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can you thaw it out and keep it in the fig?
One block is way to much to feed at one time
I tried cutting it but it just falls apart and I waste more then I use?
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can you thaw it out and keep it in the fig?
One block is way to much to feed at one time
I tried cutting it but it just falls apart and I waste more then I use?
No. It needs to remain frozen. I use a sharp kitchen knife to cut them in quarters.
I’ve found a large pill splitter will sometimes work if you don’t have a knife to cut them but no, it should remain frozen until used
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Looking good. Did everything that was alive survive the move?
Looks great!
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yes so far
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How soon should i test water after putting my rock in today
I personally would give it a day or two at least. But was the rock dry or live when you bought it?
If live, you should be able to test right away as it should have the bacteria already to jump start the cycle. If dry, it may take some time (not too long, a couple weeks or so) for the bacteria to establish on it.
That said, I doubt you’ll have much of a new cycle if you used the old rock and sand still
If live, you should be able to test right away as it should have the bacteria already to jump start the cycle. If dry, it may take some time (not too long, a couple weeks or so) for the bacteria to establish on it.
That said, I doubt you’ll have much of a new cycle if you used the old rock and sand still
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How this!’
It’s been a week
6/9/22
Temp 78.6
Calcium 500
KH 12/214.8
PH 8
Ammonia 0
Nitrite No2 0
Nitrite No3 o
Phosphate.25
Saltwater 1.024
What should I change or need
It’s been a week
6/9/22
Temp 78.6
Calcium 500
KH 12/214.8
PH 8
Ammonia 0
Nitrite No2 0
Nitrite No3 o
Phosphate.25
Saltwater 1.024
What should I change or need
For me, your calcium is a little high (not a huge deal as that will naturally lower as coral and other calcium based organisms use it) and the Nitrate is a little low. I generally like my nitrate between 5-25 (25 is high for some). Phosphate is a little high for some, but well within range in my opinion. From the looks of it, I’d say you’ve got the beginning cycle completed, now it’s just a case of patiently adding the livestock you want
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How I lower
How I rase nitrate? Should I turn off my protein skimmer or turn it down???
how I lower phosphate???
How I rase nitrate? Should I turn off my protein skimmer or turn it down???
I honestly wouldn’t worry about either too much. Nitrate you’ll get as you add fish and feed. Phosphate may take a bit, could be your rocks leaching it into the water, but generally coral and algae will suck up some of it. Most people aim for .03-.1, so it’s not terribly out of range, you may begin to see an algae spike soon
As for your skimmer, I always run mine 24/7. Some run it for half a day. I honestly have no idea on the true effect running a skimmer does except help remove DOCs
As for your skimmer, I always run mine 24/7. Some run it for half a day. I honestly have no idea on the true effect running a skimmer does except help remove DOCs
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Hey got two new members to the tank
Clown fish they called it a saddle clown but I don’t think so
And a
Anemone
Clown fish they called it a saddle clown but I don’t think so
And a
Anemone
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The clown has not left it alone since I added it
It will not leave it
It don’t swim around tank
It will not leave it
It don’t swim around tank
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The clown has not left it alone since I added it
It will not leave it
It don’t swim around tank
It will not leave it
It don’t swim around tank
Looks more like a black storm. I’m not seeing anything leading me to a saddleback. That said, also looks like a condy anemone, just so you’re aware, they are not a natural host to clowns, but it does happen as you’ve found
