FloformAustria
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scape looking really good!
as Dom said...
as Dom said...
Zacktoserones Sps redo build
- Thread starter Zacktosterone
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Montipora type guy
What a great start! Subbed for sure!
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Zacktosterone
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Thanks everyone for all the kind words. Just waiting for the darn thing to start cycling. I threw a couple shrimp in there last week and tested for ammonia. Such a small spike, and no detectable nitrite. I threw in some frozen brine yesterday as well . I think I'll add some food every 2 days until she starts to spike. My only issue is that I have nothing to reef with but should that really be a problem?
Zacktosterone
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Where can I buy it and what does it look like. I was thinking If doing that but couldn't find what I was looking for
andrewkw
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Looks great!
Are there any places in the soo for common fish ect? I've just moved to the area (St Joseph island) and while my livestock did survive the trip up north. They have not fared as well in my parents bathroom the last month while we wait for our house to close. I will probably just get my livestock on gta trips but curious if there are any options at all up here. I'm aware there is one place in Sudbury and I saw petsmart at least stocks reef crystals up here.
Are there any places in the soo for common fish ect? I've just moved to the area (St Joseph island) and while my livestock did survive the trip up north. They have not fared as well in my parents bathroom the last month while we wait for our house to close. I will probably just get my livestock on gta trips but curious if there are any options at all up here. I'm aware there is one place in Sudbury and I saw petsmart at least stocks reef crystals up here.
Zack, check your local Home Hardware store for Old Country ammonia. 3.99 for 900 ml. This is what I use to cycle my tanks.
Zacktosterone
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Join our Facebook page saltwater sault ste marie. I usually hop across the bridge and grab my fish in Gaylord Michigan at funkyfish and friends
Zacktosterone
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Zack, check your local Home Hardware store for Old Country ammonia. 3.99 for 900 ml. This is what I use to cycle my tanks.
Interesting. I just picked up a bottle. How do I use it. Do I put in a little everyday? Or a whole bunch lol, the tanks total free water volume is 250 gallons after rock and sand
I am going from memory, so beware [emoji1] , I think I poured about an ounce in my system, which was about the same size as yours. I monitored with the Salifert ammonia kit and when the ammonia got to zero, I added another ounce. I know there is a formula from someone here on RC for precision, may be in the Reef Chemistry forum, but I was not very precise. I think the goal is to get ammonia to 2, then let the tank get to zero.
To be honest, I never followed a strict process. I just kind of winged it. I knew I would add fish slowly, one at a time, so was only concerned with ensuring I had a bacteria build up. I think I added ammonia twice.
I know this is not much help with respect to following a specific process, but I was laid back about the cycling process at that time.
I am hoping someone else chimes in with more specific directions. Sorry I could not be more helpfull.
Zacktosterone
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Yeah if you look close those flat parts on the rock are the prime cuts!! And thanks hopefully I won't disappoint!!
Still not cycled im picking up the tanks for quarantine tomorrow so I can be prepared to hold the fish coming in next week!!!
Zacktosterone
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Big shout out to andrewkw for the rock!!!! I haven't been able to get this cycle started. Ive had ammonia of 2ppm for 2.5 weeks now. Hopefully this will get things going!!!
As for an update. We're just doing wire management now so hopefull we will have pictures soon
As for an update. We're just doing wire management now so hopefull we will have pictures soon
Zacktosterone
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Thanks a lot!!!! The scape was all my wife's design.
Lighting is
60" cebu sun
3x250 watt radium with M80 ballasts
4x80 watt t5
2x90 watt 60" reefbright all blue
Everything is from David at Hamilton tech. Best down to earth customer service I've ever had. That was the deciding factor in the light.
I've run 3 g3 ration pros over my 120
I've run 4 kessils over this tank in the past
I've run full t5
I've run a kessil t5 hybrid setup
This has been the best lighting I've ever had luck with in the past. So I decided to use it for this build
If you want a schedule of lighting I'm going to try. Let me know
fishresponse
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Is the pic of the last tank going to be your frag tank?
Zacktosterone
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Yeah, for now I'm going to use it as a refugium. Untill my tank is established. It's a 45 gallon rimless Frag tank by deep blue professional its 48"x18"x12"
Lilmatty5dimes
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Awesome aquascape. Love that arch. That light fixture is awesome. I need to find a nice halide/t5 fixture for my 24" cube. Can't wait for this to be stocked.
