For those stuck at home for the foreseeable future, how is it impacting your reef tank(s)?

[monti mike]

Ha. Same

I’m also letting my cleaner shrimp pick at my hand for however long he wants while I’m cleaning. I used to shoo him away but now I’m like go for it little buddy!

 

[SuncrestReef]

I’m also letting my cleaner shrimp pick at my hand for however long he wants while I’m cleaning. I used to shoo him away but now I’m like go for it little buddy!

It always reminds me of how it feels when a butterfly is on your hand. They have similar clingy little legs.

 

[xxkenny90xx]

i just ordered some corals while in lockdown in wa state got them this morning, tank is doing well to, I've been checking all parameters and correcting them, I sure hope this thing is over soon.... the grocery stores over here look like the apocalypse has happened.

Got any spare tp? Just a square or 2? Please!

 

[BeMoto]

I'm still working but not sure how much longer. From Michigan and there new restriction/closing everyday.

Debating whether or not I should set up my tank anytime soon. I still need/want a few things and don't think spending money on a non running tank is reasonable atm.

Seem kinda silly but going through my bank statement and there's been alot of unnecessary purchases at my LFS and with BRS!

 

[SuncrestReef]

Got any spare tp? Just a square or 2? Please!

I can't spare a square.

 

[Slim64684]

Seem kinda silly but going through my bank statement and there's been alot of unnecessary purchases at my LFS and with BRS!

I think just about everyone could agree with this statement.

 

[monti mike]

I think just about everyone could agree with this statement.

I *needed* that ULR phosphate checker tho

 

[S2G]

Im trying to reduce maintenance a little. Conserve salt. That's about it.

 

[Purplelobst92]

Got any spare tp? Just a square or 2? Please!

I wish lol I'm lucky enough to have purchased a massive bag from my employers cleaning service right after I realized the stores were empty.

 

[ca1ore]

Debating whether or not I should set up my tank anytime soon. I still need/want a few things and don't think spending money on a non running tank is reasonable atm.

I tend to think it’s the little things that will get us though. Cannot know anyone else’s financial situation, but the now seems like a really good time for a home based project. I’m about to begin a bathroom renovation .... doesn’t get much use though, maybe I should turn it into a really huge reef tank ..... hmmmmn.

 

[link81]

its a catch 22, I'm spending more time watching it, but I'm also spending more time thinking about what I should change.... ;Facepalm

 

[WVNed]

I can't get live food for my lionfish. So he is either going to figure out how to eat something else or starve.

 

[Joel B.]

I had good luck getting my lionfish to chase (previously) frozen silversides on tongs back in the day.

 

[tripdad]

I have locked my credit cards away. All this time and all these websites where I can buy cool coral, not a safe combination. Now I can catch up on tidying up my tank set ups.

 

[willieboy240]

I would think the coral companies are extremely hurt right now. People are financially tight. The first thing to go is luxurious items. Like coral and fish.

 

[Crustoceous]

My tank is less than 2 months old but I’m finding myself just standing there watching things for an hour at a time...

 

[Kryssie]

My fish are getting tired of looking at my fivehead in front of their tank all day.

 

[bigcheese]

No one in my tank got the "social distancing" memo. Even my Foxface decided she needed a spa day at the cleaner shrimp.

On a serious note, though... with everyone home, CO2 in the house is like at an all-time high and the declining pH is proof. Couple that with no open windows (we got 6" of snow today), and some of the corals look less-than-happy. Time to bust out the CO2 scrubber and hope I have some soda ash.

 

[CrystalMcdonald]

I'm doing more research on lights. I desperately need to upgrade.

 

[BCT182]

It’s financially ruining me. So far I ordered the new radion, t5 fixture, skimmer, and reef rock.