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05-30-2012, 04:14 PM
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A nice looking system.
Some of my immediate thoughts: 1. First don't worry too too much about the fish. While you may have rushed to add some, they may have been significantly stressed from shipment or poor collection practices and not going to live regardless. That being said, consider all the fish you want to add carefully as taking a poor choice out is no easy task. 2. Next time, only buy snails OR hermits......the hermits eventually grow and kill the snails and take their shells.....I only go with snails myself. 3. I would also consider taking offline or out of use what appears to be a black garbage can beside the sump....a food grade container is always recommended as others are know to leak contaminants into your system. 4. How do you plan on maintaining your calcium and alkalinity? I did not see a calcium reactor near the sump or any 2-part dosing supplies. Cheers.
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05-30-2012, 07:22 PM
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Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I may have been a bit hasty because I did add all the fish at once. I will go and purchase some different types of fish food so that I will not be feeding them always the same stuff.
I didn't realize that using a normal black plastic garbage can for my water change water would be an issue. Where would a person find a food grade container of that size? I haven't purchased a calcium reactor yet because I didn't think I needed one until I started adding hard corals. Plus even though I have spread out the costs of this over several months… It still hurts the bank book. But like they say for all hobbies… They are expensive but enjoyable. Thank you Last edited by RPatsula; 05-30-2012 at 07:25 PM. Reason: more text
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05-30-2012, 07:28 PM
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looks like this will be an awesome set up once underway! sorry about the losses, adding all the fish at once probably could have cause a spike, and more then likely the tank didnt have time to adjust to the bioload. like said above slow and steady is the way to go
 Good luck and Welcome Aboard
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05-30-2012, 07:39 PM
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First, welcome to the hobby! Secondly...there are some garbage cans that you can use...the big grey Brute containers are recognized for being safe, and easy to get at home depot.
As far as a calcium reactor, I wouldn't start off that route...I would investigate some simple 2 part dosing....can be very cost effective and easier to manage IMO. Once you start getting that reef going, you will have to watch your calcium and alk usage and then decide if you want to dose or go the reactor route.
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05-30-2012, 08:22 PM
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As for dosers, GHL makes excellent products but I bought a Marine Magic one on a group buy here and it looks pretty good too, especially for the dough. Search for it on Canreef and I'm sure you will find a good source for one at a reasonable price.
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05-30-2012, 07:44 PM
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+1 for testing.
Sounds like you have an awesome set-up but you really need to regularly test for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrates, phosphates, pH, and salinity (sg) It is very important to keep the salinity stable...I would pick up a new refractometer if you are not getting consistent readings. Have you calibrated it lately? +1 for only adding one fish every two weeks You want to feed a variety of foods but do not over-feed your tank either.
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05-30-2012, 07:51 PM
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I have had my system up for about 18 months. I don't yet have any dosers or controllers, but by far teh best hardware purchase I have made is an ATO system. Absolutely love it and keeps salinity perfeectly stable. And props to Beaumont - I grew up there. Last edited by xnmuller; 05-30-2012 at 07:53 PM.
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