275 gallon system. 180 gallon DT, 55g refug, 40g sump
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Got a few more things done this weekend.
Got the ATO set up and running and I got the LED strips set up under the tank so I can see the sump. I'm really happy with how these turned out.
I've got it set up on a RF controller that will control the sump lights and soon another set of lights above the QT tanks.
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They are RGBW LEDs so I can make it all look fancy.
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Got the ATO set up and running and I got the LED strips set up under the tank so I can see the sump. I'm really happy with how these turned out.
I've got it set up on a RF controller that will control the sump lights and soon another set of lights above the QT tanks.
Before
After
They are RGBW LEDs so I can make it all look fancy.
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How would you know if flow is to high in the tank?
Added the other 2 new clowns to the DT. They were very active at the store and in QT for the most part but they have been added they just kind of hang out in the corner where the other 2 clowns are or are stuck up against the corner overflows.
Not sure if I need to cut the power heads down or the return pump or a mixture of both.
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The 2 orange clowns really haven't moved out of this spot at all for the past 3 or 4 weeks.
They are all still seem to be eating well too. I'm afraid it may not be enough because they don't seem to venture to go find food. I've been stuck trying to feed them in this little corner.
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Added the other 2 new clowns to the DT. They were very active at the store and in QT for the most part but they have been added they just kind of hang out in the corner where the other 2 clowns are or are stuck up against the corner overflows.
Not sure if I need to cut the power heads down or the return pump or a mixture of both.
The 2 orange clowns really haven't moved out of this spot at all for the past 3 or 4 weeks.
They are all still seem to be eating well too. I'm afraid it may not be enough because they don't seem to venture to go find food. I've been stuck trying to feed them in this little corner.
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Mine are still against the overflow. In fact, I had hoped they would move when I got an anenome about 5 months ago, but the anemone ended up moving and settled pretty much right next to the overflow that they loved, so they just stayed put. They will relax eventually and venture out to just swimming in that area instead of being pressed against it, but it won't be immediate.
Learned a valuable lesson here recently.
... Do not put peppermint shrimp in your sump if they can access the the return pump section. Spent a little while pulling bits of shrimp out of my return sprayers. Lol may they rest in pieces..... 😇.
Also had a few Scarlett crabs die. Not sure if it was fighting over shells, a lack of food source, lower side of salinity or maybe a slight ammonia spike. Only hit 0.2 or is it 0.02. (Just barley measurable) multiple smaller water changes to be done this week.
Not sure if the spike is due to uneaten food (sand vacuum arriving tomorrow), skimmer not being dialed in yet (either seems to be overflowing or not bubbling high enough in the neck) or the recent deaths of inverters. But the tank is checked every day and they must have died overnight so they weren't in the long.
Speaking of skimmer maintenance. Anyone know where I could fine another o-ring for the skimmer top? Just doesn't sung and seem like there may be a small leak.
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... Do not put peppermint shrimp in your sump if they can access the the return pump section. Spent a little while pulling bits of shrimp out of my return sprayers. Lol may they rest in pieces..... 😇.
Also had a few Scarlett crabs die. Not sure if it was fighting over shells, a lack of food source, lower side of salinity or maybe a slight ammonia spike. Only hit 0.2 or is it 0.02. (Just barley measurable) multiple smaller water changes to be done this week.
Not sure if the spike is due to uneaten food (sand vacuum arriving tomorrow), skimmer not being dialed in yet (either seems to be overflowing or not bubbling high enough in the neck) or the recent deaths of inverters. But the tank is checked every day and they must have died overnight so they weren't in the long.
Speaking of skimmer maintenance. Anyone know where I could fine another o-ring for the skimmer top? Just doesn't sung and seem like there may be a small leak.
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Ammonia: It's likely because your tank has such a small bioload that the bacteria can't handle a spike like a shrimp dying. A water change will definitely help, but my guess is by the time you get around to doing it, it will have broken down already.
The only critters I put in my sump are hermit crabs because they are usually strong enough to stay out of the return. Shrimp are definitely not.
Uneaten food: Can you see it floating around on the sand? If so, just cut back on feeding a little bit. When I feed my fish, I hold the food in my fingers and the fish take it right out of my hand. This will help prevent food getting to the bottom of the tank. Also, turn off your powerheads so if any food gets loose, the fish won't have a problem grabbing it.
The only critters I put in my sump are hermit crabs because they are usually strong enough to stay out of the return. Shrimp are definitely not.
Uneaten food: Can you see it floating around on the sand? If so, just cut back on feeding a little bit. When I feed my fish, I hold the food in my fingers and the fish take it right out of my hand. This will help prevent food getting to the bottom of the tank. Also, turn off your powerheads so if any food gets loose, the fish won't have a problem grabbing it.
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It's pretty normal for the skimmer to work properly in new tanks. Not enough waste to pull out. Give it a few months, and it will be pulling out a lot
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What skimmer do you have?
If it's a reef octopus, give coralvue a call, they probably will sell them
If it's a reef octopus, give coralvue a call, they probably will sell them
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I like mine to be about the same height as the base of the cup.
If you can measure it you can find most anything online. Get the OD, ID & Diameter (width of the ring) if your having a hard time with the diameter approximate it by subtracting the ID from the OD.
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=o-rings">Here's a Google search for "o-ring"</a>
If you're having a hard time pm me the dimensions and I'll find it for you.
