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08-22-2012, 03:47 PM
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I like this arrangement better at the moment. And I decided no one will really be able to see it from the right side so I am not going to worry about it.
I am going to get a black background today.
Front
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08-22-2012, 07:00 PM
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How do I keep it on the tank? Won't it slide around? And yes- kitty is learning. I squirted her with water.
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I used normal garden secateurs and it cut really easily. I was able to cut out for lighting, filter and pipe work with no hassle. I didn't fix to top a I didn't want to hinder access to tank, however I don't have an inquizative kitty!
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08-22-2012, 07:36 PM
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I used normal garden secateurs and it cut really easily. I was able to cut out for lighting, filter and pipe work with no hassle. I didn't fix to top a I didn't want to hinder access to tank, however I don't have an inquizative kitty!
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I have some of those! I'll try it!
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08-22-2012, 08:09 PM
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A day early! Nice! I'd go ahead and be prepared to do several water changes over the next few days to offset the high nitrites you will get with the addition of the rock/completion of the cycle. Hopefully within a couple weeks all levels will check out good and youll be ready for some corals!
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08-22-2012, 08:22 PM
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A day early! Nice! I'd go ahead and be prepared to do several water changes over the next few days to offset the high nitrites you will get with the addition of the rock/completion of the cycle. Hopefully within a couple weeks all levels will check out good and youll be ready for some corals!
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I'll get some more water. Does this rock have coraline on it? It's reddish purplish brown.
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08-22-2012, 08:27 PM
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I've got .25ppm nitrites! Woot!
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08-22-2012, 08:33 PM
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Yes that's all coralline algae there.
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08-22-2012, 10:56 PM
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Yes that's all coralline algae there.
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Thank you so much! I am loving the rock. Can't wait for it to be cycled!
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08-22-2012, 11:54 PM
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Thats no problem! That rock was going to waste over here so I'm glad it's helping somebody out instead. I'll be interested to see just how much of an ammonia spike it will produce seeing as how it was only out of water for 3 days.
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08-23-2012, 05:23 AM
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Thats no problem! That rock was going to waste over here so I'm glad it's helping somebody out instead. I'll be interested to see just how much of an ammonia spike it will produce seeing as how it was only out of water for 3 days.
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I'll test ammo trites trates and pH tomorrow.
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08-23-2012, 05:24 AM
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Tonight I covered the tank with plastic wrap. Why? Cause Princess Pepper cat from the land or idiots was still trying to drink the saltwater. Must. Make. Lid.
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08-23-2012, 12:20 PM
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Well- there was very little evaporation over night. Thanks plastic wrap! I'm actually starting to thing I should just buy a piece of glass and a glass cutter and set that on top. It'll look nice and it will help with evaporation. I could buy some sticky foam to put around the edge... It shouldn't be a problem since I'm planning on getting a powerhead for more flow, right?
Tested water today.
pH 7.8-8.0
Ammo 2.0
Nitrites 2.0-5.0 (those colors are very close. I can't differentiate)
I did not test for nitrates.
I'll run to the store and get some RODI. I need to make more saltwater and I need to do a pwc on my 55 freshwater.
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08-24-2012, 01:28 AM
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Alright guys... Get ready to be impressed.
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08-24-2012, 01:34 AM
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A perfectly cut piece of plexiglass. I did it myself! I now have a lid!
Also- a temporary background made of none other than black construction paper.
AND - I am now a believer of live rock filtration. I didn't understand how it could work. My water went from pretty cloudy before I added the live rock to crystal clear after I added in the live rock.
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Plexiglass cover
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08-24-2012, 02:15 AM
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It was suggested to me by my husband that I drill some holes in the lid for venting to reduce condensation. So I drilled a few holes in it.
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08-24-2012, 02:58 AM
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Who knew my old beading hobby would come in handy for my new dish keeping hobby. Glued 4 square beads onto the lid so that when I flip it over (after the glue is dry) my lid will remain in place! No sliding around and falling off.
DIY lid- $8.
Feeling of accomplishment- priceless!
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08-24-2012, 06:25 AM
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That top is ace. No sliding around, gas exchange, and looks good.
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08-24-2012, 12:34 PM
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Here is my morning test results.
Also... I had little to no evaporation over night. 
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08-24-2012, 12:35 PM
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That top is ace. No sliding around, gas exchange, and looks good.
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Thanks!
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08-24-2012, 01:01 PM
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Wow I'm surprised at how much nitrite your reading. Lots of water changes!
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