NaNo-NeWb1983's 24g Nano Cube thread!!
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nano-newb1983
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Its coming along great.. Got an ammonia spike, now it coming down as of right now. Now i gotta wait for the nitrites to do the same...
Im goin to a really nice FS about an hour away to get some goodies.. More LR, and some Cheato, chemi pure elite to stick in the back of the tank. There anything else i should get? they pretty much have everything. PLEASE LEMME KNOW SOON, leavin in an hour
Will post a pic with new rock added once i get it.. There are a few recent pics on page one.
Also the glass was clean after the pic.. nissan577
Im goin to a really nice FS about an hour away to get some goodies.. More LR, and some Cheato, chemi pure elite to stick in the back of the tank. There anything else i should get? they pretty much have everything. PLEASE LEMME KNOW SOON, leavin in an hour
Will post a pic with new rock added once i get it.. There are a few recent pics on page one.
Also the glass was clean after the pic.. nissan577
nano-newb1983
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Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/2789900
Lmao thanku nano.I don't like dirty tanks lol. Can't wait for pics.
And I think your good with what your getting at your lfs
cool, is it ok too post links to LFS websites? i wanna show u where im going
http:///forum/post/2789900
Lmao thanku nano.I don't like dirty tanks lol. Can't wait for pics.
And I think your good with what your getting at your lfs
cool, is it ok too post links to LFS websites? i wanna show u where im going
paintballer768
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Umm Im not sure. If you can order online from them, SWF would consider it competition, which isnt allowed.
I think your tank is coming along great! You might want to add a little more rock (saying this from your last pics, youve added more since then but dunno how much). Corals tend to rule over real estate pretty quickly, and its a lot easier to add first.
More rock = more biological filtration = helps your cycle along.
About the mandarin too, I would definitely not waste your money on one. They almost exclusively eat pods, which are little bugs. I dont know how much they can eat in a day but people on here with 75 gallons havent been able to keep them alive, in some cases. Most of the time they accept mysis, yet end up starving over a period of 12-18 months.
The percs would do fine, but make sure theyre a mated pair. I say this because clowns are damselfishes too, and they really do get mean in some cases. If its a mated pair, they will be ok together. If not, they will attack each other until one remains. The sixline is a good choice too. He will nip all over the place, but he actually hunts pods and nuisance flatworms. Mine just died because it tried to "explore outside the tank" and my dog ate it.
I hope that helps, best luck too ya. Take adding the livestock slow and itll turn out to be one heck of a tank in no time
I think your tank is coming along great! You might want to add a little more rock (saying this from your last pics, youve added more since then but dunno how much). Corals tend to rule over real estate pretty quickly, and its a lot easier to add first.
More rock = more biological filtration = helps your cycle along.
About the mandarin too, I would definitely not waste your money on one. They almost exclusively eat pods, which are little bugs. I dont know how much they can eat in a day but people on here with 75 gallons havent been able to keep them alive, in some cases. Most of the time they accept mysis, yet end up starving over a period of 12-18 months.
The percs would do fine, but make sure theyre a mated pair. I say this because clowns are damselfishes too, and they really do get mean in some cases. If its a mated pair, they will be ok together. If not, they will attack each other until one remains. The sixline is a good choice too. He will nip all over the place, but he actually hunts pods and nuisance flatworms. Mine just died because it tried to "explore outside the tank" and my dog ate it.
I hope that helps, best luck too ya. Take adding the livestock slow and itll turn out to be one heck of a tank in no time
nano-newb1983
Active Member
Originally Posted by paintballer768
http:///forum/post/2789931
Umm Im not sure. If you can order online from them, SWF would consider it competition, which isnt allowed.
I think your tank is coming along great! You might want to add a little more rock (saying this from your last pics, youve added more since then but dunno how much). Corals tend to rule over real estate pretty quickly, and its a lot easier to add first.
More rock = more biological filtration = helps your cycle along.
About the mandarin too, I would definitely not waste your money on one. They almost exclusively eat pods, which are little bugs. I dont know how much they can eat in a day but people on here with 75 gallons havent been able to keep them alive, in some cases. Most of the time they accept mysis, yet end up starving over a period of 12-18 months.
The percs would do fine, but make sure theyre a mated pair. I say this because clowns are damselfishes too, and they really do get mean in some cases. If its a mated pair, they will be ok together. If not, they will attack each other until one remains. The sixline is a good choice too. He will nip all over the place, but he actually hunts pods and nuisance flatworms. Mine just died because it tried to "explore outside the tank" and my dog ate it.
I hope that helps, best luck too ya. Take adding the livestock slow and itll turn out to be one heck of a tank in no time
Cant order online so i will post link:
http://www.preusspets.com
That place is awesome.
Anyways, here an up date:
Last few days i had my ammonia spike and the my nitrites were rising. Today i checked and i got ammonia again, and nitrites..is this the 2nd cycle? Also im showing nitrates.
