themuffinman22
Reefing newb
Ok so i have finally had the importunity to start a saltwater tank! :bounce: the tank has been set up since 17 of march 2012. today i did my usual water testing and noticing a brown algae on my live rock! also i can see about 10-20 small shrimp-like organisms float around and some om my live sand bed. its a 28 gallon tank with 30 lb of live rock and 25 lb of live sand. i have a micro protein skimmer running and a 2 powerhead powered filter behind the tank. sort of like a biocube but the company that makes it is called Aquaeurousa. i also have a 560 gph rated wave maker. so i was wondering what i should do about the algae.
Also i wanted to occupy the tank with 1 clown-fish (idk what type) 2, 4 striped damsel fish 2 cleaner shrimp and 1 sea star. maybe some snails. my tests (as best as i could do them) show that i have a close to doubled amount (of what i need)of calcium, pH of 8.4, Nitrates at a very low level, no phosphates and idk KH. im learning and doing my best. i use the API saltwater test kit. thanks!
Also i wanted to occupy the tank with 1 clown-fish (idk what type) 2, 4 striped damsel fish 2 cleaner shrimp and 1 sea star. maybe some snails. my tests (as best as i could do them) show that i have a close to doubled amount (of what i need)of calcium, pH of 8.4, Nitrates at a very low level, no phosphates and idk KH. im learning and doing my best. i use the API saltwater test kit. thanks!