Finally got that salt tank...

Oh. Well, in that case, I still fed mine fish food. Figured they'd best get used to it, they ain't gettin anything else :P
 
Went to the salty store today for new bulbs and water and I ended up reserving this fishy for when my tank is ready :) the store is going to find him a mate so I have a guaranteed pair when I take them home :)
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Here are some pictures with the new light :)
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The clown or the anthias? The later would not be a good choice for your size tank.

Congrats on the clown if that is the one. Some would surely argue but IMO no tank is complete without a pair of clowns :).

Tank looks like it is doing well!
 
The clown :)

Thanks I really enjoy it. My phosphates are still a little high. Here are my readings from today.
Ca2+ - 400
KH - 10dKH/179
Po4 - .25
NO3- *- .25
NH3/NH4+ - 0
NO- *- 0

I think my NO3 is low because of the very low bioload and the macro algae that is in the tank, well was I ripped it out yesterday. Also the LFS said my phopsphates may have also come from the rock that had the algae on it. I bought a pad, pūra filtration (I believe it's called), that will help remove the phosphates.
 
Never heard of pura. This what you have?

http://www.marinedepot.com/PURA_Fil...edia-Magnavore_(PURA)-MN3311-FIFMMEPM-vi.html

Looks similar to Polyfilter material. If so it will probably be fairly effective. For a more costs effective means of phosphate control down the road you might want to consider granular ferric oxide (GFO) sold as Rowaphos, Phosban or something like Chemipure Elite.. There is also a online retailer www.bulkreefsuppky.com that many people use for GFO and other media as well as equipment
 
Yes that is exactly what I got. The guy recommended trying this first, because I have an aquapod the resin is hard to use because it needs a precise amount of flow to work effectively. If this pad doesn't work I plan to try that stuff. But hopefully as I do w/cs the phosphate eventually goes away
 
Yep, WCs with good water are your best bet. The LFS is correct in that GFO works better in reactor where the media is constantly tumbled giving it better contact time with the water. I'm sure there would be a way to add a reactor if you really wanted to but a even a media bag of GFO would still benefit your tank especially if you are just dealing with trace levels. I think you are on the right path with the media pad to get the initial levels down. The macro will help with phosphates as well.
 
Tank looks great. Congrats on the clown, I have 1. Indestructable (was in 4ppm Ammonia for several days) and likes to eat my hand every time it enters the water lol. Very lively creatures, very fun personalities too! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!
 
Fishfriend1 said:
Tank looks great. Congrats on the clown, I have 1. Indestructable (was in 4ppm Ammonia for several days) and likes to eat my hand every time it enters the water lol. Very lively creatures, very fun personalities too! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!
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Hahaha that sounds like my clown. She bites me between the fingers right in the webbing (ouch!)

The tank looks great!! I love the cucumber and starfish :) we all expect pictures as soon as you get the clowns - just remember slow and steady. Don't be afraid to relocate any loose corals to a better spot for viewing/light either, just be gentle and they'll appreciate your efforts :)
 
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