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    need help with cycle

    Ok great. I will start to raise the S.G. I would like to thank everyone for their help. So thank You!!!
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    need help with cycle

    Well I just checked my ammonia alert against a bottle of ammonia and it did work so atleast I now know that it is working. I am going to take a sample of the water to a lfs. as far as the water parameters for right now: ph 8.2 Ammonia 0ppm Nitrite 0ppm Nitrate 10ppm S.G. 1.022 Temp 78
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    need help with cycle

    I am a little confused with my tank, I set up my 10g close to 2 months ago with 10lbs live sand, 12lbs live uncured rock, hob filter, skimmer, and powerhead. I began testing the water about a week into it. I have never had ammonia spike above .25, trites and trates are also very low the entire...
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    Powerhead for nano's only! Cost $10.00 can't beat that...

    I had one in my 5g I had to clean it so often it was annoying. There were times when I was cleaning 4 or more times a day. But then again my clown fish loved to kick up the sand. The filter did finally cook itself one day when I was out for the whole day. But if there isnt going to be sand...
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    Coral Question

    I just got the 11lb nano live rock from marinedepotlive.com I am very happy with the quality and price. The rock is uncured so you will have to cure it. I posted pics of the rock on the vendor feedback board if you want to take a look. It was $50 shipped.
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    My new 10g

    I am guessing it would be config A since that is the one the chart says is 20" but I maybe reading the chart wrong.(I am not sure when it comes to lighting. I'm trying to read as much as possible about it.)
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    My new 10g

    thank you. I was thinking about saving the money for this light setup: http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant ... currentusa does this sound like it would be a good choice for some basic corals? if so then I should be able to buy that one pretty soon. My only other question on that one...
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    How did you hear about this site?

    I found it on search.com :mrgreen:
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    My new 10g

    i got the Red sea Prisim skimmer. I know there are mixed reviews on it but a friend has one and loves it, and I wanted an HOB and that one was the best I could afford. Question for everyone: Is there a lighting upgrade I make to my existing hood to allow for better lighting?(it is the typical...
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    My new 10g

    Thanx, I will post updates as they come. I am taking my time. Learned a hard lesson with a 5g that a LFS sold me and then gave me bad info a year ago. I have researched it this time and am continuing to do research. I wish I had done that the first time damn. oh well live and learn.
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    My new 10g

    Just started my 10g. So far I have done the following: 11lbs of Live rock 10lbs of live sand catilina(sp) ocean water marineland hob filter Ordered but have not recieved yet: maxi jet 600, and a skimmer. Arranged the rock this morning and I am sure I will play with it more. I am open to...
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    marinedepotlive

    I ordered their 11lbs of uncured fiji live rock for Nano tanks. Rock quality was great! I received 3 good size pieces, no rubble at all. It was shipped in a styrofoam cooler and arrived the next day!(ordered it at 2:30 pm and did not pay any extra charge for shipping, it is included)I took...
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