I’d somewhat agree with you if this was a large tank. Even though I’ve done the same with a large tank and yeah it was a pain catching them. But we’re talking about a nano. There’s like 3 big pieces of rock I can just take out for a min so I can catch them.
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They can be a pain to catch, but 3 rocks seems easy. If the kids picked them you will probably have to keep them anyway :)
Ammonia may have kicked in a little with the addition of fish as the bacteria adjust. A good example of why it is best to move slow after the cycle (as you are) and let the system mature along the way. Could also have easily been simple test error.
Yeah I told the kids we’re gonna give them back to the pet shop because ultimately I want a goby and maybe a couple clowns. Plus, don’t damsels nip at corals? Not gonna put any corals in until I know for sure I’m not gonna start another cycle, but I’ve noticed they like to nip at the rocks a lot.
Ammonia is back to basically zero this morning. Everything else seems in order...
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 5
Ph: 8.2
Calcium: 420
Phosphates barely detected but couldn’t really tell based on the color chart. I’m using phosgaurd and chemipure elite, so I’m hoping to avoid the massive green hair outbreak I had in my last tank. That took forever to clear up.
Ammonia is back to basically zero this morning. Everything else seems in order...
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 5
Ph: 8.2
Calcium: 420
Phosphates barely detected but couldn’t really tell based on the color chart. I’m using phosgaurd and chemipure elite, so I’m hoping to avoid the massive green hair outbreak I had in my last tank. That took forever to clear up.
Evan28395950
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I believe they nip alittle, wouldn’t cause much noticeable damage.
BoBoBREWSKI
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Saw your DIY filter mod. Lots of us Evo 13.5 owners use these inTank Media Baskets.
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_s...3.5&sprefix=intank+,aps,334&crid=ELUMI1YW489B
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_s...3.5&sprefix=intank+,aps,334&crid=ELUMI1YW489B
I don't have any real big complaints so far. I do think the water flow could have been more sufficiently directed in the sump, but it's not a deal breaker. I don't think you'll find a cheaper kit that is reef ready (albeit basic) and has a nice look. I am definitely planning to upgrade the pump at some point. I'm going to give the light some time and see how things grow once I get some corals in there. I've seen a couple people on youtube with very nice reefs using the stock light.
BoBoBREWSKI
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I agree on the water flow. I upgraded to a Sicce Syncra 0.5. Much better flow now. I also replaced the stock return outlet with a random flow generator.
The stock light has worked well for me so far. My coorals seem to be OK.
BoBoBREWSKI
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Thanks! Appreciate it.
Having an issue now with my coralline algae dying, turning white. Not sure why.
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