Nano project build, first time SW tank!
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Bristleworms are what I have, as well as what I think is a baby shrimp. I also think there is the start of a few fan worms.
But I just wanted to share with everyone how confused I was when talking with my girlfriend (whom I share the tank with) about the word "bi weekly". We both said it had different meanings, and who know we would both be right:
bi·week·ly (b
-w
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)adj.1. Happening every two weeks.
2. Happening twice a week
But does anyone have experience with the Taam Rio nano skimmer? The man at the pet store recommended this instead of the skimmer I ordered, although from what I've read I still might need another filter. Anyone have any input?
But I just wanted to share with everyone how confused I was when talking with my girlfriend (whom I share the tank with) about the word "bi weekly". We both said it had different meanings, and who know we would both be right:
bi·week·ly (b
2. Happening twice a week
But does anyone have experience with the Taam Rio nano skimmer? The man at the pet store recommended this instead of the skimmer I ordered, although from what I've read I still might need another filter. Anyone have any input?
I'm with you. Bi-weekly translates to twice a week. Fortnightly or bi-monthly would be every 2 weeks. I do 25% fortnightly water changes on my tank. I would like to do weekly changes but I work away for 6 days then come home for 6 days so it's not possible.
Live rock update.
"Another pound of live rock added, slow and steady is the game.
One of the local fish stores has a very good stock of small rock, so we are going to pick up two or four more pounds on Monday. Everything is as it should be."
"Another pound of live rock added, slow and steady is the game.
One of the local fish stores has a very good stock of small rock, so we are going to pick up two or four more pounds on Monday. Everything is as it should be."
Going slow, great idea. It will save you alot of headaches as you go. Although it does'nt seem right, I think most would consider biweekly to be every other week.
Yeah, we're going to make sure we have all our rocks in and cycled, all the levels are perfect and steady, and things are just all around good and ready before we even put the coral and crustaceans in, and then we will wait until it's ready for fish.
We want to avoid that usual initial loss of fish that every tank has, since this is our first SW experience.
brokenteef: your doing great! I would suggest that you finish topping off the water to full. Appears that you are starting to get the diatoms (looks like it from the last pic) which is part of the entire new tank/cycle process. After you get your filter, you may want to get some rubble to put into the filter compartment of your HOB filter in lieu of the medium that comes with it. The only other thing you could put in that filter compartment would be carbon if needed.
For fish only and live rock (FOLR) your lighting isn't that critical. If you are wanting to keep corals,then the lighting becomes a bit more tricky. You could go with Power Compacts for a start...have you checked Craigslist; when you are on a budget it is a good way to keep costs down by getting second hand items. Just a thought.
The notion of getting a cup of live sand from your LFS or local reefer is a good idea becuase it introduces a variant of fauna that won't be present in your LR and adds greater diversity to your good bacteria.
For fish only and live rock (FOLR) your lighting isn't that critical. If you are wanting to keep corals,then the lighting becomes a bit more tricky. You could go with Power Compacts for a start...have you checked Craigslist; when you are on a budget it is a good way to keep costs down by getting second hand items. Just a thought.
The notion of getting a cup of live sand from your LFS or local reefer is a good idea becuase it introduces a variant of fauna that won't be present in your LR and adds greater diversity to your good bacteria.
But does anyone have experience with the Taam Rio nano skimmer? The man at the pet store recommended this instead of the skimmer I ordered, although from what I've read I still might need another filter. Anyone have any input?[/QUOTE]
I have one, and so far I consider it an excellent purchase. The skimmer is fairly easy to set/adjust, and the filter turns over a goodly amount of water. The filters are cheap, and -very- easy to change. (lotsa room for an additional bag with phosban, too)
BUT KNOW THIS: it has two drawbacks for you to consider
1. To call the instruction manual vague would be an understatement. You will generally have to find out how to operate it on your own, (or ask me, I can help.)
2. This filter does -not- maintain a vacuum very well...the water level in your tank must be -very high- for the filter to draw properly.
I personally don't have a problem with either of these, as I keep the water level high in my tank all the time, anyway.
I don't know what your LFS vendor quoted you for one, but as you are on a budget, (aren't we all?) I would like to suggest a website to you for mail-order consideration; www.marinedepot.com they usually have smokin' deals on items, and their shipping is reasonable if you're not in a hurry. (or for large orders, shipping is free)
Good luck.
I have one, and so far I consider it an excellent purchase. The skimmer is fairly easy to set/adjust, and the filter turns over a goodly amount of water. The filters are cheap, and -very- easy to change. (lotsa room for an additional bag with phosban, too)
BUT KNOW THIS: it has two drawbacks for you to consider
1. To call the instruction manual vague would be an understatement. You will generally have to find out how to operate it on your own, (or ask me, I can help.)
2. This filter does -not- maintain a vacuum very well...the water level in your tank must be -very high- for the filter to draw properly.
I personally don't have a problem with either of these, as I keep the water level high in my tank all the time, anyway.
I don't know what your LFS vendor quoted you for one, but as you are on a budget, (aren't we all?) I would like to suggest a website to you for mail-order consideration; www.marinedepot.com they usually have smokin' deals on items, and their shipping is reasonable if you're not in a hurry. (or for large orders, shipping is free)
Good luck.
You might also consider a yellow or green clown goby...they are little and can be added with other fish like a clown fish or a firefish.
As for the two clownfish in the 10 gallon...it's a controversial issue but I've seen others (nanoreef) have 10 gallon reef tanks with 2 clowns for many years - happy/successful/low maintenance. Check out nanoreef for more info.
I have a Taam...but mine is probably some cheapie version of what your LFS is recommending. It was under $40.00 if I remember correctly. It works well but is soooo noisy.
As for the two clownfish in the 10 gallon...it's a controversial issue but I've seen others (nanoreef) have 10 gallon reef tanks with 2 clowns for many years - happy/successful/low maintenance. Check out nanoreef for more info.
I have a Taam...but mine is probably some cheapie version of what your LFS is recommending. It was under $40.00 if I remember correctly. It works well but is soooo noisy.
Gah, I keep forgetting to check this thread. I signed up on nano-reef.com and have been doing the majority of my posting there:
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=168024
We're going to be getting as much LR as possible tonight as well as a koralia to get the water flowing. We're going to save up to try to get a T5 lighting system ASAP, so our tank should be having a ton of progress soon!
I'm probably not going to be posting much on here, but I'll check it every once in a while. If you want to see the more frequent updates, check either the blog or the other forums thread. Thanks again guys!
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=168024
We're going to be getting as much LR as possible tonight as well as a koralia to get the water flowing. We're going to save up to try to get a T5 lighting system ASAP, so our tank should be having a ton of progress soon!
I'm probably not going to be posting much on here, but I'll check it every once in a while. If you want to see the more frequent updates, check either the blog or the other forums thread. Thanks again guys!
