hoopsdaddy
This is my reef club....
Yes you can and welcome to a great forum!
My progress so far!
- Thread starter txfan
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TRAUMA
Reefing newb
welcome
Just checking in. My cycle is complete but I still haven't added fish yet. I'm waiting on my CUC to get here next week before adding anything else. I've noticed a few brownish spots on rocks and sand. I'm assuming this is some sort of algae bloom, and if I remember right this is common after the cycle isn't it? I've been running my lights for a week now. 10 hours actinic, 8 hours regular. The actinics come on an hour before and stay on an hour later. Anything I should change?
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Nope. The bloom you are seeing is diatoms. Totally normal.
Awesome. Thank you.
lilmatty5dimes
Reef enthusiast
Do you have any pics of your tank? I'm sure every1 here is also waiting. Thanks lil matty
To be honest I haven't posted one because I am 100% not satisfied with my rockscaping. It drives me absolutely crazy and i'm afraid i'm going to mess with them so much i'll fumble one and crack the class. BUT I will swallow my pride and post one after work today. I have about 60 pounds in there right now and am aware I need another 20-40 pounds. I believe most people recommend 2 pounds per gallon and right now i'm only about 1.3 pounds per gallon.
lilmatty5dimes
Reef enthusiast
I'm sure it'll be just fine. If anything maybe some1 can give you an idea of placing rocks and helping you with your rockscaping. Thanks lil matty
little_fish
Moderator
Looks good, I like the arch. Just make sure your rocks are stable. Snails, crabs and fish can all shift your rockwork around.
lilmatty5dimes
Reef enthusiast
+1 on lilfish.
little_fish
Moderator
I would actually use zip ties, that way you can change the rock work if you ever decide you dont like it. But a more permeant method is to use epoxy and superglue. Silicon wont cure fast enough be useful.
little_fish
Moderator
yes sir!
