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  1. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Nice setup so far, and by the way your tank works out to about 62 gallons

    Keep us posted

    Stingray...
     
    Stingray, Apr 10, 2008
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  2. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    more, rock, a heater, and a powerhead, and you should be set for your first fish after the long/boring cycle.......
     
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  3. wildreef

    wildreef Stylophora

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    It sounds as if your ' having just as much fun putting it all togehter' as you would be seeing it all working well. lol

    I cant blame you' it is fun figuring it all out and looking at all those neat gadgits working together . GOOD LUCK !
     
    wildreef, Apr 10, 2008
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  4. nemo31

    nemo31 Astrea Snail

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    Hi Guys,

    What testing kits do I need ?
    I have PH, Nitrate and ammonia.
    The PH is a bit high so am slowly adding PH down to get the correct level, but as it is a new fresh tank I suppose until the filters are working properly this is to be expected.

    I now have a lot more live rock and added a damsel fish. 2 cleaner shrimp, 2 hermit crabs and 10 turbo snails.
    Salt levels spot on; other levels are up and down but nothing dangerous.
    The damsel fish is very happy and loves swimming around.
    Also today my wife brought me a large coral (frog spawn) which is very nice.
    As the tank was a week old I did do around a 15% water change the other day with pre mixed – pre checked water to ensure it was good for the tank.
    What is best to collect the crap of the bottom of the tank once fish are added, what is a must to have in my tank. Just so I can put an order into a fish shop, which will take a few weeks to get here.
    Another item I have seen which looks cool is a sea snake, black and white striped ? Anyone know anything about them ???
     
    nemo31, Apr 12, 2008
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Just food for thought, next time you need to lower your ph, instead of wasting your money on ph down, just use vinegar. It has the same effect and cheaper. Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Apr 12, 2008
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  6. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Again, get yourself a good RO/DI unit or stick with bottled water --- that UAE stuff is nasty. :p
     
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  7. nemo31

    nemo31 Astrea Snail

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    OMG - thanks i did not know that !!!
     
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  8. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    and baking soda raises PH, and Epsom salts raise MG. You should get an Alkalanity test, Magnesium test, and a calcium test ;)
     
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  9. nemo31

    nemo31 Astrea Snail

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    Can anyone tell me what levels i am supposed to have in my tank ?
    I done a water change last night and want to ensure everything is OK. I think i know the levels for PH, Nitrate and ammonia. I am getting the other testing kits tonight Alkalanity test, Magnesium test, and a calcium test.
    All the salt levels are fine, just everything else i'm getting into a muddle over !
     
    nemo31, Apr 13, 2008
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  10. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    calcium:420
    Mg:1500
    PH: 8.0-8.4 <can fluctuate a little like to ~7.9
    Amm:0
    Nitrite:0
    Nitrate: <20
    NSW Alk is 3-3.2 But keeping it a tad higher dont hurt

    :)
     
    aquaboy, Apr 14, 2008
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