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[ReeferNoob87]

I'm starting my first coral reef tank, actually first salt water tank. I got a 29g biocube through trade that use to be active but has just been cycling RO water for the last few months. Had dead sand and dry rock and the second chamber had bioballs.

I switched out all of the water with saltwater I got at my lfs. I'm also treating it with 5ml of microbacter7 each day. Added 13 lbs of live rock, got rid of most of the bioballs and added bioblock and filter floss in the chamber.

I'm planning on starting with 2 clowns, maybe a gobi and 1 or 2 other small fish. Also going to start with the 5-10$ section when it comes to corals to get a feel for it.

As I am knew to the hobby, I am open to any suggestions on what fish to pair, what corals (preferably soft) to add and of anyone knows how to get rid of the waterfall sound in the second chamber.

 

[Peace River]

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[Dragon52]

 

[Bbfishb81]

Might want to add some more rock, but your off to a good start. As for the water sounds, maybe try some polyfill. Acts as a good detritus catcher too

 

[Ken logan]

Go slow and be patience. No rush for greatness

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r! Maybe a pic of the 2nd chamber so we can see what's going on?

 

[Jon Fishman]

Welcome!!!!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!!!

And it might be worth starting a build thread when you get chance

 

[boacvh]

Welcome!

 

[ReeferNoob87]

Welcome to r2r! Maybe a pic of the 2nd chamber so we can see what's going on?

It looks like it's just because the lip from the drip tray holder (totally useless) is pushing the water out. Since I'm not using the tray, I'm thinking about just cutting the lip out.

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

What kind of coral were looking at in the $5-$10 section? Corals like GSP and Xenia can become a nuisance.

 

[ReeferNoob87]

What kind of coral were looking at in the $5-$10 section? Corals like GSP and Xenia can become a nuisance.

Honestly I'm still trying to do my research on corals. I'm a fan of soft corals because I love the waving motion in the current... I know, I'm easily entertained.

 

[reef lover]

Will flow smoother over the wall with the lip gone but i think it might still be noisy with the drop in water level. Might have to add some filter media to build it up a bit.

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

Honestly I'm still trying to do my research on corals. I'm a fan of soft corals because I love the waving motion in the current... I know, I'm easily entertained.

Duncan's and Elegance coral flow in the water nicely and don't cost too much.

 

[ReeferNoob87]

Will flow smoother over the wall with the lip gone but i think it might still be noisy with the drop in water level. Might have to add some filter media to build it up a bit.

Kinda figured that, I've got a chunk of bioblock in it but it's like a 2x2 square so it doesnt do much. Might add some more love rock to it.

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

Filter floss may help quite that sound down for you, along with providing an extra layer of filtration that can be changed out easily as well.

 

[reef lover]

Thats what i was thinking...cut to size cheap quick...

 

[will25u]

Welcome!