First SW Set-up

Kent.BC · 07/13/2012, 12:38 AM

Ok Purchased Tank 3 weeks ago everything you see is everything that came with,74 Gal Tank,2 Gal Sump,
Just a few pics and a few questions,all comments good and bad welcome.
1.The brownish colored areas on my LS around the torch,Good or Bad ?
2.How much flow is a good amount of Flow considering the torch and the green Tip?
3.Any Suggestions ?
Thanks for the time guys

worm5406 · 07/13/2012, 06:43 AM

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Ok Purchased Tank 3 weeks ago everything you see is everything that came with,74 Gal Tank,2 Gal Sump,
Just a few pics and a few questions,all comments good and bad welcome.
1.The brownish colored areas on my LS around the torch,Good or Bad ?
2.How much flow is a good amount of Flow considering the torch and the green Tip?
3.Any Suggestions ?

Very nice.
3 weeks old? Did you get it from some one else or all setup by you?
I had the brownish area too on my sand. Over feeding made it start to grow larger. I was told it was Algae. I had the same algae covering my LR. SO... I got 6 snails (large ones) and they have been working like a champ. They have just started to get in the sand.

What are your levels like? How was the cycling of the tank?

On flow I would like to know too... I have a 120 with 2x 1400 heads and one MP40 (up to 2500) I think mine might be too low... so I am curious on the answer you get.

EzReef79 · 07/13/2012, 06:56 AM

1) diatoms and will clear up as your tank completes it cycles. I had the same question and the guy at my lfs told me that it means the cycle is almost done. Harmless but not pleasant to look at
2) for torch corals have medium flow. Enough flow to get its tentancles flowing without blasting it with a power head.
3) Be paitient in this hobby. Rushing things can cause problems. I learned this one the hard way.

mal7887 · 07/13/2012, 08:44 AM

Neat setup.... Did you start from scratch or was this an existing setup?

1. Diatoms, they are common in the beginning.

2. As long as it isn't in the direct patch of flow, it should be fine. If you notice it is starting to close up or not fully open, then it has to much flow. How much flow you need varies vastly on your live stock, tank size, etc.

3. Go at a slow measured pace. QT every fish you get. and RESEARCH EVERYTHING before you buy, or you'll be tearing your rock work apart trying to catch a pesky fish.

Kent.BC · 07/13/2012, 10:34 AM

Thanks guys,It was a pre existing set-up that i purchased and brought home live stock and all,i did how ever start with all new water.

worm5406 · 07/13/2012, 11:07 PM

Very nice buy....

I got a friends 120g because he was moving to a 265g. He is using fresh and has been over to see his tank a few times... I think he wants to go salt now!!.. hahaha

07/13/2012, 12:38 AM	#1
Kent.BC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: British Columbia Posts: 14	First SW Set-up Ok Purchased Tank 3 weeks ago everything you see is everything that came with,74 Gal Tank,2 Gal Sump, Just a few pics and a few questions,all comments good and bad welcome. 1.The brownish colored areas on my LS around the torch,Good or Bad ? 2.How much flow is a good amount of Flow considering the torch and the green Tip? 3.Any Suggestions ? Thanks for the time guys __________________ 74 Gal DT,25 Gal Sump,1 Green Tip Torch,1 Bubble Coral,1 H magnifica.,2 Tang,1 Clown,1 Orange Spotted goby,11 Crabs,4 Snails,1 Coral Banded Shrimp,1 Debelius' Reef Lobster,1 Decorator Crab. Current Tank Info: 74 G Fluval Osaka,25 G Sump,x4 T5

07/13/2012, 08:44 AM	#4
mal7887 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 643	Neat setup.... Did you start from scratch or was this an existing setup? 1. Diatoms, they are common in the beginning. 2. As long as it isn't in the direct patch of flow, it should be fine. If you notice it is starting to close up or not fully open, then it has to much flow. How much flow you need varies vastly on your live stock, tank size, etc. 3. Go at a slow measured pace. QT every fish you get. and RESEARCH EVERYTHING before you buy, or you'll be tearing your rock work apart trying to catch a pesky fish. __________________ Matt Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining. Current Tank Info: 190

07/13/2012, 10:34 AM	#5
Kent.BC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: British Columbia Posts: 14	Thanks guys,It was a pre existing set-up that i purchased and brought home live stock and all,i did how ever start with all new water. __________________ 74 Gal DT,25 Gal Sump,1 Green Tip Torch,1 Bubble Coral,1 H magnifica.,2 Tang,1 Clown,1 Orange Spotted goby,11 Crabs,4 Snails,1 Coral Banded Shrimp,1 Debelius' Reef Lobster,1 Decorator Crab. Current Tank Info: 74 G Fluval Osaka,25 G Sump,x4 T5

07/13/2012, 06:56 AM	#3
EzReef79 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: PA Posts: 29	1) diatoms and will clear up as your tank completes it cycles. I had the same question and the guy at my lfs told me that it means the cycle is almost done. Harmless but not pleasant to look at 2) for torch corals have medium flow. Enough flow to get its tentancles flowing without blasting it with a power head. 3) Be paitient in this hobby. Rushing things can cause problems. I learned this one the hard way.

07/13/2012, 11:07 PM	#6
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Very nice buy.... I got a friends 120g because he was moving to a 265g. He is using fresh and has been over to see his tank a few times... I think he wants to go salt now!!.. hahaha