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  • Brooke3987

Hello everyone! Welcome to the community. I'm a newcomer, but I've been working towards this for a long time. And finally, Sasha's experts have launched the maturation process. The first photo is a general view, taken without a flash - only the T5 lamps are lit (I'm waiting for the ballasts for the MH). The second photo is a foam maker (homemade). It's not producing foam yet. The third photo is of live rocks with a flash. There's almost no vegetation with them, only a lot of aiptasia, which will have to be dealt with. Worms in the sand are visible. And that's it. It's a bit sparse for good live rocks. The4th photo is the sump: from left to right - the coralite compartment, the refugium with caulerpa (I wanted to have a chaetomorpha, but it wasn't available), and the compartment with the Atman MP-5500 return pump. The auto-top-off float is also visible there. In the last photo - the overflow - it's a bit noisy, but I think something can be done about it over time. I'm planning on soft corals and fish. I'm patiently waiting for the

Michelle5859

You did well with your specialists.

Katie5500

Congratulations!!! Everything is well thought out and beautiful. The only confusion is regarding the skimmer; it really doesn't suit a ton in the future, unless it’s just temporary. It depends on what load you want to put on this aquarium. It definitely won't handle hard corals, but soft corals that thrive on nitrates are just right. However, in any case, it will give you a certain limit regarding the fish.

Julie

So he's small? He's 85 cm tall. I thought he was made with a decent margin. No?

Leah

The height of the skimmer is not of great importance.

Brooke

Okay, can you tell me how to evaluate a skimmer? Is it good for an 800-liter aquarium or not?

Ashley5975

There are many parameters to consider, including the quality of the plastic, depending on what you want to have. Everyone says that a few fish are soft, and then it will go on, but for the time being, it will be enough. It's hard to assess it now since there is no load on it; once you put the animals in, then you'll see.

Katie5500

The aquarium was chosen to be as large as possible for my little office. Therefore, I will populate it to the maximum, understanding how much beautiful and interesting there is. I don't need a second skimmer, and this one isn't cheap - 550 bucks with the OR3500 pump. A penny saved is a penny earned. It's better to buy one that is suitable from the start. So I want to understand how suitable it is for me and how it isn't. The height is 85 cm and the diameter is 20 cm. Can someone suggest criteria to determine if it's good or not?

William

It's not right for the penny to be silent; I would drop some polyvinylpyrrolidone...

John5528

As far as I can tell, it's starting to work. Yesterday, on a recommendation, I added a drop (5ml) of vodka.

Dana6523

You can take a tablespoon of sugar and 20 grams of vodka at once. In the morning, there will be a fog that will clear up during the day.

Stephanie3084

How will this help determine the effectiveness of the skimmer for my aquarium?

Bonnie

What criteria do you use to evaluate??????? The system has just started, the aquarium is empty, the water is fresh, it is just beginning to operate. This skimmer is currently pulling about 1600 liters of air and will produce 5-6 liters of foam. This is with the AM3500 pump, but a more powerful one can be installed. Added after 9 minutes The best way to evaluate skimmers is based on the experience of other users. You don't have it, but I do; otherwise, I wouldn't have installed it. In my opinion, this is the optimal model for your case.

Michele

I am a businessman just like you, so I see nothing wrong in seeking a third opinion. That is exactly why I am here.

John1464

I'm asking five and doing it my way The refill for you goes through hydroxide Just don't listen to the experts who can't tell hydroxide from carbonate

William

This is one of the examples of similar application. In the photo, the aquarium is six months old. Currently, we can make a skimmer of any design. The optimal one is selected for each specific case.

Debra6575

Ask this book from A, he had it at a very good price.

Nicole7122

I bought from him yesterday, I liked the quality of the photos.

Christopher7213

Tell me, what do you need a UV sterilizer for? It has long been clear to everyone that it is unnecessary in a reef, and only in aquariums with a very large number of fish. UV will kill all the living water in the aquarium, making it sterile; it will be as clean as a tear, but there is little benefit from such water.

Theresa5149

The sterilizer is currently not turned on, of course. I understand that its use is a last resort. I have only one aquarium. What should I do, for example, if cryptococcosis appears? I think that's why it makes sense to set up UV. If I'm wrong, please correct me.

Luis3725

I had it for a year, then removed it due to lack of necessity. I didn't notice any benefits. When Hepatus was covered in crypts, using this device had no effect on the surgeon's treatment. The cleaner wrasse helped.

