the info you need. as always we expect updates on the comings and goings or your adventures and of course pics. starting a chronicle really helps you see how you and your tank grow, plus we love looking at all pic and comments along the way. so what are your planning with the tank? fish, coral wise? BTW, love your name . you made the first step, admitting it. the treatment--having your own little piece of the ocean __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html my clamicle..........http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...my-tank-d.html

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addicted Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: new Well I posted pics of my nano reef already in the nano reef section (it's not much but it's something). We took on the fish and the sand and rock from my friend's existing tank and probably added the fish too early, 3 weeks after adding the live sand/rock. The ammonia and nitrites barely rose at all but the nitrates are at 40 and will not lower. That's my main problem right now. This tank is hopefully just temporary we have an empty 55 gallon that we want to transfer the perc, neon goby and yellow watchman into in about 3-4 months but need to get all the right equipment.

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,606 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new Have you done ANY water changes? Doing water changes will help to export the nitrates and replenish trace elements consumed or "Taken Up" from the tank. That should go a long way to help. I would do an immediate 20% and retest your water. Then post back and let's see where we stand. Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,866 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new Hello welcome to RS. The nitrates should and will come down. it may take awhile. I have always had good luck with the bottled bacteria (stress zyme) from my lfs for a new tank. It may be called something different at your lfs. Any Bottled bacteria will help. Your system may be missing something as far as the bacteria area and needs a little push through. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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