Tank Set-Up Diary and Stocking List - 46 Gallon Bowfront
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jetedawg
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I've got a question about chemical filtration that I was hoping you guys could help with...
I've read several posts around the 'net about how chemical filtration should only be used when you are actively trying to remove a certain substance from the water. Is this true?
If so, is the "Rite Size E" filter (which contains activated carbon) used in the Marineland Emperor 280 Biowheel filter not a good filter to use? It basically makes the carbon run 100% of the time.
The filter also has a media holder, which seems like it could hold any number of things. What do you guys think I should do with that?
Thanks in advance!!
I've read several posts around the 'net about how chemical filtration should only be used when you are actively trying to remove a certain substance from the water. Is this true?
If so, is the "Rite Size E" filter (which contains activated carbon) used in the Marineland Emperor 280 Biowheel filter not a good filter to use? It basically makes the carbon run 100% of the time.
The filter also has a media holder, which seems like it could hold any number of things. What do you guys think I should do with that?
Thanks in advance!!
btldreef
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I always run carbon, specifically ChemiPure Elite, unless it's in a quarantine tank that I'm running meds in it. A lot of people run carbon all the time. Don't run it while cycling.
I don't like the cartridge carbon. It's expensive to replace and isn't that effective. ChemiPure Elite is made in a size that should fit in that back section on the filter and lasts longer than the cartridge will.
I don't like the cartridge carbon. It's expensive to replace and isn't that effective. ChemiPure Elite is made in a size that should fit in that back section on the filter and lasts longer than the cartridge will.
jetedawg
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Added a Six Line Wrasse and a Tail Spot Blenny on Saturday. Everyone is doing well, thus far.
Today, I'm adding an extra 10.4lbs of base rock to bring my total rock weight up to 40.9lbs (25.5 Live, 15.4 Base)
Will post a pic or two later tonight once I put the new rock in. Thinking of trying a lagoon sort of set-up. If it turns out not to work, it might just be a hodgepodge. We'll see!
Today, I'm adding an extra 10.4lbs of base rock to bring my total rock weight up to 40.9lbs (25.5 Live, 15.4 Base)
Will post a pic or two later tonight once I put the new rock in. Thinking of trying a lagoon sort of set-up. If it turns out not to work, it might just be a hodgepodge. We'll see!
jetedawg
New Member
Thought I'd give a bigger update...
Current Stocking
- 2 Ocellaris Clowns (2" and 2.25")
- 1 Six Line Wrasse (1.5")
- 1 Tail Spot Blenny (1.5")
- 1 Royal Gramma (1.75")
Seemed to me that I might have been adding fish too quickly, but I waited 10 days between the clowns and the wrasse/blenny and waited another 8 days between the wrasse/blenny and the gramma. So far, no spikes in ammonia or nitrite (both at 0 since initial cycle finished) and I've been able to keep nitrates below 10ppm with 3-4 gallons water changes every 4-5 days.
I'll likely keep the stocking list I have for a few months before I add anything else. Next (and last) addition will likely be a Coral Beauty Angel and will probably put me at my limit.
Also, I'm going to try to see if I can get the GF to get me a skimmer for Christmas so I can save some money.
Thoughts? Concerns?
Current Stocking
- 2 Ocellaris Clowns (2" and 2.25")
- 1 Six Line Wrasse (1.5")
- 1 Tail Spot Blenny (1.5")
- 1 Royal Gramma (1.75")
Seemed to me that I might have been adding fish too quickly, but I waited 10 days between the clowns and the wrasse/blenny and waited another 8 days between the wrasse/blenny and the gramma. So far, no spikes in ammonia or nitrite (both at 0 since initial cycle finished) and I've been able to keep nitrates below 10ppm with 3-4 gallons water changes every 4-5 days.
I'll likely keep the stocking list I have for a few months before I add anything else. Next (and last) addition will likely be a Coral Beauty Angel and will probably put me at my limit.
Also, I'm going to try to see if I can get the GF to get me a skimmer for Christmas so I can save some money.
Thoughts? Concerns?
jetedawg
New Member
I've finished stocking. It went quite a bit more quickly than I'd expected... all without any ammonia or nitrite spikes.
Final Stocking List
- 2 Ocellaris Clowns
- 1 Six Line Wrasse
- 1 Tail Spot Blenny
- 1 Royal Gramma
- 1 Azure Damsel
- 1 Coral Beauty Angel
- 1 Fire Shrimp
- 1 Peppermint Shrimp
- 15 or so random snails
- 6 Red Tip Hermits
- 2 Electric Blue Hermits
This thread was pretty weak... no issues so not much to talk about.
Thanks for the help at the beginning!
I'm starting a 10g Nano Reef next!!
Final Stocking List
- 2 Ocellaris Clowns
- 1 Six Line Wrasse
- 1 Tail Spot Blenny
- 1 Royal Gramma
- 1 Azure Damsel
- 1 Coral Beauty Angel
- 1 Fire Shrimp
- 1 Peppermint Shrimp
- 15 or so random snails
- 6 Red Tip Hermits
- 2 Electric Blue Hermits
This thread was pretty weak... no issues so not much to talk about.
Thanks for the help at the beginning!
I'm starting a 10g Nano Reef next!!