alaskabeas
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Hey Folks,
My name is Teri and I have had a reef tank for over a decade. Started with Biocube 9, then moved to 16 and now I have only the 32.
The 9 and 16 were very easy for me to maintain and needed nothing other than small WC. I moved from 16 to 32 about 2 weeks ago and feel like its my first tank. I think its finally settling down after spikes in all things spike-able (ammonia, nitrite and nitrate). Unexpectedly, we have a new 7 week old puppy which is competing for my attention as well.
I have really learned a great deal in the last few days about the so called but not really a "mini cycle" and the science behind it. My 32 is on the end of it now, finally showing a spike, then drop, then spike and drop of ammonia. I also just ordered my RODI filter which I never had the need for due to the small size of my tanks, but if I have to lug one more 5 gallon bucket into the house I might give up all together!
Finally, as a person with limited attention span and lack of attention to detail, this hobby is my opportunity to really focus on details, use a portion of my brain that otherwise might just fall off and relax at the same time. Even as a kid I had a freshwater tank and the joy I get from sitting and gazing at my tank is the same now as it was 35 years ago when I got my first tank.
Thanks to all who contribute valuable information and don't make people feel stupid.
My name is Teri and I have had a reef tank for over a decade. Started with Biocube 9, then moved to 16 and now I have only the 32.
The 9 and 16 were very easy for me to maintain and needed nothing other than small WC. I moved from 16 to 32 about 2 weeks ago and feel like its my first tank. I think its finally settling down after spikes in all things spike-able (ammonia, nitrite and nitrate). Unexpectedly, we have a new 7 week old puppy which is competing for my attention as well.
I have really learned a great deal in the last few days about the so called but not really a "mini cycle" and the science behind it. My 32 is on the end of it now, finally showing a spike, then drop, then spike and drop of ammonia. I also just ordered my RODI filter which I never had the need for due to the small size of my tanks, but if I have to lug one more 5 gallon bucket into the house I might give up all together!
Finally, as a person with limited attention span and lack of attention to detail, this hobby is my opportunity to really focus on details, use a portion of my brain that otherwise might just fall off and relax at the same time. Even as a kid I had a freshwater tank and the joy I get from sitting and gazing at my tank is the same now as it was 35 years ago when I got my first tank.
Thanks to all who contribute valuable information and don't make people feel stupid.
