Am I Ready for Fish and Corals
I haven't posted anything for quite a while as I am in the start-up phase. But here goes.
My tank is 70 gals w/center overflow and 70 lbs LR w/a 2 1/2" layer of LS. The LR has a lot of calcerous algae covering most of it with more growing daily. I have added 30 snails and 4 hermits to combat some of the algae growth. There are also many amphipods, a few spagetti worms, and least one bristleworm. Lighting is T-5 w/234 watts total. The temp is 77, Ph 8.22, and Salinity 1.025.
The sump is a refugium w/filter sock (I make my own), skimmer, LR rubble and LS and Chaeto. Returns are 2-500gph pumps (500pgh when entering the tank). The heater is rated at 200 watts.
The water parameters are as follows utilizing Salefert tests: NH4-<.25, NO2-.01, NO3-.1, Calcium-425, Alk-8.8dkh
I think that covers it. So, am I ready for fish or corals? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
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