28 Gallon JBJ Nano LED

[Grant W]

I told you the stuff I gave you would start your cycle LOL.

 

[dday80]

lol ya. I noticed some diatoms today too. Its well on its way!

Phosphates 0.5
Ammonia 0.25
Nitrites 0
Nitrates 5

 

[GiantBen]

Looking good. The cycle waiting is the worst though

 

[dday80]

I gots worms!

 

[Grant W]

looks like spagetti worm

 

[alicamo]

I gots worms!

You should really get that checked

JK, tanks looking healthy

 

[dday80]

looks like spagetti worm

Hey Grant, I agree. They are all over the place! I think its a cirratulid polychaete per

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

You should really get that checked

JK, tanks looking healthy

haha Yea, its cool to see some life already. Thanks!

Edit: Checked params this evening. Getting a little bit excited. I may start adding a CUC slowly if these params stick for a week or so.
NH3 0-0.25
NO2 - 0
NO3 - 0

 

[dday80]

Params are steady. The test kits I have are API. They are the same ones I used on the tank when I had it setup in SD over a year ago. I get the feeling that I'm going to be investing in new test kits. From what I've read, the pros use Salifert. What do you guys think?

NH3 0-0.25 closer to 0
NO2 - 0
NO3 - 0

 

[alicamo]

Mines API too, I think the Salifert are more accurate because its a titration. *shrug*

 

[dday80]

Hey everyone. Week 3. I've got some algae! I think its green hair algae. Not sure though. I'm gonna test params here in a bit. Am I ready for a CUC?

Pod's all over the place

 

[northbay-reefer]

That is a good sign, wait another week, do a partial water change before adding the CUC

 

[Grant W]

lookin good and the next thing will be the rock will start to turn brown.....almost there bud.

 

[dday80]

Ya just tested params:

Ammonia - 0.25
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 0-5

Another week. I'm starting to get the itch!

 

[Grant W]

Time for a water change, but not too big. You are almost there bud

 

[dday80]

koo. This algae isn't bryopsis is it?

 

[dday80]

Cycle is done!

Ammonia Trites and Trates are at 0! Where should I get a CUC?

 

[GiantBen]

I like reefcleaners.org

Quick crews are a decent price, although the nerites will climb out if an open top.

 

[dday80]

Update!

5 weeks in with CUC added 2 days ago. Skimmer is on. Chaeto in back middle chamber. I also added a sealab no. 28 tab to see what it does with my CA. I'll check PH later to see what its doing during the day.

Params are:

SG - 1.026
Temp - 80
PH - 7.6
Ammonia - 0 - 0.25
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 0
Calcium - 360
KH - 7
Phosphates - 0.5

Before Turbo.

After Turbo. He's doin work! I also noticed that it may be dying off on its own.

 

[dday80]

I think my cycle is finally over! I think I'm going to put in my first corals/fish this weekend! It will be my gift to myself for getting promoted! woohoo!

Parameters are:

PH - 8.2
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 0
Calcium - 380
Phosphates - 0-0.5
KH - 7

 

[santarosasalt]

Congrats on the tank and the promotion! Just remember to take it slow with the fish.