24g aqua pod

mikeb5479

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i need to get use to taking pics of fish tanks normally i just stick with my car
i need to get new power heads and maybe a bit more live rock. i also need to do up my filtration since i just have the normal sponges in the back




i got 3 of these little guys to eat some algae and help with the little cycle it will go through.


my algae issue.


just the blues

let me know what you think
mike
 

mboswell1982

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how many pounds of rock do you in there now? an so far it looks pretty good, u might shoulda waited before u were sure ur cycle was over before getting the crabs, but, it dont look too shabby at all man
 

mikeb5479

Member
Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2937890
how many pounds of rock do you in there now? an so far it looks pretty good, u might shoulda waited before u were sure ur cycle was over before getting the crabs, but, it dont look too shabby at all man
not too sure how many pounds maybe around 30ish maybe. and as for the cycle the tank was already set up and running when i got it. the rock was just transported dry (about 45min) and the water i got was from my lfs so that is all good. i just think there is going to be a slight spike and then everything will even out.
mike
 

nissan577

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well having the lr out of water for 45min killed all the bacteria that it had. so thats bad. and so it will get a spike but not a slight one. the saltwater you get from your lfs is good but you have to create the spike your self. just put a raw shrimp there.
it looks great though!
 

mikeb5479

Member
Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/2938169
well having the lr out of water for 45min killed all the bacteria that it had. so thats bad. and so it will get a spike but not a slight one. the saltwater you get from your lfs is good but you have to create the spike your self. just put a raw shrimp there.
it looks great though!

ohh damn, well in that case i am going to catch them return them then pick up some more live rock.
mike
 

subielover

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Maybe that rock has lead in the middle, just kidding. I do think you need another 15 pounds or so. Looking good. A koralia 1 would be a good addition as well. Have you thought about making a fuge in the back chambers?
 

mikeb5479

Member
Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2938594
Maybe that rock has lead in the middle, just kidding. I do think you need another 15 pounds or so. Looking good. A koralia 1 would be a good addition as well. Have you thought about making a fuge in the back chambers?
yea thats what im doing im getting more rock, a koralia, and a maxi jet (for the sump area) then i am doing exactly what Whisk did in his.
mike
 

nissan577

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Originally Posted by mikeb5479
http:///forum/post/2938603
yea thats what im doing im getting more rock, a koralia, and a maxi jet (for the sump area) then i am doing exactly what Whisk did in his.
mike
well dont put Lr rubble in the back. like your lfs tells you. just put some chaeto and you will be great!
 

mikeb5479

Member
Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/2938964
well dont put Lr rubble in the back. like your lfs tells you. just put some chaeto and you will be great!
why not lr rubble? just curious i was going to that along with the chaeto, but i guess not anymore.
mike
 

nissan577

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Originally Posted by mikeb5479
http:///forum/post/2938988
why not lr rubble? just curious i was going to that along with the chaeto, but i guess not anymore.
mike
it collects debris i think is called. yea i think it is. and its hard to clean. just add Chaeto and it the same thing.
carlos
 

mikeb5479

Member
Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/2938998
it collects debris i think is called. yea i think it is. and its hard to clean. just add Chaeto and it the same thing.
carlos
sweet thanks!!! and will the spike clear out the hair algae i have on the back of the tank?
mike
 

subielover

Active Member
Probably not. Whenever you see hair algae, pull every piece of it out that you can. That stuff can take over in the blink of an eye.
 

nissan577

Active Member
yea. or take out the LR and place it in brand new saltwater and scrub it really good like subie did. look at his tank now
 

mikeb5479

Member
what eats it? i remember i had some in my old 29 and it never got out of control, now bubble algae i hate!!!!
mike
 
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