Qckslvr’s biocube 32 is off and running.
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GeeksReef
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time for some cuc
+1 and keep lights off until you have coral that require it. Lights will only grow alage.
Qckslvr
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So here is my most recent testing! Top is Neptune, bottom I did last night. My alkalinity is apparently to low, but everything else is looking good.
Also I got some snails! Two Trochus, two Mexican turbos, and two Nassarius. The nassarius have buried themselves, and the trochus seem to be on a mission to have my rank spotless by nightfall.
I also did a 10% change (after testing) and vacuumed up half of the algae on the sand. Right now you can see a path of where the snails have been.
Also I got some snails! Two Trochus, two Mexican turbos, and two Nassarius. The nassarius have buried themselves, and the trochus seem to be on a mission to have my rank spotless by nightfall.
I also did a 10% change (after testing) and vacuumed up half of the algae on the sand. Right now you can see a path of where the snails have been.
PjFish
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Nice! Keep an eye on the turbos since sometimes they can’t tip themselves over with the smaller substrates so they need help! Also since Nassarius Snails don’t eat algae only dead things and detritus drop a few sinking pellets in for them every day or so since your not feeding any fish atm!
Qckslvr
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Skimmer is in section 1, and the filter stack is in section 2. Running basic white and blue filter media in the top, bio balls in the second, and Rowa Phos in the third. The filter media media I got from Amazon is only about 1/2 thick where the media that came with the stack was about 1 inch. I doubled up the Amazon stuff.
And I have been feeding my tank twice a week… is that enough for the Nassarius?
PjFish
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I have been feeding my tank twice a week… is that enough for the Nassarius?
What and how much?
If u see them eating the food then should be good. Ive never used Rowa phos in any of my tanks so can’t share experiences.. Ive been through plenty of bio balls in the long past and do not think they are needed anymore with sand and good quality natural rock. Real Estate better used for carbon down the road. Get good carbon do not buy Petco carbon fyi simple search will tell why…You should be ready for a fish if not now but very soon if ur parameters are stable? But some beginner corals for sure toss in and start the fun!
What and how much?
If u see them eating the food then should be good. Ive never used Rowa phos in any of my tanks so can’t share experiences.. Ive been through plenty of bio balls in the long past and do not think they are needed anymore with sand and good quality natural rock. Real Estate better used for carbon down the road. Get good carbon do not buy Petco carbon fyi simple search will tell why…You should be ready for a fish if not now but very soon if ur parameters are stable? But some beginner corals for sure toss in and start the fun!