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Brian7092

Congratulations! Have a good voyage! Take the tests! It won't hurt! And then - either a buoy or replacements. Better yet - both! And - don't rush! A MATURE sea is very hard to kill!

Jason

The temperature is 26 degrees in the morning and reaches 27 by evening. The daylight lasts for 10 hours. Today, a tiny turbo snail emerged. There are also a few filamentous algae on the walls and on one little stone... Just a tiny bit. Regarding the water density - is it 1023 or should I raise it a bit to 1024? Different people say different things. Some say 1023 is too low, while others say it's normal... I don't plan on adding a skimmer for now. I'll manage with water changes. There's just not much space... Of course, 34 liters of seawater is not much, but I'm still very satisfied.

Dana6523

That doesn't happen. A mussel is a sedentary mollusk that attaches itself quite firmly to the substrate. You must be mistaken about something.

Jesse

When I looked into a similar aquasystem, I didn't see any alternatives to two "suny-suny" lamps. It's both beautiful and practical, and most importantly, it allows for the installation of a backpack filtration system like the Red Sea Prism or AM Biostar Flotor, while the canister has no prospects.

Karen

You have a young aquarium; the fish are not mature yet, so why do water changes of 8 liters? When I started my aquarium, I did my first water change after about 4 months; at that time, there were five species of soft-bodied fish, 10 shrimp, and one female.

Erin

I read that you need to change 20-30% of the water once a week... I understood that these changes should be done continuously starting from the very beginning... In the photo above, I showed a picture of a mussel or something very similar to it. So what is it then? It consists of two parts, just like a mussel. I'll think about it... In any case, not now... A little later.

Wendy

Do you understand why water changes are done? You haven't even started your aquarium and immediately do water changes (forever young), but 20-30% is for a mature reef filled with invertebrates and fish, where there is intensive feeding and consumption of trace elements by all living organisms in the reef, etc. In your aquarium, everything is young with an unstable system, there are no waste products, and there is no one to consume trace elements. You won't improve anything; instead, you will prolong the maturation process of the aquarium, that's a fact. Good luck.

Shelby3182

Congratulations on the launch! If they currently represent a beautiful object for observation, they may later be very disappointing; their "sharpening" is quite rough. When, and this is inevitable, it comes time to populate the aquarium with various invertebrates, that’s when they will show their true colors. Their interactions with xenias and clovularias are particularly "successful." And then the "great" principle may come into play—if you want to fail at working with invertebrates, introduce as many different types of them as possible. By the way, they have excellent developments regarding the fight against these guys.

Heather2018

This is how it is now This is the osmosis I set up I bought this timer. It crackles like crazy. Throw it away and buy another one. Help identify

Maria6659

Oh... Thank you! I misunderstood a bit. Very important point!

Stephen

What is this? TDS - is the nickname already included in the set for the O.U.? And what is up there after the osmotic membrane? - is it carbon or a mineralizer? - get rid of them!

Heather9815

I read about hunting them... I think they cut your coral? It's a pity... I already have about 5 of them, and as I watch them "grind the reef," I'm starting to understand that they need to be caught... Maybe I should create a separate mini-mini reef in a separate aquarium for them? By the way, there were also opponents of catching them.

James5032

In the reef, there is no place for you when you force the reef J.K. (living stones), and once you lay everything down, you won't catch them anymore, and they will bring you nothing but harm. Take a look and read here.

Andrew9581

I have about 5 of them in my mini tank, but they were identified as reef safe. I don't know, we'll see what happens. I have 2 ick, as I understand they are filters, sitting on a rock near the burrow, catching some particles floating in the water; these icks are no more than 8mm.

Carrie1606

Here it is! I also catch particles in the water, and when I catch them, I go to chop everything I see. Osmosis - Cristal NW-RO50-C3UV. Even from the name, you can tell it's from China. It has a TDS meter + remineralization + charcoal + ultraviolet lamp. I installed a T-connector for myself. For the aquarium, I drain the water that doesn't go through the remineralizer and additional charcoal.

