BL1
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Yup, that looks like diatoms. Totally normal for a new tank. Once all the silicates get used up it should start disappearing on it's own.
New 10 gallon AIO Nano Reef
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InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
Went to the store(Finally) and got some snails... I asked for nerites and ceriths...got asteas. Anyways I got 3 small ones and they are being acclimated right now.
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BryanS
Reefing newb
i like the design on their shells
InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
So I am really happy and have made a HUGE step up! I went to my LFS and got 3 Cerith snails, and a Fire Shrimp on sale for $25 instead of the original price of $40!
And while I was there I met up with the_reef_kid and he nicely gave me 3 free corals. Thank you so much! BTW there was alot of GSP :P
And while I was there I met up with the_reef_kid and he nicely gave me 3 free corals. Thank you so much! BTW there was alot of GSP :P
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InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
More pics!
Finally finished the video too! Not the best quality right now but it is what it is. Enjoy!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEDcs2GtYMI]YouTube - New Inhabitants Day 42 10 gallon AIO Nano Reef[/ame]
Finally finished the video too! Not the best quality right now but it is what it is. Enjoy!
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEDcs2GtYMI]YouTube - New Inhabitants Day 42 10 gallon AIO Nano Reef[/ame]
InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
Update again...I see little white bugs(LOTS) crawling on my glass...good? bad?
BL1
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most likely, copepods and amphipods, both good.
InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
Quick(sad) Update: Mushrooms melted away, One Zoa melted others showing signs, GSP I can't tell, some of the plyps are showing but not all (Sorry the_reef_kid tried my best to stop it)
Good news: Took out alot of the algae on the sand, might have been cyano. and it made a huge difference.
I only have a red sea alk test kit but I will use it to get a hint to my alk unless it was like the calc test and just gives me the answer I want even if I know it's not.
When I get the chance I will head over to my LFS see if they will test for phosphates and Alk. And pick up a yellow tailed damsel. and yes only fish...
Good news: Took out alot of the algae on the sand, might have been cyano. and it made a huge difference.
I only have a red sea alk test kit but I will use it to get a hint to my alk unless it was like the calc test and just gives me the answer I want even if I know it's not.
When I get the chance I will head over to my LFS see if they will test for phosphates and Alk. And pick up a yellow tailed damsel. and yes only fish...
the reef kid
hi
Sorry to hear all the bad news :( And hey, it's probably not your fault, sometimes certain corals just don't do well in certain tanks, for seemingly no reason.
InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
Ya, It might have also been my lights. I am saving up for a new set that is meant for the tank, but still need $50 so It will be a little while.
InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
GOOD NEW! MY GSP SURVIVED AND IS COMING OUT AGAIN!
Now that I am done with that. I moved the Chaeto to the front because it was getting white. The water has cleared as well. So I will let the chaeto grow alittle while and do a WC. Then I want to get a peaceful fish that I can later on transfer to my 55 gallon tank when I get it set up.
Any recommendations for a peaceful fish I can make my first fish later on in my 55 gallon?
I'll post pictures when they come out fully.
Now that I am done with that. I moved the Chaeto to the front because it was getting white. The water has cleared as well. So I will let the chaeto grow alittle while and do a WC. Then I want to get a peaceful fish that I can later on transfer to my 55 gallon tank when I get it set up.
Any recommendations for a peaceful fish I can make my first fish later on in my 55 gallon?
I'll post pictures when they come out fully.
the reef kid
hi
Gobies, blennies, cardinals, that sort of thing.
ZyberGoby
Because I'm clever
your tanks is looking nice i really liked your stage by stage pictures :D cant wait to see more of your tank
InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
I'm am currently trying a blackout to deal with the dino I might have, if it is still there I will try red slime remover(can't decide which it is)...then once that is dealth with I'll buy a goby and a new macro algae.
InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
Black out for 4-5 days seems to have worked. turned lights on today and GSP started popping up, and seems there is little to no brown in the water. Tomorrow I will do a WC and see how things progress.
the reef kid
hi
Yaaay! that's very good news, things should start to turn around now.
InsanityPrawnBoy
Reefing newb
UPDATE AND PICS!!!!!!!!!!(Hold down F11 for the full effect of that)
No cyano, no dino, no more flatworms. My zoas are coming back and my gsp is growing HAPPY DAYS! Alot of change, and as soon as I can I am getting a damsel for the tank so when I get an angler I have a little treat for it and it's new home.
Pics!
Can anyone identify this macro algae/plant?
that's all for now thanks for looking ;)
No cyano, no dino, no more flatworms. My zoas are coming back and my gsp is growing HAPPY DAYS! Alot of change, and as soon as I can I am getting a damsel for the tank so when I get an angler I have a little treat for it and it's new home.
Pics!
Can anyone identify this macro algae/plant?
that's all for now thanks for looking ;)
LBFish
Reefing newb
In that last pic it is macro algae, but no idea what specific type.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Your tank is looking much better! A turbo snail should help with the little algae left over on the rocks.
