Just started setting up my Evo 13.5

[A2dahlberg]

Just got my salt in, now I need buckets and a heater.
I'm sure I could use more testers too.
And maybe some corals and fish too.

 

[WirelessMike]

I’m really liking all of the nano builds! That’s a tough question and I think it’s all your personal preference. The only downside I can see to the mirror is aggression from reflection for your livestock, but I guess that also depends on what you’re putting in it. Sounds like a fun build and can’t wait to see what you come up with!

 

[A2dahlberg]

I’m really liking all of the nano builds! That’s a tough question and I think it’s all your personal preference. The only downside I can see to the mirror is aggression from reflection for your livestock, but I guess that also depends on what you’re putting in it. Sounds like a fun build and can’t wait to see what you come up with!

This is how I know my wife loves me:
Due to my budget I wasn't able to buy the heater yet. She has a side hustle selling seeds for the garden on Esty (PM is you want the address) As we were talking she asked me about the heater Cobalt Aquatics Flat Neo-Therm Heater with Adjustable Thermostat (Fully-Submersible, Shatterproof Design) 50W. I mentioned to her that I would have to wait till next month for it. See tells me to order it and use her money that the house owes her from her latest shipment because I'm so hard to buy gifts for. What a wonderful wife I have. As soon as this last order from Amazon comes in, I'll be able to start cycling and posting pics up.

 

[A2dahlberg]

My upgraded pump is in, Ehiem 1000. I wish my food grade buckets would get here.

 

[A2dahlberg]

I will be making my first batch of salt water (Red Sea Pro) tomorrow or Wednesday. All the rest of my gear arrived today, moved the fresh water tanks to the spare room thoroughly cleaned the new spot for the Evo.

 

[A2dahlberg]

I have a question about salinity, the Hanna Tester measured 34.1. I know that is salinity, and it should be between 33-35. The question is this, ever where I see the number 1.026 is there a formula or different measurement this number comes from? I think the Hanna tester takes 2 or 3 different types of salinity but which one should I choose?

 

[namfuak]

I think everyone has their personal preference.

With the Hanna being a conductivity tester, I believe the native reading would be PSU (practical salinity units), but most typically measure in ppt or SG (specific gravity or relative density). SG is a measurement from hydrometers. If you were in Germany, you would probably be using density which is based on weight per volume.

With that being said, it really doesn't matter as the accuracy of the tester itself is ±0.001 S.G. (@ 25°C/77°F). I would just decide on ppt or sg and keep it there.

 

[A2dahlberg]

I think everyone has their personal preference.

With the Hanna being a conductivity tester, I believe the native reading would be PSU (practical salinity units), but most typically measure in ppt or SG (specific gravity or relative density). SG is a measurement from hydrometers. If you were in Germany, you would probably be using density which is based on weight per volume.

With that being said, it really doesn't matter as the accuracy of the tester itself is ±0.001 S.G. (@ 25°C/77°F). I would just decide on ppt or sg and keep it there.

Thanks for the info, my first bucket tested at 34.1, I'll change it tomorrow.

 

[namfuak]

What do you need to change?

Are you trying to target 35ppt?

 

[A2dahlberg]

I'm just finished setting up my Evo 13.5. Now I have to wait to cycle. (I hate this part) Pic 4 is facing the thrown =).

 

[A2dahlberg]

Just starting to get Ammonia rising yesterday. I'm checking it with a API strip because I haven't got my main testers yet. So its almost a wk in.

 

[A2dahlberg]

My parameters are:

Date	Ammonia	Nirtate	Nitrite	PH	Alkalinity	Salinity	Temp
2/7/2021	0.8	5-10 7?	1	8.1-8.2	8.25 16.5 drops	34.1	25.9c or 78.62f
2/10/2021	.4-.8	10.-20.	.5-1	not tested	Not tested	34.3	25.9 or 78.62

What do you think is my tank cycling? I'm assuming the brown is algae but its spreading like crazy and starting to pearl in some spots.

 

[A2dahlberg]

OK just got add my first shipment of coral and an emerald crab to my tank.
I don't know what the last coral pic is, so if anyone knows please let me know.