Chronicle to Christopher's 1st Reef Adventure! - Page 3

bluespotjawfish · 08-04-2007, 06:57 PM

So much better ~ Great job!

caitrina · 08-04-2007, 10:23 PM

I will tell you again...good job! Looks nice!

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-06-2007, 09:19 AM

OK! I got my water tested yesterday, and the estimation is that my water will be cycled within a week!!! My pH is a little low, but I think that is it! YAY!

tippMANn98 · 08-06-2007, 09:33 AM

I would get yourself a test kit, and start testing yourself, It will teach you how to test, and you will learn sooo much more about what makes up sea water and why you need good parameters. trust me, I worked retail for 7 years now, and thats the first thing I stressed when people kept coming in on a weekly basis for water tests. Tank looks good, glad you got rid of that lava rock.......that live rock looks good, is it fiji?

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-06-2007, 09:44 AM

I am not sure if it is Fiji... But, yes, for sure the next time I test my water, it will be me doing it! My dad just has to take me to buy a kit!

Frankie · 08-06-2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tippMANn98

I would get yourself a test kit, and start testing yourself, It will teach you how to test, and you will learn sooo much more about what makes up sea water and why you need good parameters. trust me, I worked retail for 7 years now, and thats the first thing I stressed when people kept coming in on a weekly basis for water tests. Tank looks good, glad you got rid of that lava rock.......that live rock looks good, is it fiji?

Looks like fiji to me. Good advice on getting a test kit. I will bring in my water when i am not happy with my tests just to make sure i don't have a bad reading. But testing is done by me quite often and it is a good habit to get into. Even if some people say they can tell when something is up from looking at there tanks, I like to know before i can see it.

Nanoreefbro · 08-06-2007, 12:24 PM

Great start on the tank..

Snappy · 08-08-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Raf

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

I agree that a solid colour back ground will really help the look. Personally I prefer blue.

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-09-2007, 11:16 AM

Test results! Today I tested my water with my own kit for the first time! It turned out well!

pH-8.2
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-0
Ammonia-0

YAY!

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-09-2007, 11:27 AM

Could someone move this into the reef chronicles section???

Melanie · 08-09-2007, 11:57 AM

Great job on your rock scaping. Looking good!

Anselth · 08-09-2007, 12:17 PM

Looks good! What are your plans for a clean up crew?

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-09-2007, 01:19 PM

good question Anselth... I know a cleaner shrimp and a few types of snails... what is recommended?

GeeWizzItsMe · 08-09-2007, 01:25 PM

Is my cycling done since my tests were perfect?

Anselth · 08-09-2007, 01:31 PM

Ceriths are good algae eaters, but I have a hard time finding them at the LFS. Turbos and Astrea are good, but you have to keep an eye on them as they can't right themselves if they fall. Margaritas and Nerites are also popular. I'd also suggest a few Nassarious snails to stir your sand bed and eat the detritus that will inevitably collect there. A lot of sites will suggest purchasing one snail per gallon, which is overkill, IMO. All you'll end up doing is needlessly starving your animals. Buy 5-8 and see if they can handle the tank. If not, add a few more. this way, you find what the tank's ability is to sustain them.

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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 OK! I got my water tested yesterday, and the estimation is that my water will be cycled within a week!!! My pH is a little low, but I think that is it! YAY! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

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tippMANn98 Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,705 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank I would get yourself a test kit, and start testing yourself, It will teach you how to test, and you will learn sooo much more about what makes up sea water and why you need good parameters. trust me, I worked retail for 7 years now, and thats the first thing I stressed when people kept coming in on a weekly basis for water tests. Tank looks good, glad you got rid of that lava rock.......that live rock looks good, is it fiji?

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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 I am not sure if it is Fiji... But, yes, for sure the next time I test my water, it will be me doing it! My dad just has to take me to buy a kit! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

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Nanoreefbro Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 116 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank Great start on the tank.. __________________ "It wouldn't be a hobby if it was easy"...

08-09-2007, 11:16 AM	#39 (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 Test results! Today I tested my water with my own kit for the first time! It turned out well! pH-8.2 Nitrite-0 Nitrate-0 Ammonia-0 YAY! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

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Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 929 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank Looks good! What are your plans for a clean up crew? __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

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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 good question Anselth... I know a cleaner shrimp and a few types of snails... what is recommended? __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

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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 Is my cycling done since my tests were perfect? __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

08-09-2007, 01:31 PM	#45 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 929 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Yes! Everybody who likes new pics of a new tank Ceriths are good algae eaters, but I have a hard time finding them at the LFS. Turbos and Astrea are good, but you have to keep an eye on them as they can't right themselves if they fall. Margaritas and Nerites are also popular. I'd also suggest a few Nassarious snails to stir your sand bed and eat the detritus that will inevitably collect there. A lot of sites will suggest purchasing one snail per gallon, which is overkill, IMO. All you'll end up doing is needlessly starving your animals. Buy 5-8 and see if they can handle the tank. If not, add a few more. this way, you find what the tank's ability is to sustain them. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

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