14g biocube reef build!

[Sandroni]

Will keep that in mind, what about bio spira? I am thinking about adding it to my tank, just not sure if I can add the whole bottle or not.

Oh totally, the more bacteria the better!

 

[kasik64]

Oh totally, the more bacteria the better!

So here's an update, I asked my LFS guy and he said to dump half bottle of bio spira and I added a branch with bacteria on it. Here's my set up. Will be testing my water on Sunday and hopefully be able to get a fish or shrimp.

 

[Sandroni]

So here's an update, I asked my LFS guy and he said to dump half bottle of bio spira and I added a branch with bacteria on it. Here's my set up. Will be testing my water on Sunday and hopefully be able to get a fish or shrimp.

You will know if its working when u see a huge spike of ammonia, which you should be able to see sunday, depending on how fast the bacteria is working, it can take 2 weeks like mine or 8 weeks, every tank is different keep in mimd

 

[kasik64]

Update:
All my parameters are looking good. Added a firefish and a crab. Pretty exciting! Would like to add some corals, but idk when I will be able to or when I should.

 

[Sandroni]

Update:
All my parameters are looking good. Added a firefish and a crab. Pretty exciting! Would like to add some corals, but idk when I will be able to or when I should.

Wow looks good! give it time for corals, because the levels have to be stable. Give it a month for the tank to fully establish

 

[Sandroni]

Wow looks good! give it time for corals, because the levels have to be stable. Give it a month for the tank to fully establish

if you would like you can direct message me also i'm on 90% of the day

 

[Sandroni]

annnnnd the first ones in

 

[kasik64]

Wow! They're pretty! I am getting mine Friday depending on my levels. My firefish and crab are doing great! Also starting to get growth on my live rock.

 

[Sandroni]

Wow! They're pretty! I am getting mine Friday depending on my levels. My firefish and crab are doing great! Also starting to get growth on my live rock.

Thanks! sounds good, u might want to get a snail or shrimp to clean the rocks

 

[kasik64]

Got 3 snails, another crab, and an emerald today! Found out I have vertmeid snails (sp?) on my branch, so they are an essential to controlling them.

 

[Sandroni]

Got 3 snails, another crab, and an emerald today! Found out I have vertmeid snails (sp?) on my branch, so they are an essential to controlling them.

Ugh!!! I heard you need to do a few water changes to get them out. Good luck!

 

[Sandroni]

Got 3 snails, another crab, and an emerald today! Found out I have vertmeid snails (sp?) on my branch, so they are an essential to controlling them.

Make sure to pm me or post some pics here looking forward for our progress together

 

[kasik64]

Will do!! [emoji3] and thankfully someone mentioned it to me or I'd have never known. Will post some pics in the am. Spent my night getting them acclimated and observing lol, the fun part!

 

[Sandroni]

Quick update!! they are eating and happy! they have been swimming all over my back wall but not in the middle of the tank... clownfish are weird lol. purchased a zoa frag from one of my favorite reef keepers and youtubers @FishOfHex and it should be here wed

 

[kasik64]

Fun!! Mine is going through an ugly phase...

 

[Sandroni]

Fun!! Mine is going through an ugly phase...

Oh man big diatom outbreak!!! are your snails and crabs taking care of it?

 

[kasik64]

Not that I can tell, may have to go get a turbo today.

 

[nanosteve]

Nothing to worry about on those diatoms Kasik64. Part of the end of the cycle.

AndysReef check out manhattanreef for frags local. You meet some great people and pick up good deals!

 

[kasik64]

Nothing to worry about on those diatoms Kasik64. Part of the end of the cycle.

AndysReef check out manhattanreef for frags local. You meet some great people and pick up good deals!

Thanks Steve! Can't wait until it's finished!

 

[Sandroni]

Nothing to worry about on those diatoms Kasik64. Part of the end of the cycle.

AndysReef check out manhattanreef for frags local. You meet some great people and pick up good deals!

Thanks Steve, I have heard of them but will check them out. Also welcome to R2R!!