Tracy G
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^ I agree, just relax and either turn the skimmer off for a day ro two or adjust the skimmer to skim a little drier by lowering the water level inside the skimmer. Having the skimmer off will not harm anything.
Thanks for all of the help. I have it 100% turned down and it was still overflowing lol. Im guessing this is why I also have been having issues tuning it because adding water that was evaporated. This was my first real water change because have not really had too till now. Until I get an RO/DI I will buy my water change water and use a simple chlorine remover like ATI's. Tank looks great though.
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I just got a T5 light system to get ready to go reef and I have no idea what I am doing. Anyone have suggestion on what bulbs to get? Also what should the real light cycle be (night, day etc....)?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I heard Carbon can help as well? I was not running any and added some so hope that can help.
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So I just found out not to use a protein skimmer while putting water treated with Nutrafin Aqua +teated water. Found out post........ So I did a 20% water change using purchased salt water and still getting the same soapy foam rendering my protein skimmer useless. Anyone every had this? How to fix? Do I need to let nature run its coarse? Any help would be great!
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get a refractometer! my hydrometers read 1.023. with the refractometer, actual salinity is between 1.025-1.026.
I did hyposolinity (sure I spelled that wrong) a few months ago and picked up a refractometer. I have it now set at 1.025 and seems to be good. Right now issue is I changed too much water and I dont have RO/DI yet so just put Aqua one + in and protein skimmer went nuts (just found out cant have it on). I am going to go buy some salt water today so I can do a easy water change (been looking for RO/DI on for sale forum).
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Took out the Angel Fish (moved to fish only). Increasing salt slowly changed rock setup around. Now just time
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make sure your protein skimmer is actually working. many skimmers that are being sold today simply do not work as stated. the skimmer is the backbone of your berlin-styled aquarium and it should be capable of producing a rich, thick, stinky foam.
you should also get a calcium and alkalinity test kit.
maybe you could put your location in your profile so people can more easily help you.
If you live in Reston/Herndon area, drop by for a few free mushrooms.
Sweet! I added my location to my profile (Burke VA) and a few free mushrooms would be really cool. I think I should make sure my tank is ready for them first so I dont waist your time and kill them. As for my skimmer I am not an expert at using one and I will tell you it makes very thick foam and I get a good amount out of it. It does take almost a constant adjustment (not sure If I am doing anything wrong). Anyone have any advice on getting a skimmer working better? Or do they all need as much hands on time?
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Reef tanks need 1.026 SG.
You can do water changes and don't feed so much to reduce nitrates. Feed only as much as your fish can eat in under 5 minutes. Feed small amounts 2-3 times a day. Herbevores need more frequent feedings, but not alot.
Ok awesome some quick fixes. I will raise salt to 1.026 to get prepared. As far as feeding I only have the one fish and I feed him (or her) 2 times a day just some flakes and I dont put very much at all. Im guessing the Nitrates issue is because of the newer live rock?
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yeah you should wait.. the new rock could give a bit of an ammonia spike if there is any die off....
with such little life in the tank your nitrate should be at 5 or less, so work on getting that under control while you have the ability because some corals dont tolerate much and 20 isnt bad for a FO.. but isnt good for say an SPS tank....
make sure if you are feeding any frozen that you are rinsing it prior to disbursing it in the tank... that is the usual cause for that nitrate level...
I will do. Thank you so much for saving me! lol. I would have been discouraged if they started to die (thinking my tank was in good shape)
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Like Jan said.. you should decide what types of corals you want... im just setting up my 55g LPS/softie tank and Im going with a T5HO light since the output is alot higher than the 2 bulb lights out there... Look in the For Sale forum and you can find alot of great buys on better lights especially if you are thinking of any SPS...
My only other suggestion is let us know your wants for your fish list also and what order you think you will be adding them.. we'll try to help you hone in on that too
other than that most of your equipment looks good... how much live rock do you have in your DT? and have you checked your Alk, Mg, Ca yet?
In my Display tank I have over 50lbs of live rock (just put 25 more yesterday) and my test kit is a Master test kit by API but here is what I got. PH 8.2, Ammonia 0, Nitrate 20ppm, Nitrite 0. The tank temp is a little high 79.2 (have heater set to 78) and salt is at 1.022. How do you think the levels look? Should I wait to add anything else because more live rock was added? I know for sure the tank has been cycled but I am patient and dont mind taking it slow.
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I would love it if someone could give me advice if I have everything I need to start a reef tank. I have done salt water fish with great success in the past but never reef and I wanted to get some help.
72 Gallon Bowfront Reef Ready Tank
Aqueon 34502 ProFlex Sump Model 3, 65-110-Gallon setup as a refugium with 3-4" DSB with Chaeto algae and 1 small piece of live rock
EHEIM Compact+ Pump 3000 for up to 792 US Gallons (3000L) as return pump
2 of Hydor Koralia Evolution 1050 Aquarium Circulation Pump, 1050 gph
AquaEuroUSA Classic 135 Protein Skimmer w/ Needle Wheel Pump and Bubble Plate
ViaAqua Titanium 300 Watt 80 Gallon Aquarium Heater
a dual bulb T5 Lighting using 2 Solarmax T5 28w Actinic-03 Bulbs
2-3" of live sand in DT, with 50+ lbs of live rock
6 Turbo snails
10-11 Nassarius Snail
1 Coral Beauty Angel (poor lonely guy)
1 Sand Sifting Starfish
4 Hermit Crabs (1 is in sump and)
Bristle worms (some really big ones 6" maybe.... Nasty looking things)
Tank has been running since mid march and is looking great water is extremely clear and you life is starting to explode. No big algae problem (im sure snails help)
Im sure I am asking for a lot to help I just want to be sure I dont kill everything else I buy. I really love this hobby and I am looking to increase my knowledge and understanding of what I need to do. I thank you for reading and any advice you can give me.
New (used) T5 48" 54x6 need some help
in New to the Hobby
Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5HO 10k/460nm Actinics
That is the light system 48" 6x54