Hey folks!! Just need some feedback!

[Ghost463]

Do you test any of your parameters? A canister filter solely for filtration is typically not ideal for a reef setup.

See if i can find the pic here. Hang on.
This was bedor the last water change.

 

[Ghost463]

Only 2 angels m8. Flame and peel.
Only other larger fish i have is the one spot.
Most of the rest are pretty well full grown.
The bi color angel was a no go. E ded uo being bullied by the four line damsel and returned it fairly quickly.
Lots of movement in my now 6 tanks. Soon to be 7.

 

[Halal Hotdog]

See if i can find the pic here. Hang on.
This was bedor the last water change.

Your ammonia appears to be the color 3rd from the top, is that correct?

 

[Ghost463]

Most times its near 2. Depends on my water change routine
And the oculas clown was lost in the meth blue/ich outbreak. Was to far gone to fast to save him.

 

[Halal Hotdog]

You should have 0 ammonia in a cycled tank. Ammonia is very toxic to most living things in our tanks.

 

[gtrider]

i'll be following along on this one. That's quite a load.

 

[Waters]

Is this a serious thread? I am starting to have my doubts on the initial post lol.

 

[MSB123]

You should have 0 ammonia in a cycled tank. Ammonia is very toxic to most living things in our tanks.

Yes. No ammonia.
#reefsquad

 

[MSB123]

So am I.

 

[MSB123]

Wasn’t there someone who did something and trolled everyone and then broke down when he was called out?

 

[Halal Hotdog]

I don't believe this is someone trolling, just inexperienced. That is based on the fact he is running a canister filter for a reef, using API test kits, and stocking his tank so heavily. Nothing wrong with being inexperienced, we have all made goofy mistakes in this hobby. This is a great place to gain some knowledge and make the necessary changes to have long term success.

 

[gtrider]

I don't believe this is someone trolling it, just inexperienced. That is based on the fact he is running a canister filter for a reef, using API test kits, and stocking his tank so heavily. Nothing wrong with being inexperienced, we have all made goofy mistakes in this hobby. This is a great place to gain some knowledge and make the necessary changes to have long term success.

I agree 100%.

 

[Ghost463]

I just posted pics from today. Troll? Really? Oohh boy the thread is 4 months old.
Look at the rocks ull see the diff.
Wow.. Just wow

 

[Halal Hotdog]

I just posted pics from today. Troll? Really? Oohh boy the thread is 4 months old.
Look at the rocks ull see the diff.
Wow.. Just wow

You shouldn't take it personally. Some of the things you are posting are far from mainstream, which make some believe that this might just be an elaborate joke. I would highly urge you to start reading threads on how to start a saltwater tank. When most people miss water changes they have algae. With your ammonia levels, if you miss water changes things may die. You definitely want to rethink your filtration and lighten your fish population.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Yes. No ammonia.
#reefsquad

What is being asked?

Makes sure it’s rodi, Tap can kill bacteria and lead to ammoina.
I’d get a badge as backup. It’s cheap.
We are all aware api can be finicky.

A canister well maintained is fine for a reef tank.

 

[MSB123]

I just posted pics from today. Troll? Really? Oohh boy the thread is 4 months old.
Look at the rocks ull see the diff.
Wow.. Just wow

How long/how did you cycle your tank?

 

[JumboShrimp]

That tank may be a 75-gallon... but I’m guessing only 4’ in length? {Gulp}

 

[Ghost463]

You shouldn't take it personally. Some of the things you are posting are far from mainstream, which make some believe that this might just be an elaborate joke. I would highly urge you to start reading threads on how to start a saltwater tank. When most people miss water changes they have algae. With your ammonia levels, if you miss water changes things may die. You definitely want to rethink your filtration and lighten your fish population.

Ok that is fair. I am loved and hated for pushing the envelope.
I think u will find that my experience lead me to this. Not the other way around.
The fx 4 according to fluval sight. Has a aquarium copacity of 250 gal.
So we can have the age old argument (sumps/canaster) or i can do something new.
More then just a hobby!

 

[Ghost463]

Just to put an up to date list with a little more details.
2x pink skunk clowns.
2x blue saphire damsels.
1x four line damles(i hate it but cant catch it)
1x 6 line wrasse.
3x pj fish
1x sleeper golby
2x dwarf angels. Flame and peel.
1x one spot foxface.(love him)
1x fuzzy dwarf lionfish(if i can find him)
1x Mandarin fish(dragonet)
Inverts.
A bunch of snails and hermit crabs.(all kinds from zombie to assasin. Blue, orange, green, red leged hermits)..
2 urchines
Hulk the emerald crab
Decorator crab.
Coral safe banned shrimp(@$$hat)
Front and back

 

[Halal Hotdog]

Having detectable level of ammonia means the biological filtration you have is not adequate for your feeding/bioload. The ammonia needs to be converted to nitrite then nitrate. A healthy systems will show 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, with detectable amounts of nitrate. The rating from the canister company is more indicative of the amount of water that can go through it. Beyond that, the amount of fish you have in a 75 is excessive. This is your tank and you can do anything you like with it, but keep in mind the recommendations in this thread are based on tested methods to help gain success and decrease livestock mortality.