Carlos 60 gallon new tank

[Scooterman]

I'd go for the freebie I don't see reason not to.

 

[carlos_fb]

This past couple of days have been bittersweet. Yesterday I got my first sps coral frags. I got some Red Montipora, Green Montipora and a very beautiful Pink Birdsnest.

Here's some pictures:



On the other hand, I had to put Gramma to sleep Today. It went down the hill in the past week so I had to put an end to it. I can't believe how hard it was.

 

[carlos_fb]

By the way, I checked my parameters this afternoon and it looks like Alk and Calcium are coming down after the corals were introduced.

Alk 8.0
Calcium 370

 

[Scooterman]

WOW so after we posted about your parms, you went out & got some?
cool BTW! Congrats

 

[Scooterman]

They won't suck it dry that fast man, LOL your swinging from 480, 410 to 370 in two days & just three frags?

 

[Krish]

Looks great Carlos!!!

 

[carlos_fb]

WOW so after we posted about your parms, you went out & got some?
cool BTW! Congrats

LOL yeah I did, there was a big marine convention event this past weekend in Southern California and those parameters were like my green light.

As I mentioned Yesterday, please ignore the parameters I posted last week because it looks like I was not reading them properly. However Calcium came down from 410 to 370 in a little over 24 hours.

 

[carlos_fb]

So, does this mean I need to start dosing soon?

 

[Scooterman]

Carlos If your using the Saliflert kits make sure your doing the high resolution test, I would test it again in 24 hours & then start dripping kalk, or the two part system but keep testing & make sure it is right, don't try to bring it up all at once & shoot for a target range, not a dead on number.

 

[carlos_fb]

I did a water change Today but I will re test Tomorrow.

I thinking on getting a Geo Kalk Reactor once the Calcium demand increases but for now I want to get the hang of dosing with 2 parts additives.

 

[carlos_fb]

Parameters Today:

Alk 8.6
Calcium 370

 

[carlos_fb]

Since I had such a bad experience with the last fishes I got from a LFS, I decided to order from Live Aquaria this time.

Check out my new Purple Firefish.

 

[Krish]

Beautiful fish Carlos!!!!

 

[carlos_fb]

Damn it!

Seriously what are the chances of getting 5 out 5 sick fishes in a row?

Firefish got ich too, I just can't believe my luck!

VERY discouraging for sure...

 

[Juanfer]

boomer, hope they get better

 

[Scooterman]

Carlos, whomever your getting them from probably isn't the best source for fish, you may have to resort to ordering online, Hey at least you QT'ed him, that is worth a lot, first hand! Hang in there man, It will get better!

 

[carlos_fb]

My first pair of Perculas got Brook, those I got from a local reseller, fortunately I was able to save them with Formalin baths.

Later I got a Sunburst Anthias and a Royal Gramma from a LFS, both got ich, Sunburst died in a couple of days and I had to put down the Gramma last week since it never recoved from the ich with the Hyposalinity treatment.

Yesterday I got the Purple Firefish from liveaquaria.com and I just noticed some white spots in its fins.

 

[Scooterman]

Well I tell you one thing, once you get your tank stocked, you will be experienced In treating fish successfully. Look at what you have now compared to 6 months ago, I'd say you came a long way & the thing about all this waiting will hopefully be the Lack of long term problems, which you will be glad If you ever had to deal with a tank full & It isn't doing well or having an outbreak.

 

[Krish]

I agree man...If it's not one thing it's another, but looking at things from a positive stand point, you are learning a lot through it all, but not something anyone wants to go through in any event. I hope thimngs make a turn for the better for you Carlos

 

[carlos_fb]

Thanks for your kind words guys. I'm sure it will get better soon.