Hi from Sydney

[kingranch2003]

Welcome Cube brother! I can't wait to see how you set the palace up.

 

[Australian_Reef]

Welcome… using the old rock will give you benefits, get you going quicker .. but also possible introduce longer term issues (like pests).

Definitely look into the pros and cons and make an informed choice on what you want to use. Using the old vs buying sterile rock to start off isn’t a right/wrong way to go, just make sure you know what your getting!

 

[Zetoniak]

Welcome… using the old rock will give you benefits, get you going quicker .. but also possible introduce longer term issues (like pests).

Definitely look into the pros and cons and make an informed choice on what you want to use. Using the old vs buying sterile rock to start off isn’t a right/wrong way to go, just make sure you know what your getting!

Thank you! actually just from my presentation post I am learning a lot, and getting ready for the battle, already excited to combat those pests and see how it goes I don't know what I would prefer if I knew it before, for what Im learning about this rock ik fine with the Aiptasias, not sure about the vermetid snails, the previous owner said they are all dead, we will see, since the tank will have only few cleanup members and the zoas, I can try the calcium carbonate method if any left after manual cleanup, but still I can't see it in the picture, appreciate if someone can help pointing them out!

Happy reefing!

 

[Zetoniak]

Yours looks great!! Is the flow good behind those rocks?

Welcome Cube brother! I can't wait to see how you set the palace up.

 

[kingranch2003]

Yours looks great!! Is the flow good behind those rocks?

Thanks my friend! I have a hygger on the top right on all day random mode. Then in the right side I have a Nero 3 on random, alternating to pulse. With these two wave makers, I've found that I have flow throughout the tank. Behind the rocks definitely has less flow, but it's enough to move water and detritus. That was my hardest spot to flow for sure.

Flow was definitely the hardest part of having a cube for me. Get your scape and design up and work to get your flow working around it. This can be done!
Please reach out if you have any questions, or if you need anything.

 

[kingranch2003]

Hey everyone!
Spanish guy living in Sydney here

I’m about to start my new reefing adventure and plan to begin cycling my tank this weekend — super excited about it! Hopefully I don’t mess things up too badly along the way

I’m planning to take things slowly once the cycle is done. Most of my equipment is second-hand, and the live rock I got also came used — one piece even seems to have some zoas on it (at least I think they’re zoas).

Can anyone help me confirm what they are?

Also, quick question — since the rocks came from an established tank, should I place them straight into the water without cycling? Would that give me an instant cycle, and will the zoas survive through it?

I'll make sure to keep you all posted on how everything goes!

Tank is a reefsys 180

Rocks with some Coraline and Zoas

More rocks I'm keeping for the bacteria

If you've dropped a controller on your live rock bucket heater, you definitely have the right mindset for this hobby. That's awesome.

 

[kingranch2003]

Thank you! actually just from my presentation post I am learning a lot, and getting ready for the battle, already excited to combat those pests and see how it goes I don't know what I would prefer if I knew it before, for what Im learning about this rock ik fine with the Aiptasias, not sure about the vermetid snails, the previous owner said they are all dead, we will see, since the tank will have only few cleanup members and the zoas, I can try the calcium carbonate method if any left after manual cleanup, but still I can't see it in the picture, appreciate if someone can help pointing them out!

Happy reefing!

I've had success with bumblebee snails for vermetid.

 

[JonoH]

Thank you so much!!

I checked the Australian Stripey, but I think my tank is too small for them, it's just 144l on the display +36l sump. That's why I thought on these shrimps, they can at least eat the small ones, and for the biggest I can use some lemon juice on them.

How did you recognize the vermetid snails? I cant see them in the picture.

I can remove them during the aquascape readiness, Is there any specific tool I need to remove them?

This looks like them here - just scrape them off with some tweezers or a blade.

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[BryanM]

Hey everyone!
Spanish guy living in Sydney here

I’m about to start my new reefing adventure and plan to begin cycling my tank this weekend — super excited about it! Hopefully I don’t mess things up too badly along the way

I’m planning to take things slowly once the cycle is done. Most of my equipment is second-hand, and the live rock I got also came used — one piece even seems to have some zoas on it (at least I think they’re zoas).

Can anyone help me confirm what they are?

Also, quick question — since the rocks came from an established tank, should I place them straight into the water without cycling? Would that give me an instant cycle, and will the zoas survive through it?

I'll make sure to keep you all posted on how everything goes!

Tank is a reefsys 180

Rocks with some Coraline and Zoas

More rocks I'm keeping for the bacteria

Welcome to the forums!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Freenow54]

welcome. I had a chance to get used Rock but passed on it. after reading some threads here I am glad I did. Its like buying a used car you inherit someone else's problems

 

[Zetoniak]

I past the last day thinking and talking with the local fish shop, I have now two doubts:

1. Does it worth keeping the zoas? I would need to break the area with the zoas. My local store offered to keep them till I finish the cycle, some of them can be considered kind of pest because they spread to fast.
Today they had opened, So here is a picture:

2. Start bleaching, buy new rocks or both

 

[Zetoniak]

I past the last day thinking and talking with the local fish shop, I have now two doubts:

1. Does it worth keeping the zoas? I would need to break the area with the zoas. My local store offered to keep them till I finish the cycle, some of them can be considered kind of pest because they spread to fast.
Today they had opened, So here is a picture:

2. Start bleaching, buy new rocks or both

 

[Zetoniak]

After more thinking I have decided to go with brand new rock, I have a baby and I don't have a garden to bleach them, so I'll probably try to sell these or throw them away, Do they have any value with the Aiptasia and vermetids on it?

 

[JonoH]

Vermetids are probably going to get into your tank at some point - i dont know of many tanks in Aus that dont have them. There not such a big issue, but can be a little ugly if they get out of control

I would be more worried about the Aiptasia.

 

[Zetoniak]

I see a lot of aiptasia, not sure if a couple of peppermint shrimps will get rid of them, I think sometimes they are not interested and might be a risk

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef!