Loppnessmonsta
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Just set up my tank looking for some feedback for a quick learning noob!:eek2:
I say keep the rocks in the sump a good place for pods to hide bread and play. but agree with getting a skimmer and bigger sump if a 10 is the only size that will fit got with a 20 tall. and did you test for a power failure if the sump will over flow. it will not tank alot of water to flood a 10 gallon sump.
looking nice.
just a suggestion, I'd take the rock out of the sump, imo it belongs in the display tank.
get a skimmer. get a skimmer.
any chance you have room for a bigger sump?
and don't add anything more for a couple months at least, let things settle out for a while.
I Have a SeaCLone Protien Skimmer Forgot what model but it work greatthe only reason I suggested removing the rock is to make room for a skimmer.
Tank has been up for a little over a month. I had live sand and live rock and cycled with 5 damsels (first 3 died)With the dead part of the torch, you have two options, you can leave it there or if you can break that part off do so. Personally, I like to leave it on there so that it can serve as a post for wedging in rocks. It's just a skeleton. For cooling your tank, you can add a clip on fan and point it so that it blows the air over the surface of the water. How long have you had the tank up and running?
the only reason I suggested removing the rock is to make room for a skimmer.
I say keep the rocks in the sump a good place for pods to hide bread and play. but agree with getting a skimmer and bigger sump if a 10 is the only size that will fit got with a 20 tall. and did you test for a power failure if the sump will over flow. it will not tank alot of water to flood a 10 gallon sump.
I like the rock in there? I dunno why I might throw in some bio balls to take up some space and add more suface area. Trying to grow a lot of purle coraline
I see that you have been bit by the bug. Only a month and you've added so much in your tank. You will continue to have more spikes so don't be surprised if you lose more corals and/or fish. The key to this hobby is patience. Try not adding anymore to your tank until it's fully cycled.Tank has been up for a little over a month.
I have been looking for a small pc 18w or 24w but every1 wants like $50 bucks for 1. That is insane. Any ideas???I see that you have been bit by the bug. Only a month and you've added so much in your tank. You will continue to have more spikes so don't be surprised if you lose more corals and/or fish. The key to this hobby is patience. Try not adding anymore to your tank until it's fully cycled.
I agree with getting a better skimmer. Having a Seaclone is just like having an airstone in your tank. Check out the SWC brand skimmers, they have great HOB ones.
I would also not use bioballs (they trap detritus really well which will cause ammonia spikes), try using algae like cheato instead (plus is that it will suck out the nutrients in the tank that the bad algae (ex. hair algae) uses to bloom in your tank. Of course you'll need a light under there but it doesn't have to be that strong. Small pc will do.
I have been looking for a small pc 18w or 24w but every1 wants like $50 bucks for 1. That is insane. Any ideas???
Will the Cheato help get rid of the green algae?
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