It has arrived! Day 1, Red Sea Max Nano

[Hemlawk]

Looks good. Curious if you are using something similar to Red Sea NO3 PO4-X on your tank?

I'm not using anything. I'm just turning up my powerhead and trying to remove it with water changes.

 

[Hemlawk]

Just an update!

My clowns died to Brooklynella last month
But I'm so hooked I ordered an SCA 150.
Heres a video of my recent loot haul for my new tank...

 

[urbaneks]

Sweet Vid, you have some great skills on the video editing.

 

[Scurvy]

Funny, i was just reading along and thought hey, that looks like the guy i saw setting up a big tank on Rico's live stream last week...then I saw the last update! LoL

Got an update on the build?

 

[Hemlawk]

Well, my 20g Red Sea has dyno. So I'm about to black out that tank today.

As for my SCA 150g, I'm almost there. I need to cement the pvc, wire the T5 retro, setup the Apex, etc. Lol

 

[Scurvy]

you doisng anything or just rolling a blackout?
At least it buys you 3 days to focus on the 150. Totally worth getting it all done before its wet.

 

[Hemlawk]

I ordered Dino X from BRS. Going to blackout for 3 days then use the DinoX afterwards. My corals aren't happy and the Dino won't go away with water changes...

 

[GoVols]

I ordered Dino X from BRS. Going to blackout for 3 days then use the DinoX afterwards. My corals aren't happy and the Dino won't go away with water changes...

I used it back when it was called Algae X. It killed my Dino Strain.
Follow the instructions to a tee.
It will also killed all inverts except BTA's.

Water changes only fueled my Dino strain even more.

Good Luck!!!!

Regards, GoVols

 

[GoVols]

It's normal for lps to shrivel up with Dino X but they will rebound after the treatments.

 

[Hemlawk]

I used it back when it was called Algae X. It killed my Dino Strain.
Follow the instructions to a tee.
It will also killed all inverts except BTA's.

Water changes only fueled my Dino strain even more.

Good Luck!!!!

Regards, GoVols

Thanks for the heads up. I'll transfer the inverts to my QT tank. But I'll never get the pistol shrimp to come out...

 

[dexterie]

Hello! I just started a Max Nano too. It's been a week.

May I ask where you got the lid/cover from?

 

[Hemlawk]

Hello! I just started a Max Nano too. It's been a week.

May I ask where you got the lid/cover from?

I got the DIY kit from BRS. It was real easy to put together.

How do you like the tank so far?

 

[Hemlawk]

Since I'm fairly new to reefing, getting a 20g tank wasnt the best idea. Ive had so many issues (cyano, dino, Bubble algae, GHA).

I'm currently dealing with lots of GHA but I recently bought a Sally Lightfoot crab and a Lawnmover Blenny. Lets hope that helps

 

[dexterie]

Thank you for your reply.
I'll check the store, maybe they deliver to Belgium... Won't the lid dim the amount of light that reaches the water?

I'm happy with the tank, but everything is new to me, so... I'm learning everyday. It's been a week since I got it.
I have an issue with the return pump. It's too noisy and umbearable in the living room. So bad that I went and bought one from Sera while I wait for Red Sea to reply... they said they'd get back to me next week...let's see.

 

[Hemlawk]

Thank you for your reply.
I'll check the store, maybe they deliver to Belgium... Won't the lid dim the amount of light that reaches the water?

I'm happy with the tank, but everything is new to me, so... I'm learning everyday. It's been a week since I got it.
I have an issue with the return pump. It's too noisy and umbearable in the living room. So bad that I went and bought one from Sera while I wait for Red Sea to reply... they said they'd get back to me next week...let's see.

Did you try to reinstall the pump? My pump is quiet.

I'm having an issue with the skimmer. I can't get it to tune correctly. I essentially don't skim at all because it never works well.

 

[dexterie]

Did you try to reinstall the pump? My pump is quiet.

I'm having an issue with the skimmer. I can't get it to tune correctly. I essentially don't skim at all because it never works well.

Yes. Reinstalled it, cleaned it, tried foam pads around it. Silicone mats. Nothing works. It's an issue with this pump for sure because the one for Sera works well and makes zero noise. I just want Red Sea to solve the issue as I want to be able to use the controller (so I can easily turn the pump off when I feed, for example) and for that, I need a pump with that power connection.
The skimmer, well... I still don't have much to skim...but it's quiet.

How did you stock yours?

 

[Hemlawk]

My original Davinci Clownfish got brook and died.
I have a Watchman Goby, pistol shrimp, cleaner shrimp and 6line wrasse. I also have 2 clowns and a firefish in QT. I tried to add them, but the wrasse attacked all 3.

 

[dexterie]

My original Davinci Clownfish got brook and died.
I have a Watchman Goby, pistol shrimp, cleaner shrimp and 6line wrasse. I also have 2 clowns and a firefish in QT. I tried to add them, but the wrasse attacked all 3.

I've read wrasse should be the last ones to add.
I can't wait to start having something alive (and that I can see) in the tank. But I'll have patience

 

[Hemlawk]

I added the 6 Line after my DaVincis but he's had the tank to himself for a few months now. I bought a trap to catch him.
Heres my brittle star

 

[Scurvy]

Wow, I know 6 Lines have that bad boy rep but mine has been a model citizen and he was the 2nd fish I got. It really is like shooting craps with these guys. Good Luck catching him!