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09/22/2007, 08:00 PM
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I purchased with my tank from www.cadlights.com. seastar12 Thanks, I will post some more pics soon. |
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09/24/2007, 11:49 AM
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Checked water this morning and still all zeros across the board. Starting to see a few things pop up but VERY tiny at the moment. As soon as they get big enough to see in a pic I will get some posted.
I have very little algae growing at the moment as you can see in the pic. Not sure what type this is and what type of critter should I add to take care of it? Is it still too early to be adding any CUC? 
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09/26/2007, 05:56 AM
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Day 12
Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 0 pH 8.2 Ca 420 Temp 78.5F – 79.5 Salinity 1.021 I think everything is looking pretty good except for my salinity. I am having troubles keeping up with my evaporation. The pump I ordered would not work with my ATO so I am topping off manually. I let it go too long and had to add about 2 gallons of RO/DI to get it back where it belonged and I am assuming this is why my salinity took a dive. I know I have to do a much better job keeping on top of this so I don't have such big swings. Should I do my first 25% water change to try and get it back up or simply top off with a cup or two of SW each day? Also, did some more aquascaping, I like it better but still looks too boxy and too much like a pile of rocks? What do you think? Skimmer is working much better and actually starting to remove a little foam. Everyone was right about the break in period. It really gave me fits the first couple of days, but now is working well. Took out my Tunze 6025 today and put in a new Koralia 1. Not sure which one will be my final choice until I start adding some corals. I do like the function of the Koralia better, but only time will tell. My Reefkeeper 2 is the best single piece of equipment I purchased. I honestly to not think I could do this without it. If I can get control of my salinity I was thinking about adding a clown and a couple of blue leg hermits this weekend. Too soon? Too much? Too fast? 
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09/26/2007, 06:30 AM
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I answered a similar question this morning on another thread, but I'd wait a little longer and let things cycle at least a month from the time you added your live rock. Your tank may not have been up long enough to build up appreciable levels of Nitrite and Nitrate. A week definately isn't enough time in my experience to get a full cycle.
Trust me, I was right where you were when I started my tank. I couldn't wait to start adding fish and crabs but I think you really need to wait a little longer. As far as bringing your salinity up, either of the techniques you listed sounds fine. Just don't go too fast with trying to bring it all up in one shot. A clown would be a great first fish. |
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09/28/2007, 01:41 PM
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Day 14
Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 0 pH 8.0 Ca 480 Temp 78.5F – 79.5 Salinity 1.024 dKH 10.4 Water was cloudy for some reason yesterday and today I think I know why. I seem to have an outbreak of copepods. Tiny white specs all over the place. From what I have read this is not a bad thing, right? Still thinking about adding a small clown and maybe two blue legs hermits this weekend. |
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09/28/2007, 02:42 PM
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As far as I know that is all part of the normal cycle. As one nutrient is converted to another, you'll get a bloom of whatever organism eats the new nutrient. As time passes and things stabalize these blooms will become nonexistant.
As far as adding a fish to your tank goes, I'd still be nervous about that. However, if you bought fully cured rock locally (meaning that you had no substantial die-off caused by shipping), then you might be alright. Best of luck with your tank. |
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09/29/2007, 02:02 PM
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My LR was well cured and only out of water about 20-30 minutes. I am going to hold off the fish, but thinking I will add a couple of blue leg hermits and a few snails this weekend.
I will post pics of my new CUC when they get their new home. |
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10/15/2007, 01:11 PM
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Day 31
Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 0 pH 8.1 Ca 480 Temp 78.5F – 79.5 Salinity 1.023 dKH 12.8 Did a 3 gallon water change this weekend and added the following. Let me know what you think! My current live stock list includes 4 Astrea Snails, 6 Blue Leg Hermits, 1 Cleaner shrimp and 1 Clown Fish, what would be a good addition for stirring up my substrate some?        
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10/15/2007, 07:12 PM
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Now thats what I'm talking about, great start to a great little tank. I'll keep watching.
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#38
10/15/2007, 07:38 PM
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Rod what camera are you shooting with? With the look of this tank I just may hold off my purchase of my Red Sea Max. I really like how this looks.
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10/15/2007, 08:08 PM
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...lol...start saving up for a bigger tank - NOW!!!
My tank is almost full...and although I planned most of what I was getting ahead of time...I ended up with too many tentacled critters... ...for example, I should have gotten some psychedelic mushrooms instead of hairy mushrooms...I know I can always trade or whatever, but I don't like doing that...I like hanging on to my critters for the long term...
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10/15/2007, 08:16 PM
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Rod great tank! I also just started a new tank except this is my first.
Camera - You should try shooting with diffrent white balance settings and see which one looks the best good luck cameras are not made to shoot under these types of lighting conditions. |
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#45
10/15/2007, 09:32 PM
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Rod I agree with Alex, change the white balance try different ones you should have five different settings along with manual mode which is a user defined white balance to be used with a grey card under the current lighting (don't worry don't use the manual mode). The great thing with digital you can always delete and try again. Do do this though turn off all other lights in the room. You said you tank is in your office, florescent lights can give off very strange color cast which can effect your photos. Also don't hesitate to up you ISO, that camera is using the new Digic III chip low noise and great color. Keep trying and keep posting those great shots.
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10/22/2007, 02:42 PM
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Day 38
Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 0 pH 8.1 Ca 420 Temp 78.5F – 79.5 Salinity 1.023 dKH 10 Did a 3 gallon water change this weekend and added some fish! I know....I know....I gotta work on my picture taking ....6 Line Wrasse  Two of these fellas....Sexy Shrimp  Fun to watch....Rainsford Gobie  Added this guy a couple of weeks ago....Clown Fish  And finally.....Yellow Watchmen Gobie....the star of the tank.....  My tank is finally taking on a personality...... 
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