katsafados
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haha yeah i walked by my 20g fresh water today an it the idea crossed my mind but i said screw it lol, gotta start saving for school in sept.
Katsafado's first ever 10g SW tank(nano)
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meowzer
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Originally Posted by Katsafados
http:///forum/post/3031352
haha yeah i walked by my 20g fresh water today an it the idea crossed my mind but i said screw it lol, gotta start saving for school in sept.
LOL..First things first...school...good choice
Once you get your 10 going good...I think you will want a much bigger tank...so just wait until you are more settled and can get a good size one.
http:///forum/post/3031352
haha yeah i walked by my 20g fresh water today an it the idea crossed my mind but i said screw it lol, gotta start saving for school in sept.
LOL..First things first...school...good choice
Once you get your 10 going good...I think you will want a much bigger tank...so just wait until you are more settled and can get a good size one.
katsafados
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not much room for anything bigger then what i have now
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I also came home just now from work and i saw some tenticle/ worm like fingers sticking out of my sand theres 2 of them no bigger then a piece of dental floss, they were never there before and they have a bacl and white stripped pattern on them. Not to sure if there moving of not or if its just my current from the spray bar.
and doing another water test as we speak itll be up shortly
, I also came home just now from work and i saw some tenticle/ worm like fingers sticking out of my sand theres 2 of them no bigger then a piece of dental floss, they were never there before and they have a bacl and white stripped pattern on them. Not to sure if there moving of not or if its just my current from the spray bar.
and doing another water test as we speak itll be up shortly
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Katsafados
http:///forum/post/3032191
not much room for anything bigger then what i have now,
I also came home just now from work and i saw some tenticle/ worm like fingers sticking out of my sand theres 2 of them no bigger then a piece of dental floss, they were never there before and they have a bacl and white stripped pattern on them. Not to sure if there moving of not or if its just my current from the spray bar.
and doing another water test as we speak itll be up shortly
It's a type of star...can't think of the name right now...they never get any bigger, and they are ok to have...
http:///forum/post/3032191
not much room for anything bigger then what i have now
, I also came home just now from work and i saw some tenticle/ worm like fingers sticking out of my sand theres 2 of them no bigger then a piece of dental floss, they were never there before and they have a bacl and white stripped pattern on them. Not to sure if there moving of not or if its just my current from the spray bar.
and doing another water test as we speak itll be up shortly
It's a type of star...can't think of the name right now...they never get any bigger, and they are ok to have...
katsafados
Active Member
is it bad that its stuck under my sand. Some of my live rock is burried under the live sand, and it is moving every so often. Only two arms are sticking out.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Katsafados
http:///forum/post/3032198
is it bad that its stuck under my sand. Some of my live rock is burried under the live sand, and it is moving every so often. Only two arms are sticking out.
Believe me...it's where it wants to be...you will probably never see the whole thing..
http:///forum/post/3032198
is it bad that its stuck under my sand. Some of my live rock is burried under the live sand, and it is moving every so often. Only two arms are sticking out.
Believe me...it's where it wants to be...you will probably never see the whole thing..
katsafados
Active Member
True, and if it wasnt where it wanted to be im sure it could get itself out. SW tanks are so exciting haha I rather just watch my LR and see what pops out next
katsafados
Active Member
see i dont think its a brittle b.c it looks smooth. Unless the spikes are to tiny to see
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Katsafados
http:///forum/post/3032225
see i dont think its a brittle b.c it looks smooth. Unless the spikes are to tiny to see
IDK...I know I have some of the white kind too...too little to see much
http:///forum/post/3032225
see i dont think its a brittle b.c it looks smooth. Unless the spikes are to tiny to see
IDK...I know I have some of the white kind too...too little to see much
katsafados
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Ammonia - 0.25
Nitrate - 2.5/0 leaning more towards 2.5
Nitrite - 0.1/0.05 leaning more toward 0.1
pH - 8.0
SG. went up to 1.025 due to evaporation i believe.
and thats all she wrote for todays test! Come 2morro for the next test results!
Wow im hyper sorry
Nitrate - 2.5/0 leaning more towards 2.5
Nitrite - 0.1/0.05 leaning more toward 0.1
pH - 8.0
SG. went up to 1.025 due to evaporation i believe.
and thats all she wrote for todays test! Come 2morro for the next test results!
Wow im hyper sorry
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by Katsafados
http:///forum/post/3032245
Ammonia - 0.25
Nitrate - 2.5/0 leaning more towards 2.5
Nitrite - 0.1/0.05 leaning more toward 0.1
pH - 8.0
SG. went up to 1.025 due to evaporation i believe.
and thats all she wrote for todays test! Come 2morro for the next test results!
