Jimbo’s CDA 250
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I figured that if I'm getting more fishes, then it would be wise to start dosing the ammonia to prime the tank. So when the fishes are introduced into the tank, the bacteria is already growing to meet the higher ammonia load. I usually fill a syringe with ammonia, and inject a little into the tank throughout the day.
I still have some Salifert ammonia test kits from cycling, so I will test for ammonia in the next few days to make sure everything is fine.
Slow and steady wins the race!
I still have some Salifert ammonia test kits from cycling, so I will test for ammonia in the next few days to make sure everything is fine.
Slow and steady wins the race!
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A local reefer wants to get out of hobby because he travels out of the country, so I'm buying his 6 fishes (3 medium sized tangs and 3 chromis) this weekend. The caveat is that we need to catch the fish from his large tank with rocks.
I need to introduce the 3 tangs together at the same time to lessen the chance of aggression.
I need to introduce the 3 tangs together at the same time to lessen the chance of aggression.
I told him to at least take out the rocks, and we can use egg crates to funnel the fish into a smaller area to catch. But I think he is still out of the country. LOL. So I'm not sure if he will time to do that when he gets back. I don't think he has any corals, it might be a FOWLR.
He said he's basically abandoned his tank, so I'm not even sure the condition of the fishes at this point. I'm hoping I can get to the fishes quickly and catch them. It'll be awesome to provide them with a good home. I'll find out this weekend when I go over and see the fishes for the first time. Fingers crossed.
He said he's basically abandoned his tank, so I'm not even sure the condition of the fishes at this point. I'm hoping I can get to the fishes quickly and catch them. It'll be awesome to provide them with a good home. I'll find out this weekend when I go over and see the fishes for the first time. Fingers crossed.
I’ve always been a proponent of live rock, but man....I’m really starting to appreciate starting a tank with bleached dead rock. The dead rock is so much cleaner and no hitchhikers to be worried about. And unless I add it to the tank, it's not going to be in the tank.
Obviously, the downside of dead rock is the lack of biodiversity. Bottled bacteria is only limited strain. So I decided to order some AF Life Source mud, and for ~$30...I'm giving it a shot. Maybe it is snake oil. It is supposedly mud from the ocean. Probably won't be broadcasting it into my DT though. I'll try to keep it in a cup or container. Will figure it out when the mud gets here. The online opinion of this AF Life Source mud is pretty divided. Snake Oil?
Obviously, the downside of dead rock is the lack of biodiversity. Bottled bacteria is only limited strain. So I decided to order some AF Life Source mud, and for ~$30...I'm giving it a shot. Maybe it is snake oil. It is supposedly mud from the ocean. Probably won't be broadcasting it into my DT though. I'll try to keep it in a cup or container. Will figure it out when the mud gets here. The online opinion of this AF Life Source mud is pretty divided. Snake Oil?
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I really like this white trim piece that AGE (Acrylic & Glass Exhibit) has on top their tanks. This photo was taken off their site.
I emailed them to see how much something like this will cost. At first, I thought about making this out of a wood trim, but it probably won't last long that close to saltwater.
I emailed them to see how much something like this will cost. At first, I thought about making this out of a wood trim, but it probably won't last long that close to saltwater.
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Check out TAP plastics. They will precut any piece and color of acrylic/polycarbonate you need then you can glue it yourself. Just a thought. This is how I plan to make my screen top. I have a Starry Blenny that likes to go stage diving. luckily I found him in time all 3 times...Lol
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If the quote is too high, I'll have a new DIY project. LOL.
I'll definitely take a look at the cut-to-order polycarbonate. Also, I like the metal option as well. If I can do this for around $100, I would do it. The reef slush fund is definitely running low. Been buying too many little frags.
I would avoid thin acrylic, it might warp with moisture.
I'll definitely take a look at the cut-to-order polycarbonate. Also, I like the metal option as well. If I can do this for around $100, I would do it. The reef slush fund is definitely running low. Been buying too many little frags.
I would avoid thin acrylic, it might warp with moisture.
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Oh common Jimmy, how are we supposed to know well it works if you don't dump a large scoop of mud in your display first?...LOL JK.
I use miracle mud in my Fuge and it does seem to work well. Too well some times causing my nitrates to bottom out when first adding. I just have to make sure to continue over feeding and to change 50% of the mud every 6 months.
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I use miracle mud in my Fuge and it does seem to work well. Too well some times causing my nitrates to bottom out when first adding. I just have to make sure to continue over feeding and to change 50% of the mud every 6 months.
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Do you run an ICP? I heard some mud have high metals like iron, tin or aluminum. That’s why I’m going to go slow. And I want to be able to pull it easily if there are any problems. But so far, no one has anything bad to say about AF Life Source except it’s got some metallic material…which might be a problem for getting into pumps.
