Hello RS newbie here

K20a2Javi · 02-25-2008, 11:10 PM

I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Javier and im from Miami fl I just recently obtain a 29g Bio-Cube and I kind of rushed my cycle and added live stock too fast since I was exited but is been three months since and I haven’t had any problems except my nitrate are a little high

Here are some pictures of my tank

Hope you guys like it

BigAl07 · 02-25-2008, 11:30 PM

Hello

and welcome!

Very nice looking tank! That's angel is going to outgrow it quickly.

How often and how much each time do you do water changes? Water changes are a very effective way of exporting Nitrates from a tank. Keep in mind that you only get the percentage of drop directly related to percent of water change. I'd suggest heavier/more aggressive water changes.

Keep us posted and keep posting pics

framerguy · 02-25-2008, 11:40 PM

Welcome to RS!! The nitrates are most likely coming from the Lionfish poop. They eat big prey and make a big mess because of it. Big Al is right, larger and more often waterchanges will fix it.

K20a2Javi · 02-25-2008, 11:57 PM

i change 6g of water every 2 weeks

BigAl07 · 02-26-2008, 12:03 AM

That's a good amount but you may want to try and do it more often.. at least to see how quickly you can get them down.

I didn't even REALIZE that was a lion fish. Those things poop a truck load each time and it tends to really pollute even a large tank if you're not careful. I hate to be a "Downer" but it needs to be in a much larger tank because a smaller tank (with less water volume) it's so easy for things to "Get out of hand".

Tank looks great. Bump up the frequency of your water changes to get it down and see what it takes to KEEP it down

Trial and Error

vdituri · 02-26-2008, 12:06 AM

Beautiful tank and gorgeous lionfish!

Welcome aboard!
Water changes are indeed your best means of reducing nitrates.
And the quickest.
Enjoy your stay here!

Varga · 02-26-2008, 02:18 AM

thats one awsome lion fish. what kind is it? why must all the nice fish be black listed????

K20a2Javi · 02-26-2008, 10:24 AM

thank you for all your comments i will try to change 6g a week till i bring my nitrates down i also order a refuge to add some more water to the tank and reduce my nitrates

i bought it for a good price $80 all is missing is the light
if i ever get it though been waiting 2 weeks for this guy and i dont think hes even shipped it

BigAl07 · 02-26-2008, 10:27 AM

Adding water volume is a VERY good thing. I love my HOB fuge on my home 10g tank.

framerguy · 02-26-2008, 10:28 AM

You will be surprised how much that will help! Way to go. I hope he ships it soon!

K20a2Javi · 02-26-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varga

thats one awsome lion fish. what kind is it? why must all the nice fish be black listed????

the first one is a fu man chu

and the yellow one is a dwarf hes my favorite Bumble Bee

Tru2nr · 02-26-2008, 10:43 AM

first welcome second tank looks real good third that fuge will also help with your water peram's cuz you'll have a little more leeway with having more water i would watch those fish though i can see them both easily outgrowing that tank and i could also see the lionfish if he gets to hungry eating the angel and watch the angel because they are known to just pick at anything good luck with everything

K20a2Javi · 02-26-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tru2nr

first welcome second tank looks real good third that fuge will also help with your water peram's cuz you'll have a little more leeway with having more water i would watch those fish though i can see them both easily outgrowing that tank and i could also see the lionfish if he gets to hungry eating the angel and watch the angel because they are known to just pick at anything good luck with everything

i don't think a dwarf lion could eat the angel and hopefully the flame doesn't pick at my corals cause if he does then ill have to take him back to my LFS were i got him because they said that he wouldn't eat anything and if i had any problems i could take him back i really hope none of my fish outgrow my tank because i would hate to get rid of any of them especially my yellow dwarf

AQTCJAK · 02-26-2008, 11:54 AM

Welcome Aboard

02-25-2008, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
K20a2Javi Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami FL Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Hello RS newbie here I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Javier and im from Miami fl I just recently obtain a 29g Bio-Cube and I kind of rushed my cycle and added live stock too fast since I was exited but is been three months since and I haven’t had any problems except my nitrate are a little high Here are some pictures of my tank Hope you guys like it

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,340 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here Hello and welcome! Very nice looking tank! That's angel is going to outgrow it quickly. How often and how much each time do you do water changes? Water changes are a very effective way of exporting Nitrates from a tank. Keep in mind that you only get the percentage of drop directly related to percent of water change. I'd suggest heavier/more aggressive water changes. Keep us posted and keep posting pics __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,264 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here Welcome to RS!! The nitrates are most likely coming from the Lionfish poop. They eat big prey and make a big mess because of it. Big Al is right, larger and more often waterchanges will fix it. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 390gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 150g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum (\___/) This is Bunny. (=O.o=) Copy and paste him into your signature (")__(") to help him gain world domination

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K20a2Javi Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami FL Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here i change 6g of water every 2 weeks

02-26-2008, 12:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,340 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here That's a good amount but you may want to try and do it more often.. at least to see how quickly you can get them down. I didn't even REALIZE that was a lion fish. Those things poop a truck load each time and it tends to really pollute even a large tank if you're not careful. I hate to be a "Downer" but it needs to be in a much larger tank because a smaller tank (with less water volume) it's so easy for things to "Get out of hand". Tank looks great. Bump up the frequency of your water changes to get it down and see what it takes to KEEP it down Trial and Error __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

02-26-2008, 12:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,641 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here Beautiful tank and gorgeous lionfish! Welcome aboard! Water changes are indeed your best means of reducing nitrates. And the quickest. Enjoy your stay here! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,710 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here thats one awsome lion fish. what kind is it? why must all the nice fish be black listed????

02-26-2008, 10:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
K20a2Javi Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami FL Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here thank you for all your comments i will try to change 6g a week till i bring my nitrates down i also order a refuge to add some more water to the tank and reduce my nitrates i bought it for a good price $80 all is missing is the light if i ever get it though been waiting 2 weeks for this guy and i dont think hes even shipped it

02-26-2008, 10:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,340 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here Adding water volume is a VERY good thing. I love my HOB fuge on my home 10g tank. __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,264 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello RS newbie here You will be surprised how much that will help! Way to go. I hope he ships it soon! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 390gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 150g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum (\___/) This is Bunny. (=O.o=) Copy and paste him into your signature (")__(") to help him gain world domination

02-26-2008, 10:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tru2nr Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 983 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello RS newbie here first welcome second tank looks real good third that fuge will also help with your water peram's cuz you'll have a little more leeway with having more water i would watch those fish though i can see them both easily outgrowing that tank and i could also see the lionfish if he gets to hungry eating the angel and watch the angel because they are known to just pick at anything good luck with everything __________________ My Addiction Chronical...a.k.a my slowly building reef tank Mistakes Have been made in the past.....still trying to clean up from them in the present....mistakes will be made in the future.....so what do we do?...... we party until we make another mistake!!!!

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