Family Room Reef - Page 2

Reefneck · 01-11-2007, 07:01 PM

No, Inverts don't really count. Unless you go overboard which you are'nt.

Scarlet Leg hermits are the most Reef Safe. They don't kill your snails as often as blue or red leg hermits do!

As for the Cucumber....http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...cfm?pCatId=715 this is a nice one. Mine is red but is otherwise the same.

Bear · 01-11-2007, 07:42 PM

it says that it will be poisonous when it dies...what should I do if/when it dies?

Reefneck · 01-11-2007, 08:02 PM

Here is a direct Quote from liveaquaria about the Sea Cucumber:

"If attacked or injured, it may release mild toxins, but due to its small size, will not pose a threat in the average sized aquarium."

Does not say it will poison your tank or anything. Now a Sea Apple.....That is a different story.

I have found this to be very accurate info.

Bear · 01-12-2007, 01:58 PM

woot! Its coming close!

ammonia dropped from 8ppm to 1
nitrite fell from 8 to 1
and there is a small detection of nitrate....woot

the guys in the little tank can't wait. Hopefully the powerheads and new lights will come soon so they don't have to wait to see their new home

Reefneck · 01-12-2007, 02:50 PM

Sounds great! I just bought a new Powerhead today. The Tunze Nano Stream. It's really cool looking and is supposed to be the best. We will see.

Jonno · 01-12-2007, 03:17 PM

I really want to try out the Tunze wavebox , but its so expensive like £300

Bear · 01-15-2007, 04:27 PM

off to the store to pick up the new lights. 8 x 65 watt PCs

Reefneck · 01-15-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear

off to the store to pick up the new lights. 8 x 65 watt PCs

Bear · 01-16-2007, 09:11 AM

ok the lights are all set up and the tank is now even closer to the cycle.

ammonia=0ppm
nitrite=1ppm
nitrate<5ppm

I am still waiting for the new powerheads too, but I think they will arrive within the next day or two, hopefully the cycle is done by then.

Bear · 01-16-2007, 09:03 PM

ok, the powerheads are now installed! I tested the water again just to make sure, and the levels were still the same.

ammonia=0ppm
nitrite=1ppm
nitrate>5

I'm not too sure what's going on with the nitrite, but hopefully it will go away soon. Im getting antsy.

Bear · 01-17-2007, 09:32 AM

After testing the water once again this morning they are still reading the same. 0 ammonia, 1 nitrite, and nitrate<5...To try and combat this I added another rock from the small tank.

**Damon** · 01-17-2007, 09:45 AM

Its not uncommon to have a bit of nitrites the first 2 months. I did but it never spiked. Could be an inacurate test kit. I wouldnt worry about it. Stock slowly (which you should always do anyway

) SMall waterchanges and keep PO4 down to nill. Really inhibits coraline algae growth.

Bear · 01-17-2007, 09:50 AM

It's not the test kit b/c I've got 2 and I tried both. As of now with the new rock there is a small blue mushroom, if it does fine then I may move tanks this afternoon. If it doesn't than I will just wait until I get back from the Sierras this weekend.

You made sure and said stock slowly, which of course I know I should do, but had not planned on doing this initial large introduction. When this happens it was planned that all of the LR, LS, Corals, and Fish would all be moved at the same time. Due to the smaller tank already being established and the large tank being cycled I figured that all of the established LR and LS being added would keep everything safe. Am I wrong in thinking this?

Oh, I also have a plan not to add anything into the tank until I am sure that all of the fish and corals have been doing really well for a period of time. So far from what I've seen the only reason the fish I have now are alive is because of their immune systems (from what I have seen with them being introduced to ich about 1 million times). I just want to make sure that they will be able to fight anything off after recovering from the stress of their new home.

Bear · 01-18-2007, 01:45 AM

Ok, it's done. The Small tank has been emptied and all has been added to the 112 gallon. So far so good. The Clarkiis have already found their anemone, but I have yet to see the firefish. Almost all of the corals showed normal signs of opening during the short time that the lights were on tonight. We will see if everything stays fine over the first night tomorrow morn. If I can I will even take some pics.

Bear · 01-18-2007, 03:32 PM

These are Pics of everything during the first day in the new tank. So far it all looks great, much better than I had expected.

biggest I've ever seen it(the brain)

It's a beginning, It will end up being completely full to the brim with corals and hopefully we will get some new ones with the shipment coming in on Monday

CollegeReefer · 01-19-2007, 10:25 AM

Its coming along very nicely bear!

bpswim90 · 01-20-2007, 11:10 PM

It's looking beautiful.

Bear · 01-21-2007, 07:27 PM

I found 2 strings of snail eggs!

tomorrow I am taking a trip to the LFS, looking for some B-Ionic, snails, corals, a Foxface and food. I'll post pics of the new stuff tomorrow.

Reefneck · 01-22-2007, 06:04 AM

Take those ugly powerheads down and mount them the good way.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ight=seio+mods

Bear · 01-22-2007, 08:07 AM

I already saw that and thought about it, but it can't be done in my tank. It doesn't have a big open top, it has another sheet of acrylic with holes cut out of it so I can get to the water. But could I take off the shielding to expose the round intake and exhaust? I was afraid that something might get stuck in there.

01-11-2007, 07:01 PM	#21
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	No, Inverts don't really count. Unless you go overboard which you are'nt. Scarlet Leg hermits are the most Reef Safe. They don't kill your snails as often as blue or red leg hermits do! As for the Cucumber....http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...cfm?pCatId=715 this is a nice one. Mine is red but is otherwise the same. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef. Last edited by Reefneck; 01-11-2007 at 07:04 PM.

