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Start of my Oceanic 215 build
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Just keep the tanks calcium level up during curing and you shouldn't lose the coraline. I could be wrong but maybe people lose it because they figure they don't need calcium if there aren't any corals. I would dose and test once a week.
harryk said:
Harry, I've also been told(just today actually) that the amonia levels can kill off the coralline algae and the color on the rock. So frequent water changes during cycling wouldn't hurt either.
Actually frequent water changes will lengthen the cycle. The water changes will remove the ammonia and nitrites which the bacteria need to feed on.
The coralline will grow back once the tank cycles and matures.
The coralline will grow back once the tank cycles and matures.
panmanmatt said:
I think the general rule of thumb is doing a weekly water change. the first one is 50-100% depending on the die off and then i think it's about 20% a week. but too much ammonia and it will kill all life on the rock. I removed i'd guess about 90% of the organic matter that was on the rock i.e. sponges dead algae. anything soft i removed as best i could
Harry
JohnS_323 said:
Seatrademarine.com is where i got it. Bernie is the guy who runs it. He's in Medford NJ. real nice guy very personable. Great prices too. I have purchased most of my rock from him and i am highly pleased.
Well on a side note. I was doing some research and i saw a canopy design that i think i'm going with. the front will open sort of like a trunk so i can have full access to the tank. Now making it is a different story.
Thanks
Harry
Well after lots of research and sticking within my plan, I ordered a protein skimmer. I went with the ASM G4+ it is rated for tanks up to 400 gallons, using a sedra 9000 pump because i specifically wanted an insump skimmer. For the $$ it's a great value. I went and read many threads about this skimmer and there were few negatives and most people are happy and satisfied with the ASM. I also saw one in action and it produced tons of nasty skimmate. I also today ordered my acrylic sump/refugium. It's 48x20x20 which is roughly 84? gallons and should be plenty for my 215. Not sure on a return pump yet. I was thinking maybe a blueline. Any thoughts on how big the pump should be. I have 2 1" drains that are rated at 600GPH, but i'm guessing it is less there are 2 .75" returns. so should i go with a pump rated at 1000-1200GPH. the sump is under my tank so the head loss will be minimal. Pics to come soon.
Thanks
Harry
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Harry
I picked up my skimmer today. Holy crap what a beast. it looks so big now that i have it. the ASM G4+ is probably a little oversized for a 215 but I didn't want to regret it later and have to purchase a bigger skimmer so i went as big as i could fit under my stand. I'll post picks tomorrow
Harry
Harry