lightningbolt
Reefing newb
oh yeah! Alk, so i might buy Alk and Calcium because i want to buy corals :D is a temp of 80.7 good having 3 powerheads on?
Lightning Bolt's 55g
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lightningbolt
Reefing newb
i have one question, how much time until i can buy another fish?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
You should wait about 3 weeks in between fish additions. Your temp is perfect.
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
ok thank you
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
hey i was looking at my tank and saw 2 Green Chromis ^_^ didn't noticed the LFS gave me 2. lol. so im waiting 2-3 weeks to buy a T.R. Nemo :D saw some today but didn't bought them as Biff said i need to wait for the tank to settle down :) I have to follow orders from the one's that knows in order to have a good/healthy tank :D
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
New Pics :)
yote
In Memoriam
Thats a great looking tank Lightningbolt.:D
One other test I'd throw in LATER on,would be magnesium.But get used to using the other kits for now.
One other test I'd throw in LATER on,would be magnesium.But get used to using the other kits for now.
cageburn
Reef enthusiast
+1 on alk ( or DKH) fastest depleting nutrient, ATI makes good package test kits sold at petsmart or petco.
cageburn
Reef enthusiast
great shots tank looks great!
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
thanks, might get an Alk, Cal, Mg Test in ththanks, might get an Alk, Cal, Mg Test in the next few weeks. Got Broke e next few weeks. Got Broke :mrgreen:
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
should i make some tests or should i do them weekly?
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
As im planning for corals in the future, what type of corals can i get with Coralife T5 High Output Fixture?
reeffreak
Reef pro
How many bulbs does the fixture have?
I didn't understand the question earlier about testing.
I didn't understand the question earlier about testing.
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
it has 2 bulbs and i asked if i should do water tests weekly or how much time between them?
yote
In Memoriam
You really need at least 2 more bulbs of T-5s.4 more would be perfect.
When I first got into the hobby,I would test my water at least every other day.But as I've learned and my tanks matured,I've cut back to once a week for calcium,alkalinity,and magnesium.I dont worry about ammonia,nitrite,nitrates,or phosphates because my animals will let me know if those start climbing.
When I first got into the hobby,I would test my water at least every other day.But as I've learned and my tanks matured,I've cut back to once a week for calcium,alkalinity,and magnesium.I dont worry about ammonia,nitrite,nitrates,or phosphates because my animals will let me know if those start climbing.
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
what about if i get just 2 T5's and get a MH? or should i just get 4 T5's in total?
reeffreak
Reef pro
You're not going to be able to keep much with only two bulbs.Maybe mushrooms and zoas is about it,sorry.Four bulbs like Yote mention will be more ideal.
For now,while your system is still young.I would test ammonia,nitrite,pH and nitrate weekly.Once everything stablilize,in another month maybe,test nitrate and pH weekly.
Once corals are added,testing calcium,magnesium and alkalinity weekly(in addition to nitrates and pH) is a good idea.
For now,while your system is still young.I would test ammonia,nitrite,pH and nitrate weekly.Once everything stablilize,in another month maybe,test nitrate and pH weekly.
Once corals are added,testing calcium,magnesium and alkalinity weekly(in addition to nitrates and pH) is a good idea.
lightningbolt
Reefing newb
well i might have to buy another Coralife T5 HO Fisture... this time ill buy them online, they are at $280 at LFS :(
