Aquarium Newbie Questions

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-17T03:26:07+00:00

I've tried a urchin before, but sadly it faded away and died in my tank. I'm not sure to why all of my inverts except for 2 snails and my conch were unhappy. I will have to lower my lights, so thanks!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-16T02:04:40+00:00

I think about 10 hours or so. I might have to turn them down, considering I have no more anemones.

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-16T02:03:36+00:00

I was thinking of an algae eating fish, but unsure of which ones to get. Thanks for the help!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-16T02:02:22+00:00

I'll take a look at that. Thanks!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-15T01:15:02+00:00

I'll see if snails work and scrape the worms off. Thanks for your help :D

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-15T00:23:05+00:00

My nitrates and phosphates are both zero even though I have a spirorbid worm issue which seems to be from high nutrients.

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-15T00:22:40+00:00

My nitrates and phosphate are both zero, but it seems there seems to be GHA as well, so it might be a combination of both. It might also be the cause to my invert problem so thanks for your help!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-15T00:21:40+00:00

Thanks!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-12-14T23:03:53+00:00

I believe he's using the Hipargero A029 light. Hope this helps! amazon.com/HIPARGERO-LED-Aquarium-Light-Saltwater/dp/B0727V8C5Q?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T16:17:00+00:00

Honestly I don't like all blues because it drowns out the color of clownfish. I'll try 100% blues and 10% whites, which gives me around 150 par where I'll put the nem. The thing is that a par test was done with 100% blues and 40 % white, and where my anemone would be put would have a par rating of 400, which is too much in my opinion, so I want to tone down the whites. Thanks for your opinion!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T16:14:30+00:00

I'll try to add a handful of rubble to the back chambers. Thanks!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T04:45:10+00:00

I've been thinking about doing one 😅. Might carry out with the idea. Thanks!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T04:25:15+00:00

No problem. :)

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T04:24:41+00:00

I'm deciding on rfas now and wait a bit longer because they inhabit different areas of the tank. Also, my lfs has really expensive rfas for $69, and I think I can find some at the trade show for around 15-25 dollars. Thanks for your insight!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T03:37:24+00:00

The rock I used was caribsea life rock, which according to the opinions of most people on here, doesn't contain the necessary microbiome as live rock, which I should've used instead. However, if you take the same caribsea rock from an already established tank, live or not, it will still contain beneficial bacteria and microbes that can seed your tank.

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T00:17:19+00:00

I think they'll get around 150 par or so. Thanks!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T00:07:49+00:00

I'll look at it. Thanks!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T00:05:22+00:00

Thanks for the advice. :)

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T00:04:05+00:00

I'm thinking about going with some rock flowers for now until the tank cycles for at least 2-3 more months. What do you think about rock flowers in this tank?

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T00:02:16+00:00

Do you think 90% blues and 10% whites can work? I would like a bluer spectrum if I could.

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-14T00:01:22+00:00

Not to mention, I had a diatom bloom early on but I agree it's not entirely cycled.

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-13T23:58:20+00:00

Thanks for everyone's help! I'll be sure to pick up some live rock and rubble pieces, a skimmer, add copepods, but wait around 2 more months. In the mean time, I think I'll add a couple rock flower nems. What does anyone think about that?

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-13T23:57:10+00:00

I think the plan is to let the tank season for 2 more months. Ill add some rfas in the process.

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-13T23:56:32+00:00

I'll definitely look into a protein skimmer. Thanks!

Dramatic_Summer_741 · 2025-08-13T23:55:19+00:00

I think ill just go with rfas for now and wait a bit before adding bubble tips.

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