I finally made the switch!!

[lradlbeck]

Check it out.... I am SOO happy with the sand bed - I am a reformed CC user - I now swear by the LS on looks alone!! Thanks for the encouragement to do it all.
Here are a few pics of the tanks new look
Liz

 

[hot883]

looks awesome. I too have to do the switch and am waiting til I get some more components (sump/fuge w/skimmer etc.) so I can move out my tank stand only once. Looks great though. Keep us informed if you have a mini cycle or spike or any changes please. Thanks, Barry
I have the samecolor of brain

 

[jmick]

Looks great!

 

[murph]

I would suggest keeping some amquel+ on hand and testing everyday like you just set up the tank.
I just made the same change and evidently I got the mini-est of minicycles. My ammonia came up just barely to the detectable level and then went to zero in just a few days. Now the same is happening with my trites. Add a bit of amquel and be prepared for a water change.
Other than that I too am glad I made the change

 

[lradlbeck]

what is amquel?
I was planning on doing a waterchange mid-week - just in case
Thanks Everyone

Liz

 

[cowfishrule]

amqel is used to convert ammonia. while i personally find that r/o is so much better than using tap, its great to have on hand in the event of an emergency.

 

[lradlbeck]

I did use RO learned my lesson the hard way... algae EXPLOSION....
I have ammo-lock - I would assume that does the same thing - just a different brand
THanks Everyone!
Liz

 

[blemmy_guy]

Amquel

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Great stuff for emergencies.. Make sure its the Amquel PLus!! Very important. regular Amquel doesnt get rid of the Amonia!!!

Todd

 

[hot883]

Originally Posted by Blemmy_Guy
Amquel

3
Great stuff for emergencies.. Make sure its the Amquel PLus!! Very important. regular Amquel doesnt get rid of the Amonia!!!

Todd
Todd, so how much amquel is needed? I saw some online like a 16oz. bottle and a 1 gal. What would I need for my 55 when I do the switch? Thanks, Barry

 

[hot883]

anyone know about amquel and how much is needed?

 

[blemmy_guy]

The 16 oz bottle should do fine, you just use 1 tsp. per 10 gallons, i think. Unless you get a good deal on a bigger bottle just get the 16oz. Its great stuff to keep around for quick fixes. Not a long term fixer though. Todd

 

[hot883]

Originally Posted by Blemmy_Guy
The 16 oz bottle should do fine, you just use 1 tsp. per 10 gallons, i think. Unless you get a good deal on a bigger bottle just get the 16oz. Its great stuff to keep around for quick fixes. Not a long term fixer though. Todd
Thanks Todd.