Jeff_Toronto
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About 2 months ago I got an impulsive urge to start a Saltwater tank and have never owned a tank (not even a goldfish) I want to start with FOLR to start but eventually I would like to also add some coral, baby steps.
When I say impulse... it is a trigger to then research as much as I can to understand as many aspects possible before I jump in with both feet. Spent a couple of months researching and reviewing as much as I could in a short period of time. Wanted to understand costs, time, process, etc. etc.. etc..
Once I felt comfortable that I am in for the long haul and completely aware of the costs, time and commitment associated to this hobby, pulled the trigger on boxing day and have spent the last 5 days setting everything up. Not to mention the dent in my wallet (expected) any many trips to different aquarium stores.
This forum has been instrumental in providing a wealth of information and wanted to say thank you to all of the members out there that have provided so much detail and personal experience, has made this process less daunting to say the least.
I'm
going to QT anything wet going to into the DT and have also setup a QT tank. You members weren't joking when you said "patience is key" willing to wait and do this properly to minimize chances of failure.
Here is my current setup
Display Tank: Currently on day 7 of cycle, fishless cycle
Ph 8.4, Salinity 1.026 on Refractometer, Ammonia just starting to rise from cycle Nitrite creeping up and Nitrate still 0.
Quarantine Tank: Currently on day 2 of cycle, fishless cycle
Same PH and Salinity as DT so far, just started tank up yesterday
Anyway, thanks to all the members of this site and look forward to contributing at some point.
Jeff
When I say impulse... it is a trigger to then research as much as I can to understand as many aspects possible before I jump in with both feet. Spent a couple of months researching and reviewing as much as I could in a short period of time. Wanted to understand costs, time, process, etc. etc.. etc..
Once I felt comfortable that I am in for the long haul and completely aware of the costs, time and commitment associated to this hobby, pulled the trigger on boxing day and have spent the last 5 days setting everything up. Not to mention the dent in my wallet (expected) any many trips to different aquarium stores.
This forum has been instrumental in providing a wealth of information and wanted to say thank you to all of the members out there that have provided so much detail and personal experience, has made this process less daunting to say the least.
I'm
Here is my current setup
Display Tank: Currently on day 7 of cycle, fishless cycle
- Coralife BioCube 32 (2nd gen with Media tray vs Bio Balls)
- Cobalt Neo-Therm 150w Heater
- Hydor Koralia Circulation and Wave Pump Nano 425
- CoraLife BioCube Protein Skimmer (fits nicely in chamber 1)
- Tunze Osmolator 3155 ATO
- Eshopps Top off Reservoir (5g)
- Coralife Digital Temp Probe (in tank)
- Ammonia Alert (in tank)
- 25 lbs live sand
- 25 lbs life rock
- Media tray (stock filter on top, 2nd tray Fluval BioMax, 3rd tray Purigen)
Ph 8.4, Salinity 1.026 on Refractometer, Ammonia just starting to rise from cycle Nitrite creeping up and Nitrate still 0.
Quarantine Tank: Currently on day 2 of cycle, fishless cycle
- 10 gallon - no substrate or rock
- Fluval U2 submersible filter with Biomax and carbon inserts removed
- Cobalt Neo-Therm 50W Heater
- Air Bubbler, one of those long bar things forget name or brand with air pump (+check valve)
- Strip temperature gauge (on glass)
- Ammonia Alert (in tank)
- Couple of PVC elbows
Same PH and Salinity as DT so far, just started tank up yesterday
Anyway, thanks to all the members of this site and look forward to contributing at some point.
Jeff
