Dipping my toes back in with an 8 gallon

[Shaina Carey]

Just calibrated my refractometer. There, now it can be read right

 

[Shaina Carey]

Nothing interesting happening right now, lol. Still cycling.

 

[noxthedragon1236]

I could tell, and I thing it will be a fun tiny tank. Not to discourage you, but please don't put a school of fishes in that tiny tank. I just posted the same idea on another thread, so I am not picking on you. A coral or corals can be kept safely (they don't swim much) but most reef fishes really don't belong in a small tank, imo.

Especially not just one tiny tang, unless you are going to upgrade around July 2024.

A small fish like a neon goby would be ok though! Just don't over stock it. And consistent weekly water changes. And top off daily with ro water.

 

[Shaina Carey]

A small fish like a neon goby would be ok though! Just don't over stock it. And consistent weekly water changes. And top off daily with ro water.

I was thinking Neon goby or a clown goby. I fell in love with the green clown gobies

 

[shrimplover]

Sorry about you parents first of all

I think it's amazing that you are doing this for yourself 8 gallons is great. I would not have a problem with adding two chalk basses to that tank. They don't swim much and they are tiny. Also huge personalities, peaceful.

Also if you find yourself to need another filter I can really recommend the Seachem Tidal 35 which has a lot of room for media and a built in skimmer which is working incredible well. I think you might need that down the road...

 

[Shaina Carey]

Sorry about you parents first of all

I think it's amazing that you are doing this for yourself 8 gallons is great. I would not have a problem with adding two chalk basses to that tank. They don't swim much and they are tiny. Also huge personalities, peaceful.

Also if you find yourself to need another filter I can really recommend the Seachem Tidal 35 which has a lot of room for media and a built in skimmer which is working incredible well. I think you might need that down the road...

I will have to check it out. My dad loved my tanks, and even picked out decorations for them every chance he got. So, I am doing it for both of us. I know he is smiling down, happy that I am picking up my favorite hobby again

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Sorry about your folks. Flaming prawn gobies will be good. They stay tiny. You can do 100 percent water changes and will make things easier if you have access and time to 8 gallons at a time. Make sure use same salt each time so its conistent.

 

[shrimplover]

I will have to check it out. My dad loved my tanks, and even picked out decorations for them every chance he got. So, I am doing it for both of us. I know he is smiling down, happy that I am picking up my favorite hobby again

This is beautiful. I'm sure he does look down!!! He will enjoy it alongside with you.

 

[lil sumpin]

Good luck! Folks say small systems are demanding, fussy and challenging.. big shrug there, once you get into the rhythm of maintenance habits I think you’ll see they’re pretty easy to upkeep

 

[Shaina Carey]

Ammonia is zero. Going to re-dose and see how long it takes to be eaten.

 

[Shaina Carey]

Added a new piece in my tank. It is so weird how white it is compared to the others, lol. Ignore the salt on the side.

 

[Shaina Carey]

My 8 gallon will probably be done cycling next week. Going to still have to dose ammonia because I don't have money until the first. Going to get a hardy coral and a few CUC of hermit crabs. Not getting a fish until it gets more mature.

 

[TOMMYHP]

Added more dried live rock.

Added more dried live rock.

Hi, what’s your light setting, I have the same lights. Thanks

 

[Shaina Carey]

Hi, what’s your light setting, I have the same lights. Thanks

I use the day/night cycle. It starts up at 9 and goes off at 9

 

[TOMMYHP]

I use the day/night cycle. It starts up at 9 and goes off at 9

Thanks, what about the percentage of blue and white?

 

[Shaina Carey]

Thanks, what about the percentage of blue and white?

I have no idea, lol. I am not good with determining the percentage.

 

[Shaina Carey]

Adding a few corals and a few CUC on Saturday. Now I am eying my empty 29 gallon and thinking.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Adding a few corals and a few CUC on Saturday. Now I am eying my empty 29 gallon and thinking.

Best of luck with the new coral!

 

[Shaina Carey]

Best of luck with the new coral!

Thank you. Going to be zoa's first since they are easy. Going to try some snails and one hermit crab.

 

[Shaina Carey]

Water change complete for tomorrow. Got some saltwater in my mouth with the syphon. Even more gross than freshwater in my mouth.