Can anyone tell me what this is?

[saltyfilmfolks]

tunze 9001.

 

[ahiggins]

Also the store I got it from suggested nitrate pads? Would u try that or just go with the filter floss? Will I be loosing any beneficial bacteria in my filter pad if I remove whats in there now?

I think nitrate pads are a waste of money.
The bacteria that build up in the filter pads/floss will only give you more nitrates (hence nitrate factory term lol) the vast majority of beneficial bacteria will be in your sand and rocks. I think you'll be good to remove it now. How long has it been? I try to stick to 2 weeks per pad or one week if I'm feeding heavily.

 

[ahiggins]

Rodi is reverse osmosis deionized water purification system.
It removes all dissolved solids and chlorine in tap water. These dissolved solids will lead to some crazy algae growth if you're not careful. This was my brothers biggest downfall when he started up lol I finally got him on the train a few weeks ago.
I have an all in one tank for my 25 cube, I can fit a small skimmer in the back. My 20 and 10 only run a marineland filter with filter floss--and chemipure elite like 10 days out of the month.
I know you won't believe it now lol because of your high numbers but if you intend to put coral in your tank, you won't want to get rid of all the nutrients. I run a skimmer only because I can't fit floss and I have a pretty big bioload in the 25. Just be cautious not to over filter out all the good stuff

 

[jamesbog283]

I would very much like to have coral at some point. Mind u with everything I read it scares the bjeebees outta me with everything it seems I'm supposed to know...lol. All these acronyms and tests and water conditions. I'm sure it all comes with time. Right now I'll be happy if I can get it to the point where fish can live in it!

 

[jamesbog283]

I think nitrate pads are a waste of money.
The bacteria that build up in the filter pads/floss will only give you more nitrates (hence nitrate factory term lol) the vast majority of beneficial bacteria will be in your sand and rocks. I think you'll be good to remove it now. How long has it been? I try to stick to 2 weeks per pad or one week if I'm feeding heavily.

Its been about 3 weeks on this tank. I'll buy some filter floss today and take out the bio wheel.

 

[ahiggins]

Its been about 3 weeks on this tank. I'll buy some filter floss today and take out the bio wheel.

Thats a good idea its what I would do lol
Dont be turned off by all the info you need to know.
Work at knowing one thing at a time. Read something new every day. This site is a HUGE informational source. Especially with all the questions/answers. Ive learned the majority of my stuff off the forums.
Start with easy coral when you work your way there: mushrooms, palythoa-basically any soft coral.
As always, we will be around if you have any questions. Ive only had a saltwater tank since March 2016 and Ive learned a TON since then

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I would very much like to have coral at some point. Mind u with everything I read it scares the bjeebees outta me with everything it seems I'm supposed to know...lol. All these acronyms and tests and water conditions. I'm sure it all comes with time. Right now I'll be happy if I can get it to the point where fish can live in it!

youll be fine.......

 

[ahiggins]

lol Im sure youll get it in check before too long.

 

[jamesbog283]

Okay guys...I tried the only other saltwater place in town and he upgraded me from the tunze 9001 to the 9004. He said by doing this I'll be able to remove the penguin filter and run only the skimmer. Apparently the 9004 does surface skimming also which helps keep scum off the surface of the water. In regards to an RODI. He says the city water we are running is quite clean that what he uses in the shop. They do water changes once a month and add some sort of additive once every two weeks.
I had my water tested today and my levels are almost good for fish probably another week or so. I also bought the test kit so I can test on my own regularly. Things may be looking up!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Good to hear.

Please be skeptical of advice. Even mine.

Water is what we do in a reef. So with The sheer number of folks in Reefing who harp on usIng RODI and scientists too You may really want to look into it.
And yes when I got bad water it was from the Lfs who's water I was using. Two months after switching I had a different reef.

It'll cost less than that skimmer. Which is awesome btw. I have the 9001 and 9004.

 

[jamesbog283]

Good to hear.

Please be skeptical of advice. Even mine.

Water is what we do in a reef. So with The sheer number of folks in Reefing who harp on usIng RODI and scientists too You may really want to look into it.
And yes when I got bad water it was from the Lfs who's water I was using. Two months after switching I had a different reef.

It'll cost less than that skimmer. Which is awesome btw. I have the 9001 and 9004.

I'll still look into an RODI in the future when I get into the corals...for now it's about budget and trying to maximize for where I'm at. I watched a few RODI videos on you tube and definitely seems like a worth while investment. At the moment I haven't got a decent space to set up a reservoir to store water... I also learnt that (maybe you can correct if this is wrong). For every clean gallon there are 4 that don't get perfect?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Trust me I sooo understand.
Some of the systems are small. You put them into the closet. And you hook them up to your sink and make water in your mix bucket.
The trick is Getting the waste water ratio down. Yes. 4to one is pretty high.

Check out Melevs reefs he does RODI and has great great walk throughs

 

[jamesbog283]

So I just got the skimmer hooked up....i had to rearrange my rocks ...and my canopy doesn't fit now ....lol :/. How much should I adjust the blue screw for foaming? Also should tho top reservoir fill with water?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Do vat der directions instruct.

 

[jamesbog283]

Trying hard here to get it running properly however no matter what I do the top reservoir fills with water...and starts pushing the top off is this right? Every video or picture i see of them they seem to only have 1/4 - 1/2" of water in them with foam on top. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[jamesbog283]

 

[jamesbog283]

 

[jamesbog283]

I found what looks to be a worm?

Should I be taking this rock out? That little white thing is concerning me a little.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

that's free cleanup crew!