29g Sw

[pprwngs]

Well I've finally crossed over. Let's see how things go...

Items I Have:

Tank- 29g
Filter- Filstar xp2 with a Bio-Chem bag and MicroFiltration Pad (can I put LR rubble in the Can?) -300gph
ZooMed Powersweep 214 - 160gph
Heater- 100w
Lighting- 50/50 17w
LR- 0lbs

 

[1entra]

Firstly welcome to the marine side.

What to you expect to keep in the tank? Will it be a fish only with Live Rock (FOWLR) system or do you expect to keep corals? If you wish to keep corals (depending on what corals) then you will need stronger lighting, a metal halide or possibly T5's at the least!

Also IMO I would get a larger wattage heater or even better get another 100/150w heater. That way you will always have another in case one fails!

Have you got water already mixed in the tank? If so then just turn the powerhead on so it keeps it moving and so oxygenated! If you haven't got water in the tank then wait till a few days before adding LR before addin/mixing your water and get it up to the right temp and SG!

By the way there is no need to add ammonia in the tank as ammonia is poisinous to fish and is something you want to be getting rid of rather than adding!!!!! Wait till you add LR in the tank as your tank will start to cycle by itself as any die-off from the LR will produce ammonia! You do not need to really add anything to your tank as off yet.

 

[pprwngs]

i will put corals in once i get a new light. that much i knew. as for the ammonia i was only thinking of putting a couple of drops a day to give the live sand i bought something to munch on. doesnt bacteria die without ammonia? maybe it doesnt. ty for for your help!!!

 

[steelhealr]

I dont' recommend that you put in corals right away (andwg, are you here? lol). The most common error made in nano reefing is the 'plunk maneuver'. As soon at the tank cycles, they plunk in corals.

I don't recommend that. Although most people are chomping at the bit to have a beautiful nano reef in their house, they risk losing money, corals and worst...nuking their tanks. As a friendly recommendation, I suggest that new nano reefers spend a few weeks after cycling to get into good habits of weekly water changes. This allows you to get a handle on water keeping since..in the nano biz....we must be EXCELLENT water keepers.

I also recommend that if you are going to add fish, DO THAT FIRST. Fish add poop. Fish need foodt. Poop + food = nitrates. Get experience with managing a bioload and understand how to get your nitrates down if they climb.

Then.....then...give yourself MORE time. Your uglies will now show up. Cyanobacteria, hair algae, aiptasia, etc.

Take your time. You'll be thankful that you did not just 'plunk' in a colony of animals just to watch them die. Avoid the post, "help...I think my corals are dying".

Just some hints.

SH

 

[pprwngs]

Goodness no i wouldn't dream of "plunking". Im going slower then molasses.... I don't plan on adding coral for a couple of months . Speaking of I have to wait a couple weeks to get LR cause my wife is only letting me spend so much.... next paycheck YAY.