New To The Hobby And Scared.

[Pistol]

My calcium reactor takes up about 3 cubic feet

 

[Matt1997]

I could compact the dosing containers to take up around 6”x6” of ground space. Pretty simple design. 1L in each.

 

[n3cron]

Well, I am not sure which way I will be going until I actually start having life stock. But to be honest, am leaning for the calcium reactor as it also reduce the need for water changes when you pair it with some chaeto. Correct me if am wrong about that.


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[n3cron]

So my skimmer is acting kinda crazy. Lol
I have that manifold open all the way which suppose to lower the water level but it still spilling water into the collection cup. Is that normal or am doing something wrong?


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[Winks]

If it's a new skimmer, it will need some break in time so this would be normal

 

[Pistol]

Sounds like you need to restrict the inlet to the skimmer

 

[gowyn]

The Octo skimmers are nice.

You’ll need a couple of weeks for the skimmer to break in.

Try to restrict the flow coming in.

FYI break in is the oils on the surface of acrylic need to dissipate and also acrylic will actually absorb some water. A couple of weeks and you’re good. Find a valve that will fit the hose or if you have extra hose just increase the head pressure by using a longer hose. Valve would be easier.

 

[n3cron]

The Octo skimmers are nice.

You’ll need a couple of weeks for the skimmer to break in.

Try to restrict the flow coming in.

FYI break in is the oils on the surface of acrylic need to dissipate and also acrylic will actually absorb some water. A couple of weeks and you’re good. Find a valve that will fit the hose or if you have extra hose just increase the head pressure by using a longer hose. Valve would be easier.

Am using an eheim pump for 160 GH and the recommended for that skimmer is 250. So am actually using way less than it can handle.
The pump is adjustable though, so I can decrease the flow a bit.


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[n3cron]

Latest update for the tank.



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[n3cron]

Quick question.
Did anyone ever added garlic spray on the frozen food?
I just did that and now my skimmer is not making any skim at all. Could it cause that?

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[Pistol]

garlic is oily, affects water tension.

 

[TheGreatWave]

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[n3cron]

I just noticed the tail of my new clownfish kinda damaged. What can cause that? Is it a disease or something else?
I just got it on Saturday. Kinda noticed it before but didn’t confirm it until today.


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[Winks]

Is it the only thing in the tank right now?

 

[n3cron]

Is it the only thing in the tank right now?

Just another clownfish with it.


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[Josh]

deciding their pecking order, id guess that ones losing.

 

[n3cron]

deciding their pecking order, id guess that ones losing.

Oh. They are both juveniles. So I guess the other turning into a female then? Lol


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[Josh]

Oh. They are both juveniles. So I guess the other turning into a female then? Lol


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Yep, the larger one will be the female and will always be a bit bigger. Hopefully they dont get too rough, most times its a one and done type of situation.

 

[Winks]

That was my guess also. Doesn't look like any type of disease. Looks like fin nipping. Things should settle down and they be a happy couple.

 

[n3cron]

The solution for the stupid 1 min shacking nitrate test.

The order from algae barn came in today.


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