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Small creatures

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 2:25am CDT by LikesFish

Berghia nudibranch?

Baby Turbo snail?

No idea what this is. Does not look like an isopod.

Bit Overboard or Not ??

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 12:49am CDT by Singularity

Would just like to know what you guys think ?

YouTube- Profilux Thunderstorm Simulation with Working Lightning and Thunder

YouTube- Profilux Thunderstorm Simulation with Working Lightning and Thunder

YouTube- Profilux Thunderstorm Simulation with Working Lightning and Thunder Part 2

ATS & Cheato - or just the one

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 11:48pm CDT by zombie clam

I have hit a road of confusion and need input for those in the know...
I have just put my new DSB in place and it is on the road to becoming what it needs to over time, I have transferred my Chaeto over and got the reverse light doing it's thing.

Now here is the thing, would one put an ATS on the system too or would you just have Chaeto? Or just have the ATS without Chaeto?? The suggestion of information I have thus far is that they do very similar things for a DSB so my understanding is that having both is almost a futile excersize...

Both generate algae growth (Chaeto is algae after all) and both need to be harvested every so infrequently - are they the same thing or are the totally different things and having both is a good thing - or bad thing...I need someone to un-confuse me. I have the stuff to make the ATS but haven't because of the confusion right now.

First test

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 10:18pm CDT by rudivh

Hi there.

So I did my first test today of the water, and just want to get some advice on how my levels are.

PH Level - 8.2
KH Alkalinity - 6dKH
Nitrat - <1mg/l
Nitrit - 0.02mg/l
Ammonium - 0.5 mg/l

According to the test everything is fine, im just worried about the ammonium level. The guy said i can put 2 clown fish in so long, so they are in will post some pic, and i also have a piece of coral in that i will post a pic of. Im not sure what kind of coral it is but the guy said it will be fine in a new tank before i get all the fancy corals.

The tank is new, only 3 weeks old so will keep everyone updated.

Thank you

Tank-Safe Materials...

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 7:26pm CDT by Mrabkin

So, i have looked and searched and pondered on how to decorate the up-and-coming tank...

Want to do somthing combining live, and fake rocks, minimalist approach... But the question is:

What materials are safe, or harmful to the tank?

I have made many fishponds with a "fake rock" appearance using cement and various PVA paints. Will this approach work for me? Or will it kill everything?

What about scaping with PU foam and chickenmesh and covering with cement?

Ideas appreciated!

Clarkii Clownfish Breeding

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by Dikdaan

Hi all, I have a pair of Clarkii Clownfish and need to still setup the second tank and decided to make it specifically for them. The idea of breeding with them is also there...
So what i would like to know is whats the needs and wants of these fish? From tank parameters, companions, corals, nennies etc.

Any advice or know how would be greatly appreciated!!!

MY DIY ROCK, Please give your comments!

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by Schalkdk

Hi guys I just thought I'd share my new DIY Rock with you.
I got some shell grid from the west coast.

The Dry Mix less the salt, Add it at the very last.

Do not get it too wet.

I start with only the base of the bin covered with some sand; Make a couple of small bumps and holes, Get creative.

Now add Mix,

Then sand then Mix,

Then sand then Mix, then sand then Mix, You get where I'm going with this nê. Remember to ensure the Mix always stays connected at least 2cm to 3cm, you can go thinner but then it really gets fragile.

See the bin is getting filled up.

for a new tank

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by ZaxXx

Hi all
:wave2:

Im making a new tank which is about 100x80x80h, how do i work out what pumps a good enough and should i use a syphon or an over flow system?

Will appreciat feedback

Thanks

Natural Lighting

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 10:00am CDT by jumboswart

I was reading a thread about using skylights to light an aqaurium and was wondering if that isnt maybe the way to go with escom prices what they are. Any thoughts on how that would be feasable for a reef tank?:whistling:

Phosphate Test Kit

Posted: May 2nd, 2010, 9:44am CDT by jumboswart

I was wondering if someone can help please. I have just purchased the Tropic Marin Phosphate kit and it has 3 droppers a,b and c. The directions in the book tells you to use 10 drops reagent a and then 3 drops reagent b but nowhere does it say anything about reagent c. Am I completely stupid?:1hissyfit:

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