RutgersReef Progress Log!

Hello all!

My tank is a 29H, and I am currently in the process of cycling, effective 2.3.2013.

I'll post pictures and videos as I track the progress of my tank!

 

Here is the plumbing I did for the tank. The sump is all glass 5.5g with lexan dividers.

In this video, it is just running with freshwater - I was testing for leaks and perfecting the pump vs drain flow rate.

29 Gallon Aquarium DIY Plumbing - YouTube

 

Congrats on starting the tank.

 

looks good, welcome to the hobby! You are going to love it!

 

Thanks for the encouragement!

I added 20 pounds of sand and 20 pounds of live sand after moving my tank to its permanent location. Water is cloudy, but cleared somewhat overnight. Have pure live sand in refuge of the sump, and will be adding some live rock rubble and chaeto once im a bit further along in my cycle. Also, got a cool little digital thermometer. Put a bit of raw shrimp into the tank as a source of ammonia for the bacterial bio-filter to reproduce.

 

Added the rest of my live rock. Had the pleasure of watching 2 tiny starfish hitchhikers explore the front pane of glass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMe9IFh-kkM

 

coming along nicely

 

Tested the water today, here's a photo of the test.

 

Im wondering if thats an asterina star. You may want to dispose of those.

 

Asterina starfish
Suitability : WATCH THEM
Diet : Micro/Film algae - Some varities rumored to eat corals