My first tank and I have some questions! I keep finding conflicting information between my online research and LFS. Maybe I should break these down in separate posts?
1. What is the appropriate water level for tank and all 3 chambers?
2. In this size tank, would it be beneficial to add a reactor or skimmer. (I upgraded the pump to a Sicce Syncra Silent 0.5.)
3. Which fish and corals would be good for me as a beginner?
4. How many fish and coral can I stock in a 10 gal?
5. What is the benefit in turning the middle chamber into a refugium?
6. I have an ATO but don't want a 5 gallon bucket eyesore. I saw someone had a mason jar with a tube running to the top of it. I wonder if this was homemade or purchased?
7. Are there some corals and fish that require less maintenance than others?
I tossed the filter sock and replaced with bio balls and filter floss. I kept the sponges and carbon in the middle chamber.
The tank was moved from my friends house to mine. It's now in mini cycle mode. The water numbers are good, with the exception of ph being too low. (7.8) I bought some eight.four additive from my LFS today and will retest in 2 days.
Any suggestions or direction is much appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
1. What is the appropriate water level for tank and all 3 chambers?
2. In this size tank, would it be beneficial to add a reactor or skimmer. (I upgraded the pump to a Sicce Syncra Silent 0.5.)
3. Which fish and corals would be good for me as a beginner?
4. How many fish and coral can I stock in a 10 gal?
5. What is the benefit in turning the middle chamber into a refugium?
6. I have an ATO but don't want a 5 gallon bucket eyesore. I saw someone had a mason jar with a tube running to the top of it. I wonder if this was homemade or purchased?
7. Are there some corals and fish that require less maintenance than others?
I tossed the filter sock and replaced with bio balls and filter floss. I kept the sponges and carbon in the middle chamber.
The tank was moved from my friends house to mine. It's now in mini cycle mode. The water numbers are good, with the exception of ph being too low. (7.8) I bought some eight.four additive from my LFS today and will retest in 2 days.
Any suggestions or direction is much appreciated!
Thanks in advance!