Thirty Gallon Build!!!

[carey]

I've used tap water to rinse sand and rock, but use ro/di water for water changes and top off.

 

[jjamontan]

Thanks

 

[needmorecowbell]

Is it okay to start out with tap? I'm worried pwc's will take too long and I don't have the money right now.

 

[needmorecowbell]

Update

The tank is almost clear. Just a few more hours. There are some air pockets in the sand, should I get them out? Also, tomorrow is when the cycling begins.. I'll buy some live rock and a filter, along with various other things. Any opinions, suggestions, or comments?

 

[Gboy66]

Update

The tank is almost clear. Just a few more hours. There are some air pockets in the sand, should I get them out? Also, tomorrow is when the cycling begins.. I'll buy some live rock and a filter, along with various other things. Any opinions, suggestions, or comments?

Nah sounds good! Did you use tap for the original fillup?

 

[needmorecowbell]

Yep it was a lot harder than I thought to mix correctly

 

[SwimsWithFish]

Did you start the cycle yet? If so those pockets are probably nitrogen trapped in the sand

 

[Gboy66]

Did you start the cycle yet? If so those pockets are probably nitrogen trapped in the sand

Ya maybe just stir it up a bit?

 

[needmorecowbell]

Did you start the cycle yet? If so those pockets are probably nitrogen trapped in the sand

Nope just sand... It said itbwas live bit it was dry sand... I bought ammonia but it says it has a surfactant in it.... Is that bad?( I really hope not)

 

[needmorecowbell]

Ya maybe just stir it up a bit?

I was thinking of using a comb to cover all the surface area, good idea?

 

[Gboy66]

Ya that would definatly rake it all up

 

[redsea]

Some corals that don't require high lighting are Xenia, Mushrooms, Leathers and Zoas.

 

[carey]

Cant use ammonia with any surfecants in it. :-( ace hardware sells janitorial strength ammonia for like $3 a quart which is way more than you'll need.

 

[Gboy66]

Ya is this a reef? If so what lighting are you using "needmorecowbell" (i felt really stupid typing that lol) Redsea, what kind of lighting do these corals need?

 

[Gboy66]

Cant use ammonia with any surfecants in it. :-( ace hardware sells janitorial strength ammonia for like $3 a quart which is way more than you'll need.

Why didnt he use the raw shrimp method?

 

[redsea]

Ya is this a reef? If so what lighting are you using "needmorecowbell" (i felt really stupid typing that lol) Redsea, what kind of lighting do these corals need?

No sure exactly. All I know is that they are low-light to moderate light corals.

 

[needmorecowbell]

Lol a lot of posts to reply to haha I'll start...

 

[needmorecowbell]

Some corals that don't require high lighting are Xenia, Mushrooms, Leathers and Zoas.

Yep I'm going to have those, and maybe a candycane

 

[Gboy66]

No sure exactly. All I know is that they are low-light to moderate light corals.

Ah thank you. Ill look into those if i ever get some adequite lighting

 

[needmorecowbell]

Cant use ammonia with any surfecants in it. :-( ace hardware sells janitorial strength ammonia for like $3 a quart which is way more than you'll need.

Ehh, okay I'll get some I have one that I can bike to.. In 40 degree weather :/