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Old 06-25-2008, 11:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Filled it up 6/14, and took the following readings today at lunch:

Salinity: 1.024
Temp: 79
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: .25
Nitrate: 20

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Old 06-25-2008, 11:38 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Looks like you are on your way. How are your other parameters? How about your stocking plans?


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Haven't measured anything else. Once cycling is complete, I'll probably buy some more test kits. As for stocking, I'm somewhat impartial, although you can probably guess what species my children would prefer.
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yeah i love b and w clowns, the true percs are also really nice!


but it looks like its really coming along.
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yeah i love b and w clowns, the true percs are also really nice!


but it looks like its really coming along.
true percs arent nice!

i have a pair in my 58 thats the meanest pair of fish I've ever owned...

if i put my hand in without food to work on something they'll come grab the hair on the back of my hand or arm and rip it out
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true percs arent nice!

i have a pair in my 58 thats the meanest pair of fish I've ever owned...

if i put my hand in without food to work on something they'll come grab the hair on the back of my hand or arm and rip it out
Perhaps they lack keratin in their diet?
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Filled it up 6/14, and took the following readings today at lunch:

Salinity: 1.024
Temp: 79
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: .25
Nitrate: 20

without lighting:


with PC actinics:
That's a nice flat rock on top.


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