James’s 29g Nano Build

[James_O]

Thought it could hide from me??

 

[James_O]

Disgusting:

(Obviously I dumped out a lot of water. I got a TON of algae out today)

I will upload some more pictures later.

 

[F i s h y]

Hanna phosphate test is super easy to use and super accurate. I use Hannah for alkalinity and phosphates. I use salifert for calcium, magnesium, and nitrates. I also use a handheld hanna ph probe and a handheld hanna specific gravity probe.
My test kits are the 2nd most important investment I have made on my tanks.
My lighting has been the most important.
If you are looking to save money on a powerhead for now, this is a good option.

AQUACLEAR Powerhead Water Pump, Size 20 - Chewy.com

Buy AquaClear Powerhead Water Pump, Size 20 at Chewy.com. FREE shipping and the BEST customer service!

www.chewy.com

 

[F i s h y]

Should do the size 30 on the aquaclear.

 

[James_O]

Hanna phosphate test is super easy to use and super accurate. I use Hannah for alkalinity and phosphates. I use salifert for calcium, magnesium, and nitrates. I also use a handheld hanna ph probe and a handheld hanna specific gravity probe.
My test kits are the 2nd most important investment I have made on my tanks.
My lighting has been the most important.
If you are looking to save money on a powerhead for now, this is a good option.

AQUACLEAR Powerhead Water Pump, Size 20 - Chewy.com

Buy AquaClear Powerhead Water Pump, Size 20 at Chewy.com. FREE shipping and the BEST customer service!

www.chewy.com

Gotcha.

So as of right now, I could only afford either the calcium p/powerhead(s) or just the phosphate Hanna test kit.

Which would be better?

As I mentioned earlier, I should be getting my paycheck sometime this week, so that should provide enough funds for the other.

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I was actually thinking these for how:

Cheap and effective. Also, I did need another powerhead for mixing salt. That way, I can have 2x in the tank and 1x for mixing salt.

 

[F i s h y]

More flow is a good idea at the moment. Will help continue the fight against the cyano you have.

 

[James_O]

More flow is a good idea at the moment. Will help continue the fight against the cyano you have.

Gotcha - powerhead pack & calcium test kit it is!! ;Cat

Here is another pic of the tank:

Mooch better?

 

[James_O]

Also, should I get a refractometer with this order?

Right now I have a hydrometer, but it’s so frikin annoying to make sure all of the little bubbles are off the indicator, so I can get an accurate reading.

I also see that refractometers are a lot more accurate than hydrometer - I definitely want accuracy.

 

[F i s h y]

Also, should I get a refractometer with this order?

Right now I have a hydrometer, but it’s so frikin annoying to make sure all of the little bubbles are off the indicator, so I can get an accurate reading.

I also see that refractometers are a lot more accurate than hydrometer - I definitely want accuracy.

Yes refractometer.
Eventually you should get one of these... I love mine!

HI98319 Salinity & Temperature Tester - Hanna

Hanna Instruments HI98319 Water Salinity Tester measures conductivity (EC) to determine the salinity & temperature of natural and artificial seawater within seconds.

www.saltwateraquarium.com

 

[James_O]

Yes refractometer.
Eventually you should get one of these... I love mine!

HI98319 Salinity & Temperature Tester - Hanna

Hanna Instruments HI98319 Water Salinity Tester measures conductivity (EC) to determine the salinity & temperature of natural and artificial seawater within seconds.

www.saltwateraquarium.com

That thing looks sweet!

Any particular brand? (Maybe just the “Amazon’s Choice”? ;Hilarious )

 

[count krunk]

Second fishy's suggestion for the Hanna temperature and salinity checker. I have one and it's freaky awesome.

 

[count krunk]

Save your money and don't buy the cheap refractometer.

Use what you have until you can buy the nicer version. You'll save a lot of money in the long run

 

[James_O]

Second fishy's suggestion for the Hanna temperature and salinity checker. I have one and it's freaky awesome.

The temperature is really low on my list, but one day, I hope to have the Hanna calcium, salinity, pH, temperature, etc.

The whole package.

 

[F i s h y]

That thing looks sweet!

Any particular brand? (Maybe just the “Amazon’s Choice”? ;Hilarious )

Do a quick search on here for refractometer. I don't know what brand to tell you to get.

 

[James_O]

Save your money and don't buy the cheap refractometer.

Use what you have until you can buy the nicer version. You'll save a lot of money in the long run

I was actually considering doing that, thanks!

I’ll save up for the one @F i s h y posted.

 

[F i s h y]

I was actually considering doing that, thanks!

I’ll save up for the one @F i s h y posted.

This is a great idea. It's a great peice of equipment.

 

[James_O]

Updated list! (That I will order today)

• Salifert Calcium Test Kit
• 2x Powerheads

List for future purchase (in order)

• Hanna Phosphate Tester
• *most likely will take a while, but I’ll add a separate category for it*: Hanna Salinity Tester

 

[count krunk]

The Hanna salinity checker tests temperature and salinity.

 

[James_O]

The Hanna salinity checker tests temperature and salinity.

Sweetttt!!

(Now I really wish I had enough to get it now ;Shifty)

 

[James_O]

Back to the grind!