1229goad
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Hey everyone I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has helped me out starting my 1st tank. Here are a few photos let me know what you think. Thanks
My 55Gal 1st Tank
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brady816
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Looking good man i see you have the bac pack skimmer. I had that skimmer and i hated it for sure the salt creep would get in the line all the time. So i went and got a aqua c remora pro and man that baby worked great!!!!!!!! Just my 2 cents man......
Sascha D
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How old is this tank? It looks pretty new but the corals look happy and open. Does the clown host the skimmer powerhead?
With an undergravel filter the nitrates can get out of hand. I would remove it but if its not causing a problem its your call. Also the blue starfish is pretty sensative to water quality. Some of the others might give good feedback on them.
I noticed you have some aiptasia. We all get it but be sure you get rid of it. I started out with one when I first started and ended up with a tank full hehe. There are a ton of ways to do it but I suggest using chemicals. I use highly concetrated salt water paste injected into the head with an insulin needle with good success. I have heard Joe's Juice is super successful.
Good Luck
With an undergravel filter the nitrates can get out of hand. I would remove it but if its not causing a problem its your call. Also the blue starfish is pretty sensative to water quality. Some of the others might give good feedback on them.
I noticed you have some aiptasia. We all get it but be sure you get rid of it. I started out with one when I first started and ended up with a tank full hehe. There are a ton of ways to do it but I suggest using chemicals. I use highly concetrated salt water paste injected into the head with an insulin needle with good success. I have heard Joe's Juice is super successful.
Good Luck
1229goad
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The tank is only 3 months old. yes the clown host the powerhead. and i know i need to get rid of the aiptasia but havent had time. As far as the undergravel filter, i am switching tanks soon to a 75gal with live sand and wont have them then. Thanks
How old is this tank? It looks pretty new but the corals look happy and open. Does the clown host the skimmer powerhead?
With an undergravel filter the nitrates can get out of hand. I would remove it but if its not causing a problem its your call. Also the blue starfish is pretty sensative to water quality. Some of the others might give good feedback on them.
I noticed you have some aiptasia. We all get it but be sure you get rid of it. I started out with one when I first started and ended up with a tank full hehe. There are a ton of ways to do it but I suggest using chemicals. I use highly concetrated salt water paste injected into the head with an insulin needle with good success. I have heard Joe's Juice is super successful.
Good Luck
Sascha D
Well-known member
You know I've been hearing boiling hot water in a turkey baster works really well. Doesn't take much time at all and you should only have to do it once to each one.
1229goad
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I was told to use lemon juice and inject it into them.
Sascha D
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Well I've never heard of that but if it works I guess. Who told you that anyway, on-line, LFS, friend? I personally wouldn't use it, but I hope it works for you if you decide to try it. I would definately inject them with a needle and not use a baster.
