Newbie Over Here - Page 2

lcstorc · 11-17-2007, 12:34 PM

Ok well then you need to try to make it as hapitable as possible if you already have it.
What do you have for lights?
What are your levels?
Nems need lots of light and very good very stable water parameters. They have a very slow metabolism so it takes them a long time to show stress. Spot feed yours every couple of days and that helps a lot.

ClownTang921 · 11-17-2007, 01:38 PM

I Have Metal Hallides and my Levels Are perfect

Thanks for the spot feeding tip i didnt know that

ill keep you posted on how its doing

JFK_Jr · 11-18-2007, 08:42 AM

Craig Manoukian · 11-18-2007, 08:56 AM

Welcome Nick!

It's good you are testing your water parameters! What were your last readings?

As you are probably aware, you have maxed out or exceeded the dentrifying capacity of your tank with the current bioload as the livestock will grow. I've seen amemones the size of a basketball. The clown and anemone will be the most the tank can support mid-term and the 90 will be a perfect spot for the firefish.

If the anemone goes south, it will foul your tank something awefull. 14 gallons is a very small ecosystem and there is little to no margin for error.

Thanks for keeping us posted and remember the mantra "go slow and let it grow, eh?

ninjataco777 · 11-18-2007, 07:32 PM

looks like u could use a new aquascaping nick lol

nanoreefsrcool · 11-19-2007, 03:49 PM

nice halides i didnt knowthey come in strips now lol NICK!!!!!!!!!

11-17-2007, 12:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,778 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie Over Here Ok well then you need to try to make it as hapitable as possible if you already have it. What do you have for lights? What are your levels? Nems need lots of light and very good very stable water parameters. They have a very slow metabolism so it takes them a long time to show stress. Spot feed yours every couple of days and that helps a lot. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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11-18-2007, 08:56 AM	#19 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newbie Over Here Welcome Nick! It's good you are testing your water parameters! What were your last readings? As you are probably aware, you have maxed out or exceeded the dentrifying capacity of your tank with the current bioload as the livestock will grow. I've seen amemones the size of a basketball. The clown and anemone will be the most the tank can support mid-term and the 90 will be a perfect spot for the firefish. If the anemone goes south, it will foul your tank something awefull. 14 gallons is a very small ecosystem and there is little to no margin for error. Thanks for keeping us posted and remember the mantra "go slow and let it grow, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-18-2007, 07:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
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11-19-2007, 03:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
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