29 gallon progress update

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  1. drucifer

    drucifer Astrea Snail

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    Filled it up 6/14, and took the following readings today at lunch:

    Salinity: 1.024
    Temp: 79
    Ammonia: 0
    Nitrite: .25
    Nitrate: 20

    without lighting:
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    with PC actinics:
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    drucifer, Jun 25, 2008
    drucifer, Jun 25, 2008
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Looks like you are on your way. How are your other parameters? How about your stocking plans?
     
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  3. drucifer

    drucifer Astrea Snail

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    Haven't measured anything else. Once cycling is complete, I'll probably buy some more test kits. As for stocking, I'm somewhat impartial, although you can probably guess what species my children would prefer. :D
     
    drucifer, Jun 25, 2008
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  4. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    B&W clowns are great :)
     
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  5. nemo1991

    nemo1991 Millepora

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    yeah i love b and w clowns, the true percs are also really nice!


    but it looks like its really coming along.
     
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  6. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    true percs arent nice!

    i have a pair in my 58 thats the meanest pair of fish I've ever owned...

    if i put my hand in without food to work on something they'll come grab the hair on the back of my hand or arm and rip it out
     
    Iraf, Jun 25, 2008
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  7. drucifer

    drucifer Astrea Snail

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    Perhaps they lack keratin in their diet? ;D
     
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  8. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Very nice....
     
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  9. Uvajed

    Uvajed Flamingo Tongue

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    That's a nice flat rock on top. :p
     
    Uvajed, Jun 26, 2008
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