Jason5071

The temperature in the aquarium is 26 degrees at night and until the end of the light day (from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM) the temperature is 27. Then I turn off the lamps, leaving only the actinic light, and by morning the temperature drops to 26. Everything seems fine! Today I removed the filter (which was acting as a pump) and left only one pump for 350 liters. It seems I chose the right spot for it - there is flow everywhere. It reaches every corner of the aquarium. I wanted to ask about the actinic light. Many people use this lamp as a night light. Can it be left on constantly?

Kevin262

If the stones were taken from us, then in the penultimate shipment, almost all the stones had Bophyllia, Tubea, or Dendrophyllia; I didn't pay much attention, but most likely it's Dend...... _______________________________ Sincerely, .

Angel628

It's doubtful, like dawn is to sunset. Better buy a keychain flashlight, power it with an unnecessary charger or a rectifier, and you'll have the moon. There are also moonlight LEDs, for example, at markets with lighting on Petrovka; they are preferable for me.

Sara

Everything is fine, but the view of the lace wallpaper when backlit... Why didn't you stick the background?

Danielle

Your stones. This is Dendrophyllia. Thank you!

Brian6895

I agree. I haven't had the time! I'll do it in the next few days...

Kimberly2102

New residents have arrived! Sorry for the quality! I can't take a proper photo. This is how the ophiuroid eats the zoanthids. There is also this snail still living. I got the fish from Sergey. There are a lot of new polyps on the rocks. Preliminary identification suggests discoactinia and sinularia. I haven't identified the rest yet.

Debra

Pseudochromis paccagnellae, the dottyback, is territorial, sometimes excessively so. In my 80-gallon tank, it has cornered P. friedmani, which I only see during feeding time, and even then for just a few seconds. This is understandable, given their related species. However, it doesn't mind occasionally battling with grammas, although those encounters don't go well. The fish is very beautiful, but it's better not to mix it with other pseudochromis. Generally, it gets along with other species, although it likes to take the lead in the aquarium.

Alexander

Well, let's start with the fact that putting two pseudocromis, even of different species, in the same territory (the aquarium as a whole) is generally reckless. 800 liters is not a guarantee; it will only delay the victim for a while. They are indifferent to the other fish. The main thing is that it shouldn't be similar in color (like a gramma loreto, for example).

Randall7906

A beautiful fish... There will be no more fish in this aquarium. Perhaps there will be a boxer shrimp. The pH has been 8.0 both in the morning and in the evening for a week. However, the JBL tests have color indicators... I can't figure out the feeding... Sometimes too much, sometimes too little... But I understand that you need to choose the dosage yourself, and it's hard to give advice... The brittle stars eat the leftover food well. The hermit crabs clean the rock well. What can I get for cleaning the substrate (coral gravel)?

Mitchell3177

The same strombus to assist the hermits.

Phillip9722

I spoke with Kostya Kurt, and he said that coral granules are not suitable for strombus. He suggested cones, but they don't look very appealing to me.

Anthony4281

Well, I don't consider Friedman a victim since they've been living in the same aquarium for about a year. As for the frivolity—it's true, even in large aquariums, pseudocorynopoma can conflict, but not always to the point of killing. But what can you do—if they were combined, then they were combined. Someday I'll catch them—and to jail.

Wendy2244

Did you suggest CONES instead of strombus? Good fellow... I once had a cone pierce through an electrical installation glove with its poisonous harpoon... Two layers... And coral crumbs are no obstacle for strombus.

Brent8919

Probably, the term "cones" referred to TROCHUS.

Nicole2404

Wow, what are these cones???

Jeremy8404

Sanyok, these mollusks have a weapon by nature that resembles a harpoon. Along with the strike of the small spike, the victim receives a solid dose of venom, which is very dangerous and even lethal to humans. For more information, read here. Sincerely.

Daniel8015

Post #3 I don't know. Clearly, Kostya wouldn't have offered me killer snails.

Steven757

Sorry for the confusion - I really suggested three-horned ones, and the shells of the strombus, killed by hermits, will make an excellent, albeit expensive, home for them.