Angela7060

gubany - Thing

Michelle5859

It is usually needed when introducing fish, especially in a young aquarium, and then it is turned off.

Robert1845

Hey, send some photos of the new furniture and pets, cheer up the locals.

David4089

UV, it's a lifesaver; let it stay, it won't interfere, and when needed, turn it on, it will help, it definitely won't make things worse.

Rick

Well, the aquarium has been furnished, so to speak. They did it meticulously, and I was overseeing the process. It turned out quite nice. Now the office decor is complete. Here’s how it looks.

Ryan7682

Here are some photos of certain inhabitants: In the last photo, there is some kind of sprout - like gray bristles - that has recently appeared. It has already occupied one stone. Can you tell me if it's harmful?

Emily3506

Good evening. I wanted to know how much the upholstery cost, as I have the same procedure coming up.

Aaron

I sent you a message. Here is a more complete photo.

Tracy4603

I took measurements with the newly arrived tests. So far, only Salifert Nitrate and Nitrite have arrived. Nitrate - 1 mg/l Nitrite - 0.25 mg/l I did everything very carefully. In about a week, there will be Phosphate, KH, and something else - I don't remember anymore.

Bethany

There's no point in worrying too much. I think it will go away on its own over time or the fish will eat it.

Patricia1746

By the way, the butterfly fish doesn't eat anything. I can't catch it to train it to eat in a small container. The guys from Donetsk said that it ate granulated food from the surface of the aquarium. I'm starting to believe it less and less. For about two weeks now, I haven't been able to get it to eat anything. Guppies, shrimp, just food on a string, and squid on a string - nothing works. Either it will start eating or it will die. It's a shame - it's a pretty fish.

Lauren

The beautiful butterfly fish is great, keep your fingers crossed, it should recover. You have a nice aquarium.

Jason9385

Thank you to everyone who appreciated my aquarium, but there is still room for improvement. I'm considering installing a calcium reactor. There are no consumers yet, but nothing stays the same.

Vanessa6144

Let's have some fresh photos.

Anthony4281

I'm currently making some rearrangements of stones and other things. I'll finish it in about a week. For now, everything is in disarray.

Kevin

Vodka is pleasant for both the body and the aquarium! I think my aquarium was cleaned of nitrates precisely by vodka, and it was just terrible before. For 250 liters, I poured 10 ml of vodka daily for about two months, then 5 ml two or three times a week. I can't even remember the last time I measured the nitrates...

Jacob7201

I encountered a bunch of different dosages for using vodka. It's like with an aquarium. For now, I've chosen the Reef Central method, where they start with 1 ml per ton of water and increase by 0.5 ml per week. However, after 5 ml, I started adding 10 ml since the nitrates weren't decreasing. I've been doing this for 2 days now. We'll see what happens next.

Emma

You are sharing recipes very recklessly! This is a very large dose, 10ml at once. I think no one should pour it, as the amount of nitrates present also matters in addition to the volume you specified. And then we say that the method is risky, and the fish die. By the way, just today there was an emergency in someone's aquarium at Logo.

Joseph591

Well, I didn't say that I started pouring that much right away. I brought the dose up to 10 ml and kept it there. Although there was a case where, after a two-week break (after vacation), I accidentally poured about 50-60 milligrams... I was scared, of course, but everything turned out fine. Now I pour by eye. P.S. I used the recipe from Pavlik Morozov; he shared it somehow.

Brandy1134

This is how I apply this method:

Beth3383

I read the link on . I don't even know what to say. I have a centropyge in the quarantine tank, punished for eating corals. So yesterday I accidentally splashed him with vodka (I poured vodka and it hit him directly), he's alive and healthy, and apparently, his head doesn't hurt.

Yolanda

I didn't pour vodka even once, the nitrates were 60, I removed them in two months with the help of algae: 1. Caulerpa 2. Chaetomorpha 3. Batraclaudia and others.

Joseph2576

The algae scrubber was removed in its time. The zeolite method is not recommended to be combined with the algae scrubber and DSB. Now I'm considering putting it back in place. I haven't found the hetamorph yet.

Jason5071

Remember our last conversation... The equipment and concept you chose do not match your aquarium and the goals you want to achieve (harsh rhyme). Three months have passed, and you realized that zeolite is not needed... In another 3-4 months, you'll understand that the skimmer is insufficient.

Vanessa

You are not an authority for me in matters of building SPS (small-polyped corals) reef. I haven't seen a single one of your creations. Denis, Stas, and there are other people. I will gladly consult with them and ask for help. But not with you. You don't know how to deal with people... And your hands grow from the same place, no matter how many machines you buy.

