little_fish
Moderator
Ya, with new tanks you have all sorts of air pockets that are trying to go away
my 30gal tank progress
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docta09
Reefing newb
thanks...
i dont know much about lighting .. but i was looking around for something at a good price and saw this ... any good???
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Aqualight-Dual-Lamp-Light-Fixture/dp/B002P9XBG4/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1311046404&sr=1-4]Amazon.com: 36 in. Aqualight T5 HO Dual Lamp Light Fixture - 2 x 39W: Home & Garden[/ame]
i dont know much about lighting .. but i was looking around for something at a good price and saw this ... any good???
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Aqualight-Dual-Lamp-Light-Fixture/dp/B002P9XBG4/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1311046404&sr=1-4]Amazon.com: 36 in. Aqualight T5 HO Dual Lamp Light Fixture - 2 x 39W: Home & Garden[/ame]
BL1
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Are you running a sump or overflow? If not, then it's possible that it's a protein buildup.
docta09
Reefing newb
whats a overflow? ;)
docta09
Reefing newb
Bought a camel shrimp today thinking it was a peppermint -.- . They dont eat Aiptasia right? I also ordered my cuc should b here soon
BL1
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An overflow is what is used to run the water from your display tank to your sump.
clownfish cj
Reefing newb
I don't think he has a sump, I think he has a hang on the back filter.
If space and money permits I would definately invest in a sump system, it is a lot better for saltwater systems and it will save you a lot of time for cleaning.
If space and money permits I would definately invest in a sump system, it is a lot better for saltwater systems and it will save you a lot of time for cleaning.
docta09
Reefing newb
All in runing is a hang on power filter
BL1
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In that case, I think the bubbles on top may be protein buildup. I used to get it before I added a sump on my 75. You can soak them up by placing a paper towel on the surface of your water to remove them.
docta09
Reefing newb
will a protein skimmer fix that?
little_fish
Moderator
You are right, they dont eat aiptasia, but they also arent reef safe so you will need to remove him
Smitty
Reef pro
+1 lil fish...they'll start to eat some of your corals.
BL1
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If you setup a sump with a skimmer then it will. If you only use a HOB skimmer then it'll help but won't totally get rid of it.
docta09
Reefing newb
trying to return the camel shrimp, but i cant find him >:-0. i'm about to change the rock layout i can never see the where they are hiding out
docta09
Reefing newb
Got my cuc today. I see them going to work but the snails are just all over my glass. :/
little_fish
Moderator
give them some time, they will get to the rocks
docta09
Reefing newb
docta09
Reefing newb
i been looking for a new set of lights and i dont really know how much watts, or what kind of lights i actually need for my tank :-/
docta09
Reefing newb
Peppermint shrimp got rid of all my aiptasia in about a week ;).
Just got a skimmer and refug too.
Next thing Im planin on gettn a reef light .. Low on cash though :/
Just got a skimmer and refug too.
Next thing Im planin on gettn a reef light .. Low on cash though :/
beeguiles
they call me fish geek ;p
Tank looks good so far. The reef ready light I got ended uo being 251 that's shipping included. My corals seem to be thriving with it. I don't have any corals that are too light demanding though...I will be trying out some sps within the next couple months when I get some more cash. We will see if they do good with the lights.
