10g Nano - Savannah and Conyers

[kirru]

I got a Royal Gramma, and I still have the damsel, I rearranged the rock work so it doesnt look like the pics on the first page. I think I out did my self now also the damsel doesnt seem to be bothering the Gramma but will keep and eye out. i might even just trade the damsel for another fish any way cause i dont want to have to deal with him attacking new fish.

 

[kirru]

What soft corals and LPS would be good to start out with? want to add some color in december but want to know what I can add that would be good for starter coral keepers like myself.

 

[kirru]

Ok thanks.

 

[hdfisher]

I am also starting up an 8 gal bio-cube - It's been up and running for about a month, balancing the salinity and getting the temp right. No corals in it yet. The water tests great for now. How much buffer, iodine, stront & Moleb, etc do you add? I have a 120g up and running and have the dosage pretty squared away, but wasn't sure how to manage the nano.

 

[kirru]

well, i know that you have to do it slowly for what ever you add but I have no idea, that would be my next question as I will want a feather duster with in the next few weeks. but dawgdude doesn't like nano noobs just kidding but you are giving off that vibe, imo

 

[stickx911]

in charlie's defense, they're just commonly answered questions. which is ok, but this is a hobby that really warrants some reading as it is usually not a cheap endeavor.

on another point. I like cleaner shrimp, they're not cheap, but have oodles of personality. you could also get a clown fish, some have good personalities.

With the nano, I would think if you are using a reef salt mix, you should not have to dose anything if you do regular water changes. If you're using something like instant ocean, you may have to dose a little calcium as needed. Maybe alk or mg, but again with regular water changes all that should be fine too.

 

[kirru]

yea, i see. well I use instant ocean but have been thinking of going to a reef salt mix. i know this is a common debate but which reef salt mix is better. I also 1.5 - 2 gallon water changes weekly, is that sufficent but that is a debate question as well.

and I do search for answers on the forum as well as the net and on other forums but with so many opinions, its hard to tell which is correct.

 

[stickx911]

lol, it's always a debate. I'm not an expert, so take my opinions w/ a grain of salt. I use instant ocean for now and just dose some calcium and iodine (only because I have a bottle that came in a multi pack). There are better salts, but I think reef crystals is cheap and will do the job well and differences between them are usually minor or specific experience related (in my observation).

As far as water changes a 10%ish amount is just fine, a little more or a little less will not make a difference. as long as it's the right temp, salinity, and ph

I personally do a 4 gallon change every 6-8 days for a 55g. cannot say its perfect, but everything seems happy and the numbers are good.

 

[kirru]

cool, um right now i have been running a HOB AquaClear 20 but have been seeing cloudyness of the water and wondered if anyone knew why. also, i have been think of getting a Fluval Canister or something similar, any ideas?

 

[sj miller guy]

have you purchased a test kit for the majority or common parameters yet? API makes a good one you can pick up at Pet Smart for pretty cheap. It tests ph, ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite. Also some good tests to pick up are for alkalinity, calcium, and obviously salinity.

Feather dusters and zoa polyps are pretty basic corals to start with. I would recommend getting some small frags of some zoas to see how they do for you.

 

[stickx911]

clowdyness can be caused by many things. unless its already new try changing your filter (not the unit, just the carbon or whatever) just an idea.

for a 10g, I would not think a canister is a worth while investments, but instead a small nano skimmer. I cannot say if this one is any good, but just an idea:

 

[kirru]

SJ Miller Guy;233767 wrote: have you purchased a test kit for the majority or common parameters yet? API makes a good one you can pick up at Pet Smart for pretty cheap. It tests ph, ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite. Also some good tests to pick up are for alkalinity, calcium, and obviously salinity.

Feather dusters and zoa polyps are pretty basic corals to start with. I would recommend getting some small frags of some zoas to see how they do for you.

Actually SJ that is the exact test that I got. Now I am looking for one for calcium and alkalinity etc.. I have a hydrometer for salinity testing.

Finding frags at a good a reasonable price here is near impossible. but we will see. I do want some though but that will come near december when i have so more money. right now, i am going to get some nessarius snails in atlanta but the bad thing is i leave on sunday and blue planet and other stores on my route home are closed. hopefully they will meet me there at bag em for me but i doubt it, we'll see though.

stickx911;233793 wrote: clowdyness can be caused by many things. unless its already new try changing your filter (not the unit, just the carbon or whatever) just an idea.

for a 10g, I would not think a canister is a worth while investments, but instead a small nano skimmer. I cannot say if this one is any good, but just an idea: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+14676&pcatid=14676">http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+14676&pcatid=14676</a>[/QUOTE]

well, i was trying too keep from putting anything directly in the tank to keep it from crowding it, i was looking at
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but if i must i'll get the one you mentioned. yea, i was actually just about to change
the carbon, havent done that yet, but it has been cloudy before. its not noticable from the front
view but from the sides you can see a slight haziness i guess that is what you can call it.

 

[kirru]

that looks quite interesting. might have to try it.

 

[kirru]

hey got a question, again, ok well i have four hermits and they are all doing great, actually just had one to switch shells but then i found just like 3 seconds ago another crab, it was dead and out of its shell. all the four hermits are still accounted for but i have no idea where he came from. any ideas? no new live rock and i have had high ammonia before, while the tank was cycling, so i dont think he survived that long. i'm really confused. and i dont think would be able to find this in a book as to why.

 

[jwevans79]

That was just a molt, not a dead hermit crab.

 

[stickx911]

interesting....I always thought my scarlets just had a short life span in my tank.

 

[kirru]

ok, well it sure did look very alive. i'll have to remember that next time i have all 4 still. thanks tho. that probably explains why he moved shells

 

[kirru]

stickx911;234256 wrote: interesting....I always thought my scarlets just had a short life span in my tank.

haha, seems like its a new thing.

 

[kirru]

haha, that cool.

gramma died sometime today, unknown reason, checkin water later tonight

 

[stickx911]

Kirru;234380 wrote: haha, that cool.

gramma died sometime today, unknown reason, checkin water later tonight

That was one of my first fish purchases, he was an aggressive tank mate for the whole day he was alive. I'd like to think I've learned a lot since then...