Chemistry in first cycle, need some advice please
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hookednewbie
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July 3rd and July 6th readings
ph 8.1-8.2
ammonia 0.25 (is always that light green I'm going to use that as my new zero as its also the level of my fresh RO water as well)
nitrite 0
nitrate 0
specific gravity 0.125
temp range 78.3-80.1
first diatom bloom in R lower corner
Orange sponges reviving and growing new spots, white sponges all died and are now growing over in algea
CUC mostly happy I have 2 blue leg hermits constantly fighting when not asleep despite extra empty shells. Incidently 2 of the empty shells I got from my LFS rinsed put in tank ended up being snails that are perfectly healthy abd are now part of the crew (named windex for propensity for the glass, also my turbo is named roomba, and my scarlets are called Mr. Clean Mr. Clean)
I have to say I'm getting itchy to add fish...Lights ordered today so maybe fish in 1-2 weeks
ph 8.1-8.2
ammonia 0.25 (is always that light green I'm going to use that as my new zero as its also the level of my fresh RO water as well)
nitrite 0
nitrate 0
specific gravity 0.125
temp range 78.3-80.1
first diatom bloom in R lower corner
Orange sponges reviving and growing new spots, white sponges all died and are now growing over in algea
CUC mostly happy I have 2 blue leg hermits constantly fighting when not asleep despite extra empty shells. Incidently 2 of the empty shells I got from my LFS rinsed put in tank ended up being snails that are perfectly healthy abd are now part of the crew (named windex for propensity for the glass, also my turbo is named roomba, and my scarlets are called Mr. Clean Mr. Clean)
I have to say I'm getting itchy to add fish...Lights ordered today so maybe fish in 1-2 weeks
hookednewbie
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My tank wish list for now:
2 TB perc clowns (first)
bubble anemone (eventually)
3 blue chromis
2 TB banggai cardinals
flame angel (last)
6 line wrasse
featherdusters
maybe skunk shrimp
eventually try some soft corals
Also in the near future
Aquamaxx HOB protein skimmer
2 TB perc clowns (first)
bubble anemone (eventually)
3 blue chromis
2 TB banggai cardinals
flame angel (last)
6 line wrasse
featherdusters
maybe skunk shrimp
eventually try some soft corals
Also in the near future
Aquamaxx HOB protein skimmer