New and looking for tips

[vetteguy53081]

Refer to the chart below for reference. Bring temp to at least 77 degrees and salinity 1.024-1.025

 

[junebug91176]

Welcome! I second the temp raise and more water change. How did you cycle the tank and how long have the fish been in?

The tank cycled for 30 days with nothing in it but seeded for 7 days then every Monday then added fish and coral have now been in there now for 60 days.

 

[junebug91176]

Refer to the chart below for reference. Bring temp to at least 77 degrees and salinity 1.024-1.025

Thank you

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Really excited to be here.. I am new to the saltwater life and so far loving it.
I have a 32gallon Coralife Biocube that’s been up and running for 3 months now.
I have a protien skimmer and a wave maker as well as fresh filter in tray 1 and Matrix in a sock in tray 2.
I check my tank numbers every Monday. Everything was fine until late Monday my tank is now super cloudy and looks like I have fine white grandulers floating around now.
I feed once in the morning and my tank temp is 74. I did a water change of 15% on Friday because my ammonia was rising. Any advice?

I would use some Seachem Prime to take care of the ammonia also. This way it protects your fish from getting burned.

 

[junebug91176]

Welcome to R2R!

like others said, larger water changes and raise that temp closer to 78-79.
Great group here and lots of topics you can search!

Thanks so much I’ve been wanting this for 20 years and finally able to start.

 

[Dragon52]

Welcome to R2R & here is some good starting info.

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

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[junebug91176]

Welcome to R2R & here is some good starting info.

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

www.reef2reef.com

Thank you

 

[Dragon52]

Thank you

Your welcome, there are a lot of great people here with a ton of knowledge.

 

[Alanna102499]

Thanks so much I’ve been wanting this for 20 years and finally able to start.

I also use some of this in a filter bag if I get a small ammonia spike... just make sure it’s for saltwater...

 

[WickedReefs]

welcome! You've come to the right spot to ask questions!

 

[junebug91176]

I also use some of this in a filter bag if I get a small ammonia spike... just make sure it’s for saltwater...

Awesome thanks

 

[junebug91176]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! My advice would be to rehome the Tang, it's definitely too big of a fish and too big of an eater for your system. Cloudy water could be bacteria, and makes sense with ammonia rising. I'd keep up water changes until it stabilizes.

I have 2 clown fish what else would you recommend? He is willing to take Tang back to trade

 

[Brandon Smith]

I have 2 clown fish what else would you recommend? He is willing to take Tang back to trade

My advice on selecting fish is to look on Liveaquaria.com and research the fish you find interesting. They have pretty straight forward information on care and requirements.

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[jeffrey750750]

Hello, number one bit of advise-go slow

 

[SPR1968]

Very nice tank, Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and to reefing. I think the tang is too big for tank size. Tank looks great though. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[PTXReef]

Really excited to be here.. I am new to the saltwater life and so far loving it.
I have a 32gallon Coralife Biocube that’s been up and running for 3 months now.
I have a protien skimmer and a wave maker as well as fresh filter in tray 1 and Matrix in a sock in tray 2.
I check my tank numbers every Monday. Everything was fine until late Monday my tank is now super cloudy and looks like I have fine white grandulers floating around now.
I feed once in the morning and my tank temp is 74. I did a water change of 15% on Friday because my ammonia was rising. Any advice?

Welcome to R2R! Definitely advise to raise the temp (I like mine to stay at 78) and keep up with water changes. What are you feeding that beautiful yellow tang?

Happy Reefing!

 

[Reefnman2]

Welcome to R2R!