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	My new salt tank is doing well!
puffer_archer Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004	Well, the tank has been up for over a month now and all is going well! My ricordia is settling in nicely and the zoos that I got as "rubble coral" are really coming to life! If anyone has additional recommendations on care, let me know! The ric is really difficult to get good pics, it's a beautiful purple that is rimmed with green. Ricordia Another ric pic Zoo Another zoo
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	looks like you have a cyno problem there it normaly means that your phostphate's are high and you dont have enought flow. Should get another could of power heads in there mate.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
puffer_archer Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004	Yeah, it's actually doing a good bit better than it was. I adjusted the lighting cycle a bit, and that seemed to help.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	apart from that it looks good mate. like the rics
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	Cyano doesnt necessarily mean that phosphates are high...excess nutrients yes, but not just phosphates. With your tank being as new as it is, I wouldnt worry too much about the cyano. Its a common part of the "cycle" that a new marine tank has. If the cyano persists after awhile,increased flow, aggressive protein skimming, and frequent water changes will help erradicate it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
puffer_archer Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004	Cool. I went on a major cyano blasting session this afternoon, yay for the turkey baster. The tank looks much better now. I'll post pics at some point.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	ah yes, the turkey baster is a reefing miracle tool
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Haha, the turkey baster is WONDERFUL for too many things...I know a friend who used his with Mr. Aiptasia and I bet that was a blast... Anyway, tank seems to be coming along nicely!! What kind of lights are you running? -Ferret -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
puffer_archer Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004	Ok, after the date with the turkey the baster, the tank is looking much better! Tank tank2 live rock Underneath the slime I found what looks like coraline algae and some other stuff! Currently I'm running 2x96W PC over it and may add another 110 watts depending on how this goes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
puffer_archer Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004	Hey all, the tank continues to do well, be sure to check out all my new pics here!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Thanks for the updates. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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