new 29 gal reef tank HELP!!!!!

levi_larimore · Aug 12, 2019

New to reef tanks just got a 29 gal tank setup of course I put corals in before cycle completed and now I have diatom algae everywhere water parameters were way off everything is in line now and things seem to be looking up but if anyone has any suggestions or ideas to make corals grow faster or if I even have them in the right place please let me know I will take all the help or tips I can get also what I have as far as tank setup is

light) coralife seascape led 30-36
powerhead) Icecape 1k
skimmer) cpr proteen skimmer
hob 1 gallon refugium
filter) with bio balls in it
heater 75 watts

and also billions of little bugs floating around the tank sticking to glass

Crabs McJones · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R! Best advice I can give is to go slow. Dont try to powerhouse your coral and just let them grow at their own pace. Nothing good in this hobby happens overnight

Billldg · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

The tank being new, it is going thru the ugly stage, isn’t much you can do about that, just keep your parameters in check and it will go away. Like crabs said, patience is key to having a successful reef tank.

Tiger Brown · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R.

Crabs is much more of an expert than I'll ever be, but I'll just say to stay vigilant on your parameters, particularly ammonia. I'd have a good bit of fresh saltwater available in case you get in trouble and need to do a quick water change.
Best of luck.

dbl · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R and you new reefing family. Since it sounds like you might be new to the hobby, I would recommend reading through this thread. It will give you a basic understanding of reef keeping.

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium | REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef Aquarium Forum

SPR1968 · Aug 12, 2019

Some good advice already, so welcome to R2R!

crusso1993 · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!

vetteguy53081 · Aug 12, 2019

Can you furnish pics under whiter lighting?

vetteguy53081 · Aug 12, 2019

Emarley · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

LiveWire · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to the REEF!!

levi_larimore · Aug 12, 2019

Barnabie Mejia · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome!!! keep the parameters in check like the others have said, and keep your patience in check as well

!! the stage that your tank is in is temporary, so with a little time it will be looking good!

enjoy R2R!! its a great place!

AiKkz · Aug 12, 2019

'Welcome to R2R.. Read through the cycle threads sounds like you're dealing with the ugly stage (which is normal, so don't freak out)...

levi_larimore · Aug 12, 2019

does anybody know what all these bugs are on the tank glass? are they good? bad? harmful? also does anyone notice anything i need that I don't have?

AiKkz · Aug 12, 2019

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levi_larimore said:
does anybody know what all these bugs are on the tank glass? are they good? bad? harmful? also does anyone notice anything i need that I don't have?

you have snails in the tank? could be them spawning!

levi_larimore · Aug 12, 2019

AiKkz said:
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you have snails in the tank? could be them spawning!

I do have about 5 snails in the tank but they're so small they look like micro bubbles but they stick to glass

KJ · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

Peace River · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!! The white “bugs” could be some type of copepod, tube worm, or something else. If you look closely, do the bugs have a spiral shape?

Auquanut · Aug 12, 2019

Welcome to the reef life. Looks like you've gotten some sound advice. The bugs sound like some kind of pods, (good guys) but we'll need closeup pictures or a description to be sure. Your aquascape looks awesome by the way!