Hello from Michigan

[tracyb]

I have been enjoying the information and threads as I'm learning new areas of this hobby. I just began some soft corals and a rainbow anemone. I am chasing proper levels of elements in my tank. Lots of internet reading and learning.
100 gallon DT 30 Gal sump.
STOCKED WITH
2 chromis
1 bengali cardinal.
2 black clowns
1 emerald crab
Red star fish
2 scarlet leg hermits and snail.
I use RODI water and Have 0-3 TDS
Today my 6 month old coral banded shrimp died. Not exactly sure why?
all test on salifert except hanna (not ultra low version just phosphate)
Nitrates 0
ammonia0
phospate on hanna .30 added GFO reactor today
ph 8.0-8.1
1.025
magnesium & alkalinity won't register I have to add more reagent to get a color change and I don't know if that invalidates the test
calcium 410
Im dosing daily All for Reef Tropic Marin 12 ml per day

 

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[Rmckoy]

I have been enjoying the information and threads as I'm learning new areas of this hobby. I just began some soft corals and a rainbow anemone. I am chasing proper levels of elements in my tank. Lots of internet reading and learning.
100 gallon DT 30 Gal sump.
STOCKED WITH
2 chromis
1 bengali cardinal.
2 black clowns
1 emerald crab
Red star fish
2 scarlet leg hermits and snail.
I use RODI water and Have 0-3 TDS
Today my 6 month old coral banded shrimp died. Not exactly sure why?
all test on salifert except hanna (not ultra low version just phosphate)
Nitrates 0
ammonia0
phospate on hanna .30 added GFO reactor today
ph 8.0-8.1
1.025
magnesium & alkalinity won't register I have to add more reagent to get a color change and I don't know if that invalidates the test
calcium 410
Im dosing daily All for Reef Tropic Marin 12 ml per day

Hi and welcome to r2r
Feel free to ask questions . We’re all here to help you succeed .
For tests … I’d take a sample to a lfs and have them confirm your test results . Or perhaps investigate why some of the results seam off .
In a new system mag should be registering with just the salt mix alone .
Alkalinity should closely match what the salt package says .
But …. This depends if the salinity is at the proper level ( 35ppt or 1.026 sg )

Happy reefing .

 

[Reef and Dive]

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[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the party.

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[christopher.lauwers]

Hello and welcome. I am also from Michigan!

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Welcome from another Tracy!....

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

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[Fish Think Pink]

I have been enjoying the information and threads as I'm learning new areas of this hobby. I just began some soft corals and a rainbow anemone. I am chasing proper levels of elements in my tank. Lots of internet reading and learning.
100 gallon DT 30 Gal sump.
STOCKED WITH
2 chromis
1 bengali cardinal.
2 black clowns
1 emerald crab
Red star fish
2 scarlet leg hermits and snail.
I use RODI water and Have 0-3 TDS
Today my 6 month old coral banded shrimp died. Not exactly sure why?
all test on salifert except hanna (not ultra low version just phosphate)
Nitrates 0
ammonia0
phospate on hanna .30 added GFO reactor today
ph 8.0-8.1
1.025
magnesium & alkalinity won't register I have to add more reagent to get a color change and I don't know if that invalidates the test
calcium 410
Im dosing daily All for Reef Tropic Marin 12 ml per day

Welcome! Glad you joined. Your water parameters sound like you should get a second opinion, even if you need to pay a LFS to test for you (and don't go to one that uses API test kits). Nitrates, magnesium and/or alkalinity at 0 with fish being fed (nitrates) and given saltwater is giving you at least some mag and alk.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID). In fact, everything you have above you might just consider copying over into new thread under Forums > Member Aquariums to get it started.

This might help you find people local to you in Michigan:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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[ScubaShane]

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[Wrassenaround]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! You should start a build thread so we can keep track of your progress!

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to Reef2Reef Tracy!