That's awesome! I definitely know I want a mandarin so that is super helpful to hear
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Nitrites or nitrates?
Ammonia is 0. Nitrite has peaked and worked it's way back down to 0.25. Once it hits zero I was planning to do a big water change, then check all the things again. Wait a few days and check all the things again.
You don’t want to do a water change yet cause you’re missing the last part of the nitrogen cycle. I would recommend you go back and review it again so you’ll learn it.
Can you elaborate? I've been researching heavily into how to properly do everything before I bought a tank. If I am missing something, maybe I didn't elaborate or need to do something else?
My Nitrates were floating above 50-60ppm range. I plan to re-test tonight.
You just want to see Ammonia and nitrites at 0 for at least a couple of days. Are you ghost feeding?
It just depends if you’re talking about nitrites or nitrates. From the last couple post it seems like you’re talking about just getting out of the nitrites and not having nitrates yet which does not call for water changes yet. But now going off of your last post about actually having nitrates then yes you would be fine to go ahead.
Just making sure you were making water changes while in the nitrite phase cause it would delay the completion of your cycle.
Just making sure you were making water changes while in the nitrite phase cause it would delay the completion of your cycle.
Sorry, I figured maybe you didn't realize I meant the Nitrites had already risen to around 5ppm and fell back down to almost 0. I did plan to wait a few days to make sure it still reads correct.
To ZapataInc, yes I chose to do a fishless cycle. So I started with a few good live rocks (~6mo old) and live sand. I've been seeding with pure Ammonia for my size tank+sump gallons. It's taken ~3 weeks, but I wasn't in a huge rush while I continued researching and wanted to do a fishless cycle.
I'm glad you are doing your research. Cause I did the bare minimum on research. Lol
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It’ll be one of your favorite fish. They’re unique and different. Not to mention their camouflage colors. I had one with more of a bluish instead of the greenish color. Very peaceful fish. Just watching him swim around the tank lowered my blood pressure. So, so, peaceful.
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You’ll want to stop in and see Simon @ Nemo Aquarium. Great selection and prices on livestock. Also put RIT from Atlanta Aquarium on your list. RIT’s customer service is exceptional and he will not sell you something you don’t need. And RIT’s selection of livestock is second to none. I could spend hours inside RIT’s Atlanta Aquarium in Duluth, GA.
Make sure you check their hours of operations, hate for you to travel that far and find out the store is closed. That goes with any of the sponsors. Check to see if they are open the day you make the journey.
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I’m surprised to see so many responses for the Macon area. Some years ago, we had a get together and ones house and some members from the ATL area came down.
Suggestiion: Maybe a few from Macon could carpool together and go to some of the ATL Reef stores on a buying spree. This would cut down on gas and other expenses. - - Just my 1/2 cent
Suggestiion: Maybe a few from Macon could carpool together and go to some of the ATL Reef stores on a buying spree. This would cut down on gas and other expenses. - - Just my 1/2 cent
I love their coloration, I really want to build a peaceful tank to just enjoy.
I have heard a lot of good stuff about Nemo, and their online pics/reviews look great. I definitely want to visit there. I didn't realize there were a good bit of people from this area either. That's awesome.
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My experience: Nemo’s in Duluth for livestock and RIT @ Atlanta Aquarium for fish, supplies, RODI water (bring you 5 gallon jugs, I did). That was my experience some years back.
If you haven’t seen a Dragonet in action; I’m sure Simon or RIT has them. If your tanks not ready, you can still check out the dragnets in action at a Reef Store. As others have stated, you’ll want to establish the pods or the Dragonet will stave to death.
You also may want to include a fish or two. Everyone loves a circus. I also had a six line wrasse. They can be a little aggressive in my experience, but I also enjoys watching him swim around the tank. Not to mention his awesome colors.
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If you haven’t seen a Dragonet in action; I’m sure Simon or RIT has them. If your tanks not ready, you can still check out the dragnets in action at a Reef Store. As others have stated, you’ll want to establish the pods or the Dragonet will stave to death.
You also may want to include a fish or two. Everyone loves a circus. I also had a six line wrasse. They can be a little aggressive in my experience, but I also enjoys watching him swim around the tank. Not to mention his awesome colors.
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Most people hate the blue damsel fish. They are very territorial. Some make the mistake and purchase blue damsels and put them in their tank. Important to Note: damsels can be very difficult to catch if you decide you don’t like them later on. I had one in my tank, but I knew what I was getting into. Always remember seeing them during low tide as well as while snorkeling while stationed in Japan.
Another favorite of mind is a panther grouper. They are the polka dotted fish. Warning! They grow very large and will probably eat all your other fish. I’ve never had one, but their color pattern is very unique. Not a fish for a community “happy go lucky” community tank.
Another favorite of mind is a panther grouper. They are the polka dotted fish. Warning! They grow very large and will probably eat all your other fish. I’ve never had one, but their color pattern is very unique. Not a fish for a community “happy go lucky” community tank.
Yeah I want to establish copepods before getting one, but I will pick one up down the road. I'll probably start with some clowns.
Have you ever picked up anything locally? Any luck? I know there is one store in Perry that has some saltwater, and Noah's Ark in Macon. That's about it.
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Have you ever picked up anything locally? Any luck? I know there is one store in Perry that has some saltwater, and Noah's Ark in Macon. That's about it.
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It didn’t carry forward. “You also may want to include a clown fish or two.”
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I prefer tank-breed clowns. They are pretty hardy. The question that comes up is how many clowns should one put in a tank. That’s a million dollar question to some folks. I’ve always had two. Do your homework. Some clowns, cinnamon reds are more aggressive then the orange and white ones.
Some years back, I had some aptasia get in my tank. I went to Noah’s Ark looking for some shrimp to take care of the aptasia. I ask the clerk several times if the shrimp for sale would eat aptasia. He went to the back and ask the other guy. I brought the shrimp home and he didn’t even look at the aptasia. It wasn’t a major purchase for the shrimp, but with that experience, I didn’t purchase anything else from Noah’s Ark. I just made the journey to ATL.
Yeah I would like captive bred clowns. I dont want cinnamond because of the tendancy to be aggressive. Maybe the classic or white and black. I think I qould do 2.
Yeah, I went to Noah's Ark a few weeks ago and it just didnt look clean. Mrs. Toad's in Perry has some saltwater and their tanks were cleaner.
