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Welcome to the hobby! Nothing to worry about my friend, it means that nature is doing its thing.
As others have stated, patience is key here! In the first year, when you think you are ready for an addition, try waiting another 6-8 weeks lol.
Let us know how else we can help you along the way, we all wish you the best and hope you have success!
As others have stated, patience is key here! In the first year, when you think you are ready for an addition, try waiting another 6-8 weeks lol.
Let us know how else we can help you along the way, we all wish you the best and hope you have success!
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Hi Sam !
Welcome !
Looks like you’re off to a good start so far...
Welcome !
Looks like you’re off to a good start so far...
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Welcome to R2R, Sam!
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I feel confident you’re off to a good start if you are already informed enough to make sure your TDS from your RO/DI water is zero. Good job. Your tank looks like an absolutely normal new tank to me. You could try getting your lights a few inches higher above your tank if possible to reduce the light intensity a bit if you think it’s really strong for how small the tank is but I think the amount of diatom you have looks normal. You could also try scraping the glass, increasing flow, and keep doing weekly 10-15% water changes. I agree with the advice not to add any more livestock for a while. Take everything slowly and keep your water clean and it’ll be smooth sailing in no time! Good luck!
I feel confident you’re off to a good start if you are already informed enough to make sure your TDS from your RO/DI water is zero. Good job. Your tank looks like an absolutely normal new tank to me. You could try getting your lights a few inches higher above your tank if possible to reduce the light intensity a bit if you think it’s really strong for how small the tank is but I think the amount of diatom you have looks normal. You could also try scraping the glass, increasing flow, and keep doing weekly 10-15% water changes. I agree with the advice not to add any more livestock for a while. Take everything slowly and keep your water clean and it’ll be smooth sailing in no time! Good luck!
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Typical new tank appearance. An algae sponge or scrubber will be in order. As for surface, Get at least 6-8 clean up crew (CUC) such as turbo snails, margarita, astrea and nerite snails for clean up.
If you haven't yet done so, get a good water test kit which for at minimum. . .. . Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and PH of water. Additionally, Fish appears to b e thriving but was placed prematurely. As others have indicated, take one step back as there is Nothing that happens fast in saltwater and unlike freshwater, you must go slowly, feed slowly, stock slowly, etc.
hexagons are by no means ideal but can work if maintained properly and again going SLOWLY.
Lighting will be important as is water flow for sustaining sea life. A 20 hex has limited space but you must focus on an LED strip with High blue(s) and not have the tank very white in brightness. A nano powerhead such as Koralia nano will be essential for water flow and may even reduce the algae a little. Also consider an HOB ( hang on back ) all
in one with a skimmer or a backpak unit for reduced maintenance and effective biological upkeep of tank. Do not let this overwhelm you as you can do this in steps as is affordable. This is a whole new world especially to those in freshwater but is also rewarding.
Last but not least...………..
If you haven't yet done so, get a good water test kit which for at minimum. . .. . Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and PH of water. Additionally, Fish appears to b e thriving but was placed prematurely. As others have indicated, take one step back as there is Nothing that happens fast in saltwater and unlike freshwater, you must go slowly, feed slowly, stock slowly, etc.
hexagons are by no means ideal but can work if maintained properly and again going SLOWLY.
Lighting will be important as is water flow for sustaining sea life. A 20 hex has limited space but you must focus on an LED strip with High blue(s) and not have the tank very white in brightness. A nano powerhead such as Koralia nano will be essential for water flow and may even reduce the algae a little. Also consider an HOB ( hang on back ) all
in one with a skimmer or a backpak unit for reduced maintenance and effective biological upkeep of tank. Do not let this overwhelm you as you can do this in steps as is affordable. This is a whole new world especially to those in freshwater but is also rewarding.
Last but not least...………..
