A Reef for xx - 90g Reef - Page 4

Parasyte · 02-10-2009, 12:12 AM

Looks good man! keep up the good work! Very interested in your build considering I am going to try to do one similar this summer!

Miltonic · 02-18-2009, 01:12 AM

Thanks and good luck to you.

Sorry I haven't update in a while but I almost gave up on this chronicle since I thought no had posted since my last post.

I have huge amount of updates to revive this thread today so i'll get started.

here are some pictures after I got my tank filled and aquascaped to my liking.

also here's pics of my 8 bulb ATI light fixutre <3

I was literally blinded when I turned them on.

After I aquascaped, I let my live rock cure for a few days and since there wasn't much die off, I decided to add my substrate, I went with 40 pounds of live sand and 40 of dry sand.

here are some pictures of my tank after the sand settled a little and I got my fixture mounted 6 inches above my tank.

it kinda looks like it snowed on my rocks.

My ATI's turned on

I also built a stand for my skimmer and now sits at 9 inches of water as opposed to when it was like in 14 inches before.

A week after I put my live rock in the water it fully recured again and my tank cycled, I decided to get some fish to get started but in another forum where Im keeping another journal I was advised it was too much.

As of today after 24 hours of adding my first three fish to my tank and the 2nd day after my tank cycled here are my parameters

pH: 8.2
Ammonia: 0 ppm (it topped at .50ppm)
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0 ppm
Phosphate: 0 ppm
kH: 8 drops (using API testing kit)
Calcium: 28 drops (using API testing kit)
Salinity: 1.025

my current stocking list is
1 true percula clownfish
1 false percula clownfish
1 yellow watchman goby

Im sure I went a little quick on the fish but hopefully everything will go alright over the next few weeks.

and my CUC is
2 Turbo snails
2 astrea snails
4 blue legged hermit crabs
2 red legged hermit crabs

more pictures

Clownfish!

well this a huge post and a quick rundown of what went on during the time I didn't post.

Im still looking for advice of when to add my first coral and which it should be. Im mainly interested on LPS and SPS later in the future so I don't want invasive species of corals.

Jeremy0322 · 02-18-2009, 01:21 AM

Looking very good, the scape came out to look very natural. You might want to make a few additions to that CUC, it seems really low for a 90 gallon, but there isnt much to clean up right now so it works for the time being. LPS and SPS arent my areas so I cant give you a whole lot of advice there. I like to see what people are doing with 90's, over the next few days im looking for inspiration on how to do my new 90,just bought it tonight!

Anyways, tanks looking very good Mil, I am definitely along for the ride now

Miltonic · 02-18-2009, 01:30 AM

That's pretty exciting and good luck to you with your new tank, It reminds me when I first got my tank 2 months ago and I can't believe how it is now.

yeah I went with a small cuc for now since there barely any algae there for them.

Jeremy0322 · 02-18-2009, 01:34 AM

Smart move for sure on the CUC. What part of PA are you from, I might have already asked you this...

dianezoo · 02-18-2009, 01:35 AM

Looking good very interesting step by step. Nice variety of rock shapes and caves.

Miltonic · 02-18-2009, 01:40 AM

@Jeremy - Im not sure if you did xD but I live in Lancaster county.

@dianezoo - Thanks

Jeremy0322 · 02-18-2009, 01:50 AM

Yep, just as I assumed, someone else thats on the other side of the state

Miltonic · 02-18-2009, 04:00 PM

lol, I think I remember you and you did ask before where I live, you live close to Ohio right?

In other other news my tank is going through the first diatom stage with the brown algae stuff growing in some rocks, so its not too bad. I think i'll get more hermit crabs tomorrow since the 6 i got don't wonder too far from where i placed them. :/

Miltonic · 02-19-2009, 06:26 PM

ok so the brown diatoms have really taken off now so I went out and got 2 more Aestra snails and 4 more hermit crabs. I also got myself a nice emerald crab

The green algae is also starting to grow on some rocks I was wondering how long does it usually take for this process to end?

lcstorc · 02-19-2009, 07:27 PM

A lot of the time people read and don't post, so please know that we care regardless.
Your tank is coming right along. The diatoms are a stage all new tanks go through. How long and how bad is generally determined by your source water. It is one of those things that just takes time. Now get those hermits and snails working on the green stuff.

At this stage of the tank one of the hardest things to avoid is overfeeding. Remember your 3 fish do not need very much food at all no matter how many sad eyes they give you.
Sorry, this is my big downfall so I always assume others do it as well.
I almost forgot to say. I Love your lights.

Jeremy0322 · 02-19-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcstorc

At this stage of the tank one of the hardest things to avoid is overfeeding. Remember your 3 fish do not need very much food at all no matter how many sad eyes they give you.
Sorry, this is my big downfall so I always assume others do it as well.
I almost forgot to say. I Love your lights.

I am just as bad as you are, im sure!

