Which? Sw, Or Fw

How big of a water change do you do every day? Your ammonia should be at around 2 ppm when cycling saltwater... did you take out anything dying before starting cycling?

Prism I'm cycling right now and I spend about $5 bucks a week.

 

How big of a water change do you do every day? Your ammonia should be at around 2 ppm when cycling saltwater... did you take out anything dying before starting cycling?

Prism I'm cycling right now and I spend about $5 bucks a week.

A water change every day in cycling?
In my Freshwater tanks, I usually do 25% each week.

(depending if everythings healthy)
Once and a while every three weeks, I'll do a 50%.

? I haven't got the tank yet.

 

I'm planning on doing 4 gallons a week for the first month or two while I'm dealing with algae outbreaks, ect, and then once the tank settles down I'll reduce to 2 gallons a week. Mind you, I'll have a cheato refugium running, so that will take care of a lot of nutrients.

Right now I'm cycling my tank and change 4 gallons a week.

 

Thanks for the help!
I'm going to get the tank for my birthday in January.

I always like to plan ahead.

 

Look at this craigslist deal I just found near me. Hes like an hour drive away but... Really good deal.

 

Look at this craigslist deal I just found near me. Hes like an hour drive away but... Really good deal.

Thanks!
Maybe you should get it.

I'm a little too far away.

 

Haha I already have 90% of everything I need. But yeah, its a good deal. LOL that's way too far for you, but it was just an example of what you can find near you.

 

Look at this craigslist deal I just found near me. Hes like an hour drive away but... Really good deal.

Daanngg! I would jump on that if I could. I'm dying for a cube someday.

 

Daanngg! I would jump on that if I could. I'm dying for a cube someday.

Its a good deal, alright!

Haha I already have 90% of everything I need. But yeah, its a good deal. LOL that's way too far for you, but it was just an example of what you can find near you.

Okay! Thanks. hehe

 

stella1979 it also comes with a ten gallon sump. It comes with everything, test kit, refractometer, lights, pumps, sump, powerheads, skimmer, heaters. Amazing deal!!

 

I know! That's one of those amazing deals that you have to jump on if you can!

 

I wonder if I could buy it and ship to you stella lol

 

No way, lol! The cube is for my next fishy project. Still plenty to do with the 20 gallon for now.

 

Fill that 20 up stella ! Kind of wishing I'd seen that deal when I was first starting to plan . Oh well, I'm gonna make mine AWESOMMEEEE

 

Its a great deal.
I'm going to be looking at craigslist.

There is a lot of saltwater tanks near me.
Lot of salties in texas I guess, even my dad used to be a saltwater hobbyist!

 

I've heard that texas has a lot of salties. That's a good thing!! Oh good mabye your dad has some old equipment and probably definitely has some useful knowledge.

 

I found so far a protein skimmer, and some filter pads.
I will have to ask about more.

 

Because I fill my all my jugs. 6 gallons each, 5 jugs at 2 bucks a gallon.

But, what were you doing with all that water? $60 re-occurring weekly during a cycle is a lot.
I guess what I'm not getting is, what were you with the $60 of water lol.

 

I was thirsty. I changed out 5 gal at a time. Now I’m cycled, I’ll change out 2 gals.

 

I was thirsty. I changed out 5 gal at a time. Now I’m cycled, I’ll change out 2 gals.

Don't drink saltwater! At least drink the evaporated water... less salty

 

Yes, I'm aware of it being hard at first, but I'll get the hang of it!
Ah! I totally forgot that, I knew I was missing something.

Take your time.


1 - Okay! So while acclimating the clownfish ect, I will do the float.
Hermit crabs/inverts the drip, got it!

Okay, that's great!


2 - I may add hermit crabs if I can, so would 1.025 be better?
How often do you need to test, and if its to low, or to high what do you add to get it down, or up?

3 - Ah, okay so using RO/DI would be faster? How long does it take for the RO/DI to mix it?
Yes, I was asking how much salt dose.

How much hermit crabs do you think I could do?
How much shrimp, or snails?

I can test my water, if you would like.
What RO/DI do you use?

Should I use the RO/DI to mix my water, or the wavemaker?
Does the RO/DI mix water, or does it not?

Thanks for the input!

Let me add to the acclimation ... it’s best to test the bag water and compare to the tank ... you don’t want to throw a fish into 1.026 from 1.020 ... going down is easier on the fish than going up. 0.01-0.02 is not as bad and would not stress the fish as much but you definitely don’t want to make large jumps.

It’s also good to have a quarantine tank set up. Most things can’t be treated in the display and it’s best to make sure you are adding healthy fish to begin with.

 

I’ve been cycling my tank. I do 5 gals a day.

Why are you changing 5 gal per day?! That’s a waste. Just let it cycle then do a large change before adding livestock.

 

I think Wild Bill meant $6 a week right? not $60 lol.

Prism In my opinion, it's best to either find a used Innovative Marine 20, 25, or 30 gallon fusion tank. These are all in one tanks and you'll sometimes come across people selling them for a good price. It's a lot easier and cleaner to set-up an AIO tank than to get a Petco tank. Other AIO tanks are, Red Sea, JBJ, and Bio-Cubes. Most of these tanks are plug and play. You just need to get a heater and light and you are ready to rock and roll. Not only craigslist, check out Facebook Marketplace and find any local fish club forums.

Jbj and Biocubes with lids include lights.

 

Its a great deal.
I'm going to be looking at craigslist.

There is a lot of saltwater tanks near me.
Lot of salties in texas I guess, even my dad used to be a saltwater hobbyist!

Got my 85 Gallon Reef from Craigslist for a steal! All high end equipment and full of corals!