Time To Take The Plunge

P.S. RO/DI Water

By the way, it was the local fish store who suggested that I buy the Walmart RO/DI water!

 

I would test it for Phosphates, Ammonia and Nitrates prior to adding it to your tank. you may find it's great quality water.
or at least find out what the TDS is (Total dissolved solids)

J

 

There's nothing in the tank at all, cept the water and the ton of salt. Should I still test it? If so, what testing kit do you recommend - havent' bought one of those yet! I think I'll also buy the tap water filter you suggested -- whole lot cheaper and easier than buying bottled distilled water.

Thanks. I'll check back with you tomorrow. Gotta run!

Linda

 

Sorry Linda I meant the RO water from Wal Mart. I would test it prior to using it

J

 

One more thing. I want to add a powerhead to the system. What size (or gph) should I get for a 29g tank? Any brand suggestions?

You're the greatest. With your help, I'll be off the ground in no time!

 

Go with a Maxi, or Seio or if you are really rich...a Tunze. Proper water flow will help big time in the overall effects of your water quality and the living organisms in our tanks,

 

Powerhead - How Big?

For a reef tank, is cycling the tank water every 10 minutes be sufficient, to much or too little? (That would be apprx.168 gal/hour for a 28 gal tank).

I understand that the "current" is very important and that too much would be destructive.

I'll check out the Maxi and Seio brands. Thanks.

Linda

 

Actually, it would depend on the type of corals, fish and inverts if the water flow would be too strong or not... there are some corals, residing in shallow fringing reefs for example, that are under constant pounding of the ocean waves, likewise, there are corals that are associated with lagoons and tide pools and the calmer water flow and nutrient rich water evident there.
You will have to be the judge of that based on husbandry issue and the type of corals etc. you plan on purchasing...
Good luck!
TOM

 

I didn't stop to think about the corals and anemones at the surf zone. I've decided to keep it moderate and select appropriately when I stock it. I added live rock yesterday -- to much, in fact. Thankfully, the LFS will let me return what I don't need for store credit. Whew!

This is very fun and exciting, albeit horribly expensive. Have good one.

Linda