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I most definitely willHey man, don't sweat it. Everyone here helps out a lot. Feel free to just post whatever questions you may have
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I most definitely willHey man, don't sweat it. Everyone here helps out a lot. Feel free to just post whatever questions you may have
I absolutely love what you did with the scape. I used Stax Rock in my build as well. You guys have really taken it to the next level. Following along to see how this turns out.Wow, November was a heck of a month. Ongoing complications with my leg, the wife having surgery, and finding out my four legged companion of 8 years has cancer. I'm just now getting to where i can finally put the finishing touches on this tank to start the cycle. I've missed uploading a couple photos of my aquascape, so I'll update you on that first.
With all the ideas the wife and I had with the aquascape, this was the one that stood out to us the most. A semi raised reef with a solid backing. We used the STAX rock because that gave us the most freedom with the end result. On the left we have an arch that split into the back and center. On the right we have an arch that ends is almost a table. For the center we have an island with a swim through. The scape itself took 3 weeks to plan, silicone, modify and clean.
I'm mixing salt water right now. We replaced the cartridges in the RO/DI and it seems to have fixed my problems. The radeons are now attached. I believe I have everything lined up and ready to start my cycle in the next day or so. I'll probably wait about a week once water is in and settled to add my bacteria. I'm looking for any newbee advice to starting my first cycle. Thanks guys for the help.
All of the test kits that i'm using are Salifert. For S.G. I'm using a Red Sea Refract and a Hannah Instruments Digital.So the tank has been running for a few weeks. I went the route with putting a shrimp in instead of phantom feeding. My ammonia is 0.25 with nitrites & nitrates are 0. I also added Dr. Tim's bacteria. When should i start seeing a change with my parameters? I'm trying to be patient, but i do not have enough experience to be able to "read" my tank. At this stage, I sample and log, then look at what i am supposed to see. I currently do not see my ammonia rising but staying steady for about 3 weeks. Any help or insight would be appreciated.
The shrimp hasn't dissolved just yet, i'll include a photo when I can. Thank you. I honestly couldn't believe how hard it would hit me.Did the shrimp dissolve already? If so I would second the comment above about the Dr Tim’s ammonium dosing. Makes it easier to measure what is happening and removing the guess work.
The truth is likely you are ready to start very slowly adding Fish bioload. API kits will always show at least .25. I’ve started a dozen tanks with Tim’s and a fish once the water was stable and up to temperature.
sorry about your buddy. This project should prove to be a pleasant distraction. Two years later I still Occasionally look over expecting to see my buddy laying in his spot. he had a good run though.
I've watched so many videos, i'll have to go back and check to see if I have watched theirs.Birdman thank you for your service. Your tank looks great. You have a solid start with equipment that will take you any where you want with this hobby. Have you watched the BRS/WWC video on the 4 month cycle? It has a good amount of info and gives you some food for thought. I’m looking forward to seeing this tank packed with coral.