Danno's Nanos And Pico Journal

[SkiFletch]

Coraline algae is actually more chemistry limited than light limited... It won't really start flourishing until you get your alk above say 10dKH and your calc above say 430ppm

 

[Danno]

My calcium is ok but I don't have a dKH test kit. My pH is fine. I read that dKH has something to do with your pH level. I have no idea how to test for alkalinity. Nor do I know how to "raise" it. I'll have to read on I suppose.

 

[Hobbit]

what all should i get in the test kit if i plan on growing corals? Ph, Nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, what else? Anything?

 

[Danno]

I have this test kit at the moment:
Basic Saltwater Test Kit

I plan on getting this one too:
Reef Test Kit

 

[Hobbit]

wow, they sell for 60 $ over here. Thanks a lot!

 

[atmmachine816]

Did you get a better stand for it?

 

[Danno]

Yep, sure did. Here is that tank surroundings. I hate how flash screws up the look of the tank, oh well.

[sup]Now I just need to get the electronics away from the tank. Gotta pin that speak on the wall[/sup]

 

[matt295]

just wondering where is the tank in your house/apartment (dont know)? is it in the kitchen or something. looks very nice

 

[Danno]

Well I originally had the tank set up at college. The spring semester concluded four days ago so I had to bring it home, but now that it is home the tank isn't moving. I still live with my parents; probably will for awhile seeing that I am going to go for my masters. The tank is currently in my room. The entire side of the room is a giant built in dresser. Luckily it is very sturdy., basically one giant block of wood. Lots of space for tanks.

 

[matt295]

nice

 

[Hobbit]

I was just wondering if it would be wise to upgrade from 12 gallon to 29 gallon. Will i need protien skimmer? Or a sump? If my 2 gallon is already cycled, how long will it take my 29 to cycle, after adding the extra rock?

 

[matt295]

cycling in general usually takes 3-4 weeks. i have been cycling my 35 gallon for a little more than 3 weeks and am going to wait another week until i get fish. sumps are usually for big tanks, my 50 gallon salt just has a little section cut of that has all the filters inside the tank.

 

[SkiFletch]

For keeping corals, in addition to the ones you mentioned hobbit, you need calcium and alkalinity (aka carbonate hardness).

 

[Danno]

Yay coral!!!

I took a trip over to a great fish store about 50 minutes away from my house to spend some dough. Once the shopping spree ended I picked up two corals. I got each for 25 dollars.

Here are my button zooanthids. Don't worry I used gloves.

The other coral will be revieled after it opens

 

[n3ont3tra]

Cool, I love zoos! The red ones are nice.