01-11-2007, 07:42 PM	#22
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	it says that it will be poisonous when it dies...what should I do if/when it dies? __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-11-2007, 08:02 PM	#23
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Here is a direct Quote from liveaquaria about the Sea Cucumber: "If attacked or injured, it may release mild toxins, but due to its small size, will not pose a threat in the average sized aquarium." Does not say it will poison your tank or anything. Now a Sea Apple.....That is a different story. I have found this to be very accurate info. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

01-12-2007, 01:58 PM	#24
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	woot! Its coming close! ammonia dropped from 8ppm to 1 nitrite fell from 8 to 1 and there is a small detection of nitrate....woot the guys in the little tank can't wait. Hopefully the powerheads and new lights will come soon so they don't have to wait to see their new home __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-12-2007, 02:50 PM	#25
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Sounds great! I just bought a new Powerhead today. The Tunze Nano Stream. It's really cool looking and is supposed to be the best. We will see. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

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01-12-2007, 03:17 PM	#26
Jonno Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Devon, UK Age: 20 Posts: 512	I really want to try out the Tunze wavebox , but its so expensive like £300

01-15-2007, 04:27 PM	#27
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	off to the store to pick up the new lights. 8 x 65 watt PCs __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-16-2007, 09:11 AM	#29
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	ok the lights are all set up and the tank is now even closer to the cycle. ammonia=0ppm nitrite=1ppm nitrate<5ppm I am still waiting for the new powerheads too, but I think they will arrive within the next day or two, hopefully the cycle is done by then. __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-16-2007, 09:03 PM	#30
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	ok, the powerheads are now installed! I tested the water again just to make sure, and the levels were still the same. ammonia=0ppm nitrite=1ppm nitrate>5 I'm not too sure what's going on with the nitrite, but hopefully it will go away soon. Im getting antsy. __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-17-2007, 09:32 AM	#31
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	After testing the water once again this morning they are still reading the same. 0 ammonia, 1 nitrite, and nitrate<5...To try and combat this I added another rock from the small tank. __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-17-2007, 09:45 AM	#32
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Its not uncommon to have a bit of nitrites the first 2 months. I did but it never spiked. Could be an inacurate test kit. I wouldnt worry about it. Stock slowly (which you should always do anyway ) SMall waterchanges and keep PO4 down to nill. Really inhibits coraline algae growth. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

01-17-2007, 09:50 AM	#33
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	It's not the test kit b/c I've got 2 and I tried both. As of now with the new rock there is a small blue mushroom, if it does fine then I may move tanks this afternoon. If it doesn't than I will just wait until I get back from the Sierras this weekend. You made sure and said stock slowly, which of course I know I should do, but had not planned on doing this initial large introduction. When this happens it was planned that all of the LR, LS, Corals, and Fish would all be moved at the same time. Due to the smaller tank already being established and the large tank being cycled I figured that all of the established LR and LS being added would keep everything safe. Am I wrong in thinking this? Oh, I also have a plan not to add anything into the tank until I am sure that all of the fish and corals have been doing really well for a period of time. So far from what I've seen the only reason the fish I have now are alive is because of their immune systems (from what I have seen with them being introduced to ich about 1 million times). I just want to make sure that they will be able to fight anything off after recovering from the stress of their new home. __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos Last edited by Bear; 01-17-2007 at 09:59 AM.

01-18-2007, 01:45 AM	#34
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	Ok, it's done. The Small tank has been emptied and all has been added to the 112 gallon. So far so good. The Clarkiis have already found their anemone, but I have yet to see the firefish. Almost all of the corals showed normal signs of opening during the short time that the lights were on tonight. We will see if everything stays fine over the first night tomorrow morn. If I can I will even take some pics. __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-18-2007, 03:32 PM	#35
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	These are Pics of everything during the first day in the new tank. So far it all looks great, much better than I had expected. biggest I've ever seen it(the brain) It's a beginning, It will end up being completely full to the brim with corals and hopefully we will get some new ones with the shipment coming in on Monday __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos Last edited by Bear; 01-18-2007 at 03:45 PM.

01-19-2007, 10:25 AM	#36
CollegeReefer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stevens Pont, Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 386	Its coming along very nicely bear! __________________ CollegeReefer

01-20-2007, 11:10 PM	#37
bpswim90 hola Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Age: 17 Posts: 101	It's looking beautiful. __________________ My Ten Gallon Journal 10 Gallon: 7 Glowlight Tetras Amazon sword, Anacharis, Java Fern, Wisteria, & other stuff ... 36w CF lighting (11 hours daily) and ghetto CO2 5 Gallon QT: Empty + needs to be cleaned

01-21-2007, 07:27 PM	#38
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	I found 2 strings of snail eggs! tomorrow I am taking a trip to the LFS, looking for some B-Ionic, snails, corals, a Foxface and food. I'll post pics of the new stuff tomorrow. __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

01-22-2007, 06:04 AM	#39
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Take those ugly powerheads down and mount them the good way. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ight=seio+mods __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

01-22-2007, 08:07 AM	#40
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	I already saw that and thought about it, but it can't be done in my tank. It doesn't have a big open top, it has another sheet of acrylic with holes cut out of it so I can get to the water. But could I take off the shielding to expose the round intake and exhaust? I was afraid that something might get stuck in there. __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

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