Whats up, my name is Andy, im 23 years old and this is my first ever 30g Saltwater tank that I've had for almost 2 months now. I Im still learning so if im doing something wrong please let me know!! But I've cycled this tank with live rock and sand for a month before I put fish in, I used water from my local water store and reef crystals to get my salinity to 1.025 and added Prime Conditioner. Since my cycle finished month ago I added two clown fish and one cleaner shrimp and they been good so far lol been doing weekly water changes and dosing it with conditioner for the amount change. So far loving the hobby and CANT wait for corals :-o [/URL]http://i62.tinypic.com/dha78z.jpg[/IMG]
Hello (: My 1st Ever Saltwater Tank
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Harold Green
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Is there some particular reason you're adding a conditioner to the tank water? A good sea salt and time should be all you need with frequent water changes.
For it to detoxifie ammonia and nitrites because when I did my first water change for some reason I had a short spike so I been putting conditioner to help it not go up like that, is that fine and will it affect my tank in the long run?
d2mini
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We don't use water conditioners in salt water tanks.
Just make sure you are using RO water from your LFS or make your own with your own RO/DI unit.
A properly cycled tank should have no ammonia and if you are not overstocked and keeping up with water changes, your nitrates should be at acceptable levels.
pondman
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At first i also got water from my local fish store but found after a year of hauling containers from home to the store became a hassle.Do yourself a favor and buy your own ro/di filter you will not only save money over time. But will save your back from hauling those containers.and have water when you want it.
Newtybar
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Having your own RO/DI also saves money in the short run because you will visit the local fish shop less. I don't know about you but every time I went for water, I would end up buying something.
melypr1985
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Look at BRS. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-stage-value-ro-di-system-75gpd-2.html
That's all you need to make your own water. That and salt mix
That's all you need to make your own water. That and salt mix
Harold Green
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If your tank had a spike in ammonia and nitrite you either have too much bioload or more likely the tank was't cycled fully to be able to keep up with the bioload. Generally, normal cycling requires six to eight weeks to accomplish. That period can be shortened with live rock, live sand, additional bacteria. After eight weeks the fish should be added one at a time a week or more apart to allow the bacteria in the tank time to catch up. With experience and the proper equipment the bioload can be added sooner but for a first tank the slower the better as it will give you time to fix any mistakes you may make without losing all your fish. Corals should come after you've learned to maintain very steady parameters in the tank and the tank has had time to mature.
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Don't support BRS their customer service blows. Airwaterice.com is what you want
melypr1985
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That's another good one.
Harold Green
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How long has you tank been set up and running? Generally grey to black slime is a sign of poor water circulation and sometimes too much fine detritus that blocks the water flow through the gravel.Help what's this stuff on my live rock it's grey, and my sand kind patches of grey it's darker??
It's been close to 2 months now just started to grow that stuff on sand too.. For circulation I have a aqueon 500 for what it says 20 to 30g will that be enough? How would I clean that stuff out, taking rock out and brushing it in RO/DI will do?
Harold Green
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You need to have water flowing top to bottom, front to back, end to end. That means a lot of water flow. Without knowing the tank size and equipment, rock work, etc. it's difficult to even recommend an amount of water flow. Drop in a small bit of brine shrimp and see if it gets washed around the tank. If it falls to the bottom or gets pushed into a corner you need more flow. Intermittent flow is better than continuous flow in one direction but any flow is better than none.
