New build

[rob_mango]

Getting some growth on the rock and a little on the sand bed

 

[rob_mango]

New water test
Ammo- 0.25
No2- 5.0
No3- 80
Ph- 8.0
Salinity- .023
Cycle going great I want it done already

 

[rob_mango]

Also put my 2 clowns on hold at my lfs they are black and whites really can't wait to get them.... But I know I have to and the wait will be worth it

 

[rob_mango]

On the Internet looking at LEDs still before I jump on ordering them.... I came across this light and looked up reviews and found mostly good can anyone say they have tried or know of anyone who has tried them
TaoTronics TT-AL01 they are really cheap priced but I want to know if they will really work for sps

 

[Sagacious]

I hear good things about them, make sure you get the dimmable version. also check out aqua illumination Vegas... They come out in a few days.. similar to radions but cheaper

 

[scottayy]

Yes they will work for SPS. Even some SPS on the sandbed. They are very very powerful. Will need a foot or more of room above your tank for hanging if you don't want to fry your LPS.

 

[scottayy]

What's growing on your rocks? Diatoms? or something else i'm not seeing lol

 

[rob_mango]

Thanks for the input on the light and yes it is diatoms growing

 

[rob_mango]

Ok new tests results
Ammo- 0.0
No2- 1.0
No3- 10.0
Salinity- 1.023
Temp- 76.9 deg
Ph- 8.4

Water is starting to look real good...
But I have a huge diatom bloom and getting hair algae... How long will this last in a fresh tank??? Is it part of the cycle??? I don't remember getting this much with any of my other tanks

 

[rob_mango]

Yay water is now no2 .25 no3 is now 5.0 I hope by Friday I can do a water change and add my 2 black and white clowns keep ur fingers crossed

 

[rob_mango]

At 11 I am going to go get my clowns and water to change out cant wait I have one hr.

 

[scottayy]

Yes!!
This is my favorite time. Clown time!

 

[Jmkb02]

So how's the fish?? U acclimating them?

 

[rob_mango]

Here they r floating then it will be a drip

 

[rob_mango]

Also got a good size CC with total of 20 snails 3 peppermint shrimp 12 red hermits and 2 emerald crabs

 

[scottayy]

Those are beautiful.

 

[rob_mango]

Thank you I really like them and have wanted them for a long time and I finally got a good deal on them I payed 35 bucks for both of them and I used store credit I had so no cash out of pocket that's always the best lol

 

[Jmkb02]

Nice looking fish man

 

[rob_mango]

Wow I am having a hard time getting these fish to eat

 

[Rosesrblu1]

What are you feeding?