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30-04-2004, 01:32 PM | #11 |
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You can check out my Marine Tank Journal.
http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...6&page=1&pp=10 The tank is still in the midst of cycling till then. |
01-05-2004, 12:35 AM | #12 | |
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activated carbon is highly recommended by professionals, but many prefer not 2 use. 4 me, i'm juz using filter wool n coral chips. |
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01-05-2004, 12:48 AM | #13 |
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ammonia will b detected as soon as there r "die off" in the tk. it can happen as soon as u start the cycling process. take note u can help 2 speed up the cycling process by adding market prawn.
start testing 4 the spike so as 2 monitor its process in order 2 b sure tat the nitrogen cycle will b established. As soon as ur nitrite is zero, u shd add 1 hardy fish in even if there is a detection of nitrate. the reason is simple, bacterias will not multiply w/o "food"(fish waste). IMHO, keep a diary. 1 reason is 2 keep a record of ur commitment n another reason is tat it will make ur hobby more fun. |
01-05-2004, 02:09 AM | #14 |
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if you have a large tank e.g 150gallon tank,adding 10 bioballs means nothing as your tank is too big and the nitrate trap there has no effect.
if your tank is small,1 bioball makes a difference. yea add a hardy fish,but please dont add damsels,they will give u alot of problem in future.. IMO damsels are the alst fish you should add if you want them. |
01-05-2004, 02:18 AM | #15 |
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u may 1 2 make use of tis time 2 propagate ur coraline algae by leaving ur blue light on n adding supplements like calcium n reef builder.
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01-05-2004, 08:29 AM | #16 |
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woow...
there are so many helpful guys out there... thanks for the advices, i m very touched to see so many helpful guys. Sorry, i m now very busy with my work and i will update u guys asap on what i have bought recently for the setup and what kind of marine life i like to keep. Best is that some of u guys out there who can show me with pictures of your beautiful marine tank. so i may get some ideas on what type of marine setup i want for my tank. |
01-05-2004, 08:41 AM | #17 |
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is a chiller a must for marine tank?
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01-05-2004, 09:20 AM | #18 |
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Not necessary unless you're having corals or your tank is directly confronted by heat.
Fyi, I didn't have a chiller for my FOWLR tank ... |
01-05-2004, 10:59 AM | #19 |
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need to take more care about of the marine water first b4 your fish
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01-05-2004, 11:32 AM | #20 |
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I think most of us got our setup photos in our galleries.
You don't need a chiller for the marine tank, however you can install fans(usually we use PC fans) to cool the water if it gets too hot(Reef tank better to keep it at 27-29deg, FOWLR should not exceed 31degs), but evaporation rate will be high.
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