Suggestions for learning more

CritterK4re · 03/15/2017, 11:32 AM

I have a 29 gal FOWLR tank running a fluval 206 for a little over a year. I've got a maroon clownfish, lawnmower blenny, purple dottyback, BTA and a few hermit crabs. My parameters are as follows: S.G. 1.023, pH 7.8, ammonia .25 ppm, nitrite 0 ppm, nitrate 10 ppm. I really enjoy the tank and would like to start aquascaping with a few soft corals. I know that I need to bring the pH up and the nitrates down, as well as invest in better lighting and a protein skimmer. This isn't something I'm rushing into. I'd really like to get my hands on a few good books and websites to really get prepared first. If anyone has any suggestions I'd be grateful

Thank you,
Melanie

MarksReef · 03/15/2017, 11:51 AM

Read all you can and ask questions.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074

TokiHacker · 03/15/2017, 12:06 PM

You will also not want to force your pH around. That is usually due to something like not running a skimmer. look into testing for Mg Ca dKH and that will help you control the pH along with the new skimmer.

billdogg · 03/15/2017, 12:46 PM

In addition to this website, I would strongly suggest that you spend a few hours (or days) at www.wetwebmedia.com It is certainly the most comprehensive site I am aware of that covers all aspects of marine, brackish, and freshwater aquaria.

CritterK4re · 03/15/2017, 07:19 PM

Thank you for your responses! I really appreciate them!

03/15/2017, 11:32 AM	#1
CritterK4re Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 5	Suggestions for learning more I have a 29 gal FOWLR tank running a fluval 206 for a little over a year. I've got a maroon clownfish, lawnmower blenny, purple dottyback, BTA and a few hermit crabs. My parameters are as follows: S.G. 1.023, pH 7.8, ammonia .25 ppm, nitrite 0 ppm, nitrate 10 ppm. I really enjoy the tank and would like to start aquascaping with a few soft corals. I know that I need to bring the pH up and the nitrates down, as well as invest in better lighting and a protein skimmer. This isn't something I'm rushing into. I'd really like to get my hands on a few good books and websites to really get prepared first. If anyone has any suggestions I'd be grateful Thank you, Melanie

03/15/2017, 11:51 AM	#2
MarksReef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Rush, N.Y. Posts: 4,058	Start here Read all you can and ask questions. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074 __________________ 93G Rimless Cube Current Tank Info: 93G Rimless Cube

03/15/2017, 12:06 PM	#3
TokiHacker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 549	You will also not want to force your pH around. That is usually due to something like not running a skimmer. look into testing for Mg Ca dKH and that will help you control the pH along with the new skimmer. __________________ 200 GAL Mixed Reef Build \| 20GAL JBJ Frag Tank \| 29GAL Chiragra Mantis Shrimp Tank

03/15/2017, 12:46 PM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	In addition to this website, I would strongly suggest that you spend a few hours (or days) at www.wetwebmedia.com It is certainly the most comprehensive site I am aware of that covers all aspects of marine, brackish, and freshwater aquaria. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

03/15/2017, 07:19 PM	#5
CritterK4re Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 5	Thank you for your responses! I really appreciate them!