castiel Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Oh hush, I go for weeks with no responses in my thread (which you haven't visited, by the way ...). So your tank looks awesome, I love the pics and it all looks really healthy. The mushroom eating is very awesome, I've noticed some interesting behaviour with mine too, particularly the ricordeas, but haven't seen them actually eat yet. And now I just bumped your thread for you, so it will definitely get more visitors and comments. Link to comment
Paigee Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thanks for visiting I wasn't actually feeling rejected, just being silly. I'll go look at your threads now!! Link to comment
BKR Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 looks great, I love my firefish as well... Link to comment
Addinali Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Tank looks great. Nice photos Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Ok so I'm thinking of switching this tank and moving it up to a 20L, because I have a standard 29 FW that I want to break down.. Black beard algae getting out of control and I won't have enough time for upkeeping 3 tanks (including the 50G that will be at my mom's). I think I would prefer the dimensions of a 20L over a 29 just because of the height... Any thoughts? The two tanks have the same footprint, the 29 is just 6" taller. I would be keeping the Boost LED lamps plus I have a Coralife 2x31W fixture from the freshie tank that I would also use, since I have it. My only concern is if/when I switch the tanks, I will obviously need more LR. How would I go about adding more without cycle? Or would I just have to do lots of water changes? Or... Help! Haha Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Nothing to report other than I've definitely decided on doing a 20L transfer... And my brain looks particularly puffy today. Would still love any and all advice on how to go about transferring/adding more rock, and just a hello Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Good decision on the 20L. If you want to add more uncycled rock to your display then you should cycle it separately. Heres what i do... Use 5 gallon bucket and place rock that needs to be cycled inside. Perform a water change on the main display and and use the waste water to cycle the live rock. Add a powerhead to the bucket and then just let it be for a few weeks(If possible leave the bucket in darkness as light will promote algae growth on the rocks) Test the water in the bucket for nitrite and ammonia and once you have 0 readings for both then its safe to add to your display. These same instructions apply if you would like to add additional sand to your display that isnt from an established system... Hope that helps Link to comment
cruzH20polo Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Group shot with a little distortion towards the bottom because of the angle of the camera dude can't wait to see this grow out, its gonna be awesome! Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Well, well, looks like all the cool kids are upgrading tanks You should use the 29 as a sump and partition a quarter of it as an ~5 gallon ATO, just a thought. Your tank is looking great as ever! Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Good decision on the 20L. If you want to add more uncycled rock to your display then you should cycle it separately. Heres what i do... Use 5 gallon bucket and place rock that needs to be cycled inside. Perform a water change on the main display and and use the waste water to cycle the live rock. Add a powerhead to the bucket and then just let it be for a few weeks(If possible leave the bucket in darkness as light will promote algae growth on the rocks) Test the water in the bucket for nitrite and ammonia and once you have 0 readings for both then its safe to add to your display. These same instructions apply if you would like to add additional sand to your display that isnt from an established system... Hope that helps Thanks that is helpful! I'm thinking what I'll do is get the 20L set up (I already have the space and stand, just need to get rid of 29G and replace with 20L) and cycle the rock/sand in the tank, then add the stuff from the 10G. I'm thinking I will use base rock instead to save on costs... Should I still follow the same procedure? Thanks a lot dude can't wait to see this grow out, its gonna be awesome! Thanks! I can't wait to see how it turns out too Well, well, looks like all the cool kids are upgrading tanks You should use the 29 as a sump and partition a quarter of it as an ~5 gallon ATO, just a thought. Your tank is looking great as ever! I would, but there is no way the 29 would fit under the stand. Best I could do would be use the 10 as a sump, but I don't want to drill the tank. I've looked into an HOB over flow though... Thoughts? Thanks for the replies everyone Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Set the 29 behind the stand HoB overflows work just fine. I have one on my 75 and will be using one on the 40. They don't really detract from the look inside the tank, it's just outside that doesn't look as streamlined, but it looks 10x better than power filters and junk hanging off the back. I don't want to drill it myself, I just know with my luck I would crack the tank and the only lfs around that drills I refuse to do business with. Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks that is helpful! I'm thinking what I'll do is get the 20L set up (I already have the space and stand, just need to get rid of 29G and replace with 20L) and cycle the rock/sand in the tank, then add the stuff from the 10G. I'm thinking I will use base rock instead to save on costs... Should I still follow the same procedure? Thanks a lot No problem. You should follow the same procedure with base rock however the cycle will be much shorter. Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Set the 29 behind the stand HoB overflows work just fine. I have one on my 75 and will be using one on the 40. They don't really detract from the look inside the tank, it's just outside that doesn't look as streamlined, but it looks 10x better than power filters and junk hanging off the back. I don't want to drill it myself, I just know with my luck I would crack the tank and the only lfs around that drills I refuse to do business with. The 29 will def not fit behind the stand, there is a brick wall there I have the stand on a hearth so I can't really move it out from the wall. I'll think about an HOB overflow though with a 10G sump Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Note to self - 1.5 cups of salt makes water too salty! Try 1 next time see how high that gets you. Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Uh oh, what kind of salt are you using?? Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 H20cean pro or something. I'm experimenting to see exactly how much salt I need to make my water change water. Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Coral 911 - my brain is dying! The skeleton is receding and it's sliming! I tested my water, no ammonia or nitrates. Salinity was slightly high, 1.27 and is normally 1.25, so I fixed that. Any other suggestions?! I haven't changed anything lately, and all other corals and fish are doing fine! Help! Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Are you running carbon or any kind of chemical media? My paly rock slimes up when I move it and it causes all of my zoos to close, running carbon pulls that out of the water. Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 I have carbon running in my Subcurrent filter... I don't know what to do. I feel bad, I don't know what happened to it I haven't seen it since yesterday but I have a feeling it won't be good. Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hmmm, hopefully it will bounce back. If it makes you feel better, I'm counting 26 open zoas on that rock that experienced the huge die out. Came back from 4 polyps, yours will come back too! Link to comment
AaronMyers Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I've heard that as long as brain corals have even a tiny bit of flesh left on the skeleton that they can still bounce back. I'm pulling for ya, I hope he makes it! Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 RIP Brain coral Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm sorry. I know it's discouraging but don't let it get you down! Just focus on the rest of your amazing coral you have, let it grow, build your confidence back and try again when you feel ready. Link to comment
SaltyFlip Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I like your tank but sorry for that loss. Link to comment
Paigee Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks guys! I've decided to just let the tank do its thing until I can complete the transfer to the 20L. Don't want to put more things through stress than I have to, and I figure it will make the transfer easier to move less stuff!! Nothing to report, other than Gilbert was much happier after I removed the dead skeleton, I think he didn't like how it slimed and it scared him haha but he eats like a best, especially loves NLS small fish pellets, he goes nuts for em. My hermie has murdered another snail to steal its shell, but there are no more larger snails so he's SOL if he needs a bigger one... Link to comment
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