28 Gallon SW Build...hopefully...

[coffeetwitch]

maybe once you get an actual bioload in your tank your skimmer will level out

 

[BfishLpond78]

Lol i hope so...its so random sometimes...i must adjust it everytime i empty it

 

[rdnelson99]

I almost went with the Royal Grandma. If I remember correctly, the only reason I choose the 6 Line Wrasse was because in the long run I thought it looked better. The six line are very active and constantly covering the entire tank and swimming in and out of the rocks. It amazes me what holes he can fit through.

Corals do add to the bio load but not as much as fish. You can either add several corals or a couple of fish or one of each. I wouldn't do anymore than that though to start. Then give it a week and do it again.

Looking forward to some pictures.

 

[BfishLpond78]

Ok i will def look into that...


Recommendations for final water change before fish?

Change the water out the night before and the next day go get a couple lil fish?

 

[coffeetwitch]

Maybe to drop your nitrates good and low. But if all your numbers are good I don't see why you should

 

[francis]

royal gramma's are fun and are able to hold their own against semi-aggressive fish. I got mine with 2 clarkii's that were already established. at first he would stay in the rockwork but now he is out and about (keep in mind these fish are known to hang around caves and stuff though)

 

[BfishLpond78]

Ok so finnnnnally got some life in this thing...well not yet....got 2 true percula clownfish...they have been drip aclimating for almost 2 hours now. More photos to come...

 

[BfishLpond78]

Also put an AC 20 impeller in to reduce the filter flow and cut back micro bubbles.

 

[BfishLpond78]

Here they are finally!!!!

 

[coffeetwitch]

awesome... its about time right?

 

[coffeetwitch]

are you liking the ac refugium? im thinking about doing one for my 40 for pod growth.

 

[BfishLpond78]

Lol yes...its been well worth it though...

 

[BfishLpond78]

So far yes i do. Lots of room for rock rubble and macro...

 

[coffeetwitch]

i think ill go back through your thread here and study

 

[rdnelson99]

Here they are finally!!!!

Very nice. Isn't it great when all that patients pays off? Happy for you.

 

[BfishLpond78]

Its awesome...ok so i went to my specialty shop just to look but the guy was trying to make room for more stuff and i scored this 10lb rock for 10 bucks!!! Annnnd a cleaner shrimp...lol

 

[redsea]

They looks great! Congrats on your new fish!

 

[BfishLpond78]

Oops...heres the rock

 

[coffeetwitch]

cool cool i like it when a shop "rewards" loyal customers. looks like a nice piece of rock.

 

[redsea]

Oops...heres the rock

Very nice! It looks like there is an orange mushroom on it.