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At this stage, there is a 250x70x80 (height) aquarium, a sump, a protein skimmer (Aqua Medic Turboflotor Blue 3000), a feed pump (Atman ViaAqua MP-8500), two MH x250 (SYLVANIA HSI-TD 250W/20K CoralArc) lights. There is 16 kg of live sand, 30 kg of live rock, and a few kg of limestone. It has been set up for a month. The test livestock includes a sinularia bush and zoanthids, as well as caulerpa. 1. Do I need 2xMH 150 or 2xMH 250 lights? How many and what type of T5 lights are required? 2. What circulation pumps woul

Chad

The crisis is certainly pressing. I plan to get 100-130 kg of dry reef rocks + 40 kg of live rocks. How many watts for 4 actinics?

Debbie3587

I meant 54 W 115 cm. Exactly 2 will fit in length.

Rebecca1419

For the aquarium and 200kg of live rock, it will be just the right time (then the limestone skeleton can be removed if desired). It’s better to install two 250W metal halide lights on the sides (but there are other options - T5 fixtures with 4 bulbs) and don’t forget about the 4x54W actinics... For circulation pumps, start with two Resun VW-15000... In the last compartment of the sump, it’s better to fill it with MIRACLE MUD and plant some caulerpa with 24-hour lighting - it will help the protein skimmer. You should consider a calcium reactor. Overall, my advice is to save money or find a sponsor - you will still have expenses ahead. We will help as much as we can.

Gregory9432

The equipment set is not the best... Over time, it's better to change and add. For lighting, you should use something like 250 or 150 watts, preferably 250, and add 4 or 8 T5 54-watt bulbs. A skimmer is not suitable for this volume; since there are few inhabitants, you have time to think. Instead of limestone, it's better to use dry reef rock.

Phyllis

MIRACLE MUD can be applied and you don't need to turn on the skimmer; it will act as insurance. There is experience, and remember Czech Republic... There is starting fish for you - VOLITANS and a bit of J.K... test the water!!!

Julie

Successful aquariums cannot do without a skimmer, which produces quality foam. And no swamp can handle protein compounds and dirt, even if it's a miracle.

Nancy

And who is against the skimmer? It is said that many large European zoos and enthusiasts are currently using MIRACLE MUD for maintaining marine aquariums. I have many opinions both for and against it. My personal attitude towards MIRACLE MUD is positive, but it requires improvement in filtration before the water reaches the main pump (fine filtration, activated carbon, to prevent algae spores from entering the main tank). And a suggestion, regarding the aquarium club - we have established a Lviv aquarium club in Lviv, and I propose to meet on Aquarium Day, April 4, 2009, to discuss the topics that concern us and more... (details on the Lviv Aqua Forum).

Julie4738

I thought so too until I saw it myself at the Dvůr Králové Zoo. I managed to run through the utility rooms, and they shared how they are transitioning from the regular system to MIRACLE MUD - there was no foaming agent in this system.

Jason9385

Mud mineral (Miracle Mud) is just an excellent substrate for mangroves and caulerpa. It doesn't perform any magic. I have set up a mangrove tank on this substrate. It cannot handle the load of the aquarium without a skimmer. In fact, the substrate itself is a certain alternative to DSB.

Amy5070

As they say, "you get what you pay for." In marine aquaristics, I am a novice and haven't paid much attention to the sea. But according to the head of the aquaterrarium department in Dvůr Králové, they don't need a skimmer. They change one-third of the substrate every six months or a year (I don't remember) - and that's it. I didn't delve into their system (I'm more of a terrarium enthusiast, and my focus was completely different), but next time I'll ask for more details.

Steven7574

I completely agree, even an alternative system cannot do without a skimmer. You can never have too many pennies; on the contrary, they are always lacking.

Jennifer5371

The main thing is to start, and with determination, you will achieve success. It is worth starting practice with well-tested systems, and as an alternative, you can combine them after gaining experience and understanding of the physical processes in a marine aquarium.

Michael

How is the sea doing now? Could you post a photo from above so it's clear how the mine is positioned and tell me its dimensions, thank you!

Raven7170

Congratulations on the launch! Something tells me that with such a fish population, the corals in this aquarium have no chance of surviving. Or was the aquarium originally planned to be purely fish-based? Let the experts correct me, but it seems to me that the stocking was done too quickly and densely. I hope it doesn't backfire (with ammonia).

Kathryn514

I recommend removing it; you have enough live rocks, and the sponge is especially harmful. If you decide to keep it, rinse it at least once every couple of days in osmosis water until it's completely clean. And to top it all off, there's an anemone... in an aquarium that's only a month old... I think the first losses will be in the form of the Helman and the clownfish. The others, if they eat at all, will most likely survive. By the way, do you see the brown coating on top of the rock? It's not for nothing; the aquarium is still maturing, and you're loading it with fish, and not small ones at that. You definitely shouldn't have added two surgeons right away; they produce waste very well.

