Author Topic: My tank (Read 6002 times)

jfishwild · « **on:** October 25, 2015, 21:39:42 »

So I've been on here for awhile now. Wasn't sure on how to introduce myself. But as I reaching out to a couple of members. Everybody has been extremely nice and have answered all my question. So here is my tank. The only problem I am having is my zoas are not opening? I am dosing fuel 2 times a week. I bought it at gerbers they told me it works well. But being new to this I have no idea if I'm doing it right or not. I had this tank up and running for about a year now.

Steve · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2015, 22:22:31 »

Looks really nice Josh. Make sure you get your parameters checked.

jfishwild · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2015, 22:32:08 »

I sure will. Thanks for all your suggestion what could be wrong I'm starting my ro water in the morning hope to have it ready time I get off work. Thanks again

Kenn · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2015, 22:40:21 »

Nice setup. Love the trigger

Question: do you run carbon ?

lazylivin · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2015, 23:46:48 »

Looks great Josh

jfishwild · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2015, 09:46:44 »

Question: do you run carbon ?
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i run Chemi-Pure blue. i like it alot it gives me crystal clear water along with my salt im using NeoMarine

Kenn · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2015, 10:41:03 »

Quote from: jfishwild on October 26, 2015, 09:46:44

Question: do you run carbon ?

i run Chemi-Pure blue. i like it alot it gives me crystal clear water along with my salt im using NeoMarine

ok, if I remember right Chemi-pure is basically a Carbon\GFO mix

jfishwild · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2015, 12:44:26 »

is that a good thing or bad. like i said i am new to trying to keep corals. not new to saltwater just the coral aspect.

Kenn · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2015, 13:25:36 »

Quote from: jfishwild on October 26, 2015, 12:44:26

is that a good thing or bad. like i said i am new to trying to keep corals. not new to saltwater just the coral aspect.

Not bad at all, just an observation

I run Carbon all the time and gfo as needed separately. I do this only for the cost effectiveness as it's cheaper for me in the long run.

As far as I know Chemi-pure is a good one thing does both product

Kenn · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2015, 13:31:53 »

Are you running a skimmer?

Sorry but I am not familiar with your setup

jfishwild · « **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2015, 16:14:09 »

Yes I'm running 150 gl coralife cone skimmer

jfishwild · « **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2015, 16:14:59 »

I'll take a picture when I get off work of my sump

AJ · « **Reply #12 on:** October 26, 2015, 16:44:03 »

To figure out why your zoas are not opening, you should test the "Big 3". Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium. When my zoas weren't opening its because my alk was really low (like 6dkh).

Kenn · « **Reply #13 on:** October 26, 2015, 17:23:01 »

Also, what salt are you using ?

jfishwild · « **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2015, 17:34:24 »

Quote from: a6walter1 on October 26, 2015, 16:44:03

To figure out why your zoas are not opening, you should test the "Big 3". Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium. When my zoas weren't opening its because my alk was really low (like 6dkh).

What are acceptable Parameters for the big 3

jfishwild · « **Reply #15 on:** October 26, 2015, 17:37:36 »

Quote from: Kenn on October 26, 2015, 17:23:01

Also, what salt are you using ?

I'm used Neomarine salt.

Kenn · « **Reply #16 on:** October 26, 2015, 17:38:02 »

Alkalinity : 125-200 ppm
Calcium : 380-450 ppm
Magnesium : 1250-1350 ppm

Arbitrary lol

AJ · « **Reply #17 on:** October 26, 2015, 17:38:59 »

Quote from: jfishwild on October 26, 2015, 17:34:24

What are acceptable Parameters for the big 3

Alkalinity: 8-12 dkh (I stay around 9.5)
Calcium: 380-450 ppm (I stay around 420)
Mag: 1300-1400 ppm (I stay around 1350)

Steve · « **Reply #18 on:** October 26, 2015, 22:19:26 »

Quote from: a6walter1 on October 26, 2015, 16:44:03

To figure out why your zoas are not opening, you should test the "Big 3". Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium. When my zoas weren't opening its because my alk was really low (like 6dkh).

ALK on the high side will smoke them too, so will low mag.

AJ · « **Reply #19 on:** October 26, 2015, 23:27:08 »

I live in Englewood, if you would like I can test for you some evening or on the weekend.

jfishwild · « **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2015, 09:24:44 »

Quote from: a6walter1 on October 26, 2015, 23:27:08

I live in Englewood, if you would like I can test for you some evening or on the weekend.

let me check with the boss (wife) first to see if i can get a good kit for it. thanks for the offer. i found a red sea kit for $60. is that a good price? but if she says not right now i would be greatful if you could test my water. thank you

AJ · « **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2015, 09:49:59 »

I tend to recommend the Salifert Kits

Kenn · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2015, 10:29:34 »

I agree Salifert are great

However, I use API. They are more cost effective on the household budget.

I've never used a Red Sea kit so I can't give an opinion.. Although I do use Red Sea Coral Pro salt

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #23 on:** October 27, 2015, 20:03:31 »

Which Red Sea? I use the Red Sea Pro kits, I would not use the plain Red Sea kits.

The Red Sea reef foundation pro kit is a good kit, does alk, ca and mg. that should run about $45

Steve · « **Reply #24 on:** October 27, 2015, 20:34:36 »

I have found API for CA and ALK to be pretty dependable and accurate, cheaper also. Sailfert for Mag. I had an issue in the past but I wasn't testing much and the kit got old and was giving bad test results, have seen Sailfert kits do the same thing. I borrowed a Red Sea Pro Kit from a friend once, also accurate and fairly easy to use.

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