Derbird Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 I hope you meant to type 1.025 instead of 1.035. 1.0235 I really need to start proof reading these posts (laugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Next level, we have Nitrites! wow so unatural to be happy here (laugh) Amonia 0.25ppm Nitrites 0.50ppm Nitrates 0 Salinity 1.0235 I top off with salt water but no changes. baby steps 4 cups a day will take time to make a dent. Now seeing some nasty brown algee growing on the rocks and starting to spread to the sand. Almost time for a CUC. (dancing) Things are coming along nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Alright I am a little confused about my test results (scratch) Salinity 1.024 Amonia It has been going between 0 and 0.25ppm and back. Nitrite 0ppm Nitrate 0ppm I was expecting to see my Nitrates go up as my Nitrites disapreared. I am seeing a good amout of brown algee starting on my sand, rock and power heads. Could the nitrates be used before they show up on my test? MORE TANK PIX My Tank, I have tryed to stop moving stuff but must except that I am going to play with it (laugh) My Algee Farm. I did have a question. How would I aclimate my crtters to the main tank. I have a sea cucumber and two hermit crabs that are out of food in my QT tank and a feast is growing in the DT for them. Is it safe to put them in yet. My tank has only been up and cycling for two weeks? (scary) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Alright I am a little confused about my test results (scratch) Salinity 1.024 Amonia It has been going between 0 and 0.25ppm and back. Nitrite 0ppm Nitrate 0ppm I was expecting to see my Nitrates go up as my Nitrites disapreared. I am seeing a good amout of brown algee starting on my sand, rock and power heads. Could the nitrates be used before they show up on my test? MORE TANK PIX My Tank, I have tryed to stop moving stuff but must except that I am going to play with it (laugh) My Algee Farm. I did have a question. How would I aclimate my crtters to the main tank. I have a sea cucumber and two hermit crabs that are out of food in my QT tank and a feast is growing in the DT for them. Is it safe to put them in yet. My tank has only been up and cycling for two weeks? (scary) I would toss them in. Just keep an eye on the tiger tail. If for some weird reason it dies in the tank you will need to do a large water change. I really don't think it will though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsickness Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Looking good!! The fun has only just begun for ya here Or the nighmares lol good luck with your tank your on the right track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Ok I fially bit the bullet and shut down my QT tank. All is now in my main tank! with the exception of about a hundred tiny Asterina stars, they where not kidding abut these guys multiplying quick! I will post a pix as soon as the sand settles. Hey Jesse, how would I know if the tiger tail died? It sounds like a dumb question but it seems to just lie under a rock and hide so not too much sign of life to begin with. Is the little guy nocturnal? Sorry I know I cant spell....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Ok I fially bit the bullet and shut down my QT tank. All is now in my main tank! with the exception of about a hundred tiny Asterina stars, they where not kidding abut these guys multiplying quick! I will post a pix as soon as the sand settles. Hey Jesse, how would I know if the tiger tail died? It sounds like a dumb question but it seems to just lie under a rock and hide so not too much sign of life to begin with. Is the little guy nocturnal? Sorry I know I cant spell....LOL They come out at night time. I had them for over a year so I'm sure it will be fine aclimating to your tank. I moved it from two different tanks without any issues. How do you know it died question: I have no idea. I haven't had one die on me yet. With that being said I've always heard that having cucumbers they can release a poison in the tank when they die. Again I wouldn't worry about it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 MY TANK LOOKS AWESOME! (drinking) Again sorry for the camra phone Mushrooms seem alright or about to melt but I vote for alright (laugh) ANOTHER NEW STARFISH. I know its hard to see but it is black and very skinny. It has six arms and moves like greased lightning. Who would have thought starfish could move so fast. Oh and its larger than the Asterina about 3/4" if fully streached Is this a good starfish. Its in whats left of my QT tank. If so I will move to DT tank. although its porbably already in there with the rock. Live rock, the gift that keeps on giving (laugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 those are brittle stars. They are a good part of the cleanup crew in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 those are brittle stars. They are a good part of the cleanup crew in the tank. Thats great! (yahoo) Thankyou again for the great rock! It has had so many suprizes, I'm loving this hobby. Salt water anonomus here I come. (whistle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Update on parameters, Salinity 1.0245 Amonia 0ppm Nitrite 0ppm Nitrate 0ppm I think my nitrates are being used as fast as my system can make them because my little algee farm is producing a bumper crop (laugh) not just brown any more. I am seeing the starts of the green algee that looks like grass. Time to think about my CUC. I am a little overwhelmed by the options that salt water offers. My fresh water history has given me a hated of snails. They always took over my systems and more than once drastic mesures had to be taken to get rid of them. I did actually bleach a tank to rid myself of them (flame). I think I must get over this for a successful reef DOH! My must have / wish list Cleaner shrimp 1 or 2 Peppermint shrimp 3 or 5, I hear they do best in packs. Chromis about 3, you have to have a school in a tank right Clown fish pair, I am leaning towards false percula Some sort of Nem, to be determined Current residents 2 hermit crabs, blue legged ones 1 Leapord tail cucumber What are everyones suggestions to add to this to make a successful reef system. The clean up crew is one of the most important things and I don't want to skip any thing important. I am a true noobie to this so any suggestions would be great. I would hate to get things that would be incompatible (scary) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 MY FIRST FISH IS HOME (dancing) He or she is a blue damsel, yes an evil damsel but the guy at west side swore to me that this one is less agressive than most others. Still agressive but less. (whistle) we will have to see how it goes. I also picked up 10 assorted snails