Marinne13
Northern Reefer
ok thanks
75G startup
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Marinne13
Northern Reefer
so my ammonia went down to zero 6 days ago and my nitrites had been peaked at 5ppm ever since the ammonia went down...this was normal so I was ok
well now the nitrates have went up to 40ppm and the nitrites have stayed the same the past 2 days?? does that seem normal and do nitrites take awhile to go down
well now the nitrates have went up to 40ppm and the nitrites have stayed the same the past 2 days?? does that seem normal and do nitrites take awhile to go down
chichimom79
reef junkie
Patience, young padewan :)
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
patience as in this is normal
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
here are the numbers so far...kind of looks like my nitrites went down, the purple seems lightet than it has been
slm32123
Reefing newb
I would definitely recommend an in sump skimmer as soon as you are able. Especially if you are going reef. I have a DBH1000 on my 75 and I absolutely hate the thing. Due to it I will never buy a reef octopus skimmer again unless I have a really good chunk of change to spare lol. I'm currently looking at either a vertex skimmer or a bubble magus for the 60g I am planning. And a good rule for skimmers on a reef is that it be capable of twice the total volume of your tank, at least.
But any ways. Definitely get an in sump when you can.
But any ways. Definitely get an in sump when you can.
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
the problem is I don't think it will fit...most skimmers are too tall for my stand, I don't know if I could get the collection cup off
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
YEAH my Nitrites went down to .25-0!!! I am thinknig one more day and I can do a water change
my nitrates are only at 20 so I am going to do a 20G water change
what do you guys think I should get first?
my nitrates are only at 20 so I am going to do a 20G water change
what do you guys think I should get first?
Neno reefs
Reefing newb
First thing you get should be a type of fish, What is your stock list? Like what are all the fish you would like to have in the tank.
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
we want two clowns, Fox Face, goby and maybe a dotty back
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
I'd start with the clowns once your numbers are good. :)
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
ok thanks...I am hoping the nitrites go down to 0 so I can do a WC for the nitrates
I won't put anything in there until all my levels are 0
I won't put anything in there until all my levels are 0
slm32123
Reefing newb
There are a lot of in sumps that only require about 1/2 inch of clearance for cup removal.
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
I bought a Reef Octopus NWB150 in sump skimmer...rated for 150 gallons
Ted
Living one day at a time
That looks like a good skimmer, make sure to give a review when it is broken in.
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
has anyone experienced weird colors with an API nitrite test kit? thought mine was reading .25 which is a lavender color but the water is def a blue shade but not the ) shade
here is a picture...is this 0? I have seen .25 before on this test kit but the color is weird, it has no purple tint to it in the light but not as bright as 0
here is a picture...is this 0? I have seen .25 before on this test kit but the color is weird, it has no purple tint to it in the light but not as bright as 0
Ted
Living one day at a time
ummmm that looks like 0 to me.
Neno reefs
Reefing newb
Yup it looks like 0, I would add the 2 clowns or the goby first.
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
thats what I though but I don't want to rush it...it was 1ppm yesterday but I guess my ammonia went from 4ppm to 0 in 24 hours
maybe it's time for fish!! :mrgreen:
maybe it's time for fish!! :mrgreen:
Ted
Living one day at a time
I would say yes it is time for fish....Congratulations....you have cycled....
