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January 14th, 2008, 03:23 AM
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New To The Board
I am new to the Saltwater scene, need some help setting it up. I just bought a 24 Gallon NanoCube, and need advice for the best way to set it up. Any Help would be appreciated.
 Current Aquarium(s) Description: 100 Gallon Fresh, 35 Gallon Quarintine tank, 24 Gallon NanoCube 
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January 14th, 2008, 03:34 AM
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Re: New To The Board
Welcome to the reef.
What area do you need advice on?
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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January 14th, 2008, 03:35 AM
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Re: New To The Board
Just the basics, water, aditives, cycling.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 100 Gallon Fresh, 35 Gallon Quarintine tank, 24 Gallon NanoCube
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January 14th, 2008, 03:45 AM
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Re: New To The Board
Alright,
Use either RO/DI,or distilled to mix salt water and top off.I like to mix mine to a salinity of 1.026.Dont use tap water,there to much junk in it thats bad for your tank. Dont use any additives unless your testing for it.Once your cycles done,test for calcium,alkalinity,and magnesium and dose those as needed.With a good quality salt,you shouldnt have to much if any additives. You'll need something to start your cycle.Either use uncured live rock or a piece of raw table shrimp.Just drop it in and let it rot.Once you do that,start testing for ammonia.When you start getting a reading for the ammonia,pull the shrimp out.Nitrite should start to climb.Its produced by a bacteria that feeds off the ammonia.Then you'll see nitrates climbing. Once ammonia and nitrite have spiked and fallen back to 0,your cycles complete.At that point,do a 50% water change and invest in your first hardy fish. Hope I didnt cause to much confussion.
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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January 14th, 2008, 03:52 AM
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Re: New To The Board
Can you just buy Ocean water in bulk
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 100 Gallon Fresh, 35 Gallon Quarintine tank, 24 Gallon NanoCube
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January 14th, 2008, 04:02 AM
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Re: New To The Board
You can,But its fairly expensive.You'll get roughly 4 gallons for 20dollars where you can buy enough salt to mix 90 gallons for 20 bucks.
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January 14th, 2008, 06:14 AM
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Re: New To The Board
Hi and welcome!
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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January 14th, 2008, 07:59 AM
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Re: New To The Board
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 Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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January 14th, 2008, 08:10 AM
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Hello and welcome.
Like Yote mentioned,don't use tapwater. even with conditioner.Tapwater can contain nitrate,phosphate and heavy metals like copper which can cause nuisance algae or worst.We do water changes to reduce nutrients not add to it.You buy premade saltwater from many LFS as well as freshwater for evaporation.Here saltwater is $1 a gallon and freshwater is $.65 a gallon.If you can't find a LFS that sell RO/DI water then places like Walmart and many grocery stores do.Another option is buy the RO/DI filter to make your own pure water.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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January 15th, 2008, 12:33 AM
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Re: New To The Board
greetings. Hope you enjoy the forum. As for water, some fish stores offer free RO water for regular customers. Don't be afraid to ask the store if they would be willing to give you 15 gallons a week for free, if they normally charge. You would be surprised what you can get for free if you ask.
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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