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tthemadd1
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In the fuge is a custom skimmer still waiting in a new cover plate for the pump. Mechanical filtration, no light at present (on the 20gal), some filter media, and carbon. Replumbed the return to make it more compact and take full advantage of the fuge space. It should be easier now to clean any detritus from the fuge without a bulky return pump in the way.
The 20 gallon lifeboat. The survivors
Clown
Xenias
Three sets of zoos
Brain
Three anemones. RBTA
Star polyps
Hammer coral
One snail
6 hermit crabs
2 hitchhiker gorilla crabs they will be staying in the fuge as long as they can't breed?
Day 2: put the rock back in the tank and now cycling.
Current readings
Salinity 1.023
PH 7 low not sure why with all new saltwater in the tank?
The 20 gallon lifeboat. The survivors
Clown
Xenias
Three sets of zoos
Brain
Three anemones. RBTA
Star polyps
Hammer coral
One snail
6 hermit crabs
2 hitchhiker gorilla crabs they will be staying in the fuge as long as they can't breed?
Day 2: put the rock back in the tank and now cycling.
Current readings
Salinity 1.023
PH 7 low not sure why with all new saltwater in the tank?
brent mccloskey
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I've been battling pH since I set mine up. I've tried everything I can think of.
tthemadd1
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Where do you get your water from? Tap. Distilled. RO? Also did you set your tank up brand new or use old rock/sand?
I'm thinking there may also be an issue with the salt I used to start up the tank
Finally how is the oxygen exchange? If the oxygen exchange is bad then there could be an issue there. I'm waiting to set up the skimmer which I use to help oxygenate the water. Once everything is in place I will know more about the cause.
I'm thinking there may also be an issue with the salt I used to start up the tank
Finally how is the oxygen exchange? If the oxygen exchange is bad then there could be an issue there. I'm waiting to set up the skimmer which I use to help oxygenate the water. Once everything is in place I will know more about the cause.
brent mccloskey
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Unfortunately, I use tap water. I'm working on getting an RO/DI unit. It was a used tank with sand. It was tore down and set back up the same night. Not sure of the water quality when it was tore down.
It has pretty good oxygen exchange. 4 circulation pumps and a HOB skimmer.
Good luck with the bubble algae. I had a small bout with it too. Got a phosphate remover and that seemed to help a lot.
It has pretty good oxygen exchange. 4 circulation pumps and a HOB skimmer.
Good luck with the bubble algae. I had a small bout with it too. Got a phosphate remover and that seemed to help a lot.
tthemadd1
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Few things. Tap sucks. We know adds phosphates to tank. Bubble algae is going away and I may have to dip them in hydrogen peroxide again before finishing my cycle.
The emergency tank is still running well so I am thinking a second dip and then a few weeks before transitioning anemones and corals back to main tank.
All in all anything you try is worthless if you continue using tap water. Here is the costs $220.00 for an under the sink system with a pressure tank from lowes.
Add more ice maker tubing and a float switch and you have an auto top off system. Add a t valve and you have pure water as well under the sink.
It will increase your water bill as it will dump back the overburden to the sink drain. Best way is to run it when you need it and shut the water off to it when it isn't needed. Also you only get a small percentage through the filter the remaining goes back to the drain or if you want plumb it to a storage tank outside to water your plants in the summer.
The emergency tank is still running well so I am thinking a second dip and then a few weeks before transitioning anemones and corals back to main tank.
All in all anything you try is worthless if you continue using tap water. Here is the costs $220.00 for an under the sink system with a pressure tank from lowes.
Add more ice maker tubing and a float switch and you have an auto top off system. Add a t valve and you have pure water as well under the sink.
It will increase your water bill as it will dump back the overburden to the sink drain. Best way is to run it when you need it and shut the water off to it when it isn't needed. Also you only get a small percentage through the filter the remaining goes back to the drain or if you want plumb it to a storage tank outside to water your plants in the summer.
brent mccloskey
Member
Going on vacation at the end of the month, so it'll have wait til after we get back.
The phosphate remover I got did a great job of keeping the algae down. Can't remember what one I had tho. Its hell getting old, lol.
The phosphate remover I got did a great job of keeping the algae down. Can't remember what one I had tho. Its hell getting old, lol.
brent mccloskey
Member
It should help it cycle.
I usually run my skimmer at night and stick the airline in the water in the morning. I have a HOB unit and all the air bubbles look weird lol
I usually run my skimmer at night and stick the airline in the water in the morning. I have a HOB unit and all the air bubbles look weird lol
tthemadd1
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Day 7: so another two losses the last two days. Hammer coral bit the dust and my long time clown fish was not in good shape. At least the gorilla crabs and hermits had a nice meal.
On a good note my RBTA split today. So now I am up to four RBTAs. I did a 5 gallon water change in the 20gal emergency tank. I'm hoping I can keep everything left for another week or two. I'm seeing ammonia drop in the dt and the nitrites going up. Also some nitrate is coming online. That should mean cycle is coming along.
Still waiting on the cover plate for the skimmer but all in all just plugging away.
On a good note my RBTA split today. So now I am up to four RBTAs. I did a 5 gallon water change in the 20gal emergency tank. I'm hoping I can keep everything left for another week or two. I'm seeing ammonia drop in the dt and the nitrites going up. Also some nitrate is coming online. That should mean cycle is coming along.
Still waiting on the cover plate for the skimmer but all in all just plugging away.
snakeblitz33
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Neat app. I'll be following along here and there as things progress.
tthemadd1
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1 Cleaner shrimp 30.00
1 Peppermint shrimp 3.00
10 Margarita snails 15.00
10 Nassarius Snails 10.00
10 Turbo snails 9.99
2 Serpent starfish 12.99
1 Brittle Starfish 6.00
5 Cleaner Clams 15.00
Coral Beauty Angelfish 35.00
Six Line Wrasse 15.00
2 Snowflake Clowns 199.00
Fish $249.99
Inverts $103.00
Total $352.99
1 Peppermint shrimp 3.00
10 Margarita snails 15.00
10 Nassarius Snails 10.00
10 Turbo snails 9.99
2 Serpent starfish 12.99
1 Brittle Starfish 6.00
5 Cleaner Clams 15.00
Coral Beauty Angelfish 35.00
Six Line Wrasse 15.00
2 Snowflake Clowns 199.00
Fish $249.99
Inverts $103.00
Total $352.99