JDigital's 75G RR. (Updated)

[fishytime]

Lookin good Josh. What are your water parameters? Gonna put something in that box soon?

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by fishytime

Lookin good Josh. What are your water parameters? Gonna put something in that box soon?

Haven't really been bothered to test it, to be honest. I'm working on running this cycle based on a method by Eric Bourneman (thread is HERE on RC if anyone wants to read about what I'm doing) Might add some snails/crabs in about a month from now. Then the system will sit again for prolly 2 months before the first coral goes in, when that time comes, I will start adding some good photosynthetic corals. The tank won't see any fish for minimum 6 months.

I became really intrigued with this write up by Eric, so much soo, that I want to see what happens with the absence of predators in the tank.

[JDigital]

I know its awhile before I start stocking the tank, but I think I have put together my stocking list, but would like some advise on some possible changes. (especially regarding the tangs)

Stocking list in order of addition (First to Last)

- Red Lip Blenny
- 6 Line Wrasse
- Gold Stripe Maroon Clown
- Flame Angel
- Kole Yellow Eye Tang (my maybe tang)
- Yellow Tang
- White Cheek Powder Brown Tang

[Chaloupa]

Personally, I would not add that many tangs. 3 in a tank that size is too many. I would stick with one as there will be too much aggression. I have 3 in my 150g and there is a ton of aggression.

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Originally Posted by JDigital

Stocking list in order of addition (First to Last)

- Red Lip Blenny (good choice so much personality)
- 6 Line Wrasse ( good for worms and bugs)
- Gold Stripe Maroon Clown ( aggressive but interesting)
- Flame Angel ( pretty but could munch on corals)
- Kole Yellow Eye Tang (my maybe tang) ( I think one will get too big for your tank)
- Yellow Tang (again same as kole and get aggressive when larger)
- White Cheek Powder Brown Tang

( a good choice for your size of tank)

a chevron tang might be nice as they stay smaller but would have to be put in before the PBT.

Kevin

[Parker]

Originally Posted by JDigital

Haven't really been bothered to test it, to be honest. I'm working on running this cycle based on a method by Eric Bourneman (thread is HERE on RC if anyone wants to read about what I'm doing) Might add some snails/crabs in about a month from now. Then the system will sit again for prolly 2 months before the first coral goes in, when that time comes, I will start adding some good photosynthetic corals. The tank won't see any fish for minimum 6 months.

I became really intrigued with this write up by Eric, so much soo, that I want to see what happens with the absence of predators in the tank.

Very interesting article. Something to think about for sure, I'm just not sure I have the patience that would take.

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by Parker

Very interesting article. Something to think about for sure, I'm just not sure I have the patience that would take.

I'm not sure I do either... LOL but I'm gonna try..

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by fishytime

What are your water parameters?

November 20, 2008 Parameter Test

Elos NH3/4 : 0.5
Elos NO2 : 0.05
Elos NO3 : 0.00
Elos PH : 8.3
Temp : 26'
Salinity : 1.025

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by JDigital

November 20, 2008 Parameter Test

Elos NH3/4 : 0.5
Elos NO2 : 0.05
Elos NO3 : 0.00
Elos PH : 8.3
Temp : 26'
Salinity : 1.025

Was expecting a bit more of a change going into to the 4th week.

November 28, 2008 Parameter Test

Elos NH3/4 : 0.5
Elos NO2 : 0.1-0.2
Elos NO3 : 0.00
Elos PH : 8.3
Temp : 26'
Salinity : 1.025