My 125 gallon build

[Maverick1]

Looks really nice. Do you think you'll see a mini cycle from moving stuff?

 

[Blu3s94]

Looks really nice. Do you think you'll see a mini cycle from moving stuff?

I doubt it... if anything I feel like a new sand bed and getting all the detritus out of my sump should help with nitrate and phosphate... I kept all rocks, corals and fish in water with pumps and heaters to keep from any swings and reused 75% of the water. I did add prime and stability from seachem to help if there is one. And will continue to do so for a couple more days just to be safe.

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[Mr D smack]

I wouldn't start chasing ph if I were you. Keeping the big 3 in check, magnesium calcium and alkalinity, should be your goal. As well as maintaining a small amount of nitrate and phosphate

I prefer using Salifert test kits for my calcium, magnesium, and nitrate .
The Hanna handheld alkalinity had very consistent numbers compared to my lamotte alk test kit. I also use the Hanna ULR checker, it's supposed to be more accurate at the numbers we aim for

I'm going to suggest moving the GSP and Pom Pom to a isolated area. Unless you want all of your rocks covered with that.

 

[BryanCaruso]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the gsp and Xenia

 

[Blu3s94]

I wouldn't start chasing ph if I were you. Keeping the big 3 in check, magnesium calcium and alkalinity, should be your goal. As well as maintaining a small amount of nitrate and phosphate

I prefer using Salifert test kits for my calcium, magnesium, and nitrate .
The Hanna handheld alkalinity had very consistent numbers compared to my lamotte alk test kit. I also use the Hanna ULR checker, it's supposed to be more accurate at the numbers we aim for

I'm going to suggest moving the GSP and Pom Pom to a isolated area. Unless you want all of your rocks covered with that.

I am going to get a different test kit or maybe a jr apex... I think my test kit is just wrong seeing how all my other levels look normal.

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[Blu3s94]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the gsp and Xenia

Yeah the xenia is taking over. Don't notice gsp spreading at all though. I probably will rearrange but don't want to stress fish rite now. Gonna give them a week or so.

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[ladynavyvet]

Holy cow, your stand, canopy look wonderful, I also really like your rockscape. Are you a cabinet maker, or finish carpenter by trade?

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[Blu3s94]

Holy cow, your stand, canopy look wonderful, I also really like your rockscape. Are you a cabinet maker, or finish carpenter by trade?

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Thank you! I own a small construction company. Carpenter by trade.

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[bhofosho]

Very nice!


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[mpgrant77]

Very Nice so far.

 

[Blu3s94]

Gave up on trying to adjust herbie with ball valve... got it quiet and working well but seemed that sump level was fluctuating just a bit. Bit the bullet on a $60 gate valve. Also added a apex JR. Controlling lights, heaters, return pump, and temp probe. Plan on adding PM1 and PH probe later on. Electric looks like a mess but I spent over an hour making it as clean as possible. To tight of a spot and too many wires to do much more.

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