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You can use it, but since it was FW it probably doesn't have an overflow. If you're going to start a reef that size I would recommend a sump. This...
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Definitely a good sign, glad to see you are soon going to have some livestock.
+1, you need a siphon break
I would keep the rock, just clean it. I've used the method of putting it in water in a dark container so no light hits it. Let it in there for as...
Cycle Update Starting to see my first algae, not much, but it's there. I've had my tank cycling for a week and here is a pic as well as parameters...
Very nice setup, those colors probably look awesome.
+1 on the clown, they just make everything look like a reef. I would definitely have a clown. Black Ocellaris clowns are cool, I used to have one...
That will be nice, can't wait to see it set up!
Sorry to see this is happening, I don't have enough experience in SPS to tell you what's causing it... but I hope you figure it out soon! What kind...
Another thought, have you looked at other tanks and determined what kind of tank you would like to have? FOWLR or a reef? If reef what kinds of...
In a 55 g. tank I would say a skimmer would be good. It will help remove the waste from your fish. I have been through a few skimmers in my day and...
I used to go with distilled water from walmart for my 210g. setup. Let me just say from experience, it is not fun. Going to walmart every other...
So I'm wasting my time lol? I'm a week into my cycle and I'm trying to go as natural as possible. I'm trying to let the nitrates naturally break...
Sounds like you're on the right path!
+1 to the water change. I consider a full cycle when nitrates then get broken down into nitrogen. But as always I could be wrong.
I just thought that nitrate might cause algae problems which are easier to take care of without having to worry about affecting fish.
I was referring to "bacteria" as a whole which includes both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. I realize having nitrate will not help with the...
Up to you, wouldn't hurt... but you could also leave some nitrate in there and allow it to naturally break down which will make your bacteria colony...
I missed that detail, yeah you will probably get algae then, in which case I would recommend starting with a cleanup crew vs. a fish. Get them in...
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