Miltonic · 02-19-2009, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the replies

Im using RO/DI water so I think my tank won't hit hard by the algae.

here are my parameters after having my fish for 3 days.

pH 8.2
Ammonia 0 ppm
Nitrite 0 ppm
Nitrate 0 ppm
phosphates 0 ppm

glad to see no ammonia spikes or anything except the algae growing lol

Edit:@lcstorc - sorry about your tank crashing, I hope everything gets better for you.

edit #2:

I have a question about my refugium, is it necessary to have a DSB in it? the sand bed I have in there is about 1.5 inches since I didn't have enough live sand to add more but I do have extra dry sand so could that work? incase I do need a DSB and right now my refugium also has a some chaeto and a piece of LR btw.

also here's a picture of my tank in its current algae stage, even though its not very visible on the pic

one of my turbo snails

Jeremy0322 · 02-21-2009, 01:30 AM

Not really sure how I missed this update, but im here now! Tank is looking good, the parameters all look in order, and to answer your question about the DSB no, its not necessary. I know there is a reason people have them, but I dont exactly know why, it has something to do with an anaerobic zone for bacteria or something like that, but they are not required. Anyways, looking good

PS - That is one heck of a light fixture, love the way it looks and also how it makes the tank look

Miltonic · 02-21-2009, 10:36 AM

@Jeremy-Thanks!

I decided to stick with the sandbed I have now in my fuge to grow macro algae and that should help with the nitrates just as the DSB.

anyway the green algae stage is getting worst on some rocks and they are getting covered, I really need more snails, and hermits because the one i have are working slowly. should I try to remove some?

02-10-2009, 12:12 AM	#46 (permalink)
Parasyte Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Branson,Mo Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef Looks good man! keep up the good work! Very interested in your build considering I am going to try to do one similar this summer!

02-18-2009, 01:12 AM	#47 (permalink)
Miltonic Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef Thanks and good luck to you. Sorry I haven't update in a while but I almost gave up on this chronicle since I thought no had posted since my last post. I have huge amount of updates to revive this thread today so i'll get started. here are some pictures after I got my tank filled and aquascaped to my liking. also here's pics of my 8 bulb ATI light fixutre <3 I was literally blinded when I turned them on. After I aquascaped, I let my live rock cure for a few days and since there wasn't much die off, I decided to add my substrate, I went with 40 pounds of live sand and 40 of dry sand. here are some pictures of my tank after the sand settled a little and I got my fixture mounted 6 inches above my tank. it kinda looks like it snowed on my rocks. My ATI's turned on I also built a stand for my skimmer and now sits at 9 inches of water as opposed to when it was like in 14 inches before. A week after I put my live rock in the water it fully recured again and my tank cycled, I decided to get some fish to get started but in another forum where Im keeping another journal I was advised it was too much. As of today after 24 hours of adding my first three fish to my tank and the 2nd day after my tank cycled here are my parameters pH: 8.2 Ammonia: 0 ppm (it topped at .50ppm) Nitrite: 0 Nitrate: 0 ppm Phosphate: 0 ppm kH: 8 drops (using API testing kit) Calcium: 28 drops (using API testing kit) Salinity: 1.025 my current stocking list is 1 true percula clownfish 1 false percula clownfish 1 yellow watchman goby Im sure I went a little quick on the fish but hopefully everything will go alright over the next few weeks. and my CUC is 2 Turbo snails 2 astrea snails 4 blue legged hermit crabs 2 red legged hermit crabs more pictures Clownfish! well this a huge post and a quick rundown of what went on during the time I didn't post. Im still looking for advice of when to add my first coral and which it should be. Im mainly interested on LPS and SPS later in the future so I don't want invasive species of corals. __________________ A Reef for XX - Follow my progress through the set up for my first reef tank.

02-18-2009, 01:21 AM	#48 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Tridacna maxima Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 4,753 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef Looking very good, the scape came out to look very natural. You might want to make a few additions to that CUC, it seems really low for a 90 gallon, but there isnt much to clean up right now so it works for the time being. LPS and SPS arent my areas so I cant give you a whole lot of advice there. I like to see what people are doing with 90's, over the next few days im looking for inspiration on how to do my new 90,just bought it tonight! Anyways, tanks looking very good Mil, I am definitely along for the ride now __________________ UNCW 2011 -Marine Biology Major -Oceanography Minor The old 90 Gallon Build r.i.p Only after the last tree's cut And the last river poisoned Only after the last fish is caught Will you find that money cannot be eaten....

02-18-2009, 01:30 AM	#49 (permalink)
Miltonic Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef That's pretty exciting and good luck to you with your new tank, It reminds me when I first got my tank 2 months ago and I can't believe how it is now. yeah I went with a small cuc for now since there barely any algae there for them. __________________ A Reef for XX - Follow my progress through the set up for my first reef tank.