Jeffrey496

I don't give advice to those who don't ask for it. This is not advice - it's a statement of facts. What was done to you, you destroyed completely and created nothing good, despite the advice and active participation of some riffmasters. As for my personal qualities, it's not for someone like you to discuss.

Jesse3979

Let's stop here. I'm not asking you anything. Don't turn my topic into what usually comes out of discussions with you.

Mark9853

I read about the problem with phosphates. What is the level of nitrates in this case? That is, what is the ratio of nitrates to phosphates? This is important (both for the vodka method and for the algae).

Kevin3579

50 nitrates (the salifert test is not very accurate in this case) phosphates 0.45 - Hanna photometer. Measured yesterday. I started adding vodka on October 18. I began with 1ml. Then 1.5, 2.5, 3, 5, and now on the third day I'm adding 10ml (after 5 days of 5ml).

Brent7831

Don't worry, everything will be great. Don't pour more than 10 ml. There's no need to rush. My nitrates dropped from 25 to 0 in about 2 months. Now pour 10 ml every day. Check every other day - you'll see them drop in a week or two. Just don't go overboard.

Curtis9143

Ah, then the phosphates are normal. There's no need to lower them specifically. They should naturally decrease along with the nitrates.

Sara

I heard that it's recommended to add bacteria to vodka to prevent the development of a bacterial monoculture. What do vodka producers use?

Zachary

I pour Marine Fauna (Ultra Bio).

Mary

Please provide more details about the dosage.

Debra6575

As per the instructions - 1 drop per 100 liters of water per day.

Jenny

Thank you. I have just such a bottle in my fridge.

Patricia1746

I’ll share some Hetamorfoy - no problem. When I send something to Odessa, I’ll throw in a little package for you.

Tracy4603

She won't grow up with vodka around him.

James5103

Why won't it be???? It's growing quite well. Maybe she's an alcoholic???

David4089

And it's growing on me. I don't know what it's feeding on, but it's thriving!

Leonard

I'll try if he sends it by chance. It definitely won't get worse. There's an MG 70W spotlight over the sump. I found it in some online store in Kharkiv. I installed a bulb from some Chinese brand from an old aquarium. It was labeled 4200K. I think it's what the seller recommended for algae.

Matthew

Now it's clear why it doesn't react to vodka... Stas got it used to it before me. And I think it will grow under any light. I have T5 lights, and before that, a regular energy-saving bulb was hanging.

Destiny

As in the case, show a photo.

Joshua9847

how much money

Yvette209

Just received it. Haven't assembled it yet. I still need to make a mounting bracket for the sump wall.

Vanessa

I got it here. The whole set with delivery, payment, etc. is $345. Not cheap. But I didn't find any other options.

Amber6362

Here are some fresh photos. General view A classic of the genre. By the way, who can help identify the anemone? The lobophyllia has already recovered significantly after overheating at the beginning of summer. Before the installation of the refrigerator. At that time, its "fingers" were falling off. Now they have grown onto the stones. This is such a soft growth patch. A long-liver. I've had it for a long time. Ksenia/anthelia has grown. A few photos of the inhabitants: Goniopora and mat.

Ashley5975

And my favorites are tubastrea and dendrophilia. On the stone where the tubastrea came from, I found a shell with a living mollusk after a long time. In this photo, the open valve is visible.

Janet5447

Very beautiful!

Kristin

I wonder what RIF looks like now.

Leah

You were here recently when you said you were taking the lamp. But you never took it. Everything is the same. There have been almost no changes since then.

James3382

not long ago............six months ago after that you have already bought so many corals

Larry

Hey, I have a question: The MaxSpect G2-800-230W light has been in the system for about 2 years now - what conclusions can be drawn after this time regarding coral growth and their color?

April3499

A couple of days ago I was at the reef! The sea is just amazing! I really liked it!!! In person, it's just AWESOME! And there are way more creatures now! The sea is full of great impressions! Thank you very much for the wildlife! Please send a couple of new photos, thanks)) PS Could you please tell me the name of that fish (with spines on the top fin)? Thanks again.

Jessica5016

Thank you for the feedback. You are probably talking about Chelmon Rostratus?

Marie5348

Today I flipped through the book - I found it))) The wolf fish - you told me, but it slipped my mind...

John1464

I ask you to delete my post, I wrote it in the wrong topic, sorry.