fishmonkey
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good looking! big improvement in my opinion! keep up the good work!
JOM20's 38g Reef Build
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I did the same thing just to get use to the different tests. I only weighed the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate values during the cycling process. IMO it's better to get use to your test equipment now instead of later.
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Lookin good JOM!
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The cycle has started. Checked my ammonia earlier and it was ~0.75ppm. The color was between 0.50 and 1, so I'm guestimating 0.75.
There is a smell when I get right over the tank, so it could be bad here soon. I have a glass top that will fit, that I haven't used before, so I might be bringing that out for the cycle.
I'm gonna rearrange the rocks again, based on the suggestion of some folks. I'm gonna take the ones on the sides up so I can use an algae scraper in the future.
There is a smell when I get right over the tank, so it could be bad here soon. I have a glass top that will fit, that I haven't used before, so I might be bringing that out for the cycle.
I'm gonna rearrange the rocks again, based on the suggestion of some folks. I'm gonna take the ones on the sides up so I can use an algae scraper in the future.
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Aww forget what the "people" say. Its all about what YOU want. As long as it functions well, and YOU like it, then go for it. Remember, aside from the things like filtration, heating etc.. This whole dang hobby is ALL personal preference! Go your own route and enjoy it!!
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Thanks linksyz! Great advice.
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I don't think the smell will be that bad. My tank smelled like the beach after a night of rough seas. lol
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Well I tested a little early today...probably won't be home later. Ammonia is at 1ppm and I have nitrites...0.25. Definitely smells like a beach after rough seas.
I took a pic of something on one of my rocks, but I'll post it in a bit. Camera is downstairs.
Definitely smells like a beach after rough seas. I took a pic of something on one of my rocks, but I'll post it in a bit. Camera is downstairs.
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I really want to see what it is!! Surprise Surprise! LOL.
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Mystery critter:
Linksyz recommended that I poke at it, so I did. It didn't move. So whatever it is, I have concluded that its dead. It's probably nothing, but I was curious! Any ideas?
And a FTS after I moved the rock from the left side of the glass. Its still a bit cloudy from moving the rock.
Linksyz recommended that I poke at it, so I did. It didn't move. So whatever it is, I have concluded that its dead. It's probably nothing, but I was curious! Any ideas?
And a FTS after I moved the rock from the left side of the glass. Its still a bit cloudy from moving the rock.
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LOL! Well idk!? I would have poked it lolol. I poked a couple things in my tank lol. I dont see how it could hurt xD As long as you didnt JAB at it. Haha. It still looks really cool. And btw.... Your tank is sooo awesome!!! I love the rockwork!! Great job!!!
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"I thought you took a picture of the "smell:. Blew my mind................................Well I tested a little early today...probably won't be home later. Ammonia is at 1ppm and I have nitrites...0.25.
I took a pic of something on one of my rocks, but I'll post it in a bit. Camera is downstairs.
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The picture may be a featherduster or the holdfast of some sort of clam. the clam might have been knocked off a while ago but the holdfast will remain.
Here is that link to the hitchhikers and I'm sure allot more will be popping up.
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Here is that link to the hitchhikers and I'm sure allot more will be popping up.
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Awesome link TC!!! So helpful you dont even know!
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Thanks for the link, thincat!
Haha...yeah, when I typed the part about the smell, I thought I might throw some people off...lol.
Haha...yeah, when I typed the part about the smell, I thought I might throw some people off...lol.
fishmonkey
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wow looking great Kristin!
Tank2379
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That's A Sponge for sure in your Picture I have a Ton of them in my Sump very good Filter feeder...
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Sweet! Thanks for the ID Tank!
I made an order at aquacave.com this evening. I ordered:
Octopus BH100F protein skimmer
Salifert Magnesium kit
Salifert nitrate kit
Salifert KH/alkalinity kit
Magfloat
nets
Next order will be lights. I might get the fixture this week or wait a bit...not sure. I really don't need it right now, but it would good to already have it.
I made an order at aquacave.com this evening. I ordered:
Octopus BH100F protein skimmer
Salifert Magnesium kit
Salifert nitrate kit
Salifert KH/alkalinity kit
Magfloat
nets
Next order will be lights. I might get the fixture this week or wait a bit...not sure. I really don't need it right now, but it would good to already have it.