Wow im hyper sorry
LOL...I always add my top off before I test salinity......OH 1.025 is a good level
tests are looking normal for where you are...
http:///forum/post/3032245
Ammonia - 0.25
Nitrate - 2.5/0 leaning more towards 2.5
Nitrite - 0.1/0.05 leaning more toward 0.1
pH - 8.0
SG. went up to 1.025 due to evaporation i believe.
and thats all she wrote for todays test! Come 2morro for the next test results!
Wow im hyper sorry
LOL...I always add my top off before I test salinity......OH 1.025 is a good level
tests are looking normal for where you are...
katsafados
Active Member
yeah I know but orriginally I had it at 1.023. I have to buy more D/O water to top it off havent really bothered buying some since im just waiting for the cycling to finish up
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Katsafados
http:///forum/post/3032250
yeah I know but orriginally I had it at 1.023. I have to buy more D/O water to top it off havent really bothered buying some since im just waiting for the cycling to finish up
You should keep you water levels up...they will alter your test results (I think)
http:///forum/post/3032250
yeah I know but orriginally I had it at 1.023. I have to buy more D/O water to top it off havent really bothered buying some since im just waiting for the cycling to finish up
You should keep you water levels up...they will alter your test results (I think)
katsafados
Active Member
makes sence. But i think it would be reverse like my results might be lower then what they acctually are. With a full tank of water the ammonia and what not would be more diluted. when now its more concentrated. I can only imagine more good than harm since more bacteria would be reproducing?
I'm acctually studying biotechnology in college so I'm so use to all this chemical stuff., dilutions, bacteria ect. We acctually grew E.coli from scratch and extracted the DNA and injected it into sheeps blood cells to see what happend. Fun times
I'm acctually studying biotechnology in college so I'm so use to all this chemical stuff., dilutions, bacteria ect. We acctually grew E.coli from scratch and extracted the DNA and injected it into sheeps blood cells to see what happend. Fun times
meowzer
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I hate chemistry...your true readings will come from your tank at FULL...for exactly why you reasoned above...yes the ammonia would be more diluted, but that is the correct reading for that water level....
put 1 tablespoon coffee to 8 ounces...you get mud
put 1 tablespoon to 4 cups...you get what you are supposed to get..good coffee
put 1 tablespoon coffee to 8 ounces...you get mud
put 1 tablespoon to 4 cups...you get what you are supposed to get..good coffee
katsafados
Active Member
I dont drink coffee.
P.S did you know coffe is better for a males brain than a female's!
Sorry cant talk about fish anymore most of my questions have been answered haha
P.S did you know coffe is better for a males brain than a female's!
Sorry cant talk about fish anymore most of my questions have been answered haha
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Katsafados
http:///forum/post/3032291
I dont drink coffee.
P.S did you know coffe is better for a males brain than a female's!
Sorry cant talk about fish anymore most of my questions have been answered haha
Then maybe you are the one who should be drinking it instead of me..LOL
you got the point though mr. chemist didn't you
http:///forum/post/3032291
I dont drink coffee.
P.S did you know coffe is better for a males brain than a female's!
Sorry cant talk about fish anymore most of my questions have been answered haha
Then maybe you are the one who should be drinking it instead of me..LOL
you got the point though mr. chemist didn't you
katsafados
Active Member
Indeed miss SW expert! haha my tank is like your own tank! Your pretty much answering all my questions with an occasional guest. and im following you advise so your pretty much setting up a 10g nano in Canada that takes some skills hahah
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by Katsafados
http:///forum/post/3032306
Indeed miss SW expert! haha my tank is like your own tank! Your pretty much answering all my questions with an occasional guest. and im following you advise so your pretty much setting up a 10g nano in Canada that takes some skills hahah
Believe me I am far from being an expert...You haven't asked anything hard yet
...I am also in the process of setting up a new 29g..remember...I have a 225g since July 2008, and a 54g since August 08 (bought set up)
I am finding out A LOT as I go one
I'm glad if I helped you out....if your tank crashes..I'm glad I'm in Oklahoma
It won't
http:///forum/post/3032306
Indeed miss SW expert! haha my tank is like your own tank! Your pretty much answering all my questions with an occasional guest. and im following you advise so your pretty much setting up a 10g nano in Canada that takes some skills hahah
Believe me I am far from being an expert...You haven't asked anything hard yet
I am finding out A LOT as I go one
I'm glad if I helped you out....if your tank crashes..I'm glad I'm in Oklahoma
It won't