My reef tank(just starting)

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  1. turbo4603

    turbo4603 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Chek my tank guys. Thanx to all youre help, i was finally ready to start the tank.Sugestions and tips will be greatly appreciated. Got some more pics in my photo gallery.
     
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  2. Matt Rogers

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    Looks great Joe!

    Nice rock layout too.

    8)
     
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  3. Land_Fish

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    Looks like you are on your way. Good Job
     
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  4. turbo4603

    turbo4603 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    thanx guys, im cycling now with just lr and ls, im gonna put a little piece of shrimp in tomorrow to help da cycle, is it ok if i put in like a sandshifting star? The sand came in these packs that said it was "bioactive" this means there is some cleaning to be done , right?.
     
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  5. Matt Rogers

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    Just like a diamond goby, I wouldn't put in a sand sifting star for months. THere isn't enough in the sand for it to eat yet.
     
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  6. turbo4603

    turbo4603 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    k, thanx for da feedback, so wut can i put in da tank that it wont really hurt them, imagine, i got two little brothers that are crazy for some movement and my mom that all of the sudden is into marine aquariums.lol THANX A LOT
                        JOE
     
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  7. Matt Rogers

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    Can't put much in there now.
    Tell them it has to 'break in' for 2-4 weeks.
    Down the road, let's do some tests and see what's up, then you can add some hardy corals.

    Going slow now will pay off down the road. ;)
     
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  8. turbo4603

    turbo4603 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    whatever is best for my tank. i dunnot mind waiting. I had the tank setup for 2 nights, and every night my 2 lil borthers stare into the fishtank with these green and red mini led's flashlight looking 4 something diferent. ill post a pic of them. Thanx a million for your help matt. Karma coming at ya.
     
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  9. Matt Rogers

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    No prob Joe! Enjoy it and try to resist those 'impulse' buys for a while. :)
     
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  10. Craig Manoukian

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    [quote author=Matt Rogers link=board=General;num=1073005589;start=0#6 date=01/01/04 at 19:28:25]it has to 'break in' for 2-4 weeks.
    Down the road, let's do some tests and see what's up, then you can add some hardy corals.

    Going slow now will pay off down the road. ;)[/quote]

    Great job Turbo!

    I would have to say that 6 weeks is the shortest period to wait.  The most imoprtnant thing in this hobby is patience, also the toughest.  Takes years for your tank to fully mature.  Mine is 19 months old and still "growing".  Just now sarting to be really stablized.

    If you are going to want more LR which you have the capacity for, I would add it now.  Should have 1.5 - 2 lbs per gallon for a reef tank.  You may need a little more or less depending on aquascaping and esthetics dependong on the density of the rock.

    Like what you've done with your aquascaping allowing good water flow, nooks and crannies, with lots of swim room for da fishies!
     
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