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[Hambonej20]

New and need input

New and need input

Hi my name is Justin. I have a 29g biocube it is Completely gutted sump. Mars-aqua lights on top of stock lid. Rydor skimmer in first chamber on to filter floss carbon then live rock into my 3rd with the heater and stock pump. Lights are 100b/30w on timers 6-10a blue 8-8white 6-10p blue 10-6p dark. water is testing perfect been running about 8 months. Two clowns and a clean up crew. any input would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Keeks09]

New and confused

New and confused

Hi my name is keyla, i just started my tank on 8/5/17 and have no experience with this but am super excited!

 

[Silvren]

Had no idea what I was getting into.

Had no idea what I was getting into.

Hey everyone, I'm Jessa and so extremely new to this hobby. I have a 20 gal long tank that I started for a couple of hermit crabs I found at the beach and quickly became interested in my little saltwater aquarium and how to improve it; which has led me here!! ^_^

 

[cyyang]

Hello

Hello

Hi everyone. With the help of the information I found on this site, I was able to successfully setup my first marine fish tank. Everything looks to be healthy and growing in the 3 months it has been setup.

My setup is an IM Nuvo 20 with twin stock Skkye LEDs, and Tunze skimmer and ATO, and nano stream. I have also added an additional return pump and installed the spin streams onto the output nozzles.

I am considering about upgrading the lighting, but seeing as the current inhabitants are happy and growing. I'm going to wait and see how much growth these Skyye LEDs can achieve.

Fish:
1x Clown fish
1x Yellow Coris Wrasse
1x Purple Dottyback
1x Coral Beauty

CUC:
2x Trocus snails
1x Red Claw Hermit
2x Blue Claw Hermit
2x Nassarius Snails
1x Mussel/clam (not sure, got it with a colony of zoas growing on it)

Corals: I don't remember all the names of the corals, but have a majority of LPS and a few SPS to test.
1x Nuclear Green Trumpet
1x GSP and a tiny (3 polyp) colony growing from a colony that died off
2x colony of Acans: one with 9 heads the other has a single large head
1x Frog spawn
1x Galaxea
4x Different colonies of zoanthids
4x Different mushroom colors/types
1x Ducan
1x Rainbow Monti
1x Green plating SPS
1x Green vertical plating SPS
1x Purple branching SPS
1x Pink branching SPSP

I'm interested to see what others have done with their IM Nuvo 20's.

I have a Fluval SpecV that I'm currently cycling and would welcome some upgrade options for that as well. I snagged a 20" Finnex Stingray for half off retail but read it may be inadequate for growing a reef. Experiences?

 

[H8rM8ker]

Hi guys. New here. I have a Biocube 32 and I love it. Had it about 6-7 weeks now. A pair of clowns, random snails and hermit crabs, 1 hurricane zoa, and a lavender mushroom. Just some advice to people just starting, nothing good comes from rushing a tank. Patience is key when it comes to these things no matter what you put in it. Also, do your research. I had a friend pretty much waste almost $700 on coral and fish since he didnt do his research and they all died and only to be left with a tank full of hair algae. Not fun and almost discouraging to start over but he did and now its been up and running 2 years. Anyways. Happy reefing!

 

[H8rM8ker]

Hey I am Gary I am new here and new to the saltwater aspect kept freshwater for many years but want to dip my toes into the saltwater game
Looking at getting a biocube 32 gallon due to limited space but adding a bashsea customer sump would love some input on what type of equipment to use would be great

I'm still fairly new to this, but I got the Coralife UV Light which I didn't turn on until the tank was fully established, the Coralife Protein Skimmer which i also waited to use. Also have a Hydor Nano Wavemaker. Forget which model but its rated for roughly that gallon size. BTW, the sump for this tank sits at the back of the tank. Not sure what a bashsea customer sump is. I bought 3 different types of filters and cut them up to fit in the media basket in the middle section and also use the filter that it comes with. I also have a JBJ heater as well. Almost forgot about that one. All said and done, the only thing that you really need to actually start off would be a heater. I feel like I bought a pretty expensive heater compared to the other ones available for this size tank but it was worth it in my opinion. I feel as I just rambled on. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions

 

[Azabache75]

Hello all

Hello all

Just ordered a 32 gal coral life bio cube. I am anxcious excited and nervous All in one to start this after having fresh water tanks for over 20 years its time to upgrade... If any one has a bio cube and has upgraded the filter chamber please adviceon the best one that has worked for you and i will do more research. Thanks so much for any and all advise..

 

[heron_beard]

Helo guys, my name is HERON and I'm from Brazil, just start reefing, actually I just start my aquarium cicle, can wait to start really reefing.

