Should I get a UV sterilizers?

[ReeferPrime]

Would should I get a UV sterilizer for my 10 gallon reef tank.

 

[Pfisherman]

Probably not. How is this tank doing? I remember the other day you were looking for a new light, did you make a decision?

 

[ReeferPrime]

Yeah check this
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-10-gallon-aquarium.214544/

 

[ReeferPrime]

Another question I want to complete the nitrogen cycle so how do I develop anaerobic bacteria. Thanks by the way.

 

[jasonandsarah]

Another question I want to complete the nitrogen cycle so how do I develop anaerobic bacteria. Thanks by the way.

#1-Deep sand bed that doesn't get disturbed. Anaerobic bacteria needs an Oxagen deprived area.
#1b-big pieces of live rock can sometimes develope these areas as well. Probably be hard for you to have big rocks in a 10g though

*from an article on Reef works*
The bacteria that convert nitrate into free nitrogen gas are known as anaerobic, they do not gain oxygen in the same way that aerobic bacteria do. Anaerobic bacteria gain their oxygen by reducing nitrate molecules and taking the oxygen atom from the nitrate molecule for respiration. Anaerobic bacteria will only live in anoxic areas of the aquarium, that is areas that only have low concentrations of oxygen. So if we want to maintain plenty of anaerobic bacteria in our aquariums to convert all of the nitrate into free nitrogen gas then we need to provide plenty of areas that have low concentrations of oxygen.
#2- lots of people now a days are using carbon dosing to create enough for food for the bacteria that will consume nitrate to populate. **Don't just go and start carbon dosing though as you tank is new and probably has very little nitrates anyways.**

 

[ReeferPrime]

So when should I start carbon dosing.

 

[jasonandsarah]

Start by reading this http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index...ar-dosing-methodology-for-the-marine-aquarium
Also like I said I doubt you have much No3 right now anyways so I wouldn't worry to much yet. If I was you I'd just research the heck out of any and all methods and decide what's best for you.
It'd be pretty easy to maintain No3 with just WC in a 10g tank.

 

[merlberg]

@jasonandsarah what do you mean by a deep sandbed that doesnt get disturbed? Once the sandbed is in should i not move it around if i wanted to clean it? What happens if i do? I ask because my parameters are all off n j have the tendency to move the sandbed around if i see algae on the top

 

[eea60]

You take a gravel siphon and place the end in the sand to suck up the dom and detritus. You will have to pinch the hose to make sure you don't suck the sand out of the tank. You only want it to roll in the end to get the crud out. Make sure you let it churn for a few seconds until you see clean water going in the hose. You also need something to get the cycle going such as live rock, live sand, or a bacteria additive. I personally used already seeded live rock in my tank. If you know someone with a tank you can trade sand or a small piece of rock and that will seed your dry rock.

 

[eea60]

Don't think you need to worry about carbon dosing yet. Not to sound bad but learn the basics first like we all have had to do before you try something like that. It takes some research and trial to get it right. If you have a problem early on which is easy to do it won't throw another variable that you have to eliminate as a cause of the problem. If you take it slow, research, and get your tank established I don't think you will need to carbon dose a small tank like that. There are a lot of other means to export waste that you need set up anyway and they will probably be sufficient for you. Taking it slowly and researching everything will keep you from a lot of trouble. Please don't just take my word or anyone else's word (with very few exceptions) on something. Take all advice with a grain of salt and realize there are always exceptions to the rules and what works for me may not work for you. Good luck

 

[jasonandsarah]

With a deep sand bed you don't syphon it. Maybe the top of the sand buts that's it. Once again this may not even be and option for you since you only have a 10g tank.
I was only trying to answer your question about Anaerobic bacteria so I listed the 2 ways I know to complete that task.
Lastly, like I already said once your tank is cycled it should be easy to maintain nutrients solely with water changes. Research and asking questions is definitely your friend, but you should always try to back up anything you read with someone you trust and back up anything your told by research. Knowledge is power.
Reef on

 

[jasonandsarah]

@jasonandsarah what do you mean by a deep sandbed that doesnt get disturbed? Once the sandbed is in should i not move it around if i wanted to clean it? What happens if i do? I ask because my parameters are all off n j have the tendency to move the sandbed around if i see algae on the top

If you read that article it should answer your question. In a nut she'll a deep sand bed should become self sufficient in cleaning. While also creating spots where Anaerobic bacteria can thrive and consume No3.
This isn't a great topic though as it's a highly dented topic on what's better Dsb, bare bottom or just a little sand. I personally think all 3 can work in different situations.

 

[ReeferPrime]

Thanks so much.

 

[ReeferPrime]

Hey I was wondering about instant ocean marine accelerator is it good or bad.

 

[PDR]

Kasra, you really do not need to be worried about carbon dosing at all. The cycle will complete on its own, you just have to give it time. Anaerobic bacteria is dealing with converting nitrate to nitrogen gas. You first need to get from ammonia to nitrite to nitrate, then manage nitrate with weekly water changes. I understand everyone else on here is trying to help, but honestly the tough love you got on the other forum (you know which one ) was the most helpful information. You have to walk before you can run.

 

[Pete polyp]

@jasonandsarah what do you mean by a deep sandbed that doesnt get disturbed? Once the sandbed is in should i not move it around if i wanted to clean it? What happens if i do? I ask because my parameters are all off n j have the tendency to move the sandbed around if i see algae on the top

A deep sand bed will be 4+ inches deep and you should not disturb it. Cleaning the top from cyano or something is ok. You just don't want to get into the deeper parts that are absent of oxygen.