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New set-up help
- Thread starter Adam Picard
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Adam Picard
Reefing newb
Ok so I got my tank all up and running finally.
NanoReefer
Reefing newb
it looks good man, i might add a few more 2x4s to that stand tho. and how many #s of live rock did you get overall?
Adam Picard
Reefing newb
there is a total of 63.5 lbs of live rock...i never counted the amount of pices tho.....will be ajusting the rock once the water clears up a bit.......will be adding more wood to the stand over the next few days...mostly wanted to get it up and running first
BL1
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Do you have 2 2x4s on each corner?
Adam Picard
Reefing newb
yes, and there is 3 2x3s inside the main frame for the top and bottom.
Its built stronger and heavier then the stands in the pet stores here
BL1
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That should be more then strong enough then, I used the same frame for my 75 and it's held up just fine.
marcah
Reef enthusiast
its funny when I look at the stands that come with the tanks and the ones we build.. like for my 150 I built it like a mini house.. looked at stands that come with them and you wouldnt think it would hold half the weight.. engineering.. :D
it is looking great
it is looking great
Adam Picard
Reefing newb
So true
NanoReefer
Reefing newb
i made my 55 stand with 4 4x4s O.o haha but i would add like 20#s more rock, that will help so much in the future
Adam Picard
Reefing newb
here is an updated photo.
BL1
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Looks like you're off to a great start!
Adam Picard
Reefing newb
how long should i wait before doing my first water test and change?
NanoReefer
Reefing newb
i would test everyday during your cycle. just post your water params on this thread
Adam Picard
Reefing newb
Ok here is my first test results.
Day 3 of tank cycle
Ph 8.3
Ammonia 0.25
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10
Day 3 of tank cycle
Ph 8.3
Ammonia 0.25
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10
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NanoReefer
Reefing newb
now your ammonia should continue then nitrite and nitrate, thats normal for cycling a tank. your ph is great
Adam Picard
Reefing newb
Test Results for today>
pH 8.4
Ammonia 0.15 - 0.25 ish
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 20
pH 8.4
Ammonia 0.15 - 0.25 ish
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 20
