120 Gallon Progress

Skimmerking · #1 03-29-2006, 08:14 PM

AH now we have some color happening looking good man. BB good choice.

NanoReef · #2 03-29-2006, 09:21 PM

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Were did you get the rock

J&L. Its the premium Vanuatu. Im very happy with it. I got 1 kind of monti cap that is brown/orange that i think is still alive. lots of other incrusting stuff too!

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Cool aquascape. That will make for some neat coral placement.

Thanks! im hopeing to do SPS up the sides, LPS and softies in the middle, clams on the bottom, somthing like that!!!

Thanks for the kind words. Constructive criticism always welcome!

NanoReef · #3 04-03-2006, 01:11 AM

what is ideal calcium levels for a reef tank???? im wondering if i tested wrong but i got 640 ppm.....? i thought it was supposed to be 450 ppm or something??

OCDP · #4 04-03-2006, 01:13 AM

Ideal calcium levels are about 400-450ish

You could have such high calcium readings because you have no corals consuming it. Wait til you add corals.

Then again, if you're unsure of the ideal calcium levels for a reef tank, I think you've got a bit of reading to do before adding anything!

Skimmerking · #5 04-03-2006, 01:16 AM

well 640 is a bit high the Cal should be around 425-450 and the alk at 8-11DKH or 3.5-4.5 Meg /per l

So just let the corals consume the cal until down to 450 or you can always per a water change to bring it down , But its should hurt it. If you run the Calcuim lever high on the tank your pumps will start to get affected by the high CAL.

hth

hawaiiguy · #6 04-03-2006, 03:08 AM

I'd give constructive criticism if there was anything to critisize

looks great so far! I'm a big fan of your aquascaping! Can't wait to see it with life on it.

Skimmerking · #7 04-03-2006, 03:10 AM

Hey Scott we posted pretty much the same thing and at the same time. but what 's a 3 minute window anyways

NanoReef · #8 04-03-2006, 03:23 AM

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Then again, if you're unsure of the ideal calcium levels for a reef tank, I think you've got a bit of reading to do before adding anything!

I did know what ideal cal. levels are but i didnt know why my test was that high. i said...

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i thought it was supposed to be 450 ppm or something??

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I'd give constructive criticism if there was anything to critisize

looks great so far! I'm a big fan of your aquascaping! Can't wait to see it with life on it.

Thanks! i will try to get a bit better picture of the rock work later but for now im focused on getting coral in there!!!
again, thanks for the compliment

OCDP · #9 04-03-2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NanoReef

what is ideal calcium levels for a reef tank???? i thought it was supposed to be 450 ppm or something??

Sorry, maybe I am not clear.. but it appears that you ARE asking what the ideal calcium levels are for a reef tank are, and your unsure of the proper level ?

Either way, good luck with the new setup.

Skimmerking · #10 04-03-2006, 02:26 PM

Personally I think you have a good setup, However you really need to start reading up more to fully understand the background of Salt water. Its challenging alone just with Fish only. But when addign Corals to the tank you taking on a different ball game. I'm not saying that you don't know what you are talking about. But may be its me it seems that you are doing things as you go. I'm not saying it's wrong ,but you need to read more.
IMO doing a Reef tank its not about buying new equiptment and getting all top gear. Its about understanding Reef chemistry, knowing when to check when to add how long should i run This for. Etc etc.

You can run a setup with the bare bones GOd know, I have done it and most likely alot of us here who have more time in the hobby then me have done it too..
Maybe enhance your reading in the hobby more. read up on things that you wanna try. Every tank is different in its own little way. Now you can listen to me and the rest of the experince people who has alot more level then me or you can just ignore what I have to say and do what you want to do.

good luck on your decision.

and remember I'm a 2 min drive away and a phone call