02-18-2009, 01:34 AM	#50 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Tridacna maxima Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 4,753 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef Smart move for sure on the CUC. What part of PA are you from, I might have already asked you this... __________________ UNCW 2011 -Marine Biology Major -Oceanography Minor The old 90 Gallon Build r.i.p Only after the last tree's cut And the last river poisoned Only after the last fish is caught Will you find that money cannot be eaten....

02-18-2009, 01:35 AM	#51 (permalink)
dianezoo Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm a sun devil - Arizona Posts: 2,104 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef Looking good very interesting step by step. Nice variety of rock shapes and caves. __________________ Dont join dangerous cults; practice safe sects. Two 40 gal reef tanks - PC lights 90gal empty= stand canopy, 6-t5VHO lights, prisim pro and remora C skimmer, new Megaflow 2 sump waiting to be set up and have the two 40 gals dumped in. FW =125 gal community FW =55 gal African Ciclids Calico cat, Bearded Dragon

02-18-2009, 01:40 AM	#52 (permalink)
Miltonic Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef @Jeremy - Im not sure if you did xD but I live in Lancaster county. @dianezoo - Thanks __________________ A Reef for XX - Follow my progress through the set up for my first reef tank.

02-18-2009, 01:50 AM	#53 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Tridacna maxima Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 4,753 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef Yep, just as I assumed, someone else thats on the other side of the state __________________ UNCW 2011 -Marine Biology Major -Oceanography Minor The old 90 Gallon Build r.i.p Only after the last tree's cut And the last river poisoned Only after the last fish is caught Will you find that money cannot be eaten....

02-18-2009, 04:00 PM	#54 (permalink)
Miltonic Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef lol, I think I remember you and you did ask before where I live, you live close to Ohio right? In other other news my tank is going through the first diatom stage with the brown algae stuff growing in some rocks, so its not too bad. I think i'll get more hermit crabs tomorrow since the 6 i got don't wonder too far from where i placed them. :/ __________________ A Reef for XX - Follow my progress through the set up for my first reef tank.

02-19-2009, 06:26 PM	#55 (permalink)
Miltonic Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef ok so the brown diatoms have really taken off now so I went out and got 2 more Aestra snails and 4 more hermit crabs. I also got myself a nice emerald crab The green algae is also starting to grow on some rocks I was wondering how long does it usually take for this process to end? __________________ A Reef for XX - Follow my progress through the set up for my first reef tank.

02-19-2009, 07:27 PM	#56 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef A lot of the time people read and don't post, so please know that we care regardless. Your tank is coming right along. The diatoms are a stage all new tanks go through. How long and how bad is generally determined by your source water. It is one of those things that just takes time. Now get those hermits and snails working on the green stuff. At this stage of the tank one of the hardest things to avoid is overfeeding. Remember your 3 fish do not need very much food at all no matter how many sad eyes they give you. Sorry, this is my big downfall so I always assume others do it as well. I almost forgot to say. I Love your lights. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

02-19-2009, 08:13 PM	#58 (permalink)
Miltonic Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef Thanks for the replies Im using RO/DI water so I think my tank won't hit hard by the algae. here are my parameters after having my fish for 3 days. pH 8.2 Ammonia 0 ppm Nitrite 0 ppm Nitrate 0 ppm phosphates 0 ppm glad to see no ammonia spikes or anything except the algae growing lol Edit:@lcstorc - sorry about your tank crashing, I hope everything gets better for you. edit #2: I have a question about my refugium, is it necessary to have a DSB in it? the sand bed I have in there is about 1.5 inches since I didn't have enough live sand to add more but I do have extra dry sand so could that work? incase I do need a DSB and right now my refugium also has a some chaeto and a piece of LR btw. also here's a picture of my tank in its current algae stage, even though its not very visible on the pic one of my turbo snails __________________ A Reef for XX - Follow my progress through the set up for my first reef tank. Last edited by Miltonic : 02-19-2009 at 10:20 PM.

02-21-2009, 01:30 AM	#59 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Tridacna maxima Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 4,753 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef Not really sure how I missed this update, but im here now! Tank is looking good, the parameters all look in order, and to answer your question about the DSB no, its not necessary. I know there is a reason people have them, but I dont exactly know why, it has something to do with an anaerobic zone for bacteria or something like that, but they are not required. Anyways, looking good PS - That is one heck of a light fixture, love the way it looks and also how it makes the tank look __________________ UNCW 2011 -Marine Biology Major -Oceanography Minor The old 90 Gallon Build r.i.p Only after the last tree's cut And the last river poisoned Only after the last fish is caught Will you find that money cannot be eaten....

02-21-2009, 10:36 AM	#60 (permalink)
Miltonic Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: A Tank for xx - 90g Reef @Jeremy-Thanks! I decided to stick with the sandbed I have now in my fuge to grow macro algae and that should help with the nitrates just as the DSB. anyway the green algae stage is getting worst on some rocks and they are getting covered, I really need more snails, and hermits because the one i have are working slowly. should I try to remove some? __________________ A Reef for XX - Follow my progress through the set up for my first reef tank.

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