New to saltwater aquarium: my learnings would be posted here

[nomoremoney]

Hi reefers
I am new to this hobby. I don’t own a tank but I love microbiology. and like to learn how the ocean ecosystem works
My goal is to have an SPS tank in future

I am going to keep writing all my notes and learnings here till I get my own tank ( and even after that )

Ecosystem:
My understanding of an ecosystem is an environment in which micro and macro organisms live symbiotically.
and these organisms depends on each other for survival.
Ecosystem follows survival of fittest rule
——-placeholder for learning about ecosystem———

Organism

Bacteria:
Cyanobacteria:

Cyanobacteria uses photosynthesis in direct sunlight.
Uses CO2 and releases oxygen
Generally dissolved oxygen is tank is high at water surface level and low at bottom of the tank.
To avoid having Cyanobacteria, have a really good Dissolved oxygen at the bottom of the tank by having a good flow.
There is a direct relationship between water temperature and dissolved oxygen in tank
Dissolved oxygen is inversely proportional to water temperature meaning as the water temperature increases the dissolved oxygen decrease.
To fight Cyanobacteria, one could decrease water temperature. ( but how low ?)

Third thing ,
Organic decomposition plays an important role , high organic decomposition low Dissolved oxygen.
So having a skimmer helps control Cyanobacteria because you increase DO and effectively reducing Carbon dioxide.

in all the above method we are trying to control Cyanobacteria and not remove it completely, Cyanobacteria is part of the ecosystem and it should be part of the tank.

I am yet to study low nutrient ( high or low ) affect growth of Cyanobacteria
I would also site all the references used in my learning
Mods: I am planing to move my learnings to a different thread altogether and just keep this intro simple

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi reefers
I am new to this hobby. I don’t own a tank but I love microbiology. and like to learn how the ocean ecosystem works
My goal is to have an SPS tank in future

I am going to keep writing all my notes and learnings here till I get my own tank ( and even after that )

Ecosystem:
My understanding of an ecosystem is an environment in which micro and macro organisms live symbiotically.
and these organisms depends on each other for survival.
Ecosystem follows survival of fittest rule
——-placeholder for learning about ecosystem———

Organism

Bacteria:
Cyanobacteria:

Cyanobacteria uses photosynthesis in direct sunlight.
Uses CO2 and releases oxygen
Generally dissolved oxygen is tank is high at water surface level and low at bottom of the tank.
To avoid having Cyanobacteria, have a really good Dissolved oxygen at the bottom of the tank by having a good flow.
There is a direct relationship between water temperature and dissolved oxygen in tank
Dissolved oxygen is inversely proportional to water temperature meaning as the water temperature increases the dissolved oxygen decrease.
To fight Cyanobacteria, one could decrease water temperature. ( but how low ?)

Third thing ,
Organic decomposition plays an important role , high organic decomposition low Dissolved oxygen.
So having a skimmer helps control Cyanobacteria because you increase DO and effectively reducing Carbon dioxide.

in all the above method we are trying to control Cyanobacteria and not remove it completely, Cyanobacteria is part of the ecosystem and it should be part of the tank.

I am yet to study low nutrient ( high or low ) affect growth of Cyanobacteria
I would also site all the references used in my learning
Mods: I am planing to move my learnings to a different thread altogether and just keep this intro simple

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to the party.

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[LisaMarie]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi reefers
I am new to this hobby. I don’t own a tank but I love microbiology. and like to learn how the ocean ecosystem works
My goal is to have an SPS tank in future

I am going to keep writing all my notes and learnings here till I get my own tank ( and even after that )

Ecosystem:
My understanding of an ecosystem is an environment in which micro and macro organisms live symbiotically.
and these organisms depends on each other for survival.
Ecosystem follows survival of fittest rule
——-placeholder for learning about ecosystem———

Organism

Bacteria:
Cyanobacteria:

Cyanobacteria uses photosynthesis in direct sunlight.
Uses CO2 and releases oxygen
Generally dissolved oxygen is tank is high at water surface level and low at bottom of the tank.
To avoid having Cyanobacteria, have a really good Dissolved oxygen at the bottom of the tank by having a good flow.
There is a direct relationship between water temperature and dissolved oxygen in tank
Dissolved oxygen is inversely proportional to water temperature meaning as the water temperature increases the dissolved oxygen decrease.
To fight Cyanobacteria, one could decrease water temperature. ( but how low ?)

