James’s 29g Nano Build

[shadow_k]

It might be OK to dose now that I have the algae under control. Should I?

You could but slow

 

[fishguy242]

need to know your alk and cal,too now James. am still seeing algae on them plugs.

 

[MaxTremors]

It might be OK to dose now that I have the algae under control. Should I?

I don’t think it would hurt, but start conservatively. Also, most amino supplements have to be refrigerated after opening.

 

[James_O]

need to know your alk and cal,too now James. am still seeing algae on them plugs.

Will test when I get home, if it's not too late.

I don’t think it would hurt, but start conservatively. Also, most amino supplements have to be refrigerated after opening.

Uh.. that's great to hear... you think it's expired now? Its been "open" for around 4 months, although the lid has been tight on it for all of that time.

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I can imagine if I dosed a 2-part, my coral would explode, lol.

 

[MaxTremors]

Will test when I get home, if it's not too late.


Uh.. that's great to hear... you think it's expired now? Its been "open" for around 4 months, although the lid has been tight on it for all of that time.

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I can imagine if I dosed a 2-part, my coral would explode, lol.

I would look at the bottle and see if it says to refrigerate. I know that some like Reef Complete from Seachem say to refrigerate 3 months after opening, so it could be okay. I would think so long as it doesn’t look chunky or smell rotten it’s probably okay (these additives usually smell kind of yeasty and/or briny, but not rotten, if that makes sense), especially if it’s been in a fairly cool place (not in direct sunlight or by a heater vent).

 

[James_O]

I also still haven’t added the fritz fuzz out yet. Should I? All I have now is light algae on the plugs and sand bed, but other than that, everything seems to be OK.

I realize I shouldn’t leave it in there forever, or my phosphates will bottom out, but maybe stick it in the HOB for 3-4 days?

 

[James_O]

I also asked Noopsyche about the status of the K7, no response yet. Hoping to get it within a week? ;Clown

 

[fishguy242]

I also still haven’t added the fritz fuzz out yet. Should I? All I have now is light algae on the plugs and sand bed, but other than that, everything seems to be OK.

I realize I shouldn’t leave it in there forever, or my phosphates will bottom out, but maybe stick it in the HOB for 3-4 days?

what are your current params first ??

 

[Goaway]

I also still haven’t added the fritz fuzz out yet. Should I? All I have now is light algae on the plugs and sand bed, but other than that, everything seems to be OK.

I realize I shouldn’t leave it in there forever, or my phosphates will bottom out, but maybe stick it in the HOB for 3-4 days?

Have you dealt with red slime yet?

 

[James_O]

what are your current params first ??

I test first thing in the morning. I’m super tried right now after a long day at school, and then computer classes tonight. I should be in bed right now. ;Facepalm

Should I test before or after my top off tomorrow? (Saturday’s are my top off days)

I also have to get all my chores done, school for Monday, along with other things so I can go hang with a friend at 12:00. I will get in testing before hand though...

 

[Goaway]

I test first thing in the morning. I’m super tried right now after a long day at school, and then computer classes tonight. I should be in bed right now. ;Facepalm

Should I test before or after my top off tomorrow? (Saturday’s are my top off days)

I also have to get all my chores done, school for Monday, along with other things so I can go hang with a friend at 12:00. I will get in testing before hand though...

You only top of water once a week?

 

[James_O]

Have you dealt with red slime yet?

Nope! When I was first starting the tank, yes, but they dissipated after I cleaned the sand.

These were the old days

(And before you ask, yes, that is a TINY f r a g m e n t of a golden indo torch. My LFS sold it to me for $25, and it died the next day, no refund. It was cut wayyy to soon to be sold like that, and it looked like it has a crack in the skeleton)

 

[fishguy242]

Top off tonight,test first thing in morn..

 

[James_O]

You only top of water once a week?

Eh yes, is that bad? That’s how I’ve always done it. I don’t have an ATO, but I stay on track with my weekend top offs.

 

[Goaway]

Nope! When I was first starting the tank, yes, but they dissipated after I cleaned the sand.

These were the old days

(And before you ask, yes, that is a TINY f r a g m e n t of a golden indo torch. My LFS sold it to me for $25, and it died the next day, no refund. It was cut wayyy to soon to be sold like that, and it looked like it has a crack in the skeleton)

I remember that torch. It was injured upon cut.
Don't screw with your water chemistry too much. Carbon for me is used under emergencies.
Don't let history repeat itself.

 

[James_O]

Top off tonight,test first thing in morn..

Will do sir! Good thing I already have RO that’s been aerating.

Right after that, I’m hitting the hay. Goodnight y’all! ;Singing

 

[Goaway]

Eh yes, is that bad? That’s how I’ve always done it. I don’t have an ATO, but I stay on track with my weekend top offs.

No. Sometimes I lose 2g of water per day.
Maybe a 40g nem tank wouldnt be bad to start up!

 

[shadow_k]

I go through a 5 gallon bucket every 1.5 weeks

 

[fishguy242]

agree depending on how much evap, would say at least 2x a week .

 

[fishguy242]

I go through a 5 gallon bucket every 1.5 weeks

i wish...i do 15-20 gals a day evap...