Looking very cool - looks like you done some proper planning there bud - well done
Llewellyn's 4ft Build
- Thread starter llewellyn
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Here's more pics
Algae starting to build up on the ATS. Small skid mark forming
My Humbug from Hudson (Thanks Ron
)
Convict Tang
Please can someone ID this Wrasse
I also need to know what these are..
The white tenticle thing seems to be extended in the mornings.
The other thing has like yellowish needles around it and closes when fish go near it.
And please can someone ID the red coral.
Algae starting to build up on the ATS. Small skid mark forming
My Humbug from Hudson (Thanks Ron
)Convict Tang
Please can someone ID this Wrasse
I also need to know what these are..
The white tenticle thing seems to be extended in the mornings.
The other thing has like yellowish needles around it and closes when fish go near it.
And please can someone ID the red coral.
Tobes
Retired Moderator
Your tank is only been running a week now right? And you already have 3 fish in there?
Tobes
Retired Moderator
But you started this thread a week ago and it looked like you updated as you go?
Did you test the water before adding those fish? Did the cycle run completely through?
Did you test the water before adding those fish? Did the cycle run completely through?
Tobes
Retired Moderator
Then you where not supposed to add fish as you did not test for ammonia and nitrites which is toxic to fish and can burn their gills. I mean how do you know what the levels where?
You need to test for these and their reedings must be 0 before adding any livestock. Only then you'll know that the cycle is finnished and the water is safe to introduce inmates.
Tobes
Retired Moderator
1. Well, I would say you need to get the water tested ASAP and if there is ammonia or nitrites present then you need to move the fish to a friends/fellow reefer's tank temporarily or do regular waterchanges daily to dilute the toxins - this might cost a bit.
2. Read the link in my signature on starting a marine tank - it explains the cycle
3. Buy yourself some decent test kits.
2. Read the link in my signature on starting a marine tank - it explains the cycle
3. Buy yourself some decent test kits.
Thanks
•Is there a specific brand of test kit I should look for?
•How much are these test kits and how accurate are they?
•Do I regularly test for salinity, ammonia & nitrites or is there anything else that is important to monitor for the quality of the water?
•Is there a specific brand of test kit I should look for?
•How much are these test kits and how accurate are they?
•Do I regularly test for salinity, ammonia & nitrites or is there anything else that is important to monitor for the quality of the water?
Mekaeel
Moderator
Guys, no need to worry. The system is stable. The tank was filled with NSW (with enough bacteria) and well cured LR. I have been assisting Liwellyn with this system from the start
Tobes
Retired Moderator
If you top up evapourated water regularly and the right amount, then check the salinity once a week. I have a auto top up and still check mine weekly. I checked all my parameters at least once a month, sometimes weekly egg kH.
Guys, no need to worry. The system is stable. The tank was filled with NSW (with enough bacteria) and well cured LR. I have been assisting Liwellyn with this system from the start
Why didn't you just say so
Mekaeel
Moderator
Why didn't you just say so
Guys, no need to worry. The system is stable. The tank was filled with NSW (with enough bacteria) and well cured LR. I have been assisting Liwellyn with this system from the start
Oh my word
. The Blind leading the Blind here :razz:
Mekaeel
Moderator
:finger:Oh my word
bewahahahahahahaha
Mekaeel
Moderator
Looking awesome! That is the same substrate I am using.