New Reefer from Missouri

[K.G.K.]

Hello, I am new to reefing through my son, who bought a 20-gallon nano but immediately decided he wanted a larger setup. I bought his, and it was almost fully cycled when I set it up. I finished the cycle and now have added two clowns. I am excited to learn and also add some coral and clean up's.

I currently only check for PH, Ammonia, Nitrites, and Nitrates. Temp stays around 78. The Ph is normal range. Ammonia and nitrites stay 0 and my Nitrates also read close to zero. I have had two clowns for a week now with little to no change in nitrate levels. Is this normal? They seem very active and healthy.

I'm anxious to learn!

Kevin

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[K.G.K.]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

Thank you, great verse!

 

[Rocks reef]

Welcome to R2R!

To answer your question about the nitrate being near zero. Yes, this is normal especially if you only have two clowns and aren't feeding heavy.

 

[K.G.K.]

Welcome to R2R!

To answer your question about the nitrate being near zero. Yes, this is normal especially if you only have two clowns and aren't feeding heavy.

Thank you!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

Hello, I am new to reefing through my son, who bought a 20-gallon nano but immediately decided he wanted a larger setup. I bought his, and it was almost fully cycled when I set it up. I finished the cycle and now have added two clowns. I am excited to learn and also add some coral and clean up's.

I currently only check for PH, Ammonia, Nitrites, and Nitrates. Temp stays around 78. The Ph is normal range. Ammonia and nitrites stay 0 and my Nitrates also read close to zero. I have had two clowns for a week now with little to no change in nitrate levels. Is this normal? They seem very active and healthy.

I'm anxious to learn!

Kevin

Welcome, Kevin!

Clowns are some of my favorites. We'd love to see a build thread from you so we can follow along with your progress!

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[56longroof]

Welcome aboard. What part of Missouri are you in? Im in Northeast Missouri.

 

[JonoH]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[K.G.K.]

Welcome aboard. What part of Missouri are you in? Im in Northeast Missouri.

We are in Ozark, just south of Springfield, toward Branson. How about you?

 

[K.G.K.]

We are in Ozark, just south of Springfield, toward Branson. How about you?

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Thank you

 

[K.G.K.]

Welcome to R2R!

Thank you

 

[56longroof]

We are in Ozark, just south of Springfield, toward Branson. How about you?

About 20 miles north of Hannibal

 

[K.G.K.]

Welcome, Kevin!

Clowns are some of my favorites. We'd love to see a build thread from you so we can follow along with your progress!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[kingranch2003]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!