1/2 gallon pico build

[Obsessed with fish]

I have collected some live rock from a beach. I only got a tiny bit because your not meant to collect it. I just placed it on top of the dry rock. I have just ordered a light because the one I had broke. I was meant to add coral today but now I need to wait another week for the light to come. So next week ill stock the tank.

 

[Surskit]

Exciting! I hope it goes well!

 

[Obsessed with fish]

I am stocking the aquarium today. I'll send pics when I get home, I have a few things I need to buy so I might be a few hours.

 

[Obsessed with fish]

Ok, I went there. The owners of the fish store tested my water for ammonia and nitrite. I can't add coral. The only thing I bought was a light and 20l of ro water. Ill go there for testing again next week. I'm very sorry to let you all down, hopefully I can stock next week

 

[Obsessed with fish]

Here's the tank with the light. Apparently you need to install a Bluetooth app with controls the lighting level and the coulor, ill post pics when I change the coulor from green to white.

 

[AnotherReefHobbyist]

it is always best to let your tank mature!

 

[Obsessed with fish]

it is always best to let your tank mature!

Yes, I have made that mistake before

 

[MaxTremors]

Ok, I went there. The owners of the fish store tested my water for ammonia and nitrite. I can't add coral. The only thing I bought was a light and 20l of ro water. Ill go there for testing again next week. I'm very sorry to let you all down, hopefully I can stock next week

If you’re planning on keeping corals (and especially in such a small tank where things can change very rapidly) I would really urge you to get your own test kits. I wouldn’t worry about getting ammonia or nitrite test kits, you can either wait a couple more weeks or have the lfs teat to verifying that your tank is processing ammonia, but going forward (and ethically you really should purchase these before you purchase any corals) you’ll need to be able to test for Alkalinity, Phosphates, Nitrates, Calcium, PH, and Magnesium (avoid API test kits, Salifert, Red Sea, Nyos, Aquaforest, Tropic Marin, and Hanna are all good brands- Ideally you want the test kit with the best resolution, meaning the most specific test kit (ie one that shows 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, etc, instead of 8, 9, 10, etc).

 

[Obsessed with fish]

If you’re planning on keeping corals (and especially in such a small tank where things can change very rapidly) I would really urge you to get your own test kits. I wouldn’t worry about getting ammonia or nitrite test kits, you can either wait a couple more weeks or have the lfs teat to verifying that your tank is processing ammonia, but going forward (and ethically you really should purchase these before you purchase any corals) you’ll need to be able to test for Alkalinity, Phosphates, Nitrates, Calcium, PH, and Magnesium (avoid API test kits, Salifert, Red Sea, Nyos, Aquaforest, Tropic Marin, and Hanna are all good brands- Ideally you want the test kit with the best resolution, meaning the most specific test kit (ie one that shows 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, etc, instead of 8, 9, 10, etc).

Ok, I'll get test kits. I already have a ph, ill get the other ones you said.

 

[Obsessed with fish]

Here's the aquarium with the light.

 

[Obsessed with fish]

I am going to the sw fish store tommorow again, hopefully I can add fish this time

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

I'd keep the walls as clean as you can. If hate for it to build up and u scrape the walls and make the water all dirty. .5 of a gal doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room. Lol.

No filters? No air bubbler for flow?
I like the light. Looks good. Small but nice color.
D

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Id*

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

I really.like ur lid....is that a tupaware container?! Lol
D

 

[Obsessed with fish]

I'd keep the walls as clean as you can. If hate for it to build up and u scrape the walls and make the water all dirty. .5 of a gal doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room. Lol.

No filters? No air bubbler for flow?
I like the light. Looks good. Small but nice color.
D

Yes, its hard to see but there's a tiny sponge filter in there.

 

[Obsessed with fish]

I really.like ur lid....is that a tupaware container?! Lol
D

Yes the lid is from lost Tupperware.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Are you planning on getting a small thick piece of glass maybe to replace it? Ask them to drill some holes in it or proliferate it so it can breath maybe.
This is contradictory though cuz it's a pico and u might wanna just keep it a sealed biotope to avoid the evap and topping off.
I haven't checked my 3g salinity prior to me topping it off so idk how much of a salt drop it exp.
Can't wait to see some stock in their!
D

 

[Obsessed with fish]

Are you planning on getting a small thick piece of glass maybe to replace it? Ask them to drill some holes in it or proliferate it so it can breath maybe.
This is contradictory though cuz it's a pico and u might wanna just keep it a sealed biotope to avoid the evap and topping off.
I haven't checked my 3g salinity prior to me topping it off so idk how much of a salt drop it exp.
Can't wait to see some stock in their!
D

For now the Tupperware lid will do, but at some point I'll DEFIENTLY get a proper lid.

 

[Obsessed with fish]

I am going back to my sw fish store today. Hopefully I can stock the tank. I'll buy as nany test kits as possible. Wich might be 0.

 

[Surskit]

Good luck on your trip, excited to see the update!