Nano attempt round 1

Peter Dietz · Jul 3, 2016

So today I got bored today and did another water test and it's still the same color as in the first picture. I have pods swimming around and some light brown growth and I mean very little. So I don't know what's going on ito been about a week since I removed the shrimp so kinda lost. I also changed up the aqua scape what do you all think?

MermaidTail · Jul 3, 2016

Peter Dietz said:
So today I got bored today and did another water test and it's still the same color as in the first picture. I have pods swimming around and some light brown growth and I mean very little. So I don't know what's going on ito been about a week since I removed the shrimp so kinda lost. I also changed up the aqua scape what do you all think?

Nice! I prefer this 'scape, FWIW. Just as a frame of reference, I know all tanks are different, but I let my tank cycle for 21 days. It was ready before that, but I wanted to go slow/steady before adding corals/fish.

Peter Dietz · Jul 3, 2016

Did you do top offs while cycling?

MermaidTail · Jul 3, 2016

Peter Dietz said:
Did you do top offs while cycling?

Nope- I didn't even do a water change. I literally set up tank, filled it, checked salinity, then let it sit. I didn't start monitoring levels until week three.

Lilly45nano · Jul 3, 2016

Peter Dietz said:
Does anyone know where I can get a koriala 240 nano locally. I've tried willimantic app, aquatics in Manchester, and another place in North providence,ri

I only buy from WetPets in Vernon CT...he can get you anything you want and has a awesome supply/selection of healthy corals and fish

The nice thing about buying from them is they help you every step of the way!

Peter Dietz · Jul 3, 2016

Idk why but I love the look of my tank at night.

MermaidTail · Jul 3, 2016

Looks great; awesome tank. Can't wait to follow along and see it become a reef!

Peter Dietz · Jul 5, 2016

Well problem number 1 has hit already. Came home from work and the cat broke my light....looking for a decent LED now....

MermaidTail · Jul 5, 2016

Have you looked into the AI Prime? If I didn't have a designed hood, that's the light I would have .

Peter Dietz · Jul 5, 2016

No I haven't. I was thinking another clip on light with a par30 bulb

Peter Dietz · Jul 5, 2016

That's an expansive light. $200

KSReefing · Jul 5, 2016

I have 2 AI primes that I use for my tank. Light is outstanding. Lights are going to be expensive if you're gonna do it right. With AI prime you have ultimate controllability. You can have dawn and dusk effects all with the control of your phone.

DustyXB9Reefer · Jul 6, 2016

I've seriously been digging my SB reef sprite. No fancy dusk and Dawn affect but it's got dimmers and two channels. Corals seem to be pretty happy too. The light was only $130 shipped btw...

Isaac_P._Martinez · Jul 6, 2016

Peter Dietz said:
That's an expansive light. $200

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Peter Dietz · Jul 6, 2016

Did another test tonight and the ammonia is still the same color. Any reason why it hasn't begun to fall? It's been at least 10 days.

MermaidTail · Jul 7, 2016

Peter Dietz said:
Did another test tonight and the ammonia is still the same color. Any reason why it hasn't begun to fall? It's been at least 10 days.

That's not abnormal, unfortunately. It's a waiting game and patience pays off. Is that live rock in the tank?

This is a useful link to check out: http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm

Peter Dietz · Jul 7, 2016

No it is completely dead rock and regular aquarium sand.

MermaidTail · Jul 7, 2016

Peter Dietz said:
No it is completely dead rock and regular aquarium sand.

Oh ok- then 10 days isn't that much time considering the rock and sand doesn't have beneficial bacteria, die off...etc. Give it more time. I know it sucks, but it's worth it!