My first saltwater aquarium!

**Poseidon** · 10-20-2005, 03:16 PM

Yup I agree DITCH That UG right NOW... If you wait it will be a timebomb!

dave00gt · 10-20-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Poseidon

Yup I agree DITCH That UG right NOW... If you wait it will be a timebomb!

nooooooooooooooo!:slap:

cichlidfort · 10-20-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefland

Crushed coral can also be problematic if not siphoned regularly. The problem with this is that siphon is destructive to any bacteria colonies and other infauna in the bed so you causing a lot of maintenance for no benefit.

I am a newb but have read a lot since I posted "Can't he just used crushed coral." I figured sand is the best way to maintain and cultivate bacteria colonies and is also beneficial, to crustaceans, crabs, snails and gobies.

dave00gt · 10-21-2005, 11:16 AM

i ended up removing the UG filter, i got tired of so many No no's i just got rid of it and purchased a Marineland, Penguin 350 penguin Bio wheel, now i dont want to hear any more stuff on this filter, it should be good right?

My cycle is on its way now the Ph level is where it should be , nitrate is 0.5 nitrite is 0.. and there is a lil tester guy a blue damsel as a testing fish, he survived over night

what should i set my theremoter heater to?
70-80 range

thanks

***Reefland*** · 10-21-2005, 11:58 AM

The bio-wheel isn't bad but not needed, if not actively cleaned it could also contribute to problems with excess nitrates. All you really need is a good skimmer, good liverock, good flow and a way to export excess nutrients.

For the temp, I like 80.

dave00gt · 10-21-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefland

The bio-wheel isn't bad but not needed, if not actively cleaned it could also contribute to problems with excess nitrates. All you really need is a good skimmer, good liverock, good flow and a way to export excess nutrients.

For the temp, I like 80.

thanks

i will take care of the bio wheel, and make sure the nitrates dont get out of hand.

80 it is.

i have a blue damsel, without the yellow tail, arent those aggresive.

***Reefland*** · 10-21-2005, 03:42 PM

Yup, definitely not a fish you will want to keep as you add new finsh into the aquarium later.

dave00gt · 10-21-2005, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefland

Yup, definitely not a fish you will want to keep as you add new finsh into the aquarium later.

hah!.. he is really cute, i love his color, especially with the blue marine 40 watt bulb, he is cool, changes black then blue in an instant, he is small by the way.

i wished i could keep him, he has my favorite blue..he has even claimed a lil rock already of his own

dang i wish i could keep him...

so theres no way

***Reefland*** · 10-21-2005, 06:15 PM

It can be done, people do manage to keep other fish with Damsels, it just depends on how aggressive your particluar damsel is. Most of the time they are too aggressive for other fish to be kept with them, especially timid fish.

cichlidfort · 10-21-2005, 11:37 PM

Just see if it works first. You never know.

dave00gt · 10-22-2005, 12:00 AM

can i put fake corral in there, will it affect something, we had bough fake corral when we had the freshwater aquarium in there and we dont what to waste it.

***Reefland*** · 10-22-2005, 10:27 AM

Sure you could, be sure to wash it very well before using it.

dave00gt · 10-24-2005, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefland

Sure you could, be sure to wash it very well before using it.

ok , thanks a lot, everything seems to be going very well, and i cant wait to put in more fish.

dave00gt · 10-25-2005, 10:51 AM

What is a very good feeding brand i should buy that my little fishes will eat, what brand seems to be the best on feeding saltwater fish?

Also one of my 40w blue fluorescent bulbs on the left side seems to stay ON even tho it is turned OFF, what could be the source of this? Is this Normal

cichlidfort · 10-25-2005, 03:53 PM

You can feed them NLS which is a highly recommended food.

dave00gt · 10-26-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cichlidfort

You can feed them NLS which is a highly recommended food.

thanks!!

***Reefland*** · 10-26-2005, 07:14 PM

What is NLS?

cichlidfort · 10-26-2005, 08:51 PM

Its called New Life Spectrum. Its one of the most highly recommended foods for salt and freshwater. But is most effective in the saltwater world.

***Reefland*** · 10-26-2005, 09:00 PM

I've never heard of it personally. Got a manufacturer website?

cichlidfort · 10-26-2005, 09:32 PM

http://www.nlpublish.com/ -that is the manufacturer website.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1

The one above is a place where you can order it.

10-20-2005, 03:16 PM	#21
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10-21-2005, 11:58 AM	#25
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,046	The bio-wheel isn't bad but not needed, if not actively cleaned it could also contribute to problems with excess nitrates. All you really need is a good skimmer, good liverock, good flow and a way to export excess nutrients. For the temp, I like 80. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-21-2005, 03:42 PM	#27
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,046	Yup, definitely not a fish you will want to keep as you add new finsh into the aquarium later. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-21-2005, 06:15 PM	#29
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,046	It can be done, people do manage to keep other fish with Damsels, it just depends on how aggressive your particluar damsel is. Most of the time they are too aggressive for other fish to be kept with them, especially timid fish. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-21-2005, 11:37 PM	#30
cichlidfort Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 144	Just see if it works first. You never know. __________________ "A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open."

10-21-2005, 11:16 AM	#24
dave00gt Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 233	i ended up removing the UG filter, i got tired of so many No no's i just got rid of it and purchased a Marineland, Penguin 350 penguin Bio wheel, now i dont want to hear any more stuff on this filter, it should be good right? My cycle is on its way now the Ph level is where it should be , nitrate is 0.5 nitrite is 0.. and there is a lil tester guy a blue damsel as a testing fish, he survived over night what should i set my theremoter heater to? 70-80 range thanks

10-22-2005, 12:00 AM	#31
dave00gt Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 233	can i put fake corral in there, will it affect something, we had bough fake corral when we had the freshwater aquarium in there and we dont what to waste it.

10-22-2005, 10:27 AM	#32
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,046	Sure you could, be sure to wash it very well before using it. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-25-2005, 10:51 AM	#34
dave00gt Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 233	What is a very good feeding brand i should buy that my little fishes will eat, what brand seems to be the best on feeding saltwater fish? Also one of my 40w blue fluorescent bulbs on the left side seems to stay ON even tho it is turned OFF, what could be the source of this? Is this Normal

10-25-2005, 03:53 PM	#35
cichlidfort Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 144	You can feed them NLS which is a highly recommended food. __________________ "A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open."

10-26-2005, 07:14 PM	#37
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,046	What is NLS? __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-26-2005, 08:51 PM	#38
cichlidfort Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 144	Its called New Life Spectrum. Its one of the most highly recommended foods for salt and freshwater. But is most effective in the saltwater world. __________________ "A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open."

10-26-2005, 09:00 PM	#39
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,046	I've never heard of it personally. Got a manufacturer website? __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-26-2005, 09:32 PM	#40
cichlidfort Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 144	http://www.nlpublish.com/ -that is the manufacturer website. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1 The one above is a place where you can order it. __________________ "A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open."

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