3g Pico Build

Pico Perfect · 12/30/2011, 12:53 PM

Hello Guys! Here's my story. I started my 3g pico several months ago, this is my equipment:
Aqueon 110gph silent flow power filter
DFS Micron filter pad
Marinland mini heater
Small internal sponge filter
Azoo LED Neo Light (7w)

Parameters:
salinty 1.026
temp 80.2*F
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 4
pH 7.9

Current Inhabitants:
Rainfordii Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi)
Kenya Tree Coral Frag 1/2 purple 1/2 normal elevated for little better flow
2 hermies
1 trochus snail

The issues:
Tank got up and running, all params good several months ago. When everything was ready, I went to my LFS and bought a Maroon clown that she had had in her 3g pico an it was .75in, a nice 5in pom pom xenia, a hermit, a trochus, a 4in Capnella, and a purple nps sponge. That night the maroon decided to go carpet surfing >:/ Everything still doing good. Xenia looking a little unhappy. Bought ocellaris clown. Everything is in check. Next morningwake to find Xenia has crashed killing everything but sponge and hermit. 50% water change tank sits with good params for 1 month with just a hermit, hitchhiking shroom, and nps sponge. Went out and bought Rainfordii Goby not too long ago. He's doing great. Along with that purchase i bought another hermit and a snail. My LFS closed about a month or 2 ago. Went o another good shop downtown. Got 2 frags, one xenia, one Kenya tree 1/2 normal 1/2 purple. xenia died. I got it out without any harm done. 1/2 normal kenya dosent look too peppy, and 1/2 purple is closed polyps but looking good. I'm rather confused

.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

My camera is charging but I'll post a FTS asap. Thank You

Pico Perfect · 12/30/2011, 01:22 PM

Here are the Pics

http://flic.kr/p/b4oDTz FTS Dec. 30, 2011
http://flic.kr/p/b4oG8K Amblygobius rainfordi
http://flic.kr/p/b4oEYp Kenya Tree Coral Frag

disc1 · 12/30/2011, 01:35 PM

Not sure if it will help, but I'd move that kenya tree down to the sand bed for a little while.

Pico Perfect · 12/30/2011, 01:42 PM

Is it okay if it drags on the sand bed? I was worried it would irritate it so I elevated it.

Pico Perfect · 12/30/2011, 05:00 PM

Kenya frag has been moved to calmer darker spot on sand bed. Fingers crossed!!

Mr. Fish · 12/30/2011, 05:30 PM

A three gallon tank isn't meant for fish in my opinion and especially not for a fish that can grow to 6 inches like that maroon clown. The goby is a better choice, but I still don't think a three gallon tank should house any fish. Along with a fish not suffering in a small enclosure you would have an easier tank to deal with.

You didn't mention your maintenance schedule, what is it? In a tank that size I would at least do a couple one gallon water changes a week. Try to lower your nitrates to 0. If you add more LR that should help with the stability of the tank. How many pounds do you have right now?

I wouldn't really worry about the Kenya Tree, I've seen them growing in muddy puddles in alleyways, so it should be fine no matter where you put it in your tank haha. Lower those nitrates and it should look better.

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W8lifts · 12/30/2011, 06:05 PM

We have a nano thread FYI

Pico Perfect · 01/10/2012, 11:09 AM

Kenya tree died

Rainfordi decided not to eat ANYTHING i fed... wouldnt even sand sift... he passed away. Now im back to two hermies... I found my problem though!!! I need to acclimate longer!! My whole problem. So much money until I found my mistake!

KafudaFish · 01/10/2012, 11:29 AM

1. Slow down.
2. Stop buying fish.
3. If you begin again buy fish that will work in your tank.
4. Few if any fish will work in your tank.
5. Maybe look for a new LFS since they have made how much off of you already?

