Trigg Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Finally getting back into the hobby again after 8 years of being out. It’s crazy how much everything has changed. It used to be all metal halides, vho’s, now I’m feeling pretty lost. If you could give one piece of advice what is it? I’ve had a bumpy start, was sold some bad used equipment so now it’s new only from here on out. Jeff at Cuttlefish has been kind enough to steer me in the right direction, but any additional info would be greatly appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Welcome back! -no sand -no sand -no sand -no sand -no sand those are my top 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matteo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Manny Tavan said: Welcome back! -no sand -no sand -no sand -no sand -no sand those are my top 5. 🤢🤢🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifer Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 After years of having a cesspool of a sandbed, I'm definitely on the no-sand bandwagon now! Can't argue about the natural look of a sand bed though. I've had the same set-up for over a decade but recently upgraded. I've been very happy my new Red Sea Reefer system from CnC (tank, stand, sump, and plumbing) and all used components from folks on this forum (pumps, skimmers, lights, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMeyer Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 one tip? real live rock, and ignore advice to the contrary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titus'reef Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) One advice from me is to get ready to dose nitrates and phosphates (in most situations) Dinoflagellates are the popular new problem people are dealing with. Back than we were all trying to go to 0 Po4 and No3 but now things have changed. We got smarter. Welcome back! Edited January 16, 2021 by titus'reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigg Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 I have a diatom problem and was wondering about dosing. My nitrates and pho’s are both staying very low. What brand do you use? Would my freshwater phos and nitrate work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titus'reef Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I am mixing my own solutions for both. I use stump removal for no3 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Spectracide-16-oz-Stump-Remover/4764059?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lwn-_-google-_-lia-_-241-_-grassandweedchemicals-_-4764059-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAiAuoqABhAsEiwAdSkVVOZA02bc8KNFvGnJzvJHkErTqsZ7t9yiQvl0T8jolX5iAUdb2vBn2xoCPdwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds and trisodium phosphate for po4 Trisodium Phosphate [Na3O4P] 99.9% ACS Grade Crystals 8 Oz in a Space-Saver Bottle USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WSKKTZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_SHZaGb008TN9Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titus'reef Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Trigg said: I have a diatom problem and was wondering about dosing. My nitrates and pho’s are both staying very low. What brand do you use? Would my freshwater phos and nitrate work? I would first make sure it’s diatoms. But if your tank is just in the beginning of the cycle it could be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Diatom is like puberty. It’s ugly but it’ll pass... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxkenny90xx Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 8 hours ago, EMeyer said: one tip? real live rock, and ignore advice to the contrary This! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychofireman Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/15/2021 at 9:32 PM, Matteo said: 🤢🤢🤢 What would you use for a base instead of sand? To keep the live rock from slipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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