Heh, I hate to keep hogging the new threads, but as time gets closer, more and more detailed questions come to mind. So here goes! And, as always, thanks ahead of time for reading and answering!
*** Equipment ***
- What all else do I need? I know there is a BUNCH of stuff that I need still that I'm not thinking about, and I need to start getting a list together.
--What I have so far:
HOTB fuge
2 maxijet 900 PH's
4x24 T5 lighting and blubs (2 blue, 2 white)
LED lunar lighting (blue).
100gpd RO/DI unit.
20g Topfin Heater
Digital Thermometer.
Fission Nano Skimmer (being sent back)
American DJ 8 port power center.
50g mix bag of Instant Ocean Salt.
TDS Tester
--What I know I need:
Better skimmer.
QT tank.
-- What I'm not sure about:
Salifert test kits: Which ones of these do I need? Where is the best place to buy them? (marine depot has them for about $18.00 / kit).
Refractometer: Do I need one or is a test kit better for this? If so, which one?
Or, is a hydrometer better?
Floatmag: Do I need one; Are there some that are better than others?
Syphon: I'm pretty sure I need one of these for WC's, but is there one inparticular that I should get?
Timers: Digital vs Analog? Which brand to go with?
Tongs (not to be confused with thongs ) : Do I need a pair of these (or 2) for feeding, arrangement of corals, etc...?
Aqua Gloves: Is this needed to prevent skin oil, etc from getting in your tank?
What else do I need?
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*** Water ***
How often do you all test your water parms? (During and after cycle.)
How much temperature swing and PH change is too much between day and night light cycles?
Water changes- how often / how much? (keep in mind im going to be running nano)
When syphoning out water for WC's, do you all agitate the substrate any or leave it alone? My intuition is to leave it alone so that you don't disturb you built up nutrients / micro organisims / cleanup crew, but I very well may be wrong.
Greg and joe have both mentioned to just use dry sand. And try to get a couple of cups of LS from an established tanks. That sounds good to me.
My questions is, what kinda of dry sand? Do I just get some and try the fizz test or what?
Live Rock: How much should I introduce at first? I've heard 1/2 and 1/2, and I've heard all at once. I've also heard all at once can give you an overnight tank crash...
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*** Setup ***
During my cycle, do I have all of my equipment on? Lights, PH's, Heater, Fuge, Skimmer? Heater is an obvious one, and I've read that running your lights on an extended schedule helps promote algae growth.
My Thread OTD... A few more ?'s!
) : Do I need a pair of these (or 2) for feeding, arrangement of corals, etc...?
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