dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Ok, that makes this easier than. That's out of my budget for sure, so I'm thinking the eclipse 10 gallon aquarium.
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dustyboy316
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Ok, I have a 10 gallon tank coming in now. When it gets here I want to get the live rock in and cycled. I'm going to mix the salt/water in the tank then add sand and let it settle. After that I'm going to add the LR.
Sound like the right order to do it in?
Also do I need any special lighting for LR? I am going to just use a little lamp to light it or does it even matter? The light probably dosen't affect it much (expect for if it's T5 or a coral light). I'm just trying to make the tank cycled and live for when I attach the eclipse system to it?
Also... (sorry haha) is it alright to add Hermits right after it's cycled, or should I wait for the Eclipse filter, or for some algae or life to grow more for food for them?
Thanks...
Sound like the right order to do it in?
Also do I need any special lighting for LR? I am going to just use a little lamp to light it or does it even matter? The light probably dosen't affect it much (expect for if it's T5 or a coral light). I'm just trying to make the tank cycled and live for when I attach the eclipse system to it?
Also... (sorry haha) is it alright to add Hermits right after it's cycled, or should I wait for the Eclipse filter, or for some algae or life to grow more for food for them?
Thanks...
nudy6969
RUSTYS BROWN DOUGHNUT
the deluxe can sustain corals
nudy6969
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yote
In Memoriam
You've pretty much got the basics.
You can add hermits once the cycles done.
You can add hermits once the cycles done.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Ok sounds great, I'll hopefully be adding fish around christmas time. Will add some hermits before though.
Thanks.
Thanks.
yote
In Memoriam
Dont forget to post pics as your getting it going.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Yup, will do for sure. Tank should be in by next week, then I have to drive an hour to get live rock probably.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Oh and what parameters are required after cyling?
As in temp, salinity, ph, and other parameters that will need to be tested after cycling?
As in temp, salinity, ph, and other parameters that will need to be tested after cycling?
dustin_P74
Reef enthusiast
temp: 72-80
salinity: 1.021-1.025
ph: 7.9-8.4
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: >25
salinity: 1.021-1.025
ph: 7.9-8.4
ammonia: 0
nitrite: 0
nitrate: >25
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Ok, is there any good cheap refractometers anywhere, or do I have to spend the $50?
dustin_P74
Reef enthusiast
this is just fine for the job. you just have to replace it every six months i believehttp://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4690+4952&pcatid=4952
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Cool. A much better alternative. Thanks.
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
If I was you I would invest in the refractometer. I had a hydrometer and it was way off.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
are there any good ones for a cheap price?
I don't think I have 50 right now for one.
I don't think I have 50 right now for one.
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
$50 is cheap. Unless you find a crazy sale you won't find it much cheaper than that. Try ebay.
They can cost up to double that depending on the quality.
They can cost up to double that depending on the quality.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Yah 50 was off of Ebay. I might be able to snipe something from my school's lab if there is anything (such as test paper). Is there anything that would be in a chemistry lab that could test salinity. I might even be able to borrow a refractometer possibly.
lightcs4
Loving to learn
I concur, the one at the two docs is probably your best bet. It's $44.99 plus $9.99 shipping. Cheaper than buying a hydrometer every six months and more accurate.
yote
In Memoriam
If you decide to go with a hydrometer.Then have your LFS check it againt their refractometer and mark the difference in the readings on the side.
Then get the refractometer as soon as you can.
Then get the refractometer as soon as you can.
dustyboy316
Reefing newb
Well I just bought a Aquapod by Current USA (12 gallon). It comes with 2 power heads, which is good.
I won't be able to start it until around christmas though because my GF has to give it to me as a present haha. Actually I might pay for it and let her buy me fish...
If I don't have the tank until christmas would setting live rock into a bucket of salt water and moving it into the tank make the cycle time less when it's moved into the new tank?
(I worded that akwardly sorry).
Oh and if I were to get distilled water, they have it in 4 litre containers. It would take over 10 of these, more like15 to get to the full 12 gallons. Is there any way I can purify it through tap water or is it cheaper just to buy 10 or so jugs of water?
I won't be able to start it until around christmas though because my GF has to give it to me as a present haha. Actually I might pay for it and let her buy me fish...
If I don't have the tank until christmas would setting live rock into a bucket of salt water and moving it into the tank make the cycle time less when it's moved into the new tank?
(I worded that akwardly sorry).
Oh and if I were to get distilled water, they have it in 4 litre containers. It would take over 10 of these, more like15 to get to the full 12 gallons. Is there any way I can purify it through tap water or is it cheaper just to buy 10 or so jugs of water?
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