St.Pete Reefer first Tank

[St.Pete_Reefer]

Added more sand to half of my tank.

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[St.Pete_Reefer]

2 gal water change done and I didnt add anything to the water besides salt. Also water change on the 8 gal cadlights unit

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[St.Pete_Reefer]

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[St.Pete_Reefer]

Tested no3 still over 160ppm with water change and new sand. Maybe I should try a media product like seachem matrix. Has anyone tried it?

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

Nice tank St. Pete_Reefer! I am also location in St. Pete and i am in the process of getting my 12g nano back up and running. It's been a freshy for a couple years now, and it's time to take it down and switch to salt.
I agree with the other reviews on Creative Aquariums LFS. I stopped in last week and the place was really nice and clean. I talk with the guys there and they gave me great info and didn't push me to buy anything so i'll be a customer of theirs for sure.

Thanks ! Right now www.hpcorals.com is where I just purchased my new items and I couldn't be happier with service and price! AWESOME selection and knowledge.

Get that thing going! Would love to see pictures.

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

Just looked at my timer for the light and I've had it on for 10 hours :-/ I will bump it to 8 hours and see what happens. I may try and do a quick HD video.

 

[Tampa_Bandit]

Cool i didn't know about that place in Largo. I will check them out for sure when i am ready to get some stock.

 

[JayGatsby]

Cool i didn't know about that place in Largo. I will check them out for sure when i am ready to get some stock.

Same here! That's 1 mile from my work!

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

Give Emmett a call great to deal with. Has some awesome tanks to look at as well.

 

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

Very Beautiful, thank's for sharing...

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

Very Beautiful, thank's for sharing...

Thanks I hope to get my levels under control so I can get to business! :bum:

:beer:

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

New addition from reef central member tom! Thanks tom!

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[St.Pete_Reefer]

Results with the api saltwater master test kit.


Today:

High range ph 7.8
Normal range 8.2-8.4
Off by +.4 - +.6

Ammonia .25 ppm
Normal range 0 ppm
Off by -.25 ppm

Nitrite (no2-) 0.25 ppm
Normal range 0 ppm
Off by -.25 ppm

Nitrate (no3-) 160 ppm
Normal range 0 ppm
Off by -160 ppm

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

Results with api reef master test kit.


Today:

Calcium 600 ppm
Normal range 400-500 ppm
Off by -200 -100 ppm

Carbonate hardness 196.90 ppm
Normal range 89 -125 ppm
Off by -107.90 - 71.90 ppm

Phosphate 0.0 ppm
Normal range 0.0 ppm
Off by 0.0 ppm

Nitrate (no3-) 160 ppm
Normal range 0 ppm
Off by -160 ppm

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

I will take a pic of the new corals fully open soon.

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

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[St.Pete_Reefer]

I'm noticing very long extensions on some of my corals, even Zoa at the very top are reaching out for light. The lighting fixture I have fro coralife will not lower any more than 20-21 inches away from the water. I have plans for a new light and hanging from celling or wall. Also the coral life HQi is a 150w MH 14k. I'm looking at a 250w MH 20,000k with 50/50 compacts and blue leds. All of the lights of their own source of power so I can adjust them as to dawn dusk and moonlight along with 100% photo period time.

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

One item I changed over the weekend. New darker curtains in the room to be sure extra light is not looming in. Plus save on electric bill and stay cooler

New light coming in 24" Odyessea :

NEW IMPROVED MODEL

ADV PLUS

24" 346W Aquarium Metal Halide System

Dimension: 24" X 13 5/8" X 3 3/4"

High end Metal Halide System for saltwater / reef aquarium use.
Sleek Aluminium Housing in black finish.
Germen made high quality light reflector.
Improved air vent design for cool operation.
Built-in heavy duty fan
Individual ON/OFF power switches.
Individual power cords for timer setup.
SUPPORT:


4x Dual Lunar LEDs
2x 250 Double ended 20,000 mh bulbs (not in unit just for spare)
1x 250w Double ended 15,000K MH Bulbs.
4x T5 HO 24W Actinic bulbs
4x Dual lunar LED modules.
1 set of Mounting bracket ( raise unit about 3" with leg).

 

[St.Pete_Reefer]

Took out sponge filter that was in my sump lets see if nitrates lower.

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[St.Pete_Reefer]

No3 160 ppm

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