Teresa

Today I was a bit scared! It turned out that at night the hermits dropped a little stone with the anemones. I reached in with my hand, wanted to put it back and secure it. I scared my clownfish. He started darting around the aquarium! He was banging against the walls... I haven't seen him do that before, even though I've also been cleaning the pump/glass, etc. Maybe it's because it was night? What I wanted to ask is how he should behave at night? He is constantly on the move. The little perch swims away behind the rocks and you can't see him, but this one keeps paddling.

Robert1845

My ocellaris spend the night in a colony of zoanthids or in radactis.

Elijah7048

Sanyok, do they sleep there or just hang out? My fish becomes a bit less active at night, but otherwise it always swims around the tank... It's a silly question, but I couldn't find any information. I'm just worried that the current isn't too strong for him... Pump/filter - 350L and a regular pump 350L. He died. Today I found his body. He got lazy, and the next day he died.

Jacob4800

Here they are sleeping, a night photo.

Guy

I was more confused not by the death itself, but by the reason for his death... But everything is in disarray... Maybe someone finished him off... I replaced 4 liters of water since he had been lying there for at least 12 hours. Today I tested the pH and ammonia. The pH is between 8 and 8.5; I can't determine it very accurately by color. Ammonia is 0. Tomorrow a home for the clown will arrive. I feel sorry for looking at him... And to be honest, you were all right that I need to get a bigger aquarium... In any case, the 35-liter aquarium will last at least another 2-3 months.

Lindsey3628

It is possible that they finished it off.... Various destructors often come with J.K. (living stones) and then start to fix the chaos. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct night searches with a flashlight to identify these destructors and subsequently eliminate them. A 35-liter aquarium will still serve you well as a backup when you have a serious marine aquarium. Of course, it is preferable not to delay this process....

Debra8438

Yes, my little one helped me a lot in launching the big one.

Kyle

What can I say... There was no electricity for 35 hours. Among the losses, a small fish showed up... I lived on substitutes and air supply from an inflatable mattress (THANK YOU, SHERKHAN)! So everything seems to be okay. There are very big problems with housing... Losses amount to tens of thousands of dollars. Cars were damaged. Equipment burned out due to a large voltage drop. And there is a lot more of everything. I will tell you a bit later.

Jonathan6173

Phew... Celebrated the New Year, now I can post a photo. Here’s such an anemone, heteractis crispa. Right now, it has moved a bit to another spot. I feed it a piece of shrimp every other day. It eats with great pleasure. It looks fine, I think. The clownfish, of course, doesn’t pay any attention to it. The anemone fully opens only at night or under actinic light. During the day, it’s half-open... The rocks have started to grow green algae. Today, friends from Kherson called - in about a week, they will bring a 400L aquarium. That’s exciting!

Rachel9060

Very well. But where are the water parameters? The fish can also be affected due to unsuitable water quality...

Julia

I feed the clownfish once a day. The portion is small. I give the artemia once a week, as you advised. But I don't throw her a whole shrimp; I give her a small piece of tiger shrimp. She picks up the artemia with enthusiasm!

Elizabeth882

Let him choose for now. You can offer the shrimp later, when he stops "traveling."

Bonnie

There’s a little problem... There are clicks that can be heard even in another room, and I found a dead mantis again? But how? It’s been two months since the last one. I’ve been watching it constantly, both day and night... I don’t see any mantises.

Susan9583

It's not a Mantis that clicks, but a click beetle (one claw is bigger than the other). It's not that dangerous!

Holly

There is one! I was just reading that there is a mantis that clicks. I thought maybe it... Damn, it clicks really loudly... How can such a small creature make such a loud click?

Tami

I also have snapping shrimp. Their sounds are often heard at night... I haven't managed to catch even one yet. They don't cause much harm, but they can: - Move small stones with attached invertebrates. They can even drag them into some crevice. - Pull into a crevice or move settled algae. The question of whether adult snapping shrimp attack fish and invertebrates still remains open, as in the morning you sometimes see either a torn tail on a gram or a damaged zoanthid...

