TikiBird's first SW tank (BioCube 29)

[helen ann]

WOW, I went through a huge algae bloom ... I would proceed with caution ... not sure you went through a full cycle only been 8 days since you got the tank wet, this is just my opinion though!
You might want to get a couple Nassarius Snails since you will now be feeding fish and will have some waste.
Clowns going into DT or a QT?

 

[TikiBird]

WOW, I went through a huge algae bloom ... I would proceed with caution ... not sure you went through a full cycle only been 8 days since you got the tank wet, this is just my opinion though!
You might want to get a couple Nassarius Snails since you will now be feeding fish and will have some waste.
Clowns going into DT or a QT?

It was ridiculously fast...I was expecting weeks and it went through the ammonia and nitrite spikes in days! I guess between the live rock, live sand, and BioSpira there were some mighty efficient bacteria? Lol

The clowns are going right into the DT. I figured since there aren't other critters in there it would be OK....

 

[helen ann]

It was ridiculously fast...I was expecting weeks and it went through the ammonia and nitrite spikes in days! I guess between the live rock, live sand, and BioSpira there were some mighty efficient bacteria? Lol

The clowns are going right into the DT. I figured since there aren't other critters in there it would be OK....

Ohhhh I missed the post about the 'BioSpira'
I never used that unsure of how that works!

 

[TikiBird]

My new additions to the family! Welcome, little clowns!

 

[helen ann]

My new additions to the family! Welcome, little clowns!

Very Cute!!

 

[TikiBird]

It's a much needed tank though[emoji12] it doesn't have to be set up at all times. Only when you need it.

Back to the QT idea.... For future coral inhabitants, would I be able to use a 2.5 gallon tank as a QT, or is that way too small? The article says most people use 10 gallons at a minimum, but I have a 2.5 gallon tank and stand that isn't going to be used for anything (soon moving the betta in there now to a bigger tank)....just wondering if that would be ok to use for corals?

 

[cameronh]

Back to the QT idea.... For future coral inhabitants, would I be able to use a 2.5 gallon tank as a QT, or is that way too small? The article says most people use 10 gallons at a minimum, but I have a 2.5 gallon tank and stand that isn't going to be used for anything (soon moving the betta in there now to a bigger tank)....just wondering if that would be ok to use for corals?

The 2.5 would be too small, I would go with a ten at minimum. I use a 20. The 2.5 would be fine for corals though!

 

[TikiBird]

Thanks, @cameronh! Might have to pick up a 10 gallon at the dollar-per-gallon sale at Petco now....

 

[cameronh]

Thanks, @cameronh! Might have to pick up a 10 gallon at the dollar-per-gallon sale at Petco now....

That's a good idea lol. I'm always too impatient for that sale haha

 

[TikiBird]

That's a good idea lol. I'm always too impatient for that sale haha

I usually am too, but it's happening at this very moment! I cannot resist! Lol

 

[TikiBird]

The clean-up crew! Today I came home with one skunk cleaner shrimp and two nassarius snails. Wanted a trocchus snail too but the LFS didn't have any today.

The nassarius snails are pretty entertaining! When I fed the clownfish, they popped out of the sand and cruised around. Adorable.

 

[cameronh]

Awesome!

 

[TikiBird]

Thank you, @cameronh! It's fun to share it here. [emoji16]

 

[cameronh]

Thank you, @cameronh! It's fun to share it here. [emoji16]

I know just what you mean!

 

[cameronh]

Glad to see your tank coming together! My half black angel died tonight.

 

[helen ann]

Nice CUC!
I love to see the nassarius snails pop up when I feed too

 

[helen ann]

Glad to see your tank coming together! My half black angel died tonight.

Awwwww sorry!

 

[TikiBird]

Glad to see your tank coming together! My half black angel died tonight.

Oh no! I'm so sorry!

 

[TikiBird]

Pic from last night [emoji3]

 

[cameronh]

Pic from last night [emoji3]

Nice! How are the clowns doing?