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Thanks... I will add them to my list..Looking good so far!
6line wrasses can definitely be aggressive, maybe consider a Melanurus wrasse. Any of the Halichoeres species are good pest hunters.
I recently found your build thread as I’m debating starting one for myself. I just started the build process and have been trying to find aquascaping ideas.Here is my first pass of my NSA Aquascape for my 150Gal "Forever Tank". Hard to tell from the pic, but it is about 5" long and 12" wide (tank is 72 L x 18W X 24H). I still need to add sand to the mortar joints, but ran out of mortar.
I am sure there will be some modifications once I add it to the tank.
I have been told, the construction of the tank has been started, so hopefully within the next 4 weeks it will show up at my door.
This aquascape is still a work in progress... I have posted a picture of what it looks like in the tank, however, I am still tweaking it. If this aquascape interests you, do an internet search for "reef tank negative space aquascape" and you will find several really good videos from some very talented people on how to build one of these.I recently found your build thread as I’m debating starting one for myself. I just started the build process and have been trying to find aquascaping ideas.
From what I can tell (obviously need to see it in your tank), it looks discoverable. Plenty of small nooks, arches, and space for passthrough flow. I’m still working my way through your thread.
Can you send me the link to it?Started my build thread Bill, if you’re interested.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/90gal-mixed-reef-new-beginning.817129/post-8789111Started my build thread Bill, if you’re interested.
I went with fritz turbo 900. Double dose of 4oz, so 8oz total. Already deep into diatom phase. I went ahead and ordered some more fritz.Started to cycle my tank. Using Dr. Tim's one and only. Based on his recommendation, I have the salinity set to 1.016 and the temp set to 84.5.
Started to cycle my tank. Using Dr. Tim's one and only. Based on his recommendation, I have the salinity set to 1.016 and the temp set to 84.5.
I used Dr. Tim's on my first tank, so I decided to use it on this "Forever" tank. I still have about 2 oz in the bottle, so I most likely add that in a few days. Do you plan on running lights at all. I don't plan on moving my lights over until the 3rd or maybe even the 4th month. Trying to follow the 4 month WWC cycle process.I went with fritz turbo 900. Double dose of 4oz, so 8oz total. Already deep into diatom phase. I went ahead and ordered some more fritz.
Idk about Dr Tim’s. I heard good stuff but have never tried it. I read a ton of stuff, and I’d say about 75% says to cycle with lights off however, I’m using kessil Ap9x lights and I’m using the “acclimation” light cycle they have preprogrammed to cycle. It’s technically for fish acclimation but I figure I can get the diatoms to grow faster and then overdosing fritz turbo to get through it faster. I did post some of my pics to your thread.I used Dr. Tim's on my first tank, so I decided to use it on this "Forever" tank. I still have about 2 oz in the bottle, so I most likely add that in a few days. Do you plan on running lights at all. I don't plan on moving my lights over until the 3rd or maybe even the 4th month. Trying to follow the 4 month WWC cycle process.
It's pretty obvious when you hit 0 with the Red Sea tests (which I'm using). I was struggling with the lower green shades of ammonia, but once it hits that yellow 0 you'll notice.Cycle Update: 7 days 12 hours
Ammonia 1.6
Nitrite 200+PPB/.2+PPM (Exceeded Max Hanna Range of 200)
Nitrate 1.71
Moving along as expected. I have a real hard time with the Read Sea Ammonia test kit determining the closest color match. Not sure how accurate 1.6 is, but the color is starting to be less intense, so it is moving downward.
I agree... why I use Hanna checkers for almost everything, I like the "number" vs. trying to match colors. I think my cycle is on track and I am pretty happy with the numbers so far I have allocated 3-4 weeks for the cycle to finish before I transfer my first fish over. However, my 3D printer needs some parts, so it may be even longer...It's pretty obvious when you hit 0 with the Red Sea tests (which I'm using). I was struggling with the lower green shades of ammonia, but once it hits that yellow 0 you'll notice.