Stephanie9175

Can palolo worms not be caught? Maybe your worm is just being mischievous. I have a healthy specimen living with me, I don't know how long it is, but it's about 3-4 mm thick. I tried to hunt it down; once I even managed to poke it with a needle in the area of its head, just from the side, and it didn't care at all. It hasn't been causing me trouble so far, but after reading about it, I really want to get rid of it.

Christopher4125

I declared war on the so-called "palolo" worms as soon as I started dealing with the sea. If I have any now, they are in misery—I destroy them as the worst enemies of the people... So satisfy the desire of your toilet...

John3187

He is very cunning and quick, I can't lure him out even by 1 cm, then I would have caught him.

Tracy4603

These creatures can grow to enormous sizes, the one you're calculating is just a little one. You can actually lure it out. Take a small 0.5-liter plastic bottle, cut off about 5 cm from the neck, throw in a piece of squid or shrimp, lay it flat on the bottom, and wait... It's best to do all this at night since these creatures become active at night... Good luck!

Alyssa1438

It's not that important, I put a piece of meat 3 cm away from the burrow for him, the bastard won't come even though he peeks out of the burrow. When I pushed it closer, he tried to grab the meat. I probably got off-topic in someone else's thread.

Michele

He is quite cunning, isn't he... And how to carefully extract the stone from the aquarium if... there is a tap with hot water there...?

Tina

Sanyok, I think everyone will be interested! Keep going.

Joshua9340

There can be many invisible reasons. After all, he was old. How old was he? And before you? So, he passed away, poor thing.

John3142

Maybe... He was big. If I'm not mistaken, you have the same. He lived with me for 2 months. As you already said.

Sarah

Indeed, all crustaceans have a short "lifespan." No one can determine the age of wild ones with certainty without dissection.

Patricia1746

Damn... My family is already looking at me sideways. Like, I killed a clown, I killed a hermit... Who's next?

Veronica

And the next one who looks askance, Max, this is dust for sailors, keep your chin up. We are all vulnerable to losses.

Joseph

If you want to seriously engage with the sea, don't let your attention be distracted by sidelong glances; the marine aquarium doesn't appreciate that. In the future, you may need to set up a larger aquarium, and problems could multiply beyond measure. If any misunderstandings arise with your household during this critical period, the idea could be at risk, and that raises personal issues. A marine aquarium is a living organism that responds sensitively to its environment. If the aura around it is positive, it thrives and flourishes; if negative, it reacts accordingly. It likes when things are good to it and when everything around it is in order.

Spencer7805

I exaggerated a bit... Everyone understands. They constantly monitor the aquarium. A bigger aquarium is already in the maturation stage... Basically, all that's left is the lighting and the sump, which I can't quite figure out how to make. But that's another topic.

Karen81

Yes, the sampe is not with me... I don't have it in any of my 8 marine aquariums and never will...

Selena4467

Something tells me that I won't have it either.

Ryan

I have three marine aquariums without a sump that have been running for several years, and everything is great, and the very first one is with its original setup, and there is no difference.

Rachel9060

Yes, the key is to follow the rules from the very first days of setting up the aquarium, and then everything will be okay. At this stage, I want to give credit to your reef aquarium, which is functioning almost without filtration systems. The condition of the SPS and LPS is especially impressive... Great job, keep it up!

Rodney

Can I get some photos of the aquarium for today? I would like to take a look.

Anna9752

Sure. I'll send it in a few days. There will be some changes too!

Heather2018

I apologize for the silly question, but how much does all this joy cost and how expensive is it to maintain such an aquarium? I've just never dealt with the sea before, but I really like it.

Elizabeth6302

Everything brilliant is simple.

Wanda666

Cute.

Jamie3553

The jokes in our town continue. Yesterday I did an ammonium test - 0.4. I'm in shock... Quickly replaced 10 liters of water... And wondering why this happened... In the morning I did the test - 0.1. I decided to check the test itself. I took the water I prepared yesterday for the replacement. Tested - ammonium 0.4. I thought, okay... I took regular bottled children's water - ammonium 0.2. Well, this is funny. JBL test. By the way, what can anyone say about JBL Carbomec ultra carbon for marine use? How is it?

Christine864

What made you laugh, the water or the test?

