RIP 54g corner Welcome 60g cube

In hindsight, I should have got substrate like yours, mine seems to thin. Great pics. Congrats on the "baby" coral lol. My girl is 10 months.
 
Great thread build. I like the cube! Keep us posted!
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champion6sigma said:
In hindsight, I should have got substrate like yours, mine seems to thin. Great pics. Congrats on the "baby" coral lol. My girl is 10 months.
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Congrats to you too!!!
Best combination ever... Fish tank and a baby lol :fun5:
Sometimes I try to test the water and the baby runs with my stuff. Something that I can do in 10 mins takes me now an hour to do it.
 
Duncan $10

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WOW. You are getting some amazing things for what seems to be awesome prices. I honestly don't know whats what or what anything costs. I'm probably one of the guys that fish stores love because they can tell me I'm getting a deal and I'd believe it not knowing any better.

I hope to get some beautiful and colorful stuff for my tank soon!! I just got it setup a few days ago finally..and I need to read more, learn more, and make sure everything is running smoothly and consistently before I add any more fish. I have no coral. Just the four fish that were transferred from our old tank which was dirtier than the dead sea or a swamp.
 
champion6sigma said:
WOW. You are getting some amazing things for what seems to be awesome prices. I honestly don't know whats what or what anything costs. I'm probably one of the guys that fish stores love because they can tell me I'm getting a deal and I'd believe it not knowing any better.

I hope to get some beautiful and colorful stuff for my tank soon!! I just got it setup a few days ago finally..and I need to read more, learn more, and make sure everything is running smoothly and consistently before I add any more fish. I have no coral. Just the four fish that were transferred from our old tank which was dirtier than the dead sea or a swamp.
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The best way to find out good prices is to look around different stores and compare. I live in central Florida and I have like 5 nice stores that I go to. Also, another way to know about good prices. This will be your best tool, RC. I learned everything I know on here and asking at my local reef store.
My advice is (it will be so hard to do) to be patient with your tank and make sure your parameters are right before you start adding corals and fish.
If you live by Orlando area, pls let me know, and I will by more than happy to show you some stores, prices, and help. And when you get your tank ready, I can give you some frags.
 
Maxima clam

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Well I have a Zoa that I was going to buy, but my friend gave it to me (owner of a store). He said it is a "special" Zoa, but he couldn't remember the name. It is not candy apple red or bowser.
I'm just curious if one of you guys can recognize this Zoa and tell me the name.

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Oompa Loompa

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I really love this zoa
 
mizzoumed02 said:
Very nice looking. I just started a 60 cube up 3 weeks ago! How's your clam doing under your LEDs?
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Thanks.
The clam is doing well so far. Is moving around, bc is on the sand. I'll put it on a rock (maybe today or tmw) hoping will be happier.
 
Omie said:
The best way to find out good prices is to look around different stores and compare. I live in central Florida and I have like 5 nice stores that I go to. Also, another way to know about good prices. This will be your best tool, RC. I learned everything I know on here and asking at my local reef store.
My advice is (it will be so hard to do) to be patient with your tank and make sure your parameters are right before you start adding corals and fish.
If you live by Orlando area, pls let me know, and I will by more than happy to show you some stores, prices, and help. And when you get your tank ready, I can give you some frags.
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thanks for the offer, I live in texas, quite a distance. I was re-reading your thread...why is it that you put the skimmer higher in the water(the 6 inches)?

I'm getting lots of algae growth on the rocks I have..My filter sock is completely orange/dark looking now. My cad lights pls150 skimmer is working, no real gunk yet...not sure if its cause tank is about 1.5 weeks working or if the filter sock does most of the work...I've got some dark or yellow water in the skim cup from where it went slightly above the inner circle tube....

I'm also playing with my xr30w pro gen III light, which you have. What maximum power do you use? I want to make sure I don't use too much power or have on too long. My fish were used to the tube lights which are dimmer but everything else was brand new.

So far I'm just maintaining water height in the sump, keeping ph at 8 and my salinity at proper level. I'm also trying to find best placement for the two mp40's to minimize sand dune creations.
 
champion6sigma said:
thanks for the offer, I live in texas, quite a distance. I was re-reading your thread...why is it that you put the skimmer higher in the water(the 6 inches)?

I'm getting lots of algae growth on the rocks I have..My filter sock is completely orange/dark looking now. My cad lights pls150 skimmer is working, no real gunk yet...not sure if its cause tank is about 1.5 weeks working or if the filter sock does most of the work...I've got some dark or yellow water in the skim cup from where it went slightly above the inner circle tube....

I'm also playing with my xr30w pro gen III light, which you have. What maximum power do you use? I want to make sure I don't use too much power or have on too long. My fish were used to the tube lights which are dimmer but everything else was brand new.

So far I'm just maintaining water height in the sump, keeping ph at 8 and my salinity at proper level. I'm also trying to find best placement for the two mp40's to minimize sand dune creations.
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All skimmers have specific depth for the best skim. Mines said that it works better at 6inches from water.
About the algae on your rocks, is to be expected. Is a process that will be frustrating and annoying. I'll recommend to buy reactors, that way you will accelerate the process. I have 3 reactors. One for phosphates, one for carbon, and one for nitrates. You will spend some $$$ but this will be very helpful in making sure the water you are using is reading 0.0 tds. That way you will prevent increasing phosphate to your tank.
Check for the "main" parameters if you are starting your tank: salinity, nitrite, nitrates, and phosphates (I think there is one more, but can't remember now). Ca, alkalinity, magnesium, ph... you can worry about later, but you will have it when you do water changes.
Dont worry about your skimmer. If its accumulating junk, then it is working. And the sock is trapping the "dirt".
With your Radions, start with a low %. I started mines at 25% and continued increasing till 45%. That was to strong for my corals and dropped to 35%. It's 16" from the water. They are doing fine, but be careful, bc its strong and can kill your corals. I love them and so far it is doing its job. It has an option that can acclimate your corals before you get to your regular percentage.
If you have a long tank I will recommend to put the power heads at each end of the tank. Just avoid the air suction. Mine is a square 24x24x24, so I have both at the back of the tank. Also, the rocks will help you with the sand dune.
I want to make a point, all I said is my own opinion and what I have experienced with my tank. Hopefully this will help you and I would like to see (or if you have it already) a thread of your tank. Pls, keep me posted.
 
I bought this Midas Blenny on Black Friday. The first 3-4 days she was hiding behind the mag-float and didn't want to eat anything. Now, she is out at all times and eats everything i put in the tank. It's a very healthy and active fish.

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This is my acan garden. I'm trying to have like one or two more colors to combine. Will keep you guys updated.

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