Refurbishing my used Solana 34

[Moneymaks24]

I got 3 rocks w the tank I'm assuming they were yours 1 with a big round hole in middle. Should I use those or it's possible I will introduce some unwanted hitch hikers. I want to start my cycle today but I'm unsure if I can use these rocks or I should cure them first

 

[Moneymaks24]

Sorry for so many question I'm a newbie if u can't tell lol

 

[Moneymaks24]

Exciting news: I read today the Jeabo WP-25 ( it's like an Mp-10 only $200 cheaper!!) will be released in June, just in time for the end of my cycle hopefully.

 

[Moneymaks24]

Used this tool at work today to cut my live rock into thinner more manageable pieces

 

[Moneymaks24]

Sand has shipped out today also and I'm still filling up my tank w saltwater gradually

 

[Moneymaks24]

Which aqua scape do you guys like better ?

 

[Moneymaks24]

Sand arrived on time, turns out I only needed 30 lbs for a 3" sand bed and not 56! as suggested by customer service, I might just keep the extra bag though. Aqua scape complete temp turned up to 89 and day 1 of fish less cycle with pure ammonia has began. Hopefully in a month ill have fish inside!

 

[Moneymaks24]

Forgot to post pix

 

[Moneymaks24]

Ordered the wp-25 Wave maker today from fish-street.$102 pix soon

 

[Moneymaks24]

Since I'm talking to myself, self remember to buy some milk tomorrow lalala

 

[viplok]

the best thing i did was to remove the back and added a sump =D. anyway, do u really like sand bed? i always have trouble with sand bed in this tank. i dumped it all out after sandy and i love BB. tagging along

 

[Moneymaks24]

I get sand bed mainly because i wanted a wrasse and gobys and I read they need a 3" sand bed. This is only my 2nd tank (first was 8 gallon Aqueon evolve) I'm still new to the hobby so I can't speak from any real experience.. Yet

 

[Moneymaks24]

Also I have a 2" paver stone holding my rocks aqua scape so the sand covers that up.

 

[Moneymaks24]

I would love a sump however I'm unsure if the glass is tampered, people saying different things and I don't know how to check. Also I never drilled a tank before.

 

[Dace]

Since I'm talking to myself, self remember to buy some milk tomorrow lalala

Looking good, keep up the good work

 

[fishman1069]

Looks good, I like the rock work. Why did you turn your temp up to 89? tho?

 

[Moneymaks24]

Looks good, I like the rock work. Why did you turn your temp up to 89? tho?

I read it helps the bacteria grow for the cycle process quicker I will turn it down when cycle is over

 

[Moneymaks24]

! I just ordered the Pacific Sun Triton s 145w !! I just graduated college and this is my little gift to myself hope I made the right choice these things are pricey.

 

[Moneymaks24]

I'm nervous and excited about this purchase. Safe to say ill be eating nothing but ramen noodles for a few months lol

 

[Moneymaks24]

Pacific Sun Light specs:
Type: Triton S Master (built-in internal computer)
Size: 380x210x60mm
Number of channels: nine independent LED channels(Shallow Water - without white leds!, full spectrum panel)
Number of SMT sources: 2 pcs
LED panel power: ca.145W
Wireless: Yes - Bluetooth
Supported software: Win 7/Xp/8, Mac OS X, Android (native apps)
Mounting: hanging kits / spider mountings
Fans Ultra Quiet 120mm fans - core speed controlled by temperature
Coverage of light: aquarium sizes up to 36x24x50 "
UV LEDs: Yes, dual core 400 and 420nm
Built-in Display: LCD blue backlight (switchable backlight)