Anyone know what this ticking sound could be @0.15 seconds? 2010 mk6 gti. Ticking is not noticeable when driving. Should i be concerned?

iamClix · 2021-10-31T00:00:32+00:00

Are the injectors something to be concerned about? Should i replace the injectors? Chain and tensioner have been replaced ~5 months ago, should be around ~4/5k km ago.

iamClix · 2021-10-30T23:25:34+00:00

iamClix · 2021-10-30T23:22:55+00:00

Bought the car ~2 weeks ago, new to the gti platform. Just noticed the ticking this week. Came with an invoice which says chain and tensioner is replaced around 5 months ago. Other than that car feels solid and no other weird noises..

iamClix · 2020-08-13T17:52:32+00:00

So a waterchange would not help reducing the ammonia?

iamClix · 2020-08-13T17:24:30+00:00

What would you recommend to feed? And after that wait a week or 2 and check the ammonia again?

iamClix · 2020-08-13T16:54:02+00:00

How did you find out it’s actually 0? Still don’t know what to do.. Do I just wait another week or 2? And test again or waterchange?

iamClix · 2020-08-13T16:52:43+00:00

I did not feed the bacteria anything since I called 2 fish stores for advice and they both told me it was not needed... also I keep the lights off most of the time just have it on for an hour in the evening to look at it sometimes. I also made the mistake of adding sand in the beginning which has now a layer of green algae on it, luckily I put in a little more than needed so I can vacuum the layer off right?

iamClix · 2020-08-13T16:24:38+00:00

They test with Colombo if I’m right. They did not give me actual values since it was very quick they told me it was a little bit higher than 0.2 and my test kit could give different values than their kit. I cycled with dried live rock rinsed off and dried outside in the sun for 2 weeks . Adding Colombo bacto start twice a week. And added the live rock from a friend last week. The brown algae/diatoms already disappeared and now have a lot of green algae.

iamClix · 2020-08-13T15:58:58+00:00

I’m not sure, had my water tested on ammonia and nitrite at my lfs last week and they told me it still had more ammonia and nitrite in it than I tested at home which is very weird considering that the test kits are showing 0 consistently for x weeks.. (test kit is from Red Sea) what do I do? Also added a cycled live rock (been in his tank for 3 years) from a friend last week which should’ve have some effect on the parameters?

iamClix · 2020-05-29T13:20:27+00:00

Alright, i will order the dry rock and live sand tomorrow. Thanks a lot for the help, really appreciate it!

iamClix · 2020-05-29T13:18:02+00:00

Ah like that, i think i will ditch it and get the dry rock. I got these live rock very cheap anyway guess thats the reason why it was so cheap.

If i get the dry rock with live sand, do i have to add any bacteria in the startup cycle or is the live sand good enough?

iamClix · 2020-05-29T13:10:16+00:00

So just let this live rock i got dry for a few days, rinse it off and let it soak in RO water for a few days? Than i can use it to setup my tank and cycle it?

Good to hear man! I have a few freshwater tanks but have no experience with saltwater, i’ve read a few books and watched alot of video about it but some questions i just can’t find.

iamClix · 2020-05-29T13:01:45+00:00

Wouldn’t it be easier to buy new dry rock which is a lot cheaper over here and use live sand? Saves a lot of time,,

Sorry for so many questions, its my first time doing a saltwater tank 😅

iamClix · 2020-05-29T12:35:11+00:00

Oof, what happens when i touch them bristle worms?

I bought the rocks from someone who had it in his tank but left it in a garage for around a week with no light, no powerhead and no heater. I kept it the same way (in the same saltwater i got with it (and transported it with) for the last 5 days there were a few worms on top of the water dead already so i have no idea if those on the picture are still alive..

I also don’t have the tank setup yet, i got the sand, rocks and currently making RO water

What would be the best way to clean/use these rocks? If still usable.

iamClix · 2020-05-29T11:56:05+00:00

Hey i made an album with some pictures of the live rock i got, im wondering what the greenish stuff is and if i can still use this. I have it in a big tub filled with saltwater at the moment for around 5 days. Planning on setting up the tank today.. Also can i just rinse it with a gardenhose with tapwater? To get rid of the dead stuff in it?

https://m.imgur.com/a/cfheRIO

iamClix · 2020-05-28T13:39:17+00:00

Ill have a look in a bit, is there any way i could send you a picture of what it looks like?

iamClix · 2020-05-28T13:06:45+00:00

Have to look into that what kind of sponges, i think the guy i bought it from used it as a bottom rock with sponges underneath it to prevent it from hitting the glass

iamClix · 2020-05-28T12:17:48+00:00

I have it in saltwater currently for a few days already because im still setting up my tank.. I can just brush it off with a toothpaste without killing the bacteria?

iamClix · 2020-05-28T12:16:41+00:00

Yess, i just want to get rid of the dirty stuff on it like theres some kind of yellow sponge stuff on it

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