View Full Version : new to marine aquariums... looking for advice!
clowngirl
07-24-2008, 11:20 AM
Hey folks!
My boyfriend set up a salt water tank with 2 clownfish, 2 shrimp and some crabs... and then we broke up. So I need to take care of the tank now and I'm wondering how to do a partial water change! I think I might have to go buy a book on how to do all this stuff... making sure the ammonia, nitrate, nitrite etc levels are ok. My ex researched a lot before setting it all up and it's working well, but needs some TLC!
Any advice would be great!
krytan
07-24-2008, 11:48 AM
Hello, :welcome: to AC.
Sorry i can't help with your questions (i'm not a salty), try posting your questions in the marine forums and they should get more response.
Hooked Newbie
07-24-2008, 11:54 AM
Howdy! Welcome to AC!
Ditto on what Krytan said. A post in the Marine area will get you some good responses.
Reefscape
07-24-2008, 12:38 PM
Hey folks!
My boyfriend set up a salt water tank with 2 clownfish, 2 shrimp and some crabs... and then we broke up. So I need to take care of the tank now and I'm wondering how to do a partial water change! I think I might have to go buy a book on how to do all this stuff... making sure the ammonia, nitrate, nitrite etc levels are ok. My ex researched a lot before setting it all up and it's working well, but needs some TLC!
Any advice would be great!
Partial water changes consist of removing about 10% of the tank water, and replacing it with premade saltwater.
Premade saltwater can either be made or brought 24 hours previous, stored in a container with a heater and a powerhead so the water comes to the correct temp, same as the tank...Then Simply syphon out 10% from the tank and then pour in the new SW....water change done.
A good book to buy is the The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists (http://www.amazon.com/Conscientious-Marine-Aquarist-Commonsense-Successful/dp/1890087025)
We are all here to help you in any way we can, so, ask many questions, and it will all be good....
almo75
07-24-2008, 2:04 PM
Welcome to the site clowngirl, ask away in the marine section and we will do our best to help. This is a great group of very knowledgeable people here. I have learned a ton.
Weezer
07-24-2008, 3:44 PM
Hello...........:welcome:
Rbishop
07-24-2008, 5:03 PM
Welcome to AC!
jm1212
07-24-2008, 7:46 PM
Welcome to AC!
msjinkzd
07-24-2008, 10:22 PM
hello, welcome to AC!
jpappy789
07-25-2008, 12:28 PM
welcome!
Mgamer20o0
07-27-2008, 1:54 AM
Welcome to AC.