Marine Tank Update

Sp G = 1.023
t = 69.8F

This morning the Lunar lights went off early, but the morning light came on at 7 as it should have. KT appeared to be about 1" which is normal since it is the morning and I'm assuming it is still under stress from transportation.

First Life Re-Introduction! (Kenya Tree)

Today I plan to check for those worms and fish out any that I can find. Then I'll put in the Kenya Tree & turn on the lunar light.

Rehabilitation Day 1

Ammonia 0.25

So today is day 1 of the re-start!This morning I checked the ammonia and was surprised to fihd its low level at 0.25 given that I left the tank untouched for so long.Steps I made today:1. I had immediately disconnected the Fluval filter2. Rinsed the media in the filter body3. Thoroughly rinsed the filter floss in the filter body5. Dumped the water out of the filter body in the toilet (the water was brownish, but much lighter than a month-two before.6. Re-assembled the filter and refilled it with water form the tank7. Turned the filter back on. 8. Scooped the decayed plants remains from the fuge.9. Added 1 bucket of fresh (unsalted) water treated with Aqua Safe or something of that sort.10. Scrubbed the hair algae off the front glass.Status: all equipment seem to be working fine.

Equipment:

• Fluval 204 canister filter
• CPR AQ Fuge
• Power Head (to pump CPR)
• 36Wt Actinic Light (day interval)
• 2 LED Moonlights (night interval)
• 9 Wt bulb lighting the fuge at night
• 200 Wt heater in the fuge

Livestock: doubtful, except for plethora of green Hair Algae and Coraline Algae.

Light change in Fuge to 2700K

So today I had swapped the Actinic 9 Wt for a 2700K 9Wt in the fuge. I had also added a timer to make the lights go on alternate schedule (one on other off). This way people say the Ph will be more stable. I was able to fit the surface skimmer fixture, but not sure if I should turn it on.
Can't wait for things to get back to normal to re-start the tank.

Filter Maint

Didn't have much time this morning, so just quickly took out the filterfloss from the bottom basket and swished it in the pre-made water (the left overs from prior water changes). The yeild was brownish load of gunk in the water. Placed floss back into the filter and turned it back on. Will check parameters later on tonight.
Oh, the CPR is now serviced by 9 watt actinic bulb that is on 24/7.

Morning Check-up

So, this morning I have added some water as some got evaporated. After that the tests have shown the following:

t = 78.6
Ammo = 0.25, but closer to 0!
Ph = 7.9
SG = 1.025

I will do the filter maint (floss wash in tank water and about 1/2 gallon PWC tonight) to further bring ammo down.

Morning Check-up

SG = 1.026
Ph = 7.9
Ammo = 0.25
t = 78.4 F