and 10 hermit crabs. The hermits were to be red legs but at least two of them have black and white legs, I am guessing they are zebra hermits but its a guess. Here is my new little friend! Updated parmaiters Salinity 1.0245 PH 8.2 Amonia 0ppm Nitrite 0ppm Nitarte 0ppm I do belive my tank has cycled (naughty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 the zebra hermits are awesome. probably my favorite hermit crab for clean up crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Well my new fish friend has been in the tank now for 3 days minus a few hours. She is looking great. Good color and making her self at home. I don't think West Side ever fed this fish, she goes absolutly crazy at feeding time eating more than I thought possible plus she is nibbling on my algee. (laugh) a unexpected bonus (laugh) All critters looking good, the snails seem to fall off the glass overnight and need to be picked up and put back up there. I'm sure they find there way back but I now have a wolf pack of hermits hunting for new shells. (whistle) Every thing is looking great and I'm loving my tank! Although it is a bit empty still (plotting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Looking good, I think you have spent your money wisely so far! crazy how fast it goes! keep the updates coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Looking good' date=' I think you have spent your money wisely so far! crazy how fast it goes! keep the updates coming![/quote'] Man your not kidding, I would not have belived when I was starting what this system has cost. But I am enjoying it that much more than I thought I would (laugh) Tank Update Salinity 1.025 Perfect NH3 0ppm N2 0ppm N3 0ppm Plus my established live rock (thank you Noobtosalt again) is regaining its coriline algee. And my tank is only three weeks old (drinking) Possible changes comming soon (plotting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 MY FIRST FISH IS HOME (dancing) He or she is a blue damsel, yes an evil damsel but the guy at west side swore to me that this one is less agressive than most others. Still agressive but less. (whistle) we will have to see how it goes. I also picked up 10 assorted snails and 10 hermit crabs. The hermits were to be red legs but at least two of them have black and white legs, I am guessing they are zebra hermits but its a guess. Here is my new little friend! Updated parmaiters Salinity 1.0245 PH 8.2 Amonia 0ppm Nitrite 0ppm Nitarte 0ppm I do believe my tank has cycled (naughty) Just a little warning about blue damsel's, they might look great and may become one of your favorite fish, but they are not to be trusted. Whoever u talked to at Westside misinformed u.....once your tanked is established and u start adding new fish, the damsel will terrorize them. It will get bad enough that u will eventually have to remove it. I only tell u this because I learned the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Just a little warning about blue damsel's' date=' they might look great and may become one of your favorite fish, but they are not to be trusted. Whoever u talked to at Westside misinformed u.....once your tanked is established and u start adding new fish, the damsel will terrorize them. It will get bad enough that u will eventually have to remove it. I only tell u this because I learned the hard way.[/quote'] Oh man I hope this little lady is the exception to that rule. I have grown very fond of her and her bigger than life personality and I would hate for my first saltwater fish to end up living in the fuge (sad). She is too pretty to hide. Although I still can't belive how much she eats! They should call these pig fish. (laugh) A quick question. My sand looks live a horror movie set. Is there any critter I can add now to clean it up. My system is still very new so the suggested starfish is not yet an option. The poor thing would starve. But are gobies hardy enough to live in a new tank or other options? Or do I just need to live with it for now?DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Just a little warning about blue damsel's' date=' they might look great and may become one of your favorite fish, but they are not to be trusted. Whoever u talked to at Westside misinformed u.....once your tanked is established and u start adding new fish, the damsel will terrorize them. It will get bad enough that u will eventually have to remove it. I only tell u this because I learned the hard way.[/quote'] Once he starts adding fish this one would make a great home in the refugium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Once he starts adding fish this one would make a great home in the refugium. (sad)(sad)(sad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 If your tank is still fairly new, then the sand will clean up on its own. Diatoms are part of the cycling process, just wait them out. If u do want something to turn the sand over, I would recommend a diamond goby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 A quick question. My sand looks live a horror movie set. Is there any critter I can add now to clean it up. My system is still very new so the suggested starfish is not yet an option. The poor thing would starve. But are gobies hardy enough to live in a new tank or other options? Or do I just need to live with it for now?DOH! You can always wait, or if you would like to, you may add a sand sifting goby as your next fish when the time is right. They are good for keeping the sand bed turned and aerobic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 TIME TO UPGRADE! Well I have done some thing awesome and terrifying at the same time (dancing)(scary)DOH! Many people have seen Jesse's sweet old 120 gallon setup. Well I could not pass up this deal so I have upgraded my system to the 120 (dancing) I have to clean up the parts and get every one set up in my QT tank for the switch but I am extreamly excited about this. I may have just set a new noobie record here for time until upgrade (laugh). My 75 wasen't even finished yet. But it will make a great home for my fresh water semi aggresive tank. I am even excited about having a sump on a fresh tank. So much to play with. Any way back to salt (wrong forum for that chat). I will post some pix and may ask too many questions when I get going on the build. I thank everyone for the help already received and that yet to come. Now to scrub (laugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 LOL, wow that didn't take long for you to upgrade! Welcome to the addiction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 LOL' date=' wow that didn't take long for you to upgrade! Welcome to the addiction![/quote'] Saltwater anonymous here I come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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