20 Long Reef Build

[Rhino]

If they are hydroids they are considered pests. They can sting corals, so be careful of placement.

Thank you for the advice.

 

[danbstrong]

Thank you for the advice.

Kinda came in on the end of this conversation but did you say you are adding ammonia?

 

[Rhino]

Kinda came in on the end of this conversation but did you say you are adding ammonia?

That is correct.

 

[danbstrong]

That is correct.

What is it your trying to do?

 

[reefrunner69]

What is it your trying to do?

He is doing a fishless cycle

 

[danbstrong]

He is doing a fishless cycle

Oh i c interesting i have no experience in that how often do you have to add ammonia for that cause with a fish it is constantly adding ammonia

 

[danbstrong]

Oh i c interesting i have no experience in that how often do you have to add ammonia for that cause with a fish it is constantly adding ammonia

I started my cycle using snails

 

[Rhino]

Oh i c interesting i have no experience in that how often do you have to add ammonia for that cause with a fish it is constantly adding ammonia

Right now I have to dose every day because the bacteria are using it up so fast. Cycle should be done very soon.

 

[Rhino]

So I have found some good deals on skimmers. Both are HOB models: Aqua C or CPR? I can pay $40 for the CPR or $50 for the Aqua C. Which is better?

 

[reefrunner69]

So I have found some good deals on skimmers. Both are HOB models: Aqua C or CPR? I can pay $40 for the CPR or $50 for the Aqua C. Which is better?

AquaC remora is a pretty good skimmer, I use one on my 20 with a maxi-jet 1200.

 

[Rhino]

Here is the updates for tonight. Hopefully I will be ready for my first fish and coral on Tuesday when I am off.

Temp: 79
Salinity: 1.025
Ph: 7.8
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 1
Nitrate: 160
Alk: 8
Phos: 0
Calcium: 440

 

[Lunchbox209]

So I have found some good deals on skimmers. Both are HOB models: Aqua C or CPR? I can pay $40 for the CPR or $50 for the Aqua C. Which is better?

You don't really need a skimmer as long as
Your on top of your wc weekly I have a biocube 14 with no skimmer just weekly 5g wc's

 

[Rhino]

Also, is it normal to not have diatoms during the cycle. Every tank build I have ever watched they went through a diatom bloom. Is it because I cycled with pure ammonia instead of the dead shrimp?

 

[Rhino]

You don't really need a skimmer as long as
Your on top of your wc weekly I have a biocube 14 with no skimmer just weekly 5g wc's



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I have heard a lot of people say that, but I like the idea that I can remove extra gunk from my water. I had no plans of getting one until I found one for so cheap.

 

[Lunchbox209]

Here is the updates for tonight. Hopefully I will be ready for my first fish and coral on Tuesday when I am off.

Temp: 79
Salinity: 1.025
Ph: 7.8
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 1
Nitrate: 160
Alk: 8
Phos: 0
Calcium: 440

Looks good just do a good few water changes to
Get those nitrates as close to 0 and your set for some fishes and corals

 

[danbstrong]

Also, is it normal to not have diatoms during the cycle. Every tank build I have ever watched they went through a diatom bloom. Is it because I cycled with pure ammonia instead of the dead shrimp?

I would reccomend a skimmer itll help keep organic matter down and also adds oxygen but i do agree on keeping up on maintenance

 

[reefrunner69]

Here is the updates for tonight. Hopefully I will be ready for my first fish and coral on Tuesday when I am off.

Temp: 79
Salinity: 1.025
Ph: 7.8
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 1
Nitrate: 160
Alk: 8
Phos: 0
Calcium: 440

If your using the API test kit for nitrate you need to divide the number by 4.4 to get the true nitrate reading. Also it will not read beyond 160 so you may be higher than you think.

 

[spoonman]

Looks good just do a good few water changes to
Get those nitrates as close to 0 and your set for some fishes and corals

He has nitrite of 1ppm, not ready to do water changes and add anything. Ammonia and nitrite must be 0ppm, then water changes and ready for critters.

 

[Rhino]

He has nitrite of 1ppm, not ready to do water changes and add anything. Ammonia and nitrite must be 0ppm, then water changes and ready for critters.

Ha you beat me to it.

 

[Lunchbox209]

He has nitrite of 1ppm, not ready to do water changes and add anything. Ammonia and nitrite must be 0ppm, then water changes and ready for critters.

Didn't catch that nitrite reading I take that statement