00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[tbrown]

So for those who believe in and utilize copepods, I have a question.

I did a fair a,Lunt of reading anf]d video watching along with reading vendors explanations on putting Rotifors in your tank and keeping a healthy population.

I’m still confused - Are they really just meant for breeding fry, and other things? Are they just a food for breeding? And you ideally need a fuge for them?

I didn’t see anywhere that they help like copepods for detritus and such. I have been under the assumption they’re not necessary for me.

thoughts?

Rotifers are a food source only? I'm sure they will help filter the water somewhat, likely eating free floating algaes or phyto? I believe people that add rotifers are feeding fish or corals only, not adding as a benefit to the CUC.

 

[ESABOE]

Good morning, test salinity about once a week with calibrated hanna dipper.
not too worried reefs are both over 250 gal each ,so no swings from evap... :)
@ESABOE pinpoint ph monitor, check at close to same time almost daily
rt now 7 am 8.1 peak 6pm 8.35 midnight 8.15ish

Thanks Frank. I will get that PH monitor when it goes on sale again.

Rotifers are a food source only? I'm sure they will help filter the water somewhat, likely eating free floating algaes or phyto? I believe people that add rotifers are feeding fish or corals only, not adding as a benefit to the CUC.

yeah, I’m gonna skip on them. Just was curious what the Smorgasbord did

 

[tbrown]

yeah, I’m gonna skip on them. Just was curious what the Smorgasbord did

The local guy I buy my stuff from has rotifers in his mix. Pods, brine, phyto, and rotifers.

 

[Reef Devils]

New frag rack!
What is this small piece that came with it?

 

[Calmwaters]

I think I might have figured out why I keep losing the fish in the QT tank. I must have bumped the thermometer when I was moving it and the tank was 82 degrees. I have adjusted it down to 78 hopefully I won't lose anymore. I have 7 left of the 12 I bought. Hopefully they will refund me for them.

 

[Calmwaters]

 

[luis angel]

 

[Calmwaters]

Love the colors!

 

[00W]

Looking good Luis!
How's everything going with you?

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Luis, you have a wonderful tank! I love it!

 

[00W]

Yes Amanda pretty quiet.
I'm on decompress mode from the weekend but nice to see your bright face! :smiling-face-with-smiling-eyes:
How was your day?

 

[00W]

I did a 10 gallon water change and some testing.
I'm messing with my lighting.
I think it's too dark but when I add more it seems shockingly bright.
Conundrum :thinking-face:

 

[tbrown]

Sorry guys, took the kids to horse lessons and dropped them off, ran to get a new golf bag, now we're eating at the ranch for dinner. Sammiches.

 

[luis angel]

Looking good Luis!
How's everything going with you?

Thanks Joel, everything going little by little

 

[Calmwaters]

Yes Amanda pretty quiet.
I'm on decompress mode from the weekend but nice to see your bright face! :smiling-face-with-smiling-eyes:
How was your day?

Super busy but good thanks for asking! How was yours? Yesterday I placed my corals in places along the rocks to see if they like it before I glue them. The pipe organ is for sure much happier and I think the others like where I have them as well. My anemone is still wondering around the tank trying to pick her spot as well.

 

[00W]

Sorry guys, took the kids to horse lessons and dropped them off, ran to get a new golf bag, now we're eating at the ranch for dinner. Sammiches.

Sounds great Tim!
It's thunder and lightning here.
Quiet day for us.
Got my son back from tennis just before the hail.

 

[Calmwaters]

I did a 10 gallon water change and some testing.
I'm messing with my lighting.
I think it's too dark but when I add more it seems shockingly bright.
Conundrum :thinking-face:

Maybe add just a tiny bit at a time?

 

[Calmwaters]

Sorry guys, took the kids to horse lessons and dropped them off, ran to get a new golf bag, now we're eating at the ranch for dinner. Sammiches.

I love horses!!! I use to own them but don't anymore.

 

[00W]

Super busy but good thanks for asking! How was yours? Yesterday I placed my corals in places along the rocks to see if they like it before I glue them. The pipe organ is for sure much happier and I think the others like where I have them as well. My anemone is still wondering around the tank trying to pick her spot as well.

Nice!
Always like playing in my tank ;)
I've never glued anything so let me know how it goes.

 

[00W]

Maybe add just a tiny bit at a time?

Yes would be nice but I only have T5's.
Maybe I'll take one bulb out.
Thanks Amanda!