Recent content by ForeRight27

First fish went in this Tuesday 5/11/21. Bonded pair of Bali Aquarich Black Helmet Picasso Percula Clownfish from the LA Divers Den.

Yes I am aware the ammonia badge is not reliable but it was what I could get the fastest. Got a Salifert Ammonia test kit in today and got a result of 0.5ppm. I usually test every other day at the same time roughly 4pm. I have also discontinued dosing ammonia and got a few raw table shrimp and...

I am aware that hobby grade test kits can be inaccurate but I have never seen such big differences from one brand or another. The three month cycle refers to more than just populating enough beneficial bacteria to process ammonia to nitrite to nitrate. It is a methodology to limit the ability...

Having some trouble with testing. Cycled started 3-15-21. Used Microbacter Start XLM and Ammonium Chloride. Having issues with pH, Ammonia, and Nitrite testing. All ideas, advice or suggestions are welcomed. Hanna Temp-79.4 InkBird Temp-79.1 Hanna Salinity-1.025 SG Refractometer Salinity-1.025...

First round of testing last night. Temp 79.1 pH 7.8 Ammonia 1.2ppm Nitrite 0.1ppm Alkalinity 8.5dKH

On Monday filled the tank up for leak test had one small leak from a union that wasn’t tight enough. Fixed that then filled up with freshly mixed saltwater. Then on Tuesday added Microbacter Start XLM and dosed ammonium chloride to the tank. I’m having a problem with my ATO. I would have gotten...

Got the lights setup today. They look awesome. Too bad the tank will be lights out for the next 3 months. I also rinsed my dry sand. I just used the hose outside as I have read tap water is fine for this. So next I’ll add the sand and then fill her up with fresh saltwater and we’re off.

Ok so next topic. Where do we currently stand on rinsing dry sand? Don't rinse? Rinse with tap water? Rinse with RO water? Its been a while.

Just a rough draft. Trying to build a lagoon type aquascape with a sandy zoa garden in the center. Be gentle.

Well let’s see what I can come up with.

Has anyone ever mounted an AI Prime to the HMS mounting rail?

No it’s just a 16’ rope light from Amazon. It’s basically just a work light for when I’m under the tank.

Thank you I really am trying to take my time to do things right and make it look good. I’m hoping for a 10 year tank. 🤞😬

Funny enough I did change my mind on lighting and flow. I went with 2x Jebao SCP-90s for now. I’m curious about the gyres and I figured they were an inexpensive way to get a feel for gyres in general. If they last a year I’ll make a decision at that point to go with a brand name set of gyres if...

It came with all the bulkheads locline and the standpipes inside the overflow box. I bought all the red pvc and sch80 fittings and valves from BRS.