Mmotux Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Just picked up a hammer coral today along with a clown. I plan to get a bigger tank within the year. Any advice on my setup? Fluval evo V DIY media basket 😐 Stock filter pump Fluval sea cp1 About 7 pounds of live rock if I’m correct. Too much?? 10 pounds of live sand. Stock lighting of course. Soooooo what should I do. Quote Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mmotux said: Just picked up a hammer coral today along with a clown. I plan to get a bigger tank within the year. Any advice on my setup? Fluval evo V DIY media basket 😐 Stock filter pump Fluval sea cp1 About 7 pounds of live rock if I’m correct. Too much?? 10 pounds of live sand. Stock lighting of course. Soooooo what should I do. That's a cute clown. Love his markings. How long has the tank been up for? Quote Link to comment
Mmotux Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 A week. Brown diatoms on sand and LR. Free ammonia is 0. Nitrates high. 70% water change later. Quote Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, Mmotux said: A week. Brown diatoms on sand and LR. Free ammonia is 0. Nitrates high. 70% water change later. Did you cycle your tank? I mean, your rock looks purple and all, but 1 week is usually not sufficient for a proper cycle. Is that cured LR? 1 Quote Link to comment
Mmotux Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Snow_Phoenix said: Did you cycle your tank? I mean, your rock looks purple and all, but 1 week is usually not sufficient for a proper cycle. Is that cured LR? Yes cured. Quote Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Mmotux said: Yes cured. Do you have CUC yet? If not, you might want to consider getting some snails. The diatoms will usually go away on its own as the tank ages, but otherwise you're off to a good start so far. Is a fluval V = 5G? 5G might be a little bit too small for a clown long-term. Welcome to the forum, btw. 😊 Quote Link to comment
Mmotux Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 I have three snails. Not sure what kind. That ok? Quote Link to comment
EthanPhillyCheesesteak Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Advice: Don’t be me Quote Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Mmotux said: I have three snails. Not sure what kind. That ok? Do you have a pic of them? 18 minutes ago, EthanPhillyCheesesteak said: Advice: Don’t be me We all make mistakes, Ethan. Don't be too hard on yourself. Quote Link to comment
EthanPhillyCheesesteak Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Snow_Phoenix said: Do you have a pic of them? We all make mistakes, Ethan. Don't be too hard on yourself. Thanks, but I make quite a lot of them. I know a lot about care and reefing, but I don’t apply myself🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment
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