I Would like to share photos of a new tank setup. And I would also like any opinion.

[dww]

Understand this tank was setup April 21 and I’m just getting started again.
Aquarium size:
75 gallon (glass)

lighting:
24" coralife 2-65 watt lamps (day/night) 10k


8-10 lbs LR
30 lbs sand( not live)

Circulation:
koralia 400 gph

live stock:
3 yellow tail damsel
2 turbo snail

filtration:
aquarium life support system ( for up to 100 gallon) from the aquarium store in Knoxville.
Came w/drive pump 500 gph

skimmer:
sea clone 100

ammonia:0
nitrite:0
nitrate:0
calcium:400

The test kit I use is :
marine enterprises.
If anyone knows this kit, it is a little hard to really tell the color, is there any easier test kit out there?

Did my first water change Sunday, June 25, I use tap water to do so and to top off my tank? There is no chlorine in water and I do have a pad that removes phosphate and heavy metals.
will have photos on profile soon.

 

[joker12552]

Just curious here, but why only a 24" light on a 75g? Is it a cubed tank of something?

 

[dww]

answer to 24" light

answer to 24" light

joker. I also have a 48" light on this tank too, I think it's a 20 watt. plus I just have bought any other light yet.

Thanks
Donna

 

[ct_vol]

Re: I Would like to share photos of a new tank setup. And I would also like any opinion.

Re: I Would like to share photos of a new tank setup. And I would also like any opinion.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10238542#post10238542 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dww
If anyone knows this kit, it is a little hard to really tell the color, is there any easier test kit out there?

Did my first water change Sunday, June 25, I use tap water to do so and to top off my tank? There is no chlorine in water and I do have a pad that removes phosphate and heavy metals.
will have photos on profile soon.

Salifert makes pretty user friendly test kits...

I would check the water you're using for top offs with a TDS meter... That should help you out on determining whether its safe to use or not... A lot depends on what source your tap is coming from... It pays to invest in a RO/DI unit sooner rather than later... But it might be fine for the time being...

Looking forward to your pics... You started your tank on the day Ashley and I got married...

 

[skwirl]

hey.. if you dont mind transporting water, you can get r/o water from me until you get your unit. just let me know a day in advance, so i can have it made up for you. it would be alot better for your tank to use r/o water.

 

[dww]

Thanks for the tip. you guys are still, honeymooners. I did check with the city of Alcoa about the water condition and got a test report from them. I will be checking into a ro/di, but I’m only able to buy a little at the time.
Oh pix are on the profile now
Thanks
Donna

 

[ct_vol]

Here you go...

Some of us are too lazy to click on links so would never see your tank... (melly)

Looks like you're off to a nice start... I like your stand... I must ask though, what's up with Tweety bird???

You might want to get a bit more Live Rock whenever you increase your bioload... And is your tank a bit cloudy or is it just the pics???

 

[dww]

You are so kind. And No, I don’t mind transporting water at all. I would just need to know where you live and it would need to be on a weekend for me to get the water. My husband is my chauffeur. Do to my arthritis I do not drive.

Thanks
Donna

 

[dww]

Thanks. i didn't know how to post the pix. i use to to have a thing for tweety. he is holding a gun and it says here kitty kitty.
I know i need more live rock, just have to do a little at the time. the water was cloudy and a sea green color up till this morning. it has cleared up now.

 

[dww]

The tank and stand was my first tank i bought 5 yrs ago, when i got back into FW. got the stand, tank,lot of decor,rock and hang on filter for $300.- when we live in St.Petersburg,Fl.

 

[ct_vol]

Ashley and I just got back from Weeki Wachee... We went down to Oldsmar while we were there... They have some nice LFS down that way toward St. Pete...

 

[dww]

St.Pete area has alot of nice stuff for saltwater aquarium.

 

[dww]

New addition

New addition

Lets see if I can post these pix

New addition to tank. Thanks to Joker.
Donna

 

[acrodave]

not saying any thing bad about your tank but u may have rushed putting a anemone in your tank. I cant tell what kind it is but if it is a condy the clowns wont get it.They might but it will be slim

 

[ct_vol]

I hope its a Condy and not a LTA... Its important to have adequate lighting to provide for Anenomes...

The clowns look good!!!

 

[dww]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10279027#post10279027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by acrodave
not saying any thing bad about your tank but u may have rushed putting a anemone in your tank. I cant tell what kind it is but if it is a condy the clowns wont get it.They might but it will be slim

Yeah. I'm not sure what kind it is either. It just happens to come with the clowns.
I will keep you posted on how it goes.
Thanks
Donna

 

[acrodave]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10279082#post10279082 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ct_vol
I hope its a Condy and not a LTA... Its important to have adequate lighting to provide for Anenomes...

The clowns look good!!!

yeah light to. thank u i missed saying that

 

[dww]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10279082#post10279082 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ct_vol
I hope its a Condy and not a LTA... Its important to have adequate lighting to provide for Anenomes...

The clowns look good!!!

I think it's a condy. It really don't seem to like to much light. it has moved lower in the tank, and it seems to like when the day lights go out at night.

Thanks
Donna

 

[hesstondc]

I had a condy eat several of my fish in my last tank. I have never had one again...I have an LTA now but it is under halides....

I have an extra ballast and reflector for a 250 watt setup if you are intersted
Clay

 

[dww]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10279082#post10279082 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ct_vol
I hope its a Condy and not a LTA... Its important to have adequate lighting to provide for Anenomes...

The clowns look good!!!

The info I found looks to be a sebae leather anenomes.
but you guys know I'm new to the game and don't really know my species.

Thanks
Donna