Christopher7213

Greetings to the new BOY! The slope looks nice! What does the nitrate test show? (Judging by the upper stone and the back wall, it could definitely reach 10-20). Does the sprinkler "blow" from the top? How is the Helmon behaving? What is it eating? P.S. - Pseudochromis and Amphiprion are unnecessary in this company.

Christopher

Good evening, congratulations! If I were you, I would URGENTLY buy tests and monitor the parameters (nitrites, ammonia) and arrange with the people who sold you the fish to take them back when those parameters start to rise, and especially the anemone for safekeeping, or better yet, return them right away for the maturation period. Although maybe a miracle will happen for you and all the laws of nature will bypass you!

Dana6523

The sea does not like haste, everything has its time, and may God grant you luck, but difficulties are ahead, prepare for them fully armed, let the aquarium mature for a couple more months, and there are many nuances ahead. Yes, you rushed with the act, remove the ov immediately from the samp. Best regards.

Karen1649

When starting an aquarium, did Tkach recommend stocking fish in such quantities as well? You can check the tests here. In my opinion, these tests will be better.

Kenneth7331

Odessa, there are indeed quite a few guppies, but for example, I put the first fish in on the sixth day (it's still alive), the others within two months. Tests? What are those? ...of course, don't take a bad example... between us, that same guy is quite skeptical about various test tubes and litmus papers... if the guppies are behaving normally, sleep peacefully and enjoy... I just can't bring myself to take Helmon, I feel sorry for the worms.

Brandi

I feel painfully sorry for Helman and Hepatus. Helman has very little chance of survival, and Hepatus will simply become a stunted fish in such a volume. This is a very active fish that needs space to swim. Better to give them away, at least for the time until the aquarium matures. Don't torture the animals.

Jill9137

I completely agree with this, in my 500 liters Hepatus looks very impressive (and the number of fish is like in 100)... but anyway, it will stretch out and will also be pleasing, although I personally ruthlessly discarded stretched discus, even if they were beautiful... but that's another story...

Debra6575

Biocon: tests? What is that? In principle, it is possible to do without tests if a person is a professional and can determine by eye or taste whether the parameters are normal or if the water has changed... It immediately brings to mind the saying: We are responsible for those we have tamed.

Holly

how to catch these sheep?

Brent5588

And you are only worried about them? To hell with those sheep, your aquarium is overloaded with fish, and not the hardiest ones, in the startup phase - that's what you should be concerned about.

Charles894

I didn't introduce all the fish at once; on the 5th day, I added the clownfish, then after another 5 days, the chrysurus, and so on... I'll be doing water changes... hopefully, everything will be fine...

Sheila

Everything will be fine, but you were told earlier that the fish is not very well suited to your volume. You'll end up stressing the animals, it's a pity.

Joshua8425

The question is not about the volume, the question is whether the aquarium has matured or not and whether the installed equipment can handle such a load or not. The aquarium has hardly matured, and I'm hesitant to say anything about the equipment - I haven't seen it. I wouldn't rush into it like that.

Martin3206

what to do then, brothers.......................................

Darlene4238

Return any extra fish to the seller - I don't know of any cases where a seller wouldn't take them back from someone. Or exchange them with the seller for ones suitable for that aquarium. Then just sit and wait for the aquarium to mature. If there are issues with the water, deal with them using chemicals and water changes. For now, everything is manageable and fixable.

Stephanie9175

Hipatus is ready to buy or exchange for something. If you decide, we can discuss it in private messages.

Phyllis

The weakest point of this aquarium is the skimmer; it can be modified a bit, but there really isn't much space for the fish. The same goes for the hipatus; it needs open spaces to glide.

Jessica8898

Do you have UV? Here, even the crypto can be unhappy for long. Helmon and hepatitus are easily affected by them. Do a thorough inspection daily and have the medications ready, but the appropriate aquarium for treatment must be planned in advance; don't think about treating in general, otherwise you'll have to forget about the consequences. And it's best to read the 19th post thoughtfully once again...

Danielle9144

I would also throw out S.R.K. (dry reef rocks) and put in J.K. (live rocks). Because: it's not true! These are not J.K. (live rocks), but S.R.K. (dry reef rocks). You have been deceived! Even in the photos, it's visible.

Vincent

I have the same problem with Hepatus after the move - crypt, I turned on the UV at 18, started going to a couple of spots, maybe the stress just passed... UV at 18 is very little for the sea... as for the rocks, just buy 3-4 kg of real ones for 20 bucks each, it will be enough for the slow transformation of S.R.K. (dry reef rocks) into L.K. (live rocks)... I just covered it with Carolina, and the launch was in May... I just read: then everything is cool!