Ohio Reef
Reef Discussion => Tank Profiles & Build Threads => Topic started by: Amstar on May 16, 2020, 10:32:08
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Was out of the hobby for awhile while my wife battled breast cancer - 5 years cancer free next week
In the past I had a 150 gallon reef that has since been converted to fresh water (see pic of the reef and what if looks like now)
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Pic of the freshwater
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So the tank I got is a used jbj 30 gallon rimless tank all in one tank
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Equipment:
Sicce 1.5 return pumps (x2)
Aquamaxx FR-S reactor filled with seachem matrix
Inkbird wifi dual controller
200 watt heater
Hygger wave maker
Ocean revive t247-b led light (thanks lazy)
Two media basket compartments (filled with seachem matrix, poly filter and sponges)
Other:
30 pounds of Fiji pink live sand
30 pounds of Fiji live rock
Need to build a stand and continue to go
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Water test - it holds water
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Let the cycle begin (light are on just for pics)
Not sure about my rock placement yet (this way)
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Or this way
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From the left side of the tank
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Right side of the tank
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First parameter(s) test
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so it begins da,da da,da well i cant carry a tune so that is nothing new.
what are you using as a cycle method?
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Was going to rely solely on cured live rock, live sand and instant ocean bio -spira
If that is not working, maybe then add pure ammonia (small dose) to kick it along.
cleaning crew at some point and feed them to continue the cycle
Thoughts
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that will inoculate your tank with bacteria. you will need an ammonia source to kick off the growth of bacteria to grow enough to accommodate a bio load so it isn't a case of if that doesn't work add ammonia. if there is no die off of your live rock something. either ammonia or something dead will need to feed the bacteria then support the nitrite eating bacteria. I used frozen mysis shrimp.
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Good point. I don’t think there is enough die off on the rock from the place of purchase to the drive home 15 minutes away.
Going to start ammonia dosing- fish less cycle
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If the rock was already live in a mature tank then it is cycled. There will not be a new cycle. Meaning it is already good to go. Tell us a bit about the rock. Do you happen to know how long it has been in saltwater?
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Not sure how long it had been in saltwater - enough to have two or three aiptasias, a mushroom and I can see numerous amphipods running around
Added ammonia (dr Tim’s) last night. Waiting to test tomorrow to see if ammonia has dropped at all
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Added ammonia (tested at almost 5ppm) two days later ammonia had dropped to below 1ppm. Added more ammonia tested the next day and ammonia and nitrite down to Almost zero zero
Was going to do a 20% water change then check again..... should be ready to go then
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cool what is your nitrate?
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Awesome. Looks like things are progressing very well.
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Yeah I agree it is ready. No need to add any more ammonia.
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looking good
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is my filtration enough
left side compartment aquamaxx fr-se reactor with seachem matrix (1st compartment)
2nd compartment ceramic rings in a bag
middle compartment return pumps, ato, heater
3rd compartment ceramic rings in a bag
4th right compartment filter floss, seachem matrix, sponge In a media basket
then I have about 25-30 pounds of live rock
any suggestions? Protein skimmer? Reactor with carbon? Different things in the media basket
lite fish load currently
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the question is: Are you comfortable with your set up? If you have enough surface to hold enough bacteria, enough mechanical to keep the water clear, and the ability to spot treat any transitory conditions, I would say you have enough filtration. if you develop filter feeders then your biological filtration will have another dimension. I am 9 months into my first SW tank, and 4 months into my second. They both have skimmers, rock, and sand. I have a piece of floss in the big one, temporarily, no socks in either. I am seeing a lot of wild organisms in them.
There are no fish in the first since i moved them to the second. Good luck, and let it rip! lol
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So the tank is doing well. Still waiting on my brother in law to finish up my stand for the tank. In the process of building a cheato reactor for the tank, not sure if I am going to use it or not.
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Tank June 6th
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June 25th
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July 8th
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Today - need to clean the glass
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Most if not all of the corals I have gotten from great Ohio reef members - appreciate the willing to sell them, the time they took to talk and bs with me and offer advice
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it is looking good!
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First off, HUGE congrats on that 5 year mark. That's awesome to hear! Welcome back as well. I recently returned myself :) Tank is looking nice!
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Looking great. I am definitely jealous.