First salwater tank

[Sun357]

Since it looks like it has dimmers it shouldn't be 'too much' as you can keep the light dimmed down to what you find appropriate.

 

[Sicklid]

Im glad to hear that!!

 

[Sicklid]

Is this creature a Stomatella sp. juvenile?

 

[jedidad]

Yea looks like a stomatella to me.

 

[Sicklid]

How long does it takes for the nitrogen cycle to get complete?

 

[jedidad]

Unless you are using a bacterial additive it eill usually take 4-5 weeks.

 

[Sicklid]

Someone told me to use MB7 but i couldnt find it, instead im using nutrafin cycle. A sales man from petco told me to use it.

 

[StevenBell]

Read a review on that stuff.Some folks said it caused a quick spike that lasted a couple of days,but after that it was good!I would suggest not trying to speed things up to much!The most important thing in this hobby is patience!

 

[Sicklid]

@StevenBell thanks for the advice to be patience.

 

[Sicklid]

I did some test on my tank, every thing is running good exept for PH!!
It was 7.8
Can can i do or add to raise it??

 

[StevenBell]

You only want to raise it a couple of notches!Iv had luck with Kent ph stable in the past.Anyone else have good results with it?

 

[Sicklid]

Looking online i saw good comments about it, thanks!!

 

[StevenBell]

No problem

 

[rworegon]

I havent had a problem with bristle worms, or asternia stars. Not sure what the other thing is but I don't think its a Stomatella. Stomatellas usually have a half shell over the top. Perhaps some kind of Nudi. Patience is the key. You might want to look into a ATO (auto top off). 10 gal is pretty small so stability is going to be your key going forward.

 

[Sicklid]

Thanks @rworegon!!!

 

[breaknrun911]

For ph buffer I use "marine buffer" made by seachem. It won't let you go above 8.3 I add it to my tank once a week when I top off.

 

[glb]

I did some test on my tank, every thing is running good exept for PH!!
It was 7.8
Can can i do or add to raise it??

Buffer is fine if your alk is low. But your low ph could be due to excess co2. This happens in sealed houses a lot. I have this problem because I live in south Florida and we run the a/c all the time. My ph is always 7.8-8.0. You don't want to raise the alk too high to bring up the ph. That will cause other problems. Also, the marine buffer, which I have, may only raise ph temporarily. If your alk is within normal limits, I wouldn't worry about the low ph. You can raise ph with a co2 scrubber, which strips co2 from the air going into your skimmer. I don't have one because my tank is stable but others do. Chasing ph with buffer is common, but be careful to not go overboard. Remember, stability is key. Good luck!

 

[glb]

You can also raise alk with Seachem reef fusion 2.

 

[Sicklid]

Thanks guys for the advices. @glb just yesterday night i was reading a good article about how ph is related to other things like alk and closed windows,etc. i really appreciated your comments!!

 

[glb]

Thanks guys for the advices. @glb just yesterday night i was reading a good article about how ph is related to other things like alk and closed windows,etc. i really appreciated your comments!!

No problem! I'm still on a steep learning curve too!