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  1. fordman1282

    So I'm an idiot and need advice lol.

    Yes I got a 210 gallon. Setting it up currently but I purchased it used....mistake.....I seen it with the canopy on it and everything looked GREAT! Until they delivered it and its got cracks around the bracing on top. One of the braces has a crack on it...So now im irritated. I will post pics...
  2. fordman1282

    So I'm an idiot and need advice lol.

    Awesome! Thank you guys for the advice! I have finished the Nitrogen cycle. It only took 11 days. Dont worry I cheated. I purchased an established canister filter that had lots of bacteria in it. The best $50 I have spent. My ammonia is down to 0ppm nitrites-0ppm and Nitrates are at 15ppm ph is...
  3. fordman1282

    So I'm an idiot and need advice lol.

    well day 8 and everything is going great. Clowns are doing good. Levels are coming down.
  4. fordman1282

    So I'm an idiot and need advice lol.

    its API stress zyme....the LPS also gave me some of there bacteria they get for their systems. Which was rancid in smell. Why do you say keep new mixed saltwater on hand if ammonia spike? You mean for water change? What about the stuff you can buy that turns ammonia into non-toxic?
  5. fordman1282

    So I'm an idiot and need advice lol.

    Im just going to try and keep these guys alive. Im working closely with my LSF I found a different one whos advice lines up more with your guys' advice. But he thinks we can get them through it. Adding bacteria every other day or so...monotoring Ammonia,nitrites,nitrates, water changes etc. Its...
  6. fordman1282

    So I'm an idiot and need advice lol.

    thank you guys for the advice. My only problem is if I take them back to the LFS wont they encounter even more stress? Im taking it that none of you think they will survive even if I watch everything closely and do frequent water changes to lower nitrates and ammonia when they start to spike? I...
  7. fordman1282

    So I'm an idiot and need advice lol.

    my tank is a 55 gal. my goal is to do a reef tank with anemone. for clowns. I also want to do a blue tang, and some blennies or gobbies. I like the flame dwarf angel but heard they arent good with anemone. and yes specific gravity is 1.024. My local LFS who is a family owned business and it is a...
  8. fordman1282

    So I'm an idiot and need advice lol.

    So Im one of those impatient hobbyist and made the dumb decision to add clownfish before my tank cycled. I know it was dumb but now I need advice on how to try and keep these guys alive... My specific gravity is .24 I dont know my salinity as I only have a hydrometer. I added a 6lb live rock i...
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