175g Saltwater predator tank - Update:Aug 10th/10- FISH ADDED

snow1 · #1 07-12-2010, 08:23 PM

Well I'm waiting for someone to take down their tank, if they will part with the skimmer which they don't know yet, when it's down then I'll take that one. If not I'll go out and buy a new one.

snow1 · #2 07-19-2010, 08:22 AM

Hey all so far it's going good, new pics or video will be up tomorrow. I went into work today and tested my water. I was actually very surprised by the results. Nothing bad is showing up and infact the tank seems ready for fish but I can't get any until I get back. Just have some problems though that maybe you all can help with:

The temp of the tank is 73F. This is to low correct? It should be around 78F? I need to go and buy another heater b/c the one I have is not strong enough I guess.
The PH is at 7.5, is this to low for marine fish? I hear mixed opinions? Some say it should be around 8.

Any input? Thanks.

BlueTang<3 · #3 07-19-2010, 12:43 PM

I keep my tanks at around 78-82 u may need a new heater it is best to run a few smaller ones so if one fails u wont have any heat. As for ph 7.5 is low i see you do not have a skimmer a skimmer will help pull oxygen into tank bringing ph up. Try more surface agitation. Run cheat o in the sump on reverse lighting as display will help.

snow1 · #4 07-19-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

I keep my tanks at around 78-82 u may need a new heater it is best to run a few smaller ones so if one fails u wont have any heat. As for ph 7.5 is low i see you do not have a skimmer a skimmer will help pull oxygen into tank bringing ph up. Try more surface agitation. Run cheat o in the sump on reverse lighting as display will help.

Actually I do have a skimmer and it works well I just need a bigger one.

Could I not just add PH upper?

snow1 · #5 07-21-2010, 02:28 AM

I guess I can't use ph upper b/c it's only for FW. Is there any other way to get my ph up? What about baking soda? I also do not want cheat-o.