Michelle13

Test. How can there be ammonium in children's water? Or am I misunderstanding something?

Deborah2682

If this ammonium test is 100% lying, consider yourself lucky. If it tells even a little bit of the truth, the situation is dire; AMMONIA IS THE MAIN ENEMY. It can cause their death at very low concentrations. The optimal level is 0! P.S. If you don't believe me - Nick Daykin, page 18.

Kayla7655

The test is lying. I tested the water today and the ammonium level is 0.2, then I tested the water of another friend and his ammonium is also 0.2. That's quite a lot. My livestock feels good, though. The anemone is concerning me; it’s wandering around a radius of 2-3 cm. But it’s eating, hasn’t shrunk in size, and hasn’t turned white. What am I hiding from myself... I added JBL carbon (marked for marine use) and the sand darkened, and the anemone started wandering. Could the carbon be the issue? Is it poisoning everyone? I’ll do a photoshoot of the new livestock today. P.S. Thanks to Alexey!

Stefanie9771

Check the phosphates.

David953

Now, the label "for the sea" in some cases is, as they say, "just ordinary nonsense," and there are a lot of fakes flooding the markets. Test the water with RO—it will surely show something... If it's more than 2—"we're done"...... P.S. Did you rinse the coal well before........?

Justin

I rinsed with hot water, cold water, and seawater. I will definitely check the phosphates! Today I will just buy the test. By the way, I spoke with him today. He has JBL coal just like me - he says there are no problems...

Jessica6754

I agree! There is no particular point in testing the water after transportation. I understand this moment. Today I will take a test for phosphates/nitrates and I will take another test for ammonium.

Danielle

I used this charcoal. Also "marked for the sea." No complaints. The charcoal is fine. And I'm not the only one saying this. It's just that the anemone is an unpredictable creature. Moreover, it's recommended to change the charcoal partially. In a small volume, the biological balance is very fragile, and it needs to be treated with care. As I once said in a conversation, "stick your finger in a mini-nemo and the water parameters will change."

Rodney7316

People, right now the problem is just a small rash on the sand. I figured it out and decided to share some positive photos. Ksyusha opened up twice as much, but a big hermit came and decided to puff her. The little hermit also dropped from the stone and she let the water out... These hermits are just one big disaster. And another test for ammonium was taken, the other (tetra) ammonium was not detected - at 0.00! This is very encouraging!!!

Andrea

Maybe you're panicking too early?

Joe

Maxim, I am happy for you and that I told you that everything feels good in your aquarium and has adapted quickly. Good luck. P.S. At the end of the month, you will have an interesting "animal" that started to divide into three parts today.

James4342

It's great when people care so much about the sea... The traits of a future sailor are being drawn. From the photos, everything is going well for you... Keep it up, and good luck!

Kimberly

I have a very responsible attitude towards animals. You should see how many different creatures I have living at home... Just four dogs. About 200 African snails. And so on. I'm quite the panicker too.

Chelsea567

Thank you! I'm completely overwhelmed by the sea. It's very captivating, or rather, it has already captivated me. I'm currently reading... studying. I'm preparing for a larger volume. I don't want to rush. Ksyusha is just amazing!!! It's hard to take my eyes off her. In the photo, she looks like just a bush, but in person, she's simply stunning!!! I'm waiting for the little animal. She looks beautiful in the photo, so she will be even more beautiful in person! What is her name? P.S. Don't forget to call me back tomorrow.

Bonnie

Maxim, I bought it under the name Rhodactis indosinensis Blue/Green. And I told Ksyusha that it is beautiful; you will see how it will look in a month or two. Best regards.

Brooke3987

It is advisable to move the zoanthids a bit away from S. Dura... When the zooxanthellae fully occupy the pale areas, the color will recover. Boxers should be taken either of different sexes or as a single specimen; same-sex individuals do not get along with each other. Lysmata are beautiful shrimp, why not, but it's a matter of taste; one cool person even ordered to urgently remove the lysmata, the reason - "looks too much like a cockroach"...(!) Regarding the aggressiveness of Clark's; the question is what size amphiprions and which stenopus to use, so that it doesn't turn out the other way around... Good luck!

