Chase's 31G Tank Starting to come together :D

fraggalrock · #1 01-30-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase31

well thought i might as well give a small update, getting rock sometime next week (calling and arranging on Monday) the sand is starting to get a red layer almost on it? not sure what this is almost looks like very tiny amount of rusting but i know its not, lots of critters on this rock, all very very small, some tube worms that poke their little fans out witch is cool, are these a form of feather dusters?

You are getting Diatom Blooms I had them on my Biocube and they went away in about a week.Its just the start of your cycle.

Chase31 · #2 01-31-2010, 02:24 AM

ah did a very small water change (getting more water tuesday) hopfully rocks too
and i stirred up the sand

globaldesigns · #3 01-31-2010, 02:51 AM

Personally I would put more LR in the tank, try to create your landscape now or at least get a good start on it. Remember, each time you add LR you will basically throw your system into a cycle, depending on what was on the rock when added it can be minimal to a major cycle. So adding what is needed now, will allow you to cycle the tank, setup the natural filtration process and stabilize things.

Biggest thing is not to rush, in my case I didn't add fish for 2-3 months, allowed the tank to really setup nice. Taking your time will hopefully mean more successful tank.

And have FUN!!!

Chase31 · #4 01-31-2010, 03:09 AM

yea im getting alot more rock this week and then going to let it cycle

Chase31 · #5 02-01-2010, 02:58 AM

geting 30-40 LBS of live rock this week, very very excited, hoping for some hitchhikers maybe a crab?

also proboly going to get a test kit

Chase31 · #6 02-01-2010, 03:09 AM

also looking for ideas for CUC not sure what i would need in a 31G thinking a few cleaner shrimp, thats all i have in my head right now...

Jessie55 · #7 02-01-2010, 06:01 AM

Variety of snails Turbo, Cerith, Stomatella list goes on. I don't think the cleaner shrimp will clean enough especially when the diatoms go crazy and the shrimp will not be able to clean the glass. Hermits are good for sand but they can be a pain when they start climbing on your corals however they are awesome during the diatom stage imo.