help new and alone

bundy13 · 09/17/2006, 12:10 AM

hello board im new to this ,i had a so called pro helping me out but i think she won the lottery or something and quit on me.So im alone trying to keep my tank going ill include some pics ,there are a few rocks that were introduced to the tank ,that have some corals on them that arent doing so good,ill post some pics as soon as i can figure out how,there are tiny little air bubble in my water some on the front of my tank what could be the cause? im looking forward to learning alot thanks all

drummereef · 09/17/2006, 12:34 AM

Post your water parameters. All of them...

Ammonia
Nitrite
Nitrate
Salinity
Alkalinity
pH
Calcium
Temperature

This will help greatly!

theatrus · 09/17/2006, 01:12 AM

Tank size?
Equipment?
Current live stock?

Don't worry, we'll have plenty of questions

AquaReeferMan · 09/17/2006, 01:37 AM

Also how long has the tank been set-up?
How long have you had fish? and Coral?
Are the air bubbles held down together or are they free floating?

puffer21 · 09/17/2006, 06:31 AM

To Reef Central

bundy13 · 09/17/2006, 04:13 PM

Ammonia had a spike but its under control now few snails died
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
Salinity 1024
Alkalinity
pH 8.4
Calcium 400
Temperature 76

Tank size? 135g
Equipment?aquamedic reef 1000 ,1hp inline chiller,2 ,250 w mh 2 moon lights,c02,
Current live stock?125 ponds live rock,1 angle,1 tang

Also how long has the tank been set-up?6 months
How long have you had fish? and Coral?fish 2 months ,coral 2 weeks
Are the air bubbles held down together or are they free floating?the air bubbles are all over they are free floating,they make the water look cloudy some are on the glass

i uploaded a bunch of pics cant seem to atach them here take a look if you have the time thanks all

bundy13 · 09/17/2006, 04:16 PM

are my corald dead ,should i leave them or remove ,help im stresses thanks

SeanySean · 09/17/2006, 05:05 PM

Welcome to Reef Central

they look pretty bad but your measurements are very good. How long have you had those corals and how long are you lighting periods? When you say you have the ammonia under control what is the exact reading?

The bubbles I am guessing by your setup could be coming from the skimmer. I would turn the skimmer off and see if the problem improves.

Sean

scott30si · 09/17/2006, 05:37 PM

good luck

09/17/2006, 12:10 AM	#1
bundy13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 353	help new and alone hello board im new to this ,i had a so called pro helping me out but i think she won the lottery or something and quit on me.So im alone trying to keep my tank going ill include some pics ,there are a few rocks that were introduced to the tank ,that have some corals on them that arent doing so good,ill post some pics as soon as i can figure out how,there are tiny little air bubble in my water some on the front of my tank what could be the cause? im looking forward to learning alot thanks all

09/17/2006, 12:34 AM	#2
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Post your water parameters. All of them... Ammonia Nitrite Nitrate Salinity Alkalinity pH Calcium Temperature This will help greatly! __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

09/17/2006, 01:12 AM	#3
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Tank size? Equipment? Current live stock? Don't worry, we'll have plenty of questions __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

09/17/2006, 01:37 AM	#4
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	Also how long has the tank been set-up? How long have you had fish? and Coral? Are the air bubbles held down together or are they free floating? __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

09/17/2006, 06:31 AM	#5
puffer21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,006	*To Reef Central* __________________ I have never been one for guidelines Current Tank Info: 20g Turtle Tank and 58g OC Ultimate Reef :)

09/17/2006, 04:13 PM	#6
bundy13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 353	thanks for your help Ammonia had a spike but its under control now few snails died Nitrite 0 Nitrate 0 Salinity 1024 Alkalinity pH 8.4 Calcium 400 Temperature 76 Tank size? 135g Equipment?aquamedic reef 1000 ,1hp inline chiller,2 ,250 w mh 2 moon lights,c02, Current live stock?125 ponds live rock,1 angle,1 tang Also how long has the tank been set-up?6 months How long have you had fish? and Coral?fish 2 months ,coral 2 weeks Are the air bubbles held down together or are they free floating?the air bubbles are all over they are free floating,they make the water look cloudy some are on the glass i uploaded a bunch of pics cant seem to atach them here take a look if you have the time thanks all

09/17/2006, 04:16 PM	#7
bundy13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 353	take a look at my gallery are my corald dead ,should i leave them or remove ,help im stresses thanks

09/17/2006, 05:05 PM	#8
SeanySean Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester (UK) Posts: 885	Welcome to Reef Central they look pretty bad but your measurements are very good. How long have you had those corals and how long are you lighting periods? When you say you have the ammonia under control what is the exact reading? The bubbles I am guessing by your setup could be coming from the skimmer. I would turn the skimmer off and see if the problem improves. Sean __________________ _______________ You paid how much for moldy rock!!!! Current Tank Info: 130G http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1042110

09/17/2006, 05:37 PM	#9
scott30si Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Marcos, CA. Posts: 9	good luck