Sean's 8.5G Rimless Reef - 3/07/2013

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Seano Hermano, Jun 3, 2012.

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  1. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    There are are lot of frag swaps in Ohio, I'm sure you'll find something. I was tempted to go over there to buy some stuff from reefpets (eBay seller) for free shipping. The frags start at one dollar bidding style.
     
    needmorecowbell, Jun 25, 2012
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I've missed two swaps this year already.

    Reefpets always has great stuff. I will definitely be buying from them. How were you able to get free shipping from their ebay sales? I think it usually runs about $20-30
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 25, 2012
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  3. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    In the description it says you can meet up with him at a public place and I think shipping is 2$ a frag then.
     
    needmorecowbell, Jun 26, 2012
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Oh OK. That would only benefit me if I was going there for another reason. Maybe if I went to a LFS in Cleveland and also got coral online...make a one day trip out of it.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 26, 2012
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Day 24 of the cycle. :D

    Ammonia: 0ppm
    Nitrite: 0ppm
    Nitrate: 10ppm
    Phosphate: 0ppm
    pH: 7.4
    Calcium: 335ppm - very low
    Magnesium: 2200 (you've read that correctly) - through the roof!
    Alkalinity: 9.0 dkH ?



    I thought I would share my excitement by taking a photo of all the test tubes leaning against the tank, but then I bumped them and they spilled on the carpet. lol.
     
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    Seano Hermano, Jun 26, 2012
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  6. Nu-Nu

    Nu-Nu Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Hahaha thats hilarious. :) nice cycle seano! A 24 day cycle is pretty quick IMO :)
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    It might just be a record for me.
     
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  8. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats on the quick cycle. Be careful on bringing up the Ca while lowering the Mg. They seem to be co-dependent and will move in tandem. I think you could do a large WC since you have no animals to get your Mg down them work on increasing your Ca. Alk is good where it is at.
     
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I thought alk seemed to be at a reasonable level.

    Also good news confirming my thought of cal/mag working together (or against each other).

    I can do a water change, but don't have a calcium supplement right now and won't be able to get one fore about two weeks. So what should I do?

    Link below for supplement I will be getting.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 26, 2012
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  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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