Here are what the chemicals read:
Specific gravity- 1.025
Temp- 76
Ph- 8.2
Ammonia- .25-.50
Nitrites- 0-.25
Nitrates- 20
Is everything goin good?
While i was at the LFS today i got some, Cheato, chemi pure elite, korilia 1 and more LR.
So im well on my way
http:///forum/post/2789931
Umm Im not sure. If you can order online from them, SWF would consider it competition, which isnt allowed.
I think your tank is coming along great! You might want to add a little more rock (saying this from your last pics, youve added more since then but dunno how much). Corals tend to rule over real estate pretty quickly, and its a lot easier to add first.
More rock = more biological filtration = helps your cycle along.
About the mandarin too, I would definitely not waste your money on one. They almost exclusively eat pods, which are little bugs. I dont know how much they can eat in a day but people on here with 75 gallons havent been able to keep them alive, in some cases. Most of the time they accept mysis, yet end up starving over a period of 12-18 months.
The percs would do fine, but make sure theyre a mated pair. I say this because clowns are damselfishes too, and they really do get mean in some cases. If its a mated pair, they will be ok together. If not, they will attack each other until one remains. The sixline is a good choice too. He will nip all over the place, but he actually hunts pods and nuisance flatworms. Mine just died because it tried to "explore outside the tank" and my dog ate it.
I hope that helps, best luck too ya. Take adding the livestock slow and itll turn out to be one heck of a tank in no time
Cant order online so i will post link:
http://www.preusspets.com
That place is awesome.
Anyways, here an up date:
Last few days i had my ammonia spike and the my nitrites were rising. Today i checked and i got ammonia again, and nitrites..is this the 2nd cycle? Also im showing nitrates.
Here are what the chemicals read:
Specific gravity- 1.025
Temp- 76
Ph- 8.2
Ammonia- .25-.50
Nitrites- 0-.25
Nitrates- 20
Is everything goin good?
While i was at the LFS today i got some, Cheato, chemi pure elite, korilia 1 and more LR.
So im well on my way
nano-newb1983
Active Member
Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/2790411
well with the chaeto and chemi they are gonna bring down you trates and everything else as well like it did for me.
cant wait for pics
post them once it clears up, and i wipe the glass.. hehe
http:///forum/post/2790411
well with the chaeto and chemi they are gonna bring down you trates and everything else as well like it did for me.
post them once it clears up, and i wipe the glass.. hehe
nano-newb1983
Active Member
is a 25w clip on lamp too much for the chaeto? OR to much for tank overall combined with my 150 MH im goin to be puttin on?
nano-newb1983
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whisk
Active Member
Originally Posted by NaNo-NeWb1983
http:///forum/post/2790554
Looks like you added a powerhead on the right side of the tank? Is that what that is? im still learning, feel free to call me the newb i am.
http:///forum/post/2790554
Looks like you added a powerhead on the right side of the tank? Is that what that is? im still learning, feel free to call me the newb i am.
nano-newb1983
Active Member
Originally Posted by Whisk
http:///forum/post/2790645
Looks like you added a powerhead on the right side of the tank? Is that what that is? im still learning, feel free to call me the newb i am.
yeah its a korilia 1. They are awesome, so much water flow now.
Thanks, i was impressed with how my rock turned out
To the pros: Is the korilia in a good spot? should i get another?
nano-newb1983
Active Member
Originally Posted by NaNo-NeWb1983
http:///forum/post/2790661
To the pros: Is the korilia in a good spot? should i get another?
?
nano-newb1983
Active Member
Originally Posted by NaNo-NeWb1983
http:///forum/post/2790506
is a 25w clip on lamp too much for the chaeto? OR to much for tank overall combined with my 150 MH im goin to be puttin on?
?
http:///forum/post/2790506
is a 25w clip on lamp too much for the chaeto? OR to much for tank overall combined with my 150 MH im goin to be puttin on?
?
happitylogan
Member
the korilla is fine were it is. just make sure you have areas with different flows, low, none, and high flow.... different corals like different flows. technically you dont even need the powerhead. most of the new cube tanks on the market could support basically anything with stock equipment, but i would definately upgrade to mh's if you want clams or any hard corals. keep up the good work
nano-newb1983
Active Member
Originally Posted by happityLogan
http:///forum/post/2791206
the korilla is fine were it is. just make sure you have areas with different flows, low, none, and high flow.... different corals like different flows. technically you dont even need the powerhead. most of the new cube tanks on the market could support basically anything with stock equipment, but i would definately upgrade to mh's if you want clams or any hard corals. keep up the good work
Thanks man.. I do got a MH light coming, its a 20" Sunpod 150w
http:///forum/post/2791206
the korilla is fine were it is. just make sure you have areas with different flows, low, none, and high flow.... different corals like different flows. technically you dont even need the powerhead. most of the new cube tanks on the market could support basically anything with stock equipment, but i would definately upgrade to mh's if you want clams or any hard corals. keep up the good work
Thanks man.. I do got a MH light coming, its a 20" Sunpod 150w