Fluval Edge 46L Marine Set up

[Falcon789]

I have been told that things seem fine now but the more fish, more ammonia spikes and more chances of things getting thrown off balance.

 

If it is working out for you than more power to you. I would be interested to see if they can survive for a long time, as I myself have never done this and curious to see you.

[HVani]

I hope you aren't paying too much for those "copepods" Because they are actually brine shrimp. If your fish are eating them then no biggie. Around here real copepods are $15-$16. 10 a week would be a lot of money.

[GTO NEMESIS]

I hope you aren't paying too much for those "copepods" Because they are actually brine shrimp. If your fish are eating them then no biggie. Around here real copepods are $15-$16. 10 a week would be a lot of money.

 

Look closey at the picture, the copepod bag is on top of the brine shrimp bag.

However, evertything in the tank seems to eat the brineshrimp too.

[manic]

Hi,

Quick run through on my recent 46L Edge set up.

 

Set Up/Equipment:

Fluval Edge 46L White

Local Fish Shop RO Water

Natures Ocean Reef Sand (10 LBS)

14KG Live Rock

AquaClear Powerhead 18 - 76L (127 L/Hr 127 US gph)

Fluval Edge Heater (Now replaced)

Interpet Delta Therm 100 Watt

Stock filtration (sponge, Carbon sack, Bio tubes)

Stock LED Lights

 

 

Water Stats:

Salinity - 1.022

Temp - 24.5C

pH - 8.2

Ammonia (NH3/NH4+) - 0 PPM

Nitrite (NO2) - 0 PPM

Nitrate (NO3) - 0 PPM

Test Kit used = API Saltwater Master Test Kit & Instant Ocean Hydrometer

 

 

Inhabitants:

Peppermint Shrimp

Shrimp

Orange Sponge

Blue Sponge (which I think is dying)

 

 

 

Pictures:

 

 

 

Blue Sponge on it's way out?

(It is now in a 10L tank by it's self)

 

Chemicals/Additives:

Nutrafin Cycle

Kent Nano Reef (Part A &

 

 

Hope you like and please feel free to give any advice you think I may benefit from as I am still new to Marine tanks (had fresh water for many years)

 

Thanks

Mark

 

PS: Sorry for poor pics but they were done on an iPhone as I was too lazy to get my decent camera

 

I am going to go to the local fish shop today to by some more kit, I was thinking of the following:

 

Refractometer - best type?

Something to test Calcium?

Something to test Phosphates?

Another powerhead

 

Any advice?

 

Thanks

Mark

 

Hi

 

What type of sand did you purchase is it the fine white ?

 

thanks

Marc