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Etaloche 01-29-2016 12:10 AM

Day 2, water has completely cleared and finalized the installation of the lights

Been just sitting in front of my tank staring into it wishing I had some livestock to make it more interesting and exciting :lol:

I guess now's a good time to think about livestock as I wait a while for the cycle to finish

http://imgur.com/17tewF8.jpg

Myka 01-29-2016 12:13 AM

Looking pretty stellar Brian! :D

WarDog 01-29-2016 12:18 AM

That came together quick and looking awesome!

I've got some bubble algae you can have, free!

Myka 01-29-2016 12:20 AM

Also, your cycle won't take long with dry rock. If you want to speed it up, add Prodibio Start Up. I add this to all new tanks that are started with dry rock. Really seems to help establish the good bacteria (rather than bad). I just add one pack (I think it has 6 or 8 vials in it) as directed until it's gone. I know the instructions say to use it longer, but one pack sure helps. :)

Etaloche 01-29-2016 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WarDog (Post 980394)
That came together quick and looking awesome!

I've got some bubble algae you can have, free!

How generous of you kind sir :twised:, sounds good! I think I've spent a good 2-3 hours staring into my empty tank so far, even a bit of bubble algae to add some movement would be an improvement hahahaha c'mon do something interesting! :boink:

Fishy! 01-29-2016 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Etaloche (Post 980398)
How generous of you kind sir :twised:, sounds good! I think I've spent a good 2-3 hours staring into my empty tank so far, even a bit of bubble algae to add some movement would be an improvement hahahaha c'mon do something interesting! :boink:

Looks good. Anyone remember when we used to cycle tanks with cheap fish like damsels?

SeaHorse_Fanatic 01-29-2016 12:31 AM

Looks awesome my friend. The aquascaping even looks very much like what we were able to setup in my living room, with lots of great caves and places for both corals and fish. Really like how your tank has come together.

Etaloche 01-29-2016 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka (Post 980396)
Also, your cycle won't take long with dry rock. If you want to speed it up, add Prodibio Start Up. I add this to all new tanks that are started with dry rock. Really seems to help establish the good bacteria (rather than bad). I just add one pack (I think it has 6 or 8 vials in it) as directed until it's gone. I know the instructions say to use it longer, but one pack sure helps. :)

I assume these are what you're referring to?

I actually picked up one of these and been planning to dose it daily starting tonight, are these similar products? If they aren't could I use both to help or should I just stick to one.

Etaloche 01-29-2016 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic (Post 980400)
Looks awesome my friend. The aquascaping even looks very much like what we were able to setup in my living room, with lots of great caves and places for both corals and fish. Really like how your tank has come together.

This build wouldn't have been possible without your help and I want to thank you once again!:D
Ya, they were some quality rocks and fit together very well. I'm very happy about the way the aquascape came out.
Text me when you're available so I can return some of your belongings

Myka 01-29-2016 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Etaloche (Post 980401)
I assume these are what you're referring to?

I actually picked up one of these and been planning to dose it daily starting tonight, are these similar products? If they aren't could I use both to help or should I just stick to one.

MB7 and Prodibio BioDigest are similar (How similar? We don't know because there are no ingredients listed haha). They are both bacteria products. Prodibio Start Up also has the Ammo Lock vials in it which neutralizes the ammonia and allows you to add livestock sooner. If there is an algae bloom before the cycle is over, this Ammo Lock comes in handy because you can add a CUC (clean up crew). That's really the only difference. You could essentially do the same with MB7 and some other ammonia detoxifier like Prime or Amquel.


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