Third thing ,
Organic decomposition plays an important role , high organic decomposition low Dissolved oxygen.
So having a skimmer helps control Cyanobacteria because you increase DO and effectively reducing Carbon dioxide.

in all the above method we are trying to control Cyanobacteria and not remove it completely, Cyanobacteria is part of the ecosystem and it should be part of the tank.

I am yet to study low nutrient ( high or low ) affect growth of Cyanobacteria
I would also site all the references used in my learning
Mods: I am planing to move my learnings to a different thread altogether and just keep this intro simple

Welcome! Glad you joined. Instead of literally HERE for your updated postings, instead let me share info they gave me when I was new:

One fun way to learn from others and keep a record of your reef aquarium is to create your very own build thread! A build thread is just a thread that tells us about your aquarium and might include photos. You can create your build thread in one of these forums. MEMBER'S AQUARIUMS

Once you have created a build thread then you can get your VERY FIRST USER BADGE! YAY! It's easy to do and I have created a thread that tells you how to do it here: BUILD THREAD BADGE

Hope those above tips help you PLUS give you bonus recognition - have you considered starting your build thread? It might be what you were expecting this to be, just in a different area of Forum (refer above link). 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)


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

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...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[ebushrow]

Welcome!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. It’s good t take things slowly. You will be well placed when the opportunity comes to buy your tank. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[exnisstech]

One fun way to learn from others and keep a record of your reef aquarium is to create your very own build thread!

Agreed. A build thread even tho your not building yet would be a good place to record your journey. Mine is pitiful so don't use it as an example

OH and

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!

 

[tbrown]

Hi reefers
I am new to this hobby. I don’t own a tank but I love microbiology. and like to learn how the ocean ecosystem works
My goal is to have an SPS tank in future

I am going to keep writing all my notes and learnings here till I get my own tank ( and even after that )

Ecosystem:
My understanding of an ecosystem is an environment in which micro and macro organisms live symbiotically.
and these organisms depends on each other for survival.
Ecosystem follows survival of fittest rule
——-placeholder for learning about ecosystem———

Organism

Bacteria:
Cyanobacteria:

Cyanobacteria uses photosynthesis in direct sunlight.
Uses CO2 and releases oxygen
Generally dissolved oxygen is tank is high at water surface level and low at bottom of the tank.
To avoid having Cyanobacteria, have a really good Dissolved oxygen at the bottom of the tank by having a good flow.
There is a direct relationship between water temperature and dissolved oxygen in tank
Dissolved oxygen is inversely proportional to water temperature meaning as the water temperature increases the dissolved oxygen decrease.
To fight Cyanobacteria, one could decrease water temperature. ( but how low ?)

Third thing ,
Organic decomposition plays an important role , high organic decomposition low Dissolved oxygen.
So having a skimmer helps control Cyanobacteria because you increase DO and effectively reducing Carbon dioxide.

in all the above method we are trying to control Cyanobacteria and not remove it completely, Cyanobacteria is part of the ecosystem and it should be part of the tank.

I am yet to study low nutrient ( high or low ) affect growth of Cyanobacteria
I would also site all the references used in my learning
Mods: I am planing to move my learnings to a different thread altogether and just keep this intro simple

Welcome! Sounds like you've done a bit of research. Glad you're here! This is a great place to gain experience and to share our experiences!

 

[Reefer Matt]

 

[reaper93]

Welcome!!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Adolfo]

 

[ying yang]

Welcome

 

[jsker]

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef