abaralnek's 29 biocube

[d-dzel]

I wanted to order LR from this site, but I kinda wanted to know what shape I would be getting.
I'm around the border line with R.I.

 

[abaralnek]

i was nervous about ordering online but it turned out pretty good.

 

[nissan577]

hey man! the tank looks really great! i cant wait for it to turn out really great! im so excited! i know it gonna turn out better then mine!

 

[abaralnek]

thanks,i dont know about mine being better than yours..
tested again today ammonia and nitrites are both zero nitrates are still at 20.would this weekend be to soon for a clean up crew assuming everything is at 0?

 

[nissan577]

Originally Posted by abaralnek
http:///forum/post/2920369
thanks,i dont know about mine being better than yours..
tested again today ammonia and nitrites are both zero nitrates are still at 20.would this weekend be to soon for a clean up crew assuming everything is at 0?
well i meant the rockwork! lol but im sure it will turn out great!

 

[subielover]

Originally Posted by abaralnek
http:///forum/post/2920369
tested again today ammonia and nitrites are both zero nitrates are still at 20.would this weekend be to soon for a clean up crew assuming everything is at 0?
As long as everything is at zero, you are fine to start adding a couple snails. I would recommend doing a 10-20% water change though, the day before you add the snails.

 

[abaralnek]

Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2920399
As long as everything is at zero, you are fine to start adding a couple snails. I would recommend doing a 10-20% water change though, the day before you add the snails.
sounds good.which snails would you recommend starting out with?
my sand is already starting to get dirty in the corners.

 

[subielover]

A few cerith and nassarius. Maybe 1 mexican turbo to start and go from there. Once you have some fish in you can see where you need the extra help.

 

[abaralnek]

thanks again.should i do something about my ph level?its been at 7.8 since ive started and i see most people have theres in the 8.2 or so range??

 

[subielover]

Nah, mine is usually around 8.0, regular water changes will bump it up. Are you mixing your own water, and if so are you aerating it for a minimum of 24 hours. By aerating I mean a powerhead mixing the salt with the ro water. Another thing that may help is pointing a powerhead at the surface of the water. You should see ripples across the water surface not a film.

 

[abaralnek]

yup im mixing my own water using ro.and i have a powerhead in the bucket.the water is usually mixing for close to 24hrs anyway.there is a film on the surface of my tank now,i should have the power head or return pump pointing up to create ripples?

 

[subielover]

Yup.

 

[abaralnek]

nitrates are still at 20,how long does it usually stay this high?
i just added a good amount of free chaeto last night so this may help?

 

[nissan577]

it will. were you put it just curious

 

[abaralnek]

i have it in the middle chamber,no cup like ive seen others do.

 

[nissan577]

lol. oh ok. well the tank looks great buddy. and once your trate go down what are you gonna buy?

 

[abaralnek]

thanks man,i appreciate it.well at first im going to get a clean up crew of course.then the first fish will either be a pair of clowns or blenny,not sure yet.ill also be adding a purple firefish goby once thing get going.

 

[nissan577]

what CUC are you gonna get?

 

[abaralnek]

going to go with what subie recomended and get some cerith and nassarius snails and maybe a mexican turbo

 

[nissan577]

perfect! no hermits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!