newbie to reefing - Aquarium Advice

sogreene · 06-24-2008, 10:59 AM

Hello all! This is Sarah in SC, 10 yrs exp with all things freshwater---a year or so experience with FO salt tanks (although this was over 3 years ago). I have a 125gal. A. Cichlids (mbuna) with a Jack Dempsey just to make things difficult on myself; a 29gal bowfront (currently quarantine) salt (until nanoreef is done, then will be FOWLR); Oceanic Biocube 14. We got the Biocube from *gasp* petco, set it up, cycled it for 2 weeks with live sand/rock, biozyme, 2 damsels, and various freshwater techniques that I was too arrogant to research to see if they would work in a SW reef tank or not...

<--- this is how I feel, devil incarnate...here's why: after a MUCH TOO SHORT cycling period, I thoughtlessly bought two-count them 2-condy anemone (did I research these beautiful creatures first? of course not), qt them for TWO WHOLE DAYS, as if that was anything, and plopped the healthier looking specimen into my biocube...long story short, it has worked its way into the intake grate at the bottom of the cube, which I can not figure out how to access...and is probably perishing as I babble away...Here is my intro...I made a HUGE mistake, and would like to cry. I am off to see the nano-reefers to find out if anyone knows how to access this part of the cube...I did some stupid things that I know better than to do with a freshwater tank, let alone a sw tank with animals I know nothing about, and I look foward to showing that I have learned from my mistakes thus far...

~sarah

fijiwigi · 06-24-2008, 11:05 AM

Sorry to hear about your situation, I don't have any experience with a nano tank but just wanted to say welcome to AA this site helped me learn a great deal. I saved some mistakes and money by listening to the words of wisdom from others who have been there. I actually bought one of the condy anemone's once on impulse the people here on AA quickly helped me realize that was a mistake and I was not ready for a condy let alone any anemone I returned it to the LFS

**roka64** · 06-24-2008, 11:27 AM

Welcome to the site! It's good to hear a person admit their mistakes. Props for you and it show you are receptive. I look forward to assisting in any way I can.

**melosu58** · 06-24-2008, 11:34 AM

Welcome aboard Sarah.

sogreene · 06-24-2008, 11:54 AM

ok-the anemone is OUT and back in the qt tank with the other, the grate over the chamber he was hidden in is broken, and now sitting on top of a sponge-filter square from my qt tank, so all is well with that-and no future swimmies will be able to explore that area. Hopefully the nem will bounce back, but i seriously doubt it. I guess it's back to cycling! ; )
Off to babysitters and work....thanks for the welcome, and I look foward to learning tons from you all, as well as sharing experiences!!!

cmor1701d · 06-24-2008, 12:28 PM

**Zagz** · 06-28-2008, 11:21 PM

Welcome to AA!

sogreene · 07-03-2008, 08:14 PM

thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

warped1 · 07-04-2008, 09:18 AM

Yow - that was a learning experience. Well I am happy you are here - the people on this site are great for helping out
Welcome

06-24-2008, 10:59 AM	#1
sogreene Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SC Posts: 44	newbie to reefing Hello all! This is Sarah in SC, 10 yrs exp with all things freshwater---a year or so experience with FO salt tanks (although this was over 3 years ago). I have a 125gal. A. Cichlids (mbuna) with a Jack Dempsey just to make things difficult on myself; a 29gal bowfront (currently quarantine) salt (until nanoreef is done, then will be FOWLR); Oceanic Biocube 14. We got the Biocube from gasp petco, set it up, cycled it for 2 weeks with live sand/rock, biozyme, 2 damsels, and various freshwater techniques that I was too arrogant to research to see if they would work in a SW reef tank or not... <--- this is how I feel, devil incarnate...here's why: after a MUCH TOO SHORT cycling period, I thoughtlessly bought two-count them 2-condy anemone (did I research these beautiful creatures first? of course not), qt them for TWO WHOLE DAYS, as if that was anything, and plopped the healthier looking specimen into my biocube...long story short, it has worked its way into the intake grate at the bottom of the cube, which I can not figure out how to access...and is probably perishing as I babble away...Here is my intro...I made a HUGE mistake, and would like to cry. I am off to see the nano-reefers to find out if anyone knows how to access this part of the cube...I did some stupid things that I know better than to do with a freshwater tank, let alone a sw tank with animals I know nothing about, and I look foward to showing that I have learned from my mistakes thus far...~sarah

06-24-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
fijiwigi Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yakima, Washington Posts: 1,094 Images: 7	Sorry to hear about your situation, I don't have any experience with a nano tank but just wanted to say welcome to AA this site helped me learn a great deal. I saved some mistakes and money by listening to the words of wisdom from others who have been there. I actually bought one of the condy anemone's once on impulse the people here on AA quickly helped me realize that was a mistake and I was not ready for a condy let alone any anemone I returned it to the LFS __________________ The "experts" are many, but the truths are few. "When we have stopped learning, we have stopped listening"

06-24-2008, 11:27 AM	#3
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,319 Images: 12	Welcome to the site! It's good to hear a person admit their mistakes. Props for you and it show you are receptive. I look forward to assisting in any way I can. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

06-24-2008, 11:34 AM	#4
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,125 Images: 76	Welcome aboard Sarah. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

06-24-2008, 12:28 PM	#6
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06-24-2008, 11:54 AM	#5
sogreene Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SC Posts: 44	ok-the anemone is OUT and back in the qt tank with the other, the grate over the chamber he was hidden in is broken, and now sitting on top of a sponge-filter square from my qt tank, so all is well with that-and no future swimmies will be able to explore that area. Hopefully the nem will bounce back, but i seriously doubt it. I guess it's back to cycling! ; ) Off to babysitters and work....thanks for the welcome, and I look foward to learning tons from you all, as well as sharing experiences!!!

06-28-2008, 11:21 PM	#7
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,882 Images: 92	Welcome to AA! __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

07-03-2008, 08:14 PM	#8
sogreene Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SC Posts: 44	thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

07-04-2008, 09:18 AM	#9
warped1 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Philly, Pa. Posts: 306	Yow - that was a learning experience. Well I am happy you are here - the people on this site are great for helping out Welcome

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