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Day 4 of cycle.... Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 1.0 Nitrate - 10 SG - 1.021 Temp - 79 ph - 8.0 Could my nitrite have dropped that much in 3 days? Im using a brand new test kit. I also ghost fed the tank for the last 2 days with sinking pellets to see if i get any spike in ammonia. I bought 60lbs of...

It won't hurt or prolong the initial cycle. I like running the skimmer during the initial cycle, it gives the skimmer a chance to break in. I read mixed reviews on running it. Ill just run it. It needs to break in anyway. The drain on this skimmer is loud. Something needs to be done about it. I...

Will it prolong the cycle? Not that im in a hurry. Just curious.

I bought cured live rock and it sat in the tank, in water, for a day before i had everything running. I was still filling the tank up. Probably had some die off. Just curious if i should run it or not during the cycle? I tested the tank today and i showed no ammonia but my nitrite was 5.0.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bang Guy a large water change +1 about 20% change to get those nitrates down and under control.

Did my first test today....Took me 3 days to filter enough water to fill up the tank and sump 60gpd RO/DI unit Temp - 78 Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 5.0 ph - 8.2 sg - 1.021 (ran out of salt mix. Need to be 1.025 for coral transfer from my other setup lol) All test done with a new API master kit...

Quote: Originally Posted by DustinTX In the long run corals and.fish,but until I get the hang of it just a fowlr Then your sg is good for now. When you do decide to get into corals remember to increase your sg a little at a time as to not shock any livestock you have in the tank. Good luck. Im...

It really depends on what you plan on keeping. For reef tanks it is recommended to keep salinity 1.024-1.026. Inverts typically require these salinity numbers. However in fish only tanks you could do good with lower salinity say in the 1.021-1.023 range. Salinity does vary in different oceans...

Parameters looks good. Your cycling. You should adjust your sg to 1.024-1.025. Other than that all you can do is wait for your nitrite to reach 0 and do a water change to get your nitrate down to as close to 0 as possible.

Quote: Originally Posted by Gemmy They don't seem that bright to me, but that could also be that I am replacing 250 watt halides. lol definitely not as bright as 250w halides. They are just as bright as my 150w halides.

Tank mount for now. Im considering the wall mount option. I didnt even notice it was an option. The rails do seem a bit flimsy. I like that they give you 3 different sets of optics. Definitely a plus. I played around with them for about an hour and it seems fairly easy to program. Only issue i...

Here are some pics of my new setup. This is a 75g Deep Blue Edge Rimless with Marineland Monterey stand in black. I upgraded the bulkheads from the kit. They seem flimsy and cheap. Here is a list of my equipment that i will be using: Sump: Trigger Systems Ruby 30s Skimmer: Reef Octopus Diablo...

I ended up going the led route. Ordered the maxspect p series. Ordered 2 modules. Ill see how it lights the tank but i think ill be needing a 3rd. I plan on getting into sps. Im in process of setting up my 75 in the next week or so. Im moving my current setup today and starting to setup the new...

Quote: Originally Posted by meowzer I use API for teh basics only....so the regular SW test kit is good enough IMO I use Salifert for calcium, magnesium, and alk +1 Salifert is pricey but imo they give pretty accurate results.

It's a DIY unit. Nice! I wish i had the time for projects like that. Any pics?

I have two 250 watts on my 180 (total water volume is 265G). I run LED's so that keeps the heat down, as well as having Ecotech Vortech powerheads and my fish room is not heated. I keep my house at 66-68F and my tank is 78F. What led's are you running? Im close to ordering the maxspect p series.

they can be right next to each other in a sump. you would want 2 because if one fails you still have one working. Average Room Temp = 68 degrees F Desired Water Temp = 78 degrees F ----------------------------------------- Heating required = 10 degrees F Tank Size = 75 gallon Heater size needed...

Two 150's will cost you more but it's a lot safer that way. Cost really isnt an issue. :) however placement of them is. Could i put both on my sump? Maybe at opposite ends. One where the drain is and one where the return is? I really wanna avoid as much equipment in the main display as i can.

What are your opinions? One 300w or two 150w? 75 gallon tank with about 20 gallon sump. I prefer not to have one heater in my display.

Quote: Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 How bout no sand? Just throwing that out there too. :D I have thought about that but i kinda like the natural look of sand. I have seen some really sick looking bare bottoms though Quote: Originally Posted by Bang Guy 20 pounds of live sand isn't going...