Alex
L'homme de l'eau
This is a 'journal' of my 10 Gallon's progress. I will update it as much as possible! It also gives you a chance to see my progression as a new salt water hobbyist. :)
Water Changes:
I change 25% of the water biweekly, to ensure good water quality. This, also includes siphoning leftover debris. However, I find that with salt water aquariums you have to siphon less, and less in contrast with freshwater aquariums, where siphoning needs to take place more frequently. Furthermore, I clean the filter. :shock:
Lighting:
An other thing you should know about my aquarium is that it's equipped with Blue LED Lights, and sadly, cameras don't seem to agree with Blue LED Lights. Most pictures I have of my aquarium, are not great quality. Also recently, I bought Red LED Lights from PetSmart for only $3.00! :toothy12:
Tank Inhabitants:
This aquarium houses the following:
It also houses live rock, of course. Well, rock that I made Live Rock. It serves the same purpose, and functions the same way.
Low Quality Pictures:
Red Leg Hermit, with smaller Blue Leg Hermit hitching a ride.
Red Leg Hermit, again
Blue Fin Damsel
Remember, that the LED lights make everything in the aquarium look very blue.
Feeding:
I feed 1-2 times daily. The daily feedings consist of either Saltwater Tropical Flakes, or Pellets. Every 2-3 days I feed this aquarium's residents Pacific Krill, from Instant Ocean. I only feed this sparingly, however as it can cloud the water if not fed properly. My fish, and crabs seem to love it!
:goldfish::sfish:
And that's all I have for you at the moment. My future plans for this aquarium, is to upgrade it to a 20 gallon, and perhaps turn it into an actual 'reef tank'.
Water Changes:
I change 25% of the water biweekly, to ensure good water quality. This, also includes siphoning leftover debris. However, I find that with salt water aquariums you have to siphon less, and less in contrast with freshwater aquariums, where siphoning needs to take place more frequently. Furthermore, I clean the filter. :shock:
Lighting:
An other thing you should know about my aquarium is that it's equipped with Blue LED Lights, and sadly, cameras don't seem to agree with Blue LED Lights. Most pictures I have of my aquarium, are not great quality. Also recently, I bought Red LED Lights from PetSmart for only $3.00! :toothy12:
Tank Inhabitants:
This aquarium houses the following:
- 1 Blue Fin Damselfish
- 2 Red Leg Hermits
- 2 Blue Leg Hermits
It also houses live rock, of course. Well, rock that I made Live Rock. It serves the same purpose, and functions the same way.
Low Quality Pictures:
Red Leg Hermit, with smaller Blue Leg Hermit hitching a ride.
Red Leg Hermit, again
Blue Fin Damsel
Remember, that the LED lights make everything in the aquarium look very blue.
Feeding:
I feed 1-2 times daily. The daily feedings consist of either Saltwater Tropical Flakes, or Pellets. Every 2-3 days I feed this aquarium's residents Pacific Krill, from Instant Ocean. I only feed this sparingly, however as it can cloud the water if not fed properly. My fish, and crabs seem to love it!
:goldfish::sfish:
And that's all I have for you at the moment. My future plans for this aquarium, is to upgrade it to a 20 gallon, and perhaps turn it into an actual 'reef tank'.
