Hi all. I'm new to reef keeping.
I have a 46 gallon Bow Front Tank and currently have 50 lbs of live rock doing well inside.
I was frustrated with the Via Aqua Multiskimmer I bought, so I decided to buy myself a new canister filter. I am going to keep both running for the next 4 weeks or so...
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Im in North Jersey, Hudson County to be specific.
I have noticed some brown algea starting to make a film on my substrate. I read that this is ok because its eating the nitrates.
Does this mean that my tank has cycled?
My ammonia is at 2 ppm, nitrites 2 ppm, and nitrates are...
Thanks for all the good information
I will NOT put an damsels in my tank.
I'm going to stick with patience and time and cycle the tank slowly and naturally.
I appreciate the advice.
I'll be in touch in a few weeks with more stupid questions.
Thank You.
Ok... So I emailed the company and learned how to quiet down the protein skimmer.
Things are good. I added 50 lbs of live rock 3 days ago. Looks good.
I've been testing the water every day. Things are going well.
Now I have to add a fish or two to get that cycle going....
Any suggestions?
Ok, So I got set up today. My tank is up (46 gallon bow front tank on a cabinet stand), I mixed by water and instant ocean, and began my filter. I bought a Via Aqua Multi Skimmer. This is a combination filter and protein skimmer all wrapped up in one. It works great.
My only complaint and...
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Hello everyone. I'm starting a NEW Reef Tank today. I bought at 46 inch bow front tank and will be setting it up today.
Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I have made plans to purchase about 50 lbs of live rock from my fish guy.
I cannot wait to start this...
