60g w/ sump build, NEW! :)

[Readingexcalibur]

I just bought a ten gallon tank for that same reason but cant figure how to turn it into a sump. I also have an xp3 and a small marine land canister and a fluidized bed filter is that to much?

It's super easy! Happy to help on this end! I saw pics of reefpetes as well, his is awesome!

 

[Reefpete]

If you need help let us know we're here to help and just made ours

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Well no nitrites yet. I wonder if pulling that shrimp out stopped the cycle? Is that possible? Ammonia is at 1.25ppm still. Looks like I need to continue to be patient and wait to see what happens this week!

Still got my eye on that snowflake eel as a first addition! I can wait no problem for him, I think they are awesome!

 

[Ptrick125]

Today I went to Acrylicaquariums other known as ATM, other know as Tanked on Animal Plant and ordered the fish for this build. Also bought a torch coral for my reef. I figure by the time they get the fish, this tank will be cycled! looking at a month anyhow!

I watch that show every week! That's cool you got to meet them.

 

[Readingexcalibur]

An update to anyone interested, I just did my week 2 water test. I am happy with the results. Last week I didn't get any nitrites, but this week I have plenty to go around! maybe next week I can do my first water change and get my eel.

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Well my ammonia is at 0, nitrites are at 0.25 and nitrates are at 20-30ppm. Think I could do a water change now and get me a fish?

 

[Reefpete]

Well my ammonia is at 0, nitrites are at 0.25 and nitrates are at 20-30ppm. Think I could do a water change now and get me a fish?

wait a little bit ....see if your reading level off to almost 0

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Lol just getting excited ha, thanks reefpete! As soon as these trites hit 0, I'm changing and grabbing that lion! . My wife is going to be traditional and name him symba. Ha

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Well looks like overnight was the last night needing to cycle. Trates are at 40. The rest is 0. How much of a water change should I perform tonight?

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Well, did a 50% water change. Added more salt. Going to try and match 1.025 tonight so I can get my lion tomorrow.

 

[Readingexcalibur]

This morning I am at 0 ammonia, 0 trites, 5 Trates. Salinity is at 1.022. Starting to bring that up!

 

[Reefpete]

Loll thts a great name post some pics when u get it ......your readings sound good so far

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Picked up my lion tonight. Here he is! he is a radiata lionfish.

 

[Reefpete]

awesome looking good....was looking at a dwarf they have at my lfs they seem so cool ....gl with him

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Thanks! Yeah, he should be good. He will eventually have the Valentini Toby and possibly the snowflake for a buddy. Only thing is I'll eventually have to
Swap the eel.

 

[Readingexcalibur]

All in and looking good his bag salinity was 1.021 and my tank was 1.025. Had to do an hour and a half drip acclimation. I have him under the blues tonight! That way he can chill and relax stress free, no crazy bright lights.

 

[Flreefer]

Looks good Ex. Best of luck with him!

 

[Readingexcalibur]

Thanks, this was him this morning. I am realy considered a Valentini Toby puffer. Think he would be ok? I am afraid he is going to nip at the lion.

I am not getting any fish until the lion is eating and is comfortable.

 

[carey]

Nice looking fish! best of luck with him!!

 

[Flreefer]

I would think a Toby puffer would be fine with a lionfish. They really like to pick at clams more than anything, from what I gather. I used to have one, until my wife bought me a Derasa clam years back, without knowing they didn't get along. I said, thanks babe, and the Toby went to the LFS that day. Bummer too, I really liked that fish. That's also my name btw... Toby.