Eric Noa
Reefing newb
This might be a stupid question but what do you guys mean by +# tanked
Eric's 65-Gallon Project!
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dcantucson
Reef pro
+1 (member name) means that you agree or second what the member you referenced has said, rather than becoming repetitive by just repeating what they have said.
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
+1 decan :D
Bifferwine
I am a girl
+1 (member name) means that you agree or second what the member you referenced has said, rather than becoming repetitive by just repeating what they have said.
dcantucson
Reef pro
+1 Biff (smartass) :mrgreen:
Eric Noa
Reefing newb
Smitty
Reef pro
"sniff-sniff"...ahhhh...new tank smell. What are we waiting for, add the water already. J/k
Ted
Living one day at a time
Umm if your gonna keep corals I think you are gonna need another light. Using the watt per gallon rule( i know its not the best method but it what we have) you would be 2.35 watts per gallon need min 4 watts per gallon for basic corals so at least 260 watts, more would be better.
Eric Noa
Reefing newb
Smitty
Reef pro
That is gonna be a nice system...looking good so far.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Very nice looking, I like the location you picked for it.
Eric Noa
Reefing newb
Thank you guys for all the help. If it wasn't for you guys everything would had been a lot harder.
I have seen some videos and people sometimes put the rocks in before the sand. does it really matter? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing that. Or doing it the other way, sand then rock
I have seen some videos and people sometimes put the rocks in before the sand. does it really matter? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing that. Or doing it the other way, sand then rock
Bifferwine
I am a girl
You should put the rocks in first, then sand. You want the rocks resting on the solid bottom. If you do it the other way around, you can have snails and fish dig in the sand, which could shift your rocks and cause a landslide.
Eric Noa
Reefing newb
Thats exactly what it said in the video. Thank you
Eric Noa
Reefing newb
Hey guys. I bought the Reef Master Test Kit, it test Calcium, Carbonate Hardness, Phosphate & Nitrate Levels, is there anything else I need to test? Also I should test the water after I had the LR nd LS or before?
cthegame
Reef enthusiast
I like the tallness of the tank the way it looks with that stands. This is going to be one hell of a tank. :Cheers:
tankedchemist
Reef enthusiast
I'd also get ammonia, nitrite, and pH (high range). If you used ro water to fill it, you shouldn't need to test it until after you add LR. Don't buy live sand-- waste of cash. If you used tap water for filling, I'd get the lfs to test for metals-- especially copper.
fishsticks
No clue about reefs
+1 tanked for new tanks you need to monitor ammonia, and nitrite extra carefully for adding your first fish. :^: plus you'll need these for later testing. tanked you also have a bio-cube? link me to some of your pics i must see all biocubes!
Eric Noa
Reefing newb
I just bought 110lbs of Live rock at 2 dollar a pound. I got it from this lady that had a 200g tank but it the glass broke and she was selling everything.
Do I need to test the water before I put the rocks in? and for what. I use water from those Glacier Machines at Publix. So that water should be fined. Please let me know. Also what is the recommended salinity level.
Do I need to test the water before I put the rocks in? and for what. I use water from those Glacier Machines at Publix. So that water should be fined. Please let me know. Also what is the recommended salinity level.
Smitty
Reef pro
That's a good price for live rock...was it still wet or was it dry? If she kept it in good shape(in a tub with circulating water), you could place it right in your tank...if it's totally dry, then rinse it very well and place it in the tank. Salinity levels vary...if going with a reef, then natural seawater is about 1.026, which is where I keep mines...if fish only, then you could bring it down to about 1.022. You should be testing your tank for amm, nitrites and nitrates for now. Good luck with everything.:D