Katherine

I have a boxer living with a strombus for several months now, and so far everything is good.

Nicole2404

Do you see him often or is he always on the run?

Alexandra

I read that Clark's anemone shrimp can be aggressive towards Anemone shrimp, while Stenopus seem to get along fine with clownfish. My Clark is 6 cm. He seems to be a peaceful guy. Today, I fed the anemone, and it turned into a battle. I gave the anemone a piece of shrimp, and a hermit crab came running in to snatch it away from the anemone. Then Clark swooped in from the other side to grab the shrimp. From the third side, an ophiuroid appeared... In short, they struggled for about two minutes. The ophiuroid won. As for the Lysmata, it's just the least favorite of what I've listed. But it's still a pretty cool shrimp!

William

Stenopus hispidus, the cleaner shrimp, however, needs to be monitored as medium and small fish avoid contact with larger specimens due to their long, strong claws, which they sometimes use. Yes, in feeding disputes, the brittle star often wins, and the larger it is, the harder it is to stretch the feeding processes of sedentary invertebrates.

Eric

I removed the coal from the system, and the dusting on the substrate is gradually decreasing. The JBL coal does not leach phosphates. Water parameters: pH - 8 - 8.2 (evening), ammonium 0.05. Is this not critical? Many websites say that up to 0.1 is not a concern. Phosphates - zero, nitrites - zero.

Lindsey3362

Mgl! The allowable level of ammonia is NO MORE than 0.01 mg per liter, as it is very toxic. At the same time, nitrites should be 0. At 0.05, ammonia is present. (?) And what kind of question is this - at 0.1, there is no need to worry. You can not worry at 0. What are these strange tests? Ammonia was recorded, but not nitrites? Their allowable level, by the way, is 0.1. In terms of toxicity, they are not much less harmful than ammonia. Where are these websites? I would like to see what they recommend. If the well-being is normal, then the testing is questionable...

Michelle13

0.05 is not critical, but it is borderline, meaning it is a signal that measures need to be taken; do not let it reach 0.1.

Kathy

I see that as soon as I approach the aquarium, they come out begging for food.

Jeffrey496

Why, no, I haven't reached that point.... When testing for NH4, I have a Spanish tablet test, and it always shows 0. That is, the water in the test tube is completely clear and colorless. I also tested it with the Tetra test - the results are the same. By the way, the Spanish test has a 0 scale. I believe the Tetra test should have such a scale as well. "At 0.05 ammonia, there is no danger to aquatic life" ... I cannot agree with such a conclusion; let it remain on the conscience of the manufacturer, while 0.1 is an acceptable concentration, even critical, an unprecedented case altogether....

Dawn6148

The JBL test gives a reading of ammonium/pH, and in this table, 0.05 ammonium and 8.0 pH are not just non-critical, but actually very good... As for the JBL, it shows 0.2 ammonium for a long time now. The Tetra test initially showed barely yellow water, and three hours after the test, it gave me 0.05 again... I didn't want to mention that... And now it remains at 0.05. So I have a problem. I will try feeding every other day. I already do 7.5 liters of water changes every week. It's not hard for me to change the water every other day, but it would be a disaster for the aquarium. I will think about it... Thank you!

Karen81

Thank you!

Martin3206

Yes, it's a pity there is no skimmer. The fact that the anemone is wandering, even over short distances, suggests that the metabolism in the aquarium may be getting out of control. Is it impossible to create a "temporary" solution from available materials until a proper skimmer is found? A homemade one—even the most unrefined—can still do its job, sometimes quite effectively. I know how to make a direct-flow skimmer in literally about an hour. At least it would be something useful, rather than nothing at all. And the gas exchange would improve.

Earl

Here is the JBL test. This is a test of osmosis water that was collected in a canister, salted, and aerated for more than a day. The water from the aquarium shows 0.2!!! And here is the table of the JBL test. The Tetra test today showed barely yellow water... I think around 0.01. If you could tell me how to make a direct-flow foam filter, I would be very grateful!

Aaron

WILDly interesting

Melinda

And further