New build from the UK

[Jarvisffc]

Hi all, think I posted this in the wrong place initially and was a bit rushed so here goes again.

Been researching builds and saving up for about a year to finally get this started.

Looking for a fish community tank with a range of corals, a true beginner initially and then see where it takes me.

Fish wise, starting with a couple of black and white clowns (footbal team colours), yellow tang, bangai and pyjama cardinals, open to suggestions for others. I do though want a mandarin in time when the tank has matured, QT being setup in 2 weeks time.

Setup wise, will be adding a rollermat and UV reactor and an additional Tunze power head, money stopped me this month.

Hugely open to suggestions and assistance from all.

Thanks

 

[fishguy242]

hi very nice,clean slick look,love the rock scape!!

 

[Jarvisffc]

Dimension wise, in inches, 60x30x24

just over 700 litres with the sump, 173 imperial gallons, just over 184 US gallons

 

[SPR1968]

Very nice and great start so far

New tanks always looks so clean and shiny!

 

[Mark Bradley]

Love the scape - that’s going to look awesome as corals get established

 

[najer]

Looking very nice.

 

[Jarvisffc]

Assume this is normal algae start of the ugly phase all?

 

[Jarvisffc]

Some updated pics, added a roller mat, another powerhead and a UV reactor, 3 snails and 8 hermit crabs as CUC and my first 2 fish.

 

[fishguy242]

nice clowns!..looking good

 

[Jarvisffc]

How long should I wait before adding some corals?

 

[fishguy242]

the time is now,just start out w a couple small tester pieces,two com to mind ,sm frags..toadstool/devils finger/hand and lps .candy cane couple heads.."canarys" and hearty ,growth and behavior will tell you when to..bust out that wallet

 

[Jarvisffc]

the time is now,just start out w a couple small tester pieces,two com to mind ,sm frags..toadstool/devils finger/hand and lps .candy cane couple heads.."canarys" and hearty ,growth and behavior will tell you when to..bust out that wallet

thats the answer i hoped for, would some zoas also be ok?

 

[fishguy242]

yes ,do dip before adding all corals ,slow ..just a couple to start..

 

[Jarvisffc]

yes ,do dip before adding all corals ,slow ..just a couple to start..

Thanks , will do, I’ve got the dipping media already, been told by couple of people I dont need to but would prefer to be safe than sorry

 

[Jarvisffc]

Hi, clowns in yesterday, water tested today,
0 Ammonia and Nitrite
Nitrate at 2
PH 7.6
Alkalinity at 5

Are the PH and Alk values a concern please?

Ive had very little algae growth, the green / brown dusting pictured in an earlier post has gone, anything to worry about here please?

 

[fishguy242]

hi,try not to chase #'s but buffing alk slowly rt now will also raise ph yes both are low in my opinion alk 8,ph and test ph at same time of day when testing..7.9 -8.3 ideal 8.2

 

[Jarvisffc]

Thank you, any recommendations for buffing alk please?

 

[fishguy242]

i prefer b onic 2 part,but get a few more opinions
there is a current thread on top or near on low alk at the moment!!

 

[Brewers best]

Tank looks great. Love the clean looking sump area!

 

[JaviNap90]

Hi all, think I posted this in the wrong place initially and was a bit rushed so here goes again.

Been researching builds and saving up for about a year to finally get this started.

Looking for a fish community tank with a range of corals, a true beginner initially and then see where it takes me.

Fish wise, starting with a couple of black and white clowns (footbal team colours), yellow tang, bangai and pyjama cardinals, open to suggestions for others. I do though want a mandarin in time when the tank has matured, QT being setup in 2 weeks time.

Setup wise, will be adding a rollermat and UV reactor and an additional Tunze power head, money stopped me this month.

Hugely open to suggestions and assistance from all.

Thanks

Really nice! I think you have space for a refugium but other than that you all set. My only advise is dont rush adding all the fish at once.