New setup

thomas.torode · 03/04/2016, 01:19 PM

Hey,

I am new to the hobby and I recently upgraded from a 25 gallon to a 55,
Here is my setup:

Lighting: http://www.amazon.com/LED-Aquarium-L...r=8-2&keywords

Filter: http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-A217-40...r=8-1&keywords

Power head: x2 http://www.amazon.com/Super-Aqua-Pow...r=8-4&keywords

Heater: http://www.amazon.com/Aquatop-Aquari...r=8-2&keywords

(inside)
Parameters:
Ammonia: 0.00 ppm
Nitrate: 0.10 ppm
pH: 8.2
Temperature: ~85°
Salinity: 1.026
Phosphate: 0.10 ppm
Calcium: 500
Alk: 20

50 pounds of Live sand,
120 pounds of Live rock

Fish:
Fire fish Gobi
Clarkii Clowfish Adorable
Yellow Tail Damsel
CUC: Blood Red Fire shrimp, Humpback Shrimp, Bumble Bee Snail
(I know I have a damsel, it ignores my other fish and I have never had problems)

My Tank has been running good for 3 months and I've never
had a fish die. If anyone knows how to lower Alk and Calcium, TELL ME!

Just Checking If my tank is "reef ready" and I will happily take recommendations.

thomas.torode · 12/30/2016, 05:56 PM

Hi. I like trucks.

thomas.torode · 12/30/2016, 05:57 PM

Hi. I like trucks. 2

Smoke Inator · 12/30/2016, 07:05 PM

Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question but, I like trucks as well

Tanthaitrung · 12/30/2016, 08:09 PM

Your calcium is fine but alk is high. Please cross test with your local fish store. You can lower alk by doing water change. What is your mg? Do you have RODI?

GoVols · 12/30/2016, 10:47 PM

I'll help you some: can't see your links so can't comment of your equipment, but amazon usually has high prices in coral reefing equipment or It's sub par.
Start price checking between Dr Foster & Smith, Bulk Reef Supply and Marine Depot etc...

Like other post said an RO/DI unit is a must. (see link) you'll love it.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-...m-75gpd-1.html

If your salt mix got you those water parameters with out YOU dosing up your cal and alk. Toss it out your back door!

Shot for close to these water parameters.

Cal= 420 to 450
Alk = 7.5 to 9 dkh
Mag = Always should be at least or a tad more than 3 x's your Cal #. Long story, but at this point all you need to know Mag = 3 x's your cal.
Nitrates = .2 ppm
Phosphates = .o3 ppm

Yes, water changes is the best way to get your parameters down.

Also, Google: "Reef aquarium water parameters Randy Holmes-Farley"

Well this is a start.

gone fishin · 12/31/2016, 07:28 AM

What test are you using for the alkalinity and what are the units, 20 what? dkh, meq/l. Most folks will assume dkh but sometimes other units are used and causes confusion.

A WC is the easiest way to lower the numbers. Also, when discussing alk and calc it very useful to list the magnesium number. Magnesium plays a large role in maintaining the alk and calc levels stability.

Smoke Inator · 12/31/2016, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gone fishin

What test are you using for the alkalinity and what are the units, 20 what? dkh, meq/l. Most folks will assume dkh but sometimes other units are used and causes confusion.

Alkalinity - Al 2.86-4.29 meq/L or 8-12 dKH

03/04/2016, 01:19 PM	#1
thomas.torode Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 158	New setup Hey, I am new to the hobby and I recently upgraded from a 25 gallon to a 55, Here is my setup: Lighting: http://www.amazon.com/LED-Aquarium-L...r=8-2&keywords Filter: http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-A217-40...r=8-1&keywords Power head: x2 http://www.amazon.com/Super-Aqua-Pow...r=8-4&keywords Heater: http://www.amazon.com/Aquatop-Aquari...r=8-2&keywords (inside) Parameters: Ammonia: 0.00 ppm Nitrate: 0.10 ppm pH: 8.2 Temperature: ~85° Salinity: 1.026 Phosphate: 0.10 ppm Calcium: 500 Alk: 20 50 pounds of Live sand, 120 pounds of Live rock Fish: Fire fish Gobi Clarkii Clowfish Adorable Yellow Tail Damsel CUC: Blood Red Fire shrimp, Humpback Shrimp, Bumble Bee Snail (I know I have a damsel, it ignores my other fish and I have never had problems) My Tank has been running good for 3 months and I've never had a fish die. If anyone knows how to lower Alk and Calcium, TELL ME! Just Checking If my tank is "reef ready" and I will happily take recommendations.

12/30/2016, 10:47 PM	#6
GoVols Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: VolNation Posts: 456	I'll help you some: can't see your links so can't comment of your equipment, but amazon usually has high prices in coral reefing equipment or It's sub par. Start price checking between Dr Foster & Smith, Bulk Reef Supply and Marine Depot etc... Like other post said an RO/DI unit is a must. (see link) you'll love it. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-...m-75gpd-1.html If your salt mix got you those water parameters with out YOU dosing up your cal and alk. Toss it out your back door! Shot for close to these water parameters. Cal= 420 to 450 Alk = 7.5 to 9 dkh Mag = Always should be at least or a tad more than 3 x's your Cal #. Long story, but at this point all you need to know Mag = 3 x's your cal. Nitrates = .2 ppm Phosphates = .o3 ppm Yes, water changes is the best way to get your parameters down. Also, Google: "Reef aquarium water parameters Randy Holmes-Farley" Well this is a start. __________________ VFL Current Tank Info: 2013-RSM S-400 (Merlot) / BB / Mixed Reef / Lighting: Kessil AP700 with S-Series led bar / Bubble King 160 skimmer / GEO 2-Stage Cal Reactor with GLA dual-stage regulator / Teco TK-1000 Chiller & Heater / GFO & Purigen reactor's

12/31/2016, 07:28 AM	#7
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	What test are you using for the alkalinity and what are the units, 20 what? dkh, meq/l. Most folks will assume dkh but sometimes other units are used and causes confusion. A WC is the easiest way to lower the numbers. Also, when discussing alk and calc it very useful to list the magnesium number. Magnesium plays a large role in maintaining the alk and calc levels stability. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

12/30/2016, 05:56 PM	#2
thomas.torode Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 158	Hi. I like trucks.

12/30/2016, 05:57 PM	#3
thomas.torode Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 158	Hi. I like trucks. 2

12/30/2016, 07:05 PM	#4
Smoke Inator Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 200	Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question but, I like trucks as well

12/30/2016, 08:09 PM	#5
Tanthaitrung Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 565	Your calcium is fine but alk is high. Please cross test with your local fish store. You can lower alk by doing water change. What is your mg? Do you have RODI?