12/30/2011, 12:53 PM	#1
Pico Perfect Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 34	3g Pico Build Hello Guys! Here's my story. I started my 3g pico several months ago, this is my equipment: Aqueon 110gph silent flow power filter DFS Micron filter pad Marinland mini heater Small internal sponge filter Azoo LED Neo Light (7w) Parameters: salinty 1.026 temp 80.2F Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 4 pH 7.9 Current Inhabitants: Rainfordii Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi) Kenya Tree Coral Frag 1/2 purple 1/2 normal elevated for little better flow 2 hermies 1 trochus snail The issues: Tank got up and running, all params good several months ago. When everything was ready, I went to my LFS and bought a Maroon clown that she had had in her 3g pico an it was .75in, a nice 5in pom pom xenia, a hermit, a trochus, a 4in Capnella, and a purple nps sponge. That night the maroon decided to go carpet surfing >:/ Everything still doing good. Xenia looking a little unhappy. Bought ocellaris clown. Everything is in check. Next morningwake to find Xenia has crashed killing everything but sponge and hermit. 50% water change tank sits with good params for 1 month with just a hermit, hitchhiking shroom, and nps sponge. Went out and bought Rainfordii Goby not too long ago. He's doing great. Along with that purchase i bought another hermit and a snail. My LFS closed about a month or 2 ago. Went o another good shop downtown. Got 2 frags, one xenia, one Kenya tree 1/2 normal 1/2 purple. xenia died. I got it out without any harm done. 1/2 normal kenya dosent look too peppy, and 1/2 purple is closed polyps but looking good. I'm rather confused. Any input is greatly appreciated. My camera is charging but I'll post a FTS asap. Thank You Last edited by Pico Perfect; 12/30/2011 at 01:26 PM. Reason: azoo light*

12/30/2011, 01:35 PM	#3
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	Not sure if it will help, but I'd move that kenya tree down to the sand bed for a little while. __________________ David Current Tank: Undergoing reconstruction...

12/30/2011, 05:30 PM	#6
Mr. Fish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 828	A three gallon tank isn't meant for fish in my opinion and especially not for a fish that can grow to 6 inches like that maroon clown. The goby is a better choice, but I still don't think a three gallon tank should house any fish. Along with a fish not suffering in a small enclosure you would have an easier tank to deal with. You didn't mention your maintenance schedule, what is it? In a tank that size I would at least do a couple one gallon water changes a week. Try to lower your nitrates to 0. If you add more LR that should help with the stability of the tank. How many pounds do you have right now? I wouldn't really worry about the Kenya Tree, I've seen them growing in muddy puddles in alleyways, so it should be fine no matter where you put it in your tank haha. Lower those nitrates and it should look better. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Last edited by Mr. Fish; 12/30/2011 at 05:36 PM.

12/30/2011, 06:05 PM	#7
W8lifts Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 276	We have a nano thread FYI __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75 gallon Display, 30 Gallon Sump,12 gallon Nano, ATS, Vortex MP40, Coralife Skimmer, UV Twist, Oceanic Chiller,250 watt MH's,ATO, Apex Cont, RO/DI four stage, Kalk Mixer, Phosban Reactor, and the addiction keeps going....

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12/30/2011, 01:22 PM	#2
Pico Perfect Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 34	Here are the Pics http://flic.kr/p/b4oDTz FTS Dec. 30, 2011 http://flic.kr/p/b4oG8K Amblygobius rainfordi http://flic.kr/p/b4oEYp Kenya Tree Coral Frag

12/30/2011, 01:42 PM	#4
Pico Perfect Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 34	Is it okay if it drags on the sand bed? I was worried it would irritate it so I elevated it.

12/30/2011, 05:00 PM	#5
Pico Perfect Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 34	Kenya frag has been moved to calmer darker spot on sand bed. Fingers crossed!!

01/10/2012, 11:09 AM	#8
Pico Perfect Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 34	Kenya tree died Rainfordi decided not to eat ANYTHING i fed... wouldnt even sand sift... he passed away. Now im back to two hermies... I found my problem though!!! I need to acclimate longer!! My whole problem. So much money until I found my mistake!

01/10/2012, 11:29 AM	#9
KafudaFish Cyprinius carpio Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,496	1. Slow down. 2. Stop buying fish. 3. If you begin again buy fish that will work in your tank. 4. Few if any fish will work in your tank. 5. Maybe look for a new LFS since they have made how much off of you already?