Fudsey's 135.4 Box of Water

[NY_Caveman]

I think ever since they acquired F&S they really have been trying more. Not sure if that has anything to do with it or not, just seems it.

I feel like chain pet stores are hit or miss. It tends to come down to who they hire to mind the fish area. If those hirees are knowledgeable and care, the tanks and animals look and do much better. My experience around me though is based mostly on their freshwater stock over the years. I never had issues with disease or die offs. Most do not have much or any saltwater.

 

[Scurvy]

It tends to come down to who they hire to mind the fish area.

Totally ageee. Both keepers at the 2 PetCo’s i call good are clearly dedicated. One even brought in his own spare kessils for a frag system. He told me a while back that the regional managers didnt like it because he would make other stores look bad.
Anyway, i hope the improvement trend im seeing in MA/NH stores continues.

 

[Fudsey]

Today's parameters:

NO3 - 2
PO4 - .067
pH - 8.2
dkH - 7.39
Ca - 420
Mg - 1420

PO4 has rising so I figured it was time to change out the GFO/ROX as it was on full and was going up.

Also noticed a few less aiptasia today..... well whatdayaknow.... the Candy Crew seems to be doing something...
I have a few aip inside of my zoas so we'll see if they try to get those. If I loose a few zoas in the process NBD.

Few pics

And this guy has moved himself completely to the glass now, as you can see above. A couple days ago I moved him back a couple inches so I could scrape the glass, now I'll have to do it again...

That's a 6" ruler underneath him to give reference....

 

[NY_Caveman]

Today's parameters:

NO3 - 2
PO4 - .067
pH - 8.2
dkH - 7.39
Ca - 420
Mg - 1420

PO4 has rising so I figured it was time to change out the GFO/ROX as it was on full and was going up.

Also noticed a few less aiptasia today..... well whatdayaknow.... the Candy Crew seems to be doing something...
I have a few aip inside of my zoas so we'll see if they try to get those. If I loose a few zoas in the process NBD.

Few pics

And this guy has moved himself completely to the glass now, as you can see above. A couple days ago I moved him back a couple inches so I could scrape the glass, now I'll have to do it again...

That's a 6" ruler underneath him to give reference....

Candy Crew! I love it. Your Trachyphyllia is really trying to express it self in shape and movement. I think he is trying to convince me to buy one. Still resisting for now.

 

[Fudsey]

Man I really love how this torch flows

 

[HolisticBear]

Man I really love how this torch flows

Great photo, really like that one.

 

[Fudsey]

Great photo, really like that one.

Thanks ! !

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Man I really love how this torch flows

Awesome photo and I really like the Trachyphyllia. The race is on, who will get one first! Caveman or HD? Lol

 

[Fudsey]

Awesome photo and I really like the Trachyphyllia. The race is on, who will get one first! Caveman or HD? Lol

Gotta add @Katrina71 as well

 

[Fudsey]

I didn't post this one here, it's in September's pic contest thread but I'll add it here too

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Gotta add @Katrina71 as well

Oh no, the pressure is on! Odds are against me being in the central part of the US. Slim pickings on corals!

 

[Katrina71]

Gotta add @Katrina71 as well

I tried to buy 2 both sold before I got either.

 

[Katrina71]

Today's parameters:

NO3 - 2
PO4 - .067
pH - 8.2
dkH - 7.39
Ca - 420
Mg - 1420

PO4 has rising so I figured it was time to change out the GFO/ROX as it was on full and was going up.

Also noticed a few less aiptasia today..... well whatdayaknow.... the Candy Crew seems to be doing something...
I have a few aip inside of my zoas so we'll see if they try to get those. If I loose a few zoas in the process NBD.

Few pics

And this guy has moved himself completely to the glass now, as you can see above. A couple days ago I moved him back a couple inches so I could scrape the glass, now I'll have to do it again...

That's a 6" ruler underneath him to give reference....

Well...it IS a Kardashian

 

[Fudsey]

Got the CoralBox QP-9+ today and set it up. So far I like it. It has a little hum but barely noticeable. Might be cause it's new. It also has a bit of a confusing controller but after a bit of searching I found what each mode means. Right now I have it on pulse mode with a frequency of 85 (1-99) and flow of 12 (1-20). I think I am going to get another one for the other side of the tank and replace the Koralia which is constant.

I also have a question for those who might know better. #reefsquad

I have a softball size colony of Pompom Xenia that I want to remove before it gets much bigger but, will that cause a spike in nutrients? I know Xenia can use a ton of them and I am not sure completely removing it would be a good idea???

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Killin Xenia ? Delicious!

You should be fine.

 

[Fudsey]

Thanks @saltyfilmfolks ! ! !

 

[Katrina71]

Killin Xenia ? Delicious!

You should be fine.

Xenia called...said she's in labor...

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Xenia called...said she's in labor...

 

[Janci]

I have a patch of xenia in the tank as well.
Every 2-3 month I take out as much as possible and what remains gets covered in epoxy.

Still, it returns every time again...
No nutrient problems though.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

I didn't post this one here, it's in September's pic contest thread but I'll add it here too

Been busy at work, so haven't had much time to catch up on the builds I follow.. But HAWT DAYYYUM...

That is an Awesome Picture! Tank is looking great Fuds.. Keep it up man!