New Here and New to Reefing- Need Advice

[LadyL]

Ok so i stumbled upon this forum last night and I love what I see so far. I found out today that a friend of mine has been a member of this forum for some time now but was holding out on me. LOL. Anyway, I am a new owner of a 24gal nano cube that is in it's second week of cycling. I have LS and LR in the tank. The tank has a lot of brown algae everywhere which I was told could just be because it is still cycling. I haven't done anything to the tank like upgrading the pump or anything but I was told that I should eventually do so. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated. I look forward to my new adventure.

 

[nanchil]

Welcome to MR

 

[LadyL]

Thanks nanchil!

 

[NYreefNoob]

hi and welcome to MR. here's a few links to maybe let you get a better grasp. also was the rock live when you got it ? what type of sand and is it live or dry, are you running your lights right now ? what type of corals do you plan to keep ? are you going to add a skimmer to system, are you using ro di water ? test kits ? and animals you plan to keep ? save from being asked. you will learn about everything you need to know, look at tank thread and see what works heres a few links

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/reefs-beginners/47766-lighting-24g-nano.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/47196-good-nano-skimmer.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/reefs-beginners/48026-best-way-cycle-new-tank.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/advanced-reefs/34381-liquid-test-kits-most-accurate.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/

 

[LadyL]

hi and welcome to MR. here's a few links to maybe let you get a better grasp. also was the rock live when you got it ? what type of sand and is it live or dry, are you running your lights right now ? what type of corals do you plan to keep ? are you going to add a skimmer to system, are you using ro di water ? test kits ? and animals you plan to keep ? save from being asked. you will learn about everything you need to know, look at tank thread and see what works heres a few links

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/reefs-beginners/47766-lighting-24g-nano.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/47196-good-nano-skimmer.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/reefs-beginners/48026-best-way-cycle-new-tank.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/advanced-reefs/34381-liquid-test-kits-most-accurate.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/

Wow! Thanks for the links NYreefNoob, Ok I will try to answer your questions. The rock and the sand are both live. The rock is Fiji Rock. When I first set up the tank I was running the lights for a long time. Now since I saw the algae I have only been running the lights for about two hours out of the day on a timer. I want to add a skimmer but have not done so. I am using a reef master test kit that I purchased when I got the tank. I am still researching the kind of coral and fish I want to keep- Although my husband bought tow damsels against my wishes. My friend wants to give me his clarki clown fish as well. Is this a good idea?

 

[masterswimmer]

Welcome to Manhattan Reefs Lady. Rather than bombard you with a ton of questions, I'll let you look at and respond to NYreefNoob's post.

Best of luck with your new hobby (soon to be obsession ).

Russ

 

[LadyL]

Oh Wow. I thought I did respond. I guess it never posted.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

You did respond, but since you included links in your post (The ones in the quote from Rick you needed it to be approved by a mod. This will be for a short time, once you hit the required post count you will not need approval.

 

[LadyL]

Ahhhhh got it! Thanks chiefmcfuz!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

No problem, welcome to MR.

 

[LadyL]

Thanks! I'm enjoying myself already.

 

[Quang]

welcome to MR!

a great way to meet everyone would be to attend the fragswap. i know this is a shameless plug

best of luck.

 

[LadyL]

Thanks Froggie!
So what goes on at the fragswap? It's being held at Pace University right? I attended that college for a short while many moons ago. LOL.

 

[autoponicz]

welcome...frag swaps are great....you can trade livestock/equipment or buy some new ones...grab some grub...meet members form this community and talk reef all day....raffles,auctions,and you leave happy with some new stuff for the tank and a empty pocket haha....plus have a bunch of new friends...

now...one ? is are you using RODI water?

 

[LadyL]

ummmm no I'm not. I know I know. Bad huh?

 

[LeslieS]

Welcome to MR

 

[LadyL]

Thanks LeslieS! I am going to go to the frag swap so hopefully I will get to see you there!