Newbie set up

[yq33]

Okay thanks! Btw I have some spare dead rocks. Wondering if they do any good if kept in canister for additional filtration or like act as a cryptic zone?

[kfc]

you can go to fish shop at aquamarine to view more setup

[kfc]

buy seasalt to mix with normal tap water will do

[CKL]

buy seasalt to mix with normal tap water will do

Anti chlorine is a must even for fowlr tank. Unless you keep aged water for mixing.

[yq33]

Yea I use anti chlorine. Btw guys I made a mistake, moisture got into my salt, and it's hard for me to dissolve them, I have some sand so I can't really tell if the salts are fully dissolved. Should I wait a few days to see if my salinity raises? I only have a power filter for now, wave maker on it's way.

[tofubox]

Bro, best way to mix your salt is using a container with a powerhead inside to mix. Right now dipping the salt directly into the tank without any livestock may be alright, but dont do it the next time round. Just give it time, the salt will dissolve, Aid of the power filter for circulation will be good, but with a wave maker it will speed up the process by miles.

[yq33]

Yes I realized that, my salinity tested by a hydrometer now is around 1.6-1.8. Should I wait till more salt dissolves or should I add till desired?

[yq33]

Yes I realized that, my salinity tested by a hydrometer now is around 1.6-1.8. Should I wait till more salt dissolves or should I add till desired?

[james72]

1.6?????

Do you know the salinity range is suppose to be 1.023-1.026 for reef tank?

Cheers,

James

[yq33]

Yes but I haven't finish adding cause some salt I think haven't dissolve. I keeping FOWLR, 1.2-1.23 enough right

[tofubox]

Erm wait, u are confusing everyone. lol. Salt range should be within the 1.0xxx range.....not 1.2 or 1..6 or 1.8

[yq33]

My bad.. 1.016 to 1.018

[tofubox]

arh ok, wait till tmr den check. add more salt if required

[yq33]

Ok thanks!

[james72]

Lol.......

Cheers,

James

[yq33]

Hi guys, wanna check my stocking list if this is okay..

1) 2 x clownfish

2) foxface

3) blue tang? ( possible in 90gal?)

4) falcula butterfly

5) sea cucumber

6) one of the star fishes

Is this possible? Will there be any issues or wtv?

Or suggestions for any fishes? I only know the tang should be added last, but idk about the other orders, planning clown fish first.

[A. Quarium]

Should be fine for most, but not sure about the tang though

[yq33]

Hmm is 10 gallon really a lot of difference? If I increase the flowrate would it be better? Currently running a wp25. Read somewhere that 100 gal is enough

[yq33]

Also is it possible for me to have cleaner shrimps in the tank with those fishes, wanna get them to keep my tank parasite free.

[A. Quarium]

The shrimps should be fine, most reef fishes (probably) won't attack cleaners

[yq33]

Alright thanks!

[yq33]

Hi guys does anyone wants to share any thing from any of the online lfs mad petz / aquamarine / or whatever. I need some items and need some help to get free shipping!

[ShadowHunter]

Tang should be fine. I hv one Blue and one Kole Tang in my 30g. Both fat fat

[yq33]

Tang should be fine. I hv one Blue and one Kole Tang in my 30g. Both fat fat

Isn't 30gallon way too small for a blue tang when it grows bigger..

I kinda not want to buy and sell when the tang gets too big as it would risk infections or wtv..

[Clement Chen]

blue tang must add last also. found out that it has been killing all my new fishes.