Fresh Start

[jjmcat]

I guess there can be some positives on what has happened.No more aptasia,button polpys.astrina starfish,and algae.

Before ice.



And the new beginning.





Ill keep this updated as I add some of the survivors back.

[scott0615]

Don't get your hopes up on those starfish....bet they'll be back!

[gm333]

Looks good so far Jarrod.

[mskohl]

I'm glad there were some survivors. That was depressing.

I hope you are rid of the pests, wouldn't that be a silver lining!

Keep us posted.

[jjmcat]

Originally posted by scott0615
Don't get your hopes up on those starfish....bet they'll be back!

SIGH!

[jjmcat]

Originally posted by gm333
Looks good so far Jarrod.

Its amazing how bright your tank is with clean sand.Thanks

[jjmcat]

[i]Originally posted by ms kohli]
I'm glad there were some survivors. That was depressing.

I hope you are rid of the pests, wouldn't that be a silver lining!

Keep us posted.

It will be back up to par in no time at all.

[jokeloma]

Give it some time.

[jjmcat]

Thats what we all need right now John.

[jokeloma]

Some of my zoas that were on rocks look like they may survive and of course the stinking colony polyps are just fine.

[jjmcat]

Well I just found some aptasia...........GRRRRRRRRR

[kittyj]

nooooooooooo! no more aiptasia was the silver lining in my tank crash. i might have a nervous breakdown if they come back!

[jjmcat]

I added one of my fish and a chunk of the leeds LE acro today.So far so good.

[kittyj]

how is your ammonia testing? even with the cycling additive, i can't get mine to come down.

[jjmcat]

I have not tested it.But I'm going with only 20 gallons of original water. And I also have a snail that lived.

[kittyj]

I kept maybe 30 gallons of the original water and then did another water change today and removed all but 25 gallons of the "new" water. Ammonia is still testing at 3.5. Nitrate = 0, Nitrite = 0. I am pulling my hair out. Plus, now my calcium is through the roof (550) and alk is low (5). Haven't added any supplements. I think my salt mix might be part of the problem

I desperately need some snails, but I'm afraid to add anything with the ammonia so high.

[jjmcat]

What salt are you using?

[kittyj]

Coralife. I ran out of salt as I was doing massive water changes during the ice storm, and it was the only thing that the PetSmart in Owasso had. I've purchased some Tropic Marin since then, but I was thinking I'd use up all the Coralife before switching over.

[jjmcat]

Coralife is super high in calcium.Also get ready for massive amounts of salt creep.How much of the salt do you have left?Some people mix coralife with other salts to raise up the calc. some.

[kittyj]

I have half the big tub left. Should I just toss it? It was only $35ish

[jjmcat]

sell it or trade it to someone

[jjmcat]

I am starting to get some brown algea on the rocks but my snail seems to love it.One fish and half my corals in so far and I hope to add the rest this week.I am just worried if my tank is ready yet.

[TheMcs]

Originally posted by jjmcat
Coralife is super high in calcium.Also get ready for massive amounts of salt creep.

Okay, this is a new one for me. How does the brand of salt have anything to do with salt creep? Does Coralife disturb the surface of the water more than Tropic Marin?

Where did you get this one from Jarrod?

[TheMcs]

BTW, nice rockwork!

[jjmcat]

Originally posted by Themac
Okay, this is a new one for me. How does the brand of salt have anything to do with salt creep? Does Coralife disturb the surface of the water more than Tropic Marin?

Where did you get this one from Jarrod?

From my own experience and from talking to others who have used this salt.