Chronicle to Christopher's 1st Reef Adventure! - Page 2

blue_eyes53813 · 08-03-2007, 01:28 PM

About 1-1 1/2 lbs per gallon of water.So 30-45 lbs of rock would be good.You can add liverock during the cycle. it will help the cycle through. You will get some die off on the rocks but it will be ok. The cycle can last anywhere from 2-3 weeks to 6-8 weeks. You need to monitor ammonia-nitrites and nitrates during this time. If you dont have those test kits it would be a good idea to get them too. Good luck

Charlie97L · 08-03-2007, 01:36 PM

you don't need to have fish in there to get the cycle going. i much prefer to use a piece of cocktail shrimp from the store, you can put it in some pantyhose so it won't break apart.

live rock = goooooood.

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-03-2007, 01:59 PM

At my LFS they are doing the testing for me. How often should I bring my water sample?

Charlie97L · 08-03-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeWizzItsMe

At my LFS they are doing the testing for me. How often should I bring my water sample?

weekly, but really, you should eventually get in the habit of doing it yourself... it depends on what test kits the LFS use, and often (at least in my experience), they don't test for things like calcium, which is crucial to coral health, because a commerical LFS usually only has 1 or 2 coral tanks, and those are on separate systems, and likely tended by 1 or 2 specific employees.

however, you will get the odd LFS that does things differently, and will test properly, though if they're doing a regular battery of tests for you, they should be charging.

i have LFSs around here that range from horrid to amazing. you really have to be careful.

not to sound depressing or anything, LFS can be a good source of information, but many are just there to make a buck, and don't care about your success in the hobby.

Dentoid · 08-03-2007, 07:02 PM

I love the titles to your photos. They're like the titles of Renaissance still life paintings!

rebekwl · 08-03-2007, 07:25 PM

Hi there

Looks like you're on the right track for the most part. I must say though, if you do not want to keep the Damsels long term it would be your best bet to take them out now, before you add alot more rock. They are VERY HARD TO CATCH, and if you don't take them out they will most likely kill any other fish you introduce to your tank. I had a hell of a time removing ONE from my tank because he was harassing everything. It's also very stressful for the fish to have to endure the cycle. Just a thought!! Good luck with everything!!

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-03-2007, 08:07 PM

Yay! I added 15 pounds of live rock, and I am waiting for the water to settle down so I can take some pictures! As for the titles of my pics, I love renaisaance art, so maybe it rubbed off on me lol! Thank you all for your compliments and help!

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-03-2007, 09:03 PM

Before!

After!!!!

Yes, I do need help on aquascaping, but my fish were in there and the rocks was big for my tank... Any suggestions tho...??

cioutlaw · 08-03-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tippMANn98

i see you have volcanic rock in there...I would get rid of that...fish can get cut up pretty good on that rock.....

Agree & I thought I read where volcanic rock also had minerals that were bad for reefs too. iron or sulfer maybe?

edit: just read the rest of the thread & see you removed the rock.

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-04-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GeeWizzItsMe

Yes, I do need help on aquascaping, but my fish were in there and the rocks was big for my tank... Any suggestions tho...??

Okay, I "re-scaped" it a little! It looks mush better. Pictures soon!

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-04-2007, 12:51 PM

yay! I got a better picture! I kinda changed up the scaping a little... It looks much better with the rock. If I want to keep the damsels, how many should I keep? Is it okay to keep 2? Will they kill other fish? What should I use to clean the outside of the tank?

Raf · 08-04-2007, 05:33 PM

Looks good and would look even better with a black or blue background on the tank!

Frankie · 08-04-2007, 06:28 PM

Looks real sharp kid. Keep up the good work!

goldenmean · 08-04-2007, 06:54 PM

Hey your tank looks so much better with the new LR.
Great job on the aquascaping If you are like the rest of us obsessive reefers I bet you change it around some more as you are waiting for your tank to cycle!

Dentoid · 08-04-2007, 07:15 PM

Nice job on the scaping!

Now sit back and watch the action!

08-03-2007, 01:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank About 1-1 1/2 lbs per gallon of water.So 30-45 lbs of rock would be good.You can add liverock during the cycle. it will help the cycle through. You will get some die off on the rocks but it will be ok. The cycle can last anywhere from 2-3 weeks to 6-8 weeks. You need to monitor ammonia-nitrites and nitrates during this time. If you dont have those test kits it would be a good idea to get them too. Good luck __________________ 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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Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank you don't need to have fish in there to get the cycle going. i much prefer to use a piece of cocktail shrimp from the store, you can put it in some pantyhose so it won't break apart. live rock = goooooood. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

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GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank At my LFS they are doing the testing for me. How often should I bring my water sample?

08-03-2007, 07:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank Hi there Looks like you're on the right track for the most part. I must say though, if you do not want to keep the Damsels long term it would be your best bet to take them out now, before you add alot more rock. They are VERY HARD TO CATCH, and if you don't take them out they will most likely kill any other fish you introduce to your tank. I had a hell of a time removing ONE from my tank because he was harassing everything. It's also very stressful for the fish to have to endure the cycle. Just a thought!! Good luck with everything!! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

08-03-2007, 08:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank Yay! I added 15 pounds of live rock, and I am waiting for the water to settle down so I can take some pictures! As for the titles of my pics, I love renaisaance art, so maybe it rubbed off on me lol! Thank you all for your compliments and help!

08-03-2007, 09:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank Before! After!!!! Yes, I do need help on aquascaping, but my fish were in there and the rocks was big for my tank... Any suggestions tho...??

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GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank yay! I got a better picture! I kinda changed up the scaping a little... It looks much better with the rock. If I want to keep the damsels, how many should I keep? Is it okay to keep 2? Will they kill other fish? What should I use to clean the outside of the tank? __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

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Raf Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N. Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 431 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank Looks good and would look even better with a black or blue background on the tank! __________________ Our Photos: Nikon D70 w Nikkor 60mm 2.8d micro http://www.aquaticescapes.ca Check out our Malawi site: http://www.malawimayhem.com Cheers Raf & Diana

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