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[mdhill0318]

Hi I am also from Alabama! I am trying to start a group to get people together who are into this hobby..feel free to join then shoot me a message and let me know you did!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1846024415715273/

 

[sherri4244]

white and pink blobs

white and pink blobs

Hello all I am quite new to Marine Fish keeping and did have a smallish tank and have now gone up a size but wish I had gone bigger. Growing in our old tank was white blobs near the lights at the back but now they are at the front in the new tank because of a move around with the shape and a couple of days ago I noticed in a couple of places at the front two sets of two flat pink round blobs. Can you help me with what they are please. tried to insert a photo but cannot so if anyone can help they can email me on sherri4244@hotmail.com and I will send a photo thanks. :fish2:

 

[Reefintheville]

Hello everyone! New to the hobby. My son and I just got into it together. We are starting out on a Biocube 32 gallon and plan on doing a reef tank. I was wondering if you all could recommend some good books for just getting in.

Thanks!
Jason

 

[Reefintheville]

How everyone doing! Myself and my son are newbies just getting into the hobby. We have a Biocube 32 gallon and just on our second day of setting up. Can anyone recommend some good beginner saltwater aquarium, reef books. There are several on-line, but was hoping to find out the one everyone really likes before I order.

Thanks!
Jason

 

[admann99]

Hello everyone, long time reader finally going to start posting. New to salt water but decades in fresh water. Started a 180 build a few years ago but had to abandon it before it was going, and now I am stuck at home with medical disability and have lots of time on my hands. so after a lot of thought I am going to do a 120 build. Going to take lots of time planning all aspects of the build and putting it together. I plan on filling it with water early 2018. S expect lots of questions and maybe me putting my 2 cents in here and there lol. well I would say wish me luck but I already know it will take time and patience more then luck, oh ya and money lol
Have to say thanks to all the great people on here who answer all the questions from us noobies who missed it the first ten times

 

[norcalfishlover]

Hi everyone I am a first time saltwater tank owner FOWLR. I have ordered a 75g bowfront. I don't have much options in the way of LFS were I live so I have been depending on the only one in town. After reading many posts I am beginning to wonder if I can really trust what they are saying. I will probably be reaching out for lots of advise from you all.

 

[edoday]

Hi to all. I'm not new to the site had to get out of the hobby several years ago and am planning to jump back in soon with a nano tank of some sort. Glad to be back.

 

[ksmmike]

Hello all,

I had freshwater tanks years ago and now decided to get back into the hobby with a
saltwater biocube 32. It's been interesting so far and yes I can see that patience is a
key part of this hobby. I so want to install some coral and fish, but sighs, not time yet.
The tank is only 2 days old. I do have live sand, live rock and a few snails. I haven't killed the snails yet. I'm off to a good start.
Mike

 

[tim33713]

New to RC

New to RC

Hello all! I had a 54g corner aquarium running for about a year and then moved it to a 65g. I have a 2nd identical 65g that I would like to start up using the same sump and would like to get some direction/feedback on the best way to do this.

Thanks in advance! :spin1:

 

[hubtech]

Hello all, new here. 10 days into the cycle of my 46 gallon bow front.
8.2ph
4ppm ammonia
0 nitrite
10 nitrate

 

[SonoranReefer]

Hello, I am completely new to saltwater. Have done high tech planted freshwater in the past. Getting a PA 85 rimless setup soon, can't wait!

 

[D_Rock]

New to hobby and new to Reef Central

New to hobby and new to Reef Central

Hello All!

I have been working hard on getting my tank in order. Have had some hiccups along the way and hope being on here will help! Heres my story thus far

-Currently have 55 gallon SW tank
-Only have two small frags the LFS gave me to test my lighting
-Had 2 clowns, 2 wrasse, 1 Royal Gramma, 6 crab, 1 sea hare, 2 cleaner shrimp (added them slowly)
-Equipment wise; I have RODI, US Current Orbit IC LED lighting system, auto top off system

Issues at the moment:
-After I introduced the Gramma she showed signs of ICH. I didnt know what was going on and she continued to eat so I didnt worry. One day she stopped eating and died the next. After that, a wrasse went missing and one of my clowns caught ICH. I went out and got a QT tank and transferred him into there. He did not make it. I quarantined the female clown and she is doing fine now after a week of treatment.

I left one wrasse in the DT as it showed no signs of ICH. I have been working to complete a 100% water change as recommended by LFS. However this morning I woke up to my shrimp eating my dead wrasse. The wrasse showed no signs of ICH and was eating normally/acting normal. I was about to re-acclimate the clown back in but after the wrasse passing away im not sure if thats a good idea!

Sorry for the long story...at a loss!