where can i find answers ?

bmotte · 04/07/2011, 08:14 AM

Hi all,
First af all, I'm french and as you know it is very hard for us to speak other language.. so sorry for the mistakes I will make
I've started a 10 gallons tank 3 month ago, and i'm getting addicted. I've read a french guide to do it in the right way, the result is no bad but i am looking for a another guide to know how you are doing in usa.
So is there a good website that summarise all i should know to have a beautiful tank?
thanks for reading

Toddrtrex · 04/07/2011, 08:27 AM

To Reef Central

Your English is a lot better then a lot of "natives" so, I wouldn't worry about that.

Since almost every tank is going to be different, and have different needs, I don't think there is a website that would summarize things properly. You are, IMO, better off being here (( Reef Central )) and reading some threads, and asking questions about your tank/needs directly.

duncantse · 04/07/2011, 08:55 AM

Read the stickies and that will get you started.

bmotte · 04/07/2011, 08:55 AM

Thank you for your answer,
so i'll describe my material:
tank 30x30x35 : 30 liters/ 8 gallon i think
light 3x18W 15000°K
filter 60 gph with cotton wool changed 2 times in a week
heater 50w
living roc 10 lb
I change 1 Gallon each week with reef crystal salt and osmosis water

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So my questions are :
this tank has started 3 month ago and i still have green algae and only very few coralline, is that normal?
i have a lot of planarian :s , what should i do ?

duncantse · 04/07/2011, 08:57 AM

Yup, very normal. Within a 1 year period, you will get all sorts of algae. After that 1 year, your tank will have matured enough and you will get loads of coralline algae.

Sk8r · 04/07/2011, 09:43 AM

I don't know what the French word is for 'sticky note'. The 'stickies' are the posts set at the top of this forum. They include notes on how to acclimate. How to set up. Also, if you click on the blue number under my cat <----- you will find my blog, which has a lot of notes on how to do things. In every forum, from SPS Keepers, to Fish Disease, there are 'stickies' that offer a summary of help offered, a collection of the best advice on various topics.
Welcome! Bienvenue a RC.

highhopes592003 · 04/07/2011, 03:58 PM

I just wanted to tell you that the people here on reef central will keep ya on a right track. They have been so willing to help and kept me from doing the wrong thing many times. Im a newbie and couldnt have done this with out them. Youll love it here. Its so nice to meet you and wish you well on your tank.

04/07/2011, 08:14 AM	#1
bmotte Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2	where can i find answers ? Hi all, First af all, I'm french and as you know it is very hard for us to speak other language.. so sorry for the mistakes I will make I've started a 10 gallons tank 3 month ago, and i'm getting addicted. I've read a french guide to do it in the right way, the result is no bad but i am looking for a another guide to know how you are doing in usa. So is there a good website that summarise all i should know to have a beautiful tank? thanks for reading

04/07/2011, 08:27 AM	#2
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	*To Reef Central* Your English is a lot better then a lot of "natives" so, I wouldn't worry about that. Since almost every tank is going to be different, and have different needs, I don't think there is a website that would summarize things properly. You are, IMO, better off being here (( Reef Central )) and reading some threads, and asking questions about your tank/needs directly. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

04/07/2011, 09:43 AM	#6
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I don't know what the French word is for 'sticky note'. The 'stickies' are the posts set at the top of this forum. They include notes on how to acclimate. How to set up. Also, if you click on the blue number under my cat <----- you will find my blog, which has a lot of notes on how to do things. In every forum, from SPS Keepers, to Fish Disease, there are 'stickies' that offer a summary of help offered, a collection of the best advice on various topics. Welcome! Bienvenue a RC. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

04/07/2011, 03:58 PM	#7
highhopes592003 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 110	I just wanted to tell you that the people here on reef central will keep ya on a right track. They have been so willing to help and kept me from doing the wrong thing many times. Im a newbie and couldnt have done this with out them. Youll love it here. Its so nice to meet you and wish you well on your tank. __________________ 100 gallon tank,20 gallon sump,Canopy w/4x80 w T5s with 2 workhorse 7 Ballasts, Pan World 100PX-X 1270,Aqua Remora Pro with Mag,Rena Filstar xP,65 lb of Live Rock

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04/07/2011, 08:55 AM	#3
duncantse Fish Advisor Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,604	Read the stickies and that will get you started.

04/07/2011, 08:57 AM	#5
duncantse Fish Advisor Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,604	Yup, very normal. Within a 1 year period, you will get all sorts of algae. After that 1 year, your tank will have matured enough and you will get loads of coralline algae.