Please help on setting up a 20gal Fowlr

[blurd16]

Hi guys! Plan ko sana mag set up ng 20gal Fowlr tank then will add some hardy corals na madali alagaan. First question ko po ay water source. I learned that tap water is not good so should I try looking for water stations nearby? Thanks

[luckyme]

anu plan mong saltmix sir?

[blurd16]

Plano ko gamitin sir ay ung Blue Treasure Reef Salt Mix sana

[luckyme]

[blurd16]

I see. So bibili muna ako khit 1 gallon then test ko using API reef master test kit ?

[M@v3rick]

You can ask for the water station's certificate para malaman mo kung ano mga elements present sa tubig nila.

[blurd16]

Sige po mga sir I will do that thanks

[luckyme]

musta na ung 20gal mo sir?

[iammcalex]

Hi, im alex, 26 from Provident Vill, Marikina. just newly discovered this forum.

I created a 20gal fowlr last sept06, inisa isa ko po bilihin yung mga materials hanggang mabuo ko, last ko binili yung tank, stand rocks, sand and (blue pack Marine Mix Instant Saltwater) saltmix. Sabi nila sa cartimar ok lang daw 4 hours yung saltmix in tap water, pede na lagyan ng fish.. so i thought ok lang, dream ko talaga magkasaltwater, may freshwater na kasi ako and betta tank. Again i created last Sept06 and kinabukasan nilagyan ko na nag fish pero from that day till this day isa isang namamatay ang fish sa loob . I dunno what to do, birthday gift ko sana to sa sarili ko this coming Nov15, plan ko sana by that day po maging reef tank na sya... please help po, tell me what to do, i dunno if its something about marine ich kasi may na notice ako sa coral beauty ko or about sa water itself or iba.. please help po. thanks and more power reefphilippines.. P.S. Sino po ba taga marikina dito? Baka pede mavisit ko po kayo or talk po personally or thru phone for much better conversation. Thanks again

[Zen Keeper]

Hi alex, I think it would be better if you create your own thread so people can address your concern properly.

I'm not an expert and just a newbie as well but I think you failed to cycle your tank first. A tank should be cycled about 1-2 months or more than that depending on the stability of your parameters (you will be needing a test kit for this also what did you use to check the salinity of your water when you used the saltmix? It is also advisable to use RODI water rather than tapwater. The bluebag (saltmis from carti) is also an inferior saltmix although I haven't tried it myself.

There are a lot of more knowledgable people here that can help you, alao try to read some threads here that might be useful for you.

One thing that I have learned in my short time in this hobby is you need a lot of PATIENCE and also your willingness to learn it the right way. This hobby needs a lot of time and money =>

Hang on there. You are on the right forum. Trust me you need to learn a lot ( I am still learning everyday)!!

Welcome to the group!