36 Gallon Bowfront
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lmforbis
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Add prime for sure into what ever water the fish is in. Stirring up the sand has caused ammonia to spike which is a killer. Can you put a heater and power head in the bucket with the fish or get a small rubbermaid tote to keep her in until the water is good. You can usually find small 10 gallon aquariums at Walmart for around $13. That is less than the cost of replacing the fish. It is important that the surface of the water in the container containing the fish keeps moving to facilitate oxygenation of the water that is why the power head needs to be in there. Instead of a power head you can use an air pump and air stone.. It is also important that the temp stays consistent. Just be sure to test water in the tank and the container the fish is in frequently..
When the tank's ammonia drops to 0 the fish has a better chance of surviving in there.
When the tank's ammonia drops to 0 the fish has a better chance of surviving in there.
uscmizzy
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Ok just a little update, check levels thus morning and they were at 0 but still waited until I got home from work to make sure. Tested again and all were 0 so added the O Clown and now just monitoring. I keep trying to add a photo from phone and it keeps saying the file is to big.
lmforbis
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I'd look at the reef octopus classic 100 hang on the back protein skimmer. I've tried a lot of HOB skimmers and this is the best I've found. I have found that most of the hob skimmers aren't worth the money. The reef octopus costs a bit more than the coral vue 150 vs 119 but it is well worth it.
I think you have the basics. I would get some good quality test kits. Other than that it kind of depends on your ultimate goal. If you want coral you'll probably need to upgrade your lights.
You may consider an auto top off system to deal with evaporation. Evaporation affects the stability of the water salinity, more of an issue with a small tank. There are some very expensive systems out there. I use a very inexpensive system. I have a float valve (looks a bit like those in a toilet but small) that hangs on the side of a tank and adjusts up and down to the height you want the water to be. Mine cost about $15 on Amazon. Mine is gravity fed from a $6 rubber made clear bin that I keep full of RODI water. There was a lady hear who put hers in a cabinet she built and hung above the tank. This is the one thing that allows me to leave for a couple days. My big tank loses about 1-2 gallons a day and my 40 gallon about 2 quarts a day.
I think you have the basics. I would get some good quality test kits. Other than that it kind of depends on your ultimate goal. If you want coral you'll probably need to upgrade your lights.
You may consider an auto top off system to deal with evaporation. Evaporation affects the stability of the water salinity, more of an issue with a small tank. There are some very expensive systems out there. I use a very inexpensive system. I have a float valve (looks a bit like those in a toilet but small) that hangs on the side of a tank and adjusts up and down to the height you want the water to be. Mine cost about $15 on Amazon. Mine is gravity fed from a $6 rubber made clear bin that I keep full of RODI water. There was a lady hear who put hers in a cabinet she built and hung above the tank. This is the one thing that allows me to leave for a couple days. My big tank loses about 1-2 gallons a day and my 40 gallon about 2 quarts a day.
lmforbis
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be sure to quarantine the chromis. They are prone to a disease called uronema marinum. It can take a few weeks to show up on fish that look healthy. Any fish can get it but it seems chromis and anthias are very susceptible. It is a parasite but unlike most of the others it doesn't need a fish host to live and reproduce. So if it gets into your tank your tank is infected and the only way to get rid of it is to tear the tank down and sterilize it. It can be treated but only in a quarantine tank. I have seen far more reports from people that they are getting fish with this than I used to. Probably because it has gotten into the wholesale systems.
Chico555
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How's the tank coming along? I also have a 36 gallon bow front as a reef tank. It's been established for a year now. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck with cycling!
uscmizzy
Member
Just an update on the tank:
PH: 8.0
Ammo: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 40
Salinity: 1.24
Fish:
Clownfish
Small Blue Tang
2 snails
Have been having a problem with green algae so looking at maybe getting a shrimp. Any suggestions? Doing weekly water changes and at some point want to rearrange my live rock so any tips for that will help. Will try to post picture soon
PH: 8.0
Ammo: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 40
Salinity: 1.24
Fish:
Clownfish
Small Blue Tang
2 snails
Have been having a problem with green algae so looking at maybe getting a shrimp. Any suggestions? Doing weekly water changes and at some point want to rearrange my live rock so any tips for that will help. Will try to post picture soon