Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.
I added a frag about 3 weeks ago...took about 3-4 days to start pulsing. Now it has quadrupled in size!
UH-OH---Thats how it all starts!!!! I now have 6 tanks (5 fresh and my reef);D
Welcome aboard!!!!
It is great when your other half is as interested and involved as you are!! Makes the hobby that much better.
The "General" Rule for freshwater is one inch of ADULT fish per gallon, with the correct filtration. In my calc. you are right at it. Should be fine.
Very NICE PVC work!!!! Those rimless tanks are starting to grow on me!!! Keep em coming!
Bama...What store gave that away??? I didnt know there was one going on here. That is awesome though. I didnt know you were from here. Any store that...
Anyone have any idea how long filter bags will last??? I have been using my 2 bags for about 6mo. I alternate them twice a week and just wash them in...
Did you put anything in to start the cycle?? Dead Shrimp, Damsel????
Diatoms are not proof that your tank is cycled. It just happens near the end and sometimes shortly after. Just a good sign that you are almost there....
Also if you buy a new membrane, make sure it comes with the correct flow restrictor. (a small valve located in the waste water line)
Just look at the brand, not the dealer. For instance Dow is the manufacturer of the membrane, not AWI or H2O Science. Same goes with the sediment and...
Looks like Diatoms--I also see some bubble algae in pic 1 and 2
Here is the ro membrane 75 GPD DOW FILMTEC MEMBRANE REVERSE OSMOSIS RO DI - eBay (item 260269797663 end time Aug-26-09 05:24:11 PDT)
Here you go--I use these myself. AQUARIUM RO DI FILTER REPLACMENT SET SED/CARBON/ DI - eBay (item 250395232352 end time Aug-21-09 04:42:55 PDT)
I use Oceanic--High Ca and Mg
He might have a hell of a headache--give him a couple of aspirins. I have had fish at my LFS jump while I was cleaning--pretty long fall onto cement....
sure can
cool
Don't use NO fluorescent lights--You will have serious algae issues--- +1 on not using real seawater--I.O. is cheap
Separate names with a comma.