被问罪的魂灵模范 https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/ Crucified Paragon of Ghosts Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:51:11 +0000 Today I added 2 Nassarius Snails, 2 Blue Legged Hermit Crabs, and a Royal... https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/today-i-added-2-nassarius-snails-2-blue-legged-hermit-crabs-and-a-royal-gramma <![CDATA[Today I added 2 Nassarius Snails, 2 Blue Legged Hermit Crabs, and a Royal Gramma. This species of snail burrows into the sand and looks for detritus to eat, while most hermit crabs eat various species of algae. video width="320" height="240" autoplay loop source src="https://i.imgur.com/IfDF06T.mp4" type="video/mp4" video width="320" height="240" autoplay loop source src="https://i.imgur.com/mqNZ1W9.mp4" type="video/mp4"]]> Today I added 2 Nassarius Snails, 2 Blue Legged Hermit Crabs, and a Royal Gramma. This species of snail burrows into the sand and looks for detritus to eat, while most hermit crabs eat various species of algae.

]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/today-i-added-2-nassarius-snails-2-blue-legged-hermit-crabs-and-a-royal-gramma Thu, 15 May 2025 00:42:17 +0000 Ammonia levels hit zero 2 days ago so I re-dosed ammonia, which again dropped... https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/ammonia-levels-hit-zero-2-days-ago-so-i-re-dosed-ammonia-which-again-dropped <![CDATA[Ammonia levels hit zero 2 days ago so I re-dosed ammonia, which again dropped to zero within 24 hours. This suggests that the nitrogen cycle has been established.]]> Ammonia levels hit zero 2 days ago so I re-dosed ammonia, which again dropped to zero within 24 hours. This suggests that the nitrogen cycle has been established.

]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/ammonia-levels-hit-zero-2-days-ago-so-i-re-dosed-ammonia-which-again-dropped Tue, 13 May 2025 02:57:04 +0000 Today I added a small power head to add currents to the tank, the power of the... https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/today-i-added-a-small-power-head-to-add-currents-to-the-tank-the-power-of-the <![CDATA[Today I added a small power head to add currents to the tank, the power of the power head varies on a sinusoidal curve. The ammonia levels have steadily dropped since redosing nitrifying bacteria. Alt text Alt text ]]> Today I added a small power head to add currents to the tank, the power of the power head varies on a sinusoidal curve. The ammonia levels have steadily dropped since redosing nitrifying bacteria.

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]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/today-i-added-a-small-power-head-to-add-currents-to-the-tank-the-power-of-the Sun, 04 May 2025 20:34:06 +0000 Ammonia levels have remained unchanged for 7 days, so I added more rocks, and... https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/ammonia-levels-have-remained-unchanged-for-7-days-so-i-added-more-rocks-and <![CDATA[Ammonia levels have remained unchanged for 7 days, so I added more rocks, and re-dosed 1 oz of nitrifying bacteria.]]> Ammonia levels have remained unchanged for 7 days, so I added more rocks, and re-dosed 1 oz of nitrifying bacteria.

]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/ammonia-levels-have-remained-unchanged-for-7-days-so-i-added-more-rocks-and Sat, 03 May 2025 01:45:29 +0000 Parameter Update: https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/parameter-update <![CDATA[Parameter Update: Ammonia has dropped to around 1.5 ppm, and Nitrite around 0.4 ppm, meaning that the nitrogen cycle is showing signs of starting, once ammonia and nitrite both dip below 1 ppm, I will re-dose ammonium chloride in order to get an ammonia level back to 2ppm to feed the nitrifying bacteria.]]> Parameter Update:

Ammonia has dropped to around 1.5 ppm, and Nitrite around 0.4 ppm, meaning that the nitrogen cycle is showing signs of starting, once ammonia and nitrite both dip below 1 ppm, I will re-dose ammonium chloride in order to get an ammonia level back to 2ppm to feed the nitrifying bacteria.

]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/parameter-update Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:02:01 +0000 Cycle Day 3 Parameter Testing https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/cycle-day-3-parameter-testing <![CDATA[Cycle Day 3 Parameter Testing Ammonia Level - 2.0 ppm Nitrite Level - 0.0 ppm Nitrate Level - 0.0 ppm PH - 7.9 These readings suggest the nitrogen cycle is yet to establish, meaning the bacteria population is currently too low to process the ammonia quickly. Alt text I added ammonia (NH4+/NH3) to kick start the cycle. The nitrifying bacteria, then oxidizes the ammonia producing nitrite (NO2), which is then further nitrified into nitrate (N03), which is then denitrified either by algae or anaerobic bacteria living deep in the sand bed, and escapes the water as nitrogen gas (N2). ]]> Cycle Day 3 Parameter Testing

Ammonia Level – 2.0 ppm

Nitrite Level – 0.0 ppm

Nitrate Level – 0.0 ppm

PH – 7.9

These readings suggest the nitrogen cycle is yet to establish, meaning the bacteria population is currently too low to process the ammonia quickly.

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I added ammonia (NH4+/NH3) to kick start the cycle. The nitrifying bacteria, then oxidizes the ammonia producing nitrite (NO2), which is then further nitrified into nitrate (N03), which is then denitrified either by algae or anaerobic bacteria living deep in the sand bed, and escapes the water as nitrogen gas (N2).

]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/cycle-day-3-parameter-testing Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:21:46 +0000 Day 3 of cycling has commenced. https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/day-3-of-cycling-has-commenced <![CDATA[Day 3 of cycling has commenced. Water has cleared, and I cleaned the glass. Clear Water Alt text Glass Cleaner Alt text ]]> Day 3 of cycling has commenced.

Water has cleared, and I cleaned the glass.

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]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/day-3-of-cycling-has-commenced Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:37:23 +0000 Added Nitrifying bacteria and ammonia to the shrimpie tank to begin the cycle. https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/added-nitrifying-bacteria-and-ammonia-to-begin-the-cycle <![CDATA[Added Nitrifying bacteria and ammonia to the shrimpie tank to begin the cycle. ]]> Added Nitrifying bacteria and ammonia to the shrimpie tank to begin the cycle.

]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/added-nitrifying-bacteria-and-ammonia-to-begin-the-cycle Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:57:29 +0000 Beginning to cycling the shrimpie tank https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/beginning-to-cycling-the-invert-qt <![CDATA[Beginning to cycling the shrimpie tank Alt text Water should clear up some time tomorrow. ]]> Beginning to cycling the shrimpie tank Alt text

Water should clear up some time tomorrow.

]]> https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/beginning-to-cycling-the-invert-qt Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:05:41 +0000 Link to Discord: https://tale.violaine.xyz/sadoko/link-to-discord <![CDATA[Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/xTu5C4ZH Started a blog to document and share my journey through caring for marine fish, invertebrates, and corals Currently awaiting a small 10 gallon tank to begin the cycling process of an invert and coral quarantine. Estimated to start some time next week.]]> Link to Discord:

https://discord.gg/xTu5C4ZH

Started a blog to document and share my journey through caring for marine fish, invertebrates, and corals

Currently awaiting a small 10 gallon tank to begin the cycling process of an invert and coral quarantine. Estimated to start some time next week.

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