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55g saltwater tank

Discussion in 'Saltwater Fish Forum' started by bouncer36, Jun 21, 2013.

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  1. bouncer36

    bouncer36 Thread Starter Member

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    Just starting one up. Have a question. How long do I leave my lights on in a day?
     
    bouncer36, Jun 21, 2013
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    bouncer36 Thread Starter Member

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    Never mind got my answer somewhere else. Only thing in my tank at the moment ai1279.photobucket.com_albums_y521_bouncer36_2013_06_22061138_zps2be92569.jpg
     
    bouncer36, Jun 24, 2013
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  3. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    I know little to nothing of the "dark side" but would love to see the tank in full
     
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    Here the full tank ai1279.photobucket.com_albums_y521_bouncer36_2013_06_21060214_zps48618c71.jpg
     
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    bouncer36 Thread Starter Member

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    I noticed this morning my live rock is turning brown why is this? ai1279.photobucket.com_albums_y521_bouncer36_2013_06_25063528_zps44bbcbdb.jpg
     
    bouncer36, Jun 25, 2013
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    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    Like I said I know little to nothing of the salty side but my guess since this is a new tank it is diatoms. Are you using only the HOB for water circulation? Salt tanks need circulation throughout the entire tank with no dead spots perhaps you need more.
     
    HBIC, Jun 25, 2013
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    Need more what? Just add another live rock today. My new piece ai1279.photobucket.com_albums_y521_bouncer36_2013_06_25151221_zps1dea9f36.jpg store it just part of the cyling
     
    bouncer36, Jun 25, 2013
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    I'll agree with the diatoms and with the circulation. You may want to add another HOB or a canister filter and a powerhead or two to ensure that all of the water is circulating.
     
    buzz4520, Jun 25, 2013
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    bouncer36 Thread Starter Member

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    Ok I will power head. Can you use s uv stabilizer in a saltwater tank
     
    bouncer36, Jun 25, 2013
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    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    I agree add more circulation for sure
     
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    bouncer36 Thread Starter Member

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    Can someone answer this question for me. Can you a uv stabilizer on a saltwater tank?
     
    bouncer36, Jun 26, 2013
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    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    As far as I know you can but then again I know very little about the saltie side of things
     
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    buzz4520, Jun 26, 2013
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    How's the saltwater tank comming along ? Any updates ?
     
    buzz4520, Jul 6, 2013
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    bouncer36 Thread Starter Member

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    Coming along fine just added a new rock today
     
    bouncer36, Jul 6, 2013
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    Good to hear. I wish that I could helpyou out more, but I don't know all that much about saltwater set ups.
     
    buzz4520, Jul 6, 2013
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    bouncer36 Thread Starter Member

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    Coming along fine just added a new rock today
    ai1279.photobucket.com_albums_y521_bouncer36_2013_07_06171048_zps88aea759.jpg
     
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    Coming along good I see.
     
    buzz4520, Jul 6, 2013
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    Yea I have 4 yellowtail damsel in and 5 crabs
     
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    Very nice. :)
     
    buzz4520, Jul 7, 2013
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