Newbie introduction

Reefer Deez · Nov 13, 2018

Hello and welcome to R2R

It's a pleasure to have you here with us

pshootr · Nov 13, 2018

TriggerFinger said:
I did build the stand and I’m still trying to figure out the plumbing and how everything fits together. Not too bad for a female with a toddler huh?! I’ve been stalking this forum for almost a year, I’m amazed that people are so willing to help complete strangers. So glad to join this “group”.
I have questions about some dry rock I have too. I have about 100 lbs of previously live, now cleaned and dry rock. I put a few pieces in the 30 with the KP rock and the rest of the dry is in a brute with power heads. The brute temp is pretty warm bc of the powerheads and I keep the lid on so it doesn’t evaporate so much.
Is the high temp going to harm the cycle? It’s about 90 degrees in the brute.
Also, I have zero ammonia and nitrites showing but nitrates are well over my test capabilities. API tests to 50 ppm and my sample is much darker than that.
Can I leave it like it is since there isn’t livestock or do I need to do a couple water changes? No lights on the dark brute so algae won’t grow, right?
Does water temp matter for a water change since there isn’t livestock? Is it ok to dump 70ish degree new water in the 90 degree brute?

Oh I have so many questions...

Very nice job on the stand. Yes keep it dark. You do not need to worry about adding cooler water. I think you should do a water change if the nitrates are that high.

You should start a build thread! I think your posts will get noticed more that way.

mta_morrow · Nov 13, 2018

Hello and welcome to R2R!

An excellent place to reef!

reef lover · Nov 13, 2018

Welcome to r2r!!

Teri NewbieReefer · Nov 13, 2018

Hi and Welcome to R2R! Great job on the stand. Will love to follow along and see how everything progresses.

JBKReef · Nov 13, 2018

Welcome! May your rocks be prosperous.

cracker · Nov 13, 2018

You have questions? Check out this forum & start a build thread !
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks.52/

Raege · Nov 13, 2018

Welcome to R2R You for sure have some skills not just for a mom with a toddler but for anyone

I like the solid panel look in front and was curious about access to your underneath. Is there a side door or is a panel removable?

Barry_Cuda · Nov 13, 2018

Welcome! Make sure to start a build thread so we can see your progress!

And, since you asked... my RO unit is mounted on the wall next to and below my bathroom sink. It's not hidden at all, but it works, so...<shrug>

TriggerFinger · Nov 14, 2018

Thanks everyone!
Here is the back of the stand. It will sit against the wall and I’ve cut a hole in the wall. I’ll take better pictures in a week or so when the stand is cured all the way.

TriggerFinger · Nov 14, 2018

My fish room currently and my tiny mystery shrimp. It looks like a feeder shrimp more than any type of ornamental shrimp but I didn’t have my glasses on. He was just a swimminnnn and then noticed me and bee lined to his hole. I hope he grows up and makes it into my big tank!