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[Michael]

My name is Bob.I'am just starting the saltwater i currently have a 2.5g reef,10g & 55g fresh,and my newest 180g reef that i'am setting up.I hope everyone is friendly and full of advice because i'am going to need it thanks.Feel free to look at my pics and tell me what you think,Thanks everyone!

hi bob i will have a browse through your pics later fella, there are some great sticky threads posted by waterkeeper at the top of the new to the hobby, take a look, theres lots of starter points, and by the way, a 180 is a fantasic size tank, congratulations

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[creep42031]

OK so I need a water change pretty soon but my tank has been collecting algae like crazy... n I have one bleeny n I have a 25 gallon tank what should I do... I leave the light on for 9 hours of the day n feed them twice a day. My water levels r perfect besides the nitrate level is at 20-40 so I need a water change plzzzz help

 

[Michael]

OK so I need a water change pretty soon but my tank has been collecting algae like crazy... n I have one bleeny n I have a 25 gallon tank what should I do... I leave the light on for 9 hours of the day n feed them twice a day. My water levels r perfect besides the nitrate level is at 20-40 so I need a water change plzzzz help

i didnt read your previous posts, but reduce lights to 5-6 hours, and stop feeding, the blenny will be fine, you have algae due to excessive nutrients in the water, you need to ensure you only add pure water, this is via a RO-DI filtration unit, and also run a phos removing media to help kill off the food source for the algae, a gfo in a reactor would help

 

[creep42031]

O OK I top off my tank with ro water everyday n imma check that out... thx

 

[Boundless]

Hi everyone , Am Josh! I hope to dive into the world of saltwater and have been lurking around since the summer of 09! Done some reading and have got into this addiction that everyone seems have come down with lol. I am so far in the planning stage of my saltwater tank with my mom. Hopefully I will get a 135 gallon aquarium and everything I require to R/O to pluming.

 

[jfarris1976]

Good luck with your plans Boundless!!!!

 

[feeder101]

well my real name is Joe and well 3 days ago i started a 10 soon to be reef and im from Jackson Ms

 

[Michael]

Hi everyone , Am Josh! I hope to dive into the world of saltwater and have been lurking around since the summer of 09! Done some reading and have got into this addiction that everyone seems have come down with lol. I am so far in the planning stage of my saltwater tank with my mom. Hopefully I will get a 135 gallon aquarium and everything I require to R/O to pluming.

hi-josh, dont forget to keep researching, i applaud you for the research to-date, theres never enough information we can learn about this incredible hobby josh, and a 135 is a great size tank, im already jealous and you haven't got it yet :lol: best of luck in the new venture

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[Michael]

well my real name is Joe and well 3 days ago i started a 10 soon to be reef and im from Jackson Ms

is it your 1st reef tank joe? if so i suggest you visit our nano reef forum here on rc for further information and help, best of luck :thumbsup:

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[mikeyramirez]

Mikey Ramirez just joined today!

Mikey Ramirez just joined today!

Hello,
I just joined RC today. I have a 30 gallon saltwater tank that I took over. I haven't upgraded anything and I'm starting to get more into this hobby. I wanted to purchase a bigger tank and a friend of mine told me to come here. So hello I look forward to pursuing this hobby.

 

[Aquarist007]

Hello,
I just joined RC today. I have a 30 gallon saltwater tank that I took over. I haven't upgraded anything and I'm starting to get more into this hobby. I wanted to purchase a bigger tank and a friend of mine told me to come here. So hello I look forward to pursuing this hobby.

[welcome]

It doesn't matter if you have a 30 gal or 300gal here---we are all equal

so you can use the same size font as the rest of us in your posts:lolspin:

 

[mikeyramirez]

Nice!

Nice!

O.K. cool. I'm looking forward to really getting started. I have a break from school so I can dive into this stuff. Is there any books or info that I should look into for further research?
I wanted to either upgrade my system or completely revamp it. :fish1::fish1:

 

[brycerudd]

New Guy Here

New Guy Here

Hi all!!! My name is Bryce. I am new to the saltwater world and didn't plan on getting into it but I got a 70 gallon bow front with a stand set up for freshwater for free. Me and the wife have always just had freshwater tanks but we decided with this one we are going to do a reef tank. I have been lurking in here for a while and have got a few books from the library so I want to make sure all my ducks are in a row before I break the bank buying stuff. Thanks so far for all the great info, you can't beat personal experience and it looks to me like you all have an astounding wealth of it!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

O.K. cool. I'm looking forward to really getting started. I have a break from school so I can dive into this stuff. Is there any books or info that I should look into for further research?
I wanted to either upgrade my system or completely revamp it. :fish1::fish1:

Which ever you do keep us posted. amd as well [welcome]

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Hi all!!! My name is Bryce. I am new to the saltwater world and didn't plan on getting into it but I got a 70 gallon bow front with a stand set up for freshwater for free. Me and the wife have always just had freshwater tanks but we decided with this one we are going to do a reef tank. I have been lurking in here for a while and have got a few books from the library so I want to make sure all my ducks are in a row before I break the bank buying stuff. Thanks so far for all the great info, you can't beat personal experience and it looks to me like you all have an astounding wealth of it!

[welcome] You're not kidding about the wealth of knowledge. I too have a 72 gal bow front and really like it. I think you and your wife are going to enjoy the hobby.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

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it doesn't matter if you have a 30 gal or 300gal here---we are all equal

so you can use the same size font as the rest of us in your posts:lolspin:

:lol:

 

[Aquarist007]

O.K. cool. I'm looking forward to really getting started. I have a break from school so I can dive into this stuff. Is there any books or info that I should look into for further research?
I wanted to either upgrade my system or completely revamp it. :fish1::fish1:

finally a font us old reefer geezers can read

thanks:bounce3::dance::lol:

 

[Michael]

:dance: I am happy that there is a forum like this. Have fun guys and relax. I want to be a part of this forum. Thanks to all.

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welcome to the site, i dont think your signature will last long as its a link to your business, what sort of tank and set up have you got, oh and welcome again

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[joecaholic]

hello, did i make a big boo boo i seen my salinity was down to 1.019 so i just added 1 1/2 cups of salt to my 29 gallon tank by pouring into the tank it rose .2 but not enough i only have live rock in tank for the passed 3 days i put the salt in yesterday along with a water change 5 gallons my ph is low and nitrate is is high nitrite and amonia is 0 PLEASE HELP

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

hello, did i make a big boo boo i seen my salinity was down to 1.019 so i just added 1 1/2 cups of salt to my 29 gallon tank by pouring into the tank it rose .2 but not enough i only have live rock in tank for the passed 3 days i put the salt in yesterday along with a water change 5 gallons my ph is low and nitrate is is high nitrite and amonia is 0 PLEASE HELP

[welcome]

If it rose .2 then your reading would be 1.219 and that would be very high. Since there's only live rock it's not too bad of a "booboo" but you may have prolonged the cycle.

Continue to monitor your ammonia until you see it start to rise. Judging from your nitrates being "high" the live rock that you have has some nitrifying bacteria but it will still take some time for it to cycle. What are you using to test the salinity? Get it to 1.025 and let it stable out, and then it's just a waiting game.