DeBo's 125G Build!

OOh yeah you know i need it lol.... But anyway. good loooking size tank

 

Looking at different fixtures.. I have a couple in mind.. would 3 150W MH's with t5's be good for this tank? or should I go ahead and pay the extra change and get the 250ws?

Are MH with PC supplements okay? Its just to me.. 3 MH with t5 is the ultimate lighting setup

Would the MH's sitting on the legs heat my tank up too much? If so I will just go with a t5 fixture.. much cheaper.. I definately can not afford a chiller...
This is a pretty sweet t5 setup:
http://www.marineandreef.com/Nova_Extreme_Pro_T5_72_inch_Current_USA_p/rcu01082.htm

 

Tank is up... params are
PH 8.4
Ammon 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0

So perfect params... tossed in the damsel this morning before leaving for work..

 

I use rumble rock much more natural and doesn't produce as much nitrates.

 

Instead of the bio balls?

 

Been a while since I seen the sacrifical damsel pic... who has it?

And did anyone check out the lighting stuff I posted above? I am up in the air on lighting... It is my biggest worry...

This is also a decent fixture... is only 6 bulbs though... but is 80w... so still good power.. and my tank really isnt that deep.. this is probably what I go with
http://buildyouraquarium.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=32

 

Stats are PH 7.4
Ammonia starting to come up
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0

Not sure why i have such PH issues... any ideas?

 

Low PH:
Check alkalinity
Double check your test kit or recalibrate your probe
Open a window for a while

I've heard of low ph during a cycle as well, lots of crazy stuff happening with all the dieoff/decomposition etc that usually happens.

 

That should work for your softies. Hows your ammonia today?

 

and some more pictures please, as the tank clears


Steve