New Nano Reef Tank

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-02-2007, 11:21 PM

So I was told to start a Journal to show you all how my aquarium progresses so here are a few pictures of just the tank with my LS and LR

Well thats it for now sorry it wasnt more interesting LOL

**CarmieJo** · 12-03-2007, 12:19 AM

Thanks! I think that you have a good start on your aquascape. I can't tell from the pictures but you want to make sure you can get a cleaning magnet between the rocks and the glass.

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-03-2007, 01:03 AM

i kno this is gunna sound dumb but cleaning magnet?...and there is room its kinda in the middle

**CarmieJo** · 12-03-2007, 01:21 AM

They are like these ..::Mag-Float.... Cleaners:::................................ Super handy so you don't have to have your hands in the tank every time you get a spot of algae. Be careful to not pick up grains of sand when you get close to the bottom. You don't want to accidentally scratch your glass.

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-03-2007, 11:40 AM

Oh how nifty! LOL i am deff going to get one of those! see you are full of great information!

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-03-2007, 05:31 PM

Okay so i decided to drain most of the water from my tank since it was the tap water we used to mix the salt water and didnt really know any better. getting it mixed and putting it in is another story LOL. Ugh im in for A LOOOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGG NIGHT haha

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-03-2007, 05:33 PM

IM thinking once i get the hang of this and iget my tank up and running and welland fishies and what not. My mom has a really nice 100 gal tank that we used for fresh water fish but she hasnt used it in a while and its nice maybe after iget this upand running and get the hang of it, maybe use the small one as a QT just a thought

**CarmieJo** · 12-03-2007, 07:26 PM

I have a powerhead that I use to mix my SW and a vinyl tube (bought at the hardware store) that attacnes to the end of it. I siphon the water out of my tank into a bucket and then pump the new water into the tank. It makes life easier.

Bigger is better! If you ever used copper based meds in the FW tank you will want to take precautions to make sure it does not leach and cause problems. Let us know if you decide to do that and we will help you with it.

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-03-2007, 08:58 PM

Im so proud of myself im starting to tink i got the hang of this. Reminder Get a big ass bucket this running up and down the stairs kinda sucks

**CarmieJo** · 12-03-2007, 09:22 PM

Look at it this way, you will have a beautiful tank and be in the best shape of your life! Just remember that water weighs 8.8 lbs/gallon so make sure you can carry the bucket.

Your LFS may sell water jugs. If not, the 5 gallon water containers that you buy for camping work well. They have a handle built in to make it easy to carry and are designed so you can pour easily. Make sure that whatever you buy is labeled for potable (drinking) water.

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-03-2007, 10:01 PM

LOl yea i need some buckets and some bigger portable water carriers LOL thanks Carmie for all the great advice i am so happy i found this site i would have been LOST without all of you

**CarmieJo** · 12-03-2007, 11:43 PM

Always happy to be of service.

We are glad you are here. You've got the right attitude to do well in this hobbyy.

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-04-2007, 03:08 PM

OKay so first testing of the water since ive changed it

PH: 8.0
Ammonia: 1.0
Nitrate2: 2.0
nitrate 3: 10

Reefbaby · 12-04-2007, 05:41 PM

okay...your nitrites (NO2) and ammonia will gradually decrease. At the same time your nitrates (NO3) will increase and then gradually decrease again. When you see your ammonia start to go down, then you know your cycle is going into the decreasing phase, which is good. Once your nitrates are to zero, then you'll be in good shape.

have you bought a phosphate kit yet??

lReef lKeeper · 12-04-2007, 06:16 PM

seems to be moving along right on schedule.

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-04-2007, 07:02 PM

yea picked one up today im testing it now and working on new pictures LOL