New Tank

[rus15.rb]

Hi All.. just got my first tank... wanted to do this since I was 15. Going for a nano reef in my 130 litre tank.

Got the tank cycling right now. On day 3. I just keep doing research waiting for time to pass so I can get some critters. I've got a lot to learn about coral and I'm excited to learn it.

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!!! Best of luck with the new tank.

 

[steelheader.262]

Welcome

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R. Patient is the key to success

 

[TaylorPilot]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[thehammer1985]

Welcome to r2r keep us updated on how everything's going

 

[steve&mari]

Welcome to R2R hope you enjoy it here and nice little island to start from.

 

[rus15.rb]

Thanks guys, got my test kits on the way from amazon... so far gravity and temperature are all good.. waiting for my ecosystem to learn how to make a nitrogen cycle

 

[steve&mari]

Sounds like you're off to a good start testing is something you'll turn to when things don't look right for answers. Going slow and testing are keys to a happy reef and reefer.

 

[rus15.rb]

So my ceramic media cartridge is can't keep up with the flow I have pulling on it causing the water level in the pum section to drop dramatically... I wouldn't be too bothered apart from the tank has this little emergency inlet which is making me think that it is mostly pumping unfiltered water through the system

If I pull the cartridge is it going to f my tank? If I duct tape the hole then I will have a dry pump in about 5 minutes...

 

[steve&mari]

The liverock is going to do most of the filtration. Media is for polishing the water and extra help for the liverock so it'll be fine just feed lightly and watch test results go slow allowing the bacteria to grow accordingly. You can use reactors for media to remove excess nutrients from water. They're doing more then little filter pad can.

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[Shep]

Looks good, patience is key in this hobby. Glad to see you are taking your time with it.

 

[rus15.rb]

The liverock is going to do most of the filtration. Media is for polishing the water and extra help for the liverock so it'll be fine just feed lightly and watch test results go slow allowing the bacteria to grow accordingly. You can use reactors for media to remove excess nutrients from water. They're doing more then little filter pad can.

So I should take it out? What should I be feeding? I thought I just had to wait two weeks ammonia to start turning to nitrate?

 

[rus15.rb]

Tank has been cycling for 2 weeks now. Ammonia has dropped to 0 ☺ got a really nice flow going through the system as well now. Just going to give it more time and waiting for payday so I can buy some bad butt lights and then I'll add some live stock.

 

[rus15.rb]

Got some new friends today ☺

 

[ArieWasHere]

Good stuff, keep us updated

 

[rus15.rb]

I did get some more rock before I said hello to my little critters.

I decided to remove the carbon and ceramic pads... I stuck a whole bunch of matrix media in the back of the tank (rear sump)

I hope you like the scape... I may change it around a Little before I get any fish.

 

[rus15.rb]

Guys I need some help or maybe just reassurance. Being a noon I tend to worry a bit.

My shrimp seem to be doing fine. In fact they have both molted in the last day. Which surprises me as I am not feeding the tank at all.

However my sand sifting snails are all very inactive and one has a habit of rolling on to his back and withdrawing in to his shell. I'm worried that means he is not well. This time he has not moved for 48 hours. And I turned him over yesterday but on waking up this morning he is back on his back in the same place and not moving. The other 2 are under the sand with their snorkels poking out but haven't really moved in a day or so. Is this OK or am I not giving them something they need?