JBJ 20 gallon AIO reef tank

[Goaway]

The inkbird in the picture is for home brewing, the probe is metal. Look for one that has a probe for aquariums, probe is plastic.

omg, my bad.... i didn't know they had that many out there.

I try to do one every week but I look at my tank and I’m like eh another week is okay

which ink bird did you buy?

 

[shadow_k]

omg, my bad.... i didn't know they had that many out there.

which ink bird did you buy?

The wrong one haha

 

[Goaway]

The wrong one haha

dabng it, my fault i am sure.

 

[shadow_k]

dabng it, my fault i am sure.

No lol it’s okay I can return it I haven’t set it up yet

 

[shadow_k]

Returned the ink bird and bought the right one ! No update on test or anything today . Took a nap instead of doing a water change so that will take place tomorrow or Thursday

 

[Goaway]

Rest is needed a lot of the time! Glad to know things are going in the right direction.

 

[shadow_k]

Here are some photos I took 5 min ago

Full tank shot

Xmas favia

my clownfish photobombing me

finally mounted the Duncan back

And the candy cane.

colony needs to recover after the aiptasia war that went on with kalk

shrooms

After feeding Red Sea AB+ polyps are coming out little by little ! I do broadcast feed it

This guy is still clinging on

Hammer coral still retracted a little but doing okay I think once P03 stays in a stable range he will florish

Still loving this color on random zoas

Sunny D looking spectacular

Gsp is looking bushy

xenia looking a bit down I have no idea why maybe because the drop in phosphate.

My lfs still has 6 polyps of these


This is my ted talk
Thank tou

 

[shadow_k]

So I tested today even thou I said I didn’t but alk and calcium
My calcium level is 408 and my alk is 14 dkh… how’s that possible ? Could it be from the kalk paste I did a week ago on aiptasia ?

 

[fishguy242]

So I tested today even thou I said I didn’t but alk and calcium
My calcium level is 408 and my alk is 14 dkh… how’s that possible ? Could it be from the kalk paste I did a week ago on aiptasia ?

possible... check again tomorrow,let naturally fall,if correct,bump that cal to 450..

 

[Aqua Man]

Xmas favia

Looks plump and happy!!

 

[Goaway]

So I tested today even thou I said I didn’t but alk and calcium
My calcium level is 408 and my alk is 14 dkh… how’s that possible ? Could it be from the kalk paste I did a week ago on aiptasia ?

Hmm, water change is today yes? Don't change more than you want.. Do you have any sps? I just see softies and lps.

Hopefully the coraline takes advantage of the situation. But, that means checking calcium consumption. The one test I really don't like, next to magnesium.

 

[shadow_k]

Hmm, water change is today yes? Don't change more than you want.. Do you have any sps? I just see softies and lps.

Hopefully the coraline takes advantage of the situation. But, that means checking calcium consumption. The one test I really don't like, next to magnesium.

No sps so no freak out just curious on why it’s so high lol 20% change today so about 4 gallons my hammer looks to be bothered by it but other then that I very thing opens

 

[Goaway]

No sps so no freak out just curious on why it’s so high lol 20% change today so about 4 gallons my hammer looks to be bothered by it but other then that I very thing opens

Some sps would welcome the high alk, not acros though, the little princess' of the world.

Birdsnest, montipora, would put to use on growth with flesh and bone. Very long conversation ;Dead

 

[shadow_k]

Some sps would welcome the high alk, not acros though, the little princess' of the world.

Birdsnest, montipora, would put to use on growth with flesh and bone. Very long conversation ;Dead

Good thing I’m staying away from sps right now untill I get 1 tank stable.
I just can’t believe I was neglecting my other test since I was so focused on Po3 and no3

 

[Goaway]

Good thing I’m staying away from sps right now untill I get 1 tank stable.
I just can’t believe I was neglecting my other test since I was so focused on Po3 and no3

I hear you. 2006 to 2011 - I tested alk, caclium, phos, nitrates, ph and neglected magnesium. I was sorry. Once I learned why magnesium was important, I stopped being lazy about it. However, the one test that isn't really needed to be test as frequently as ph and alk. I really should get my seneye running. I just dont want to make a dedicated hub for it.

 

[shadow_k]

I hear you. 2006 to 2011 - I tested alk, caclium, phos, nitrates, ph and neglected magnesium. I was sorry. Once I learned why magnesium was important, I stopped being lazy about it. However, the one test that isn't really needed to be test as frequently as ph and alk. I really should get my seneye running. I just dont want to make a dedicated hub for it.

I hear ya I don’t even test mag I’ve haven’t tested mag since I started my tank. I should pick one up today. I also wanted to buy a apex system but thought it would be overkill on my 20

 

[Goaway]

I hear ya I don’t even test mag I’ve haven’t tested mag since I started my tank. I should pick one up today. I also wanted to buy a apex system but thought it would be overkill on my 20

mag test should be ran on salt mix for water changes. Testing made up salt water is pretty helpful. you never know when you get a bad batch. Mag is not consumed quickly like alk. It doesn't precipitate out of water like calcium can. I use a cheap instant ocean, so running a test on fresh mix is much needed.

 

[shadow_k]

mag test should be ran on salt mix for water changes. Testing made up salt water is pretty helpful. you never know when you get a bad batch. Mag is not consumed quickly like alk. It doesn't precipitate out of water like calcium can. I use a cheap instant ocean, so running a test on fresh mix is much needed.

I also run Instant ocean, so I should get a mag test lol good thing my lfs is running a deal rn

 

[Goaway]

I also run Instant ocean, so I should get a mag test lol good thing my lfs is running a deal rn

I hate missing out on deals. I always find them when they are over

 

[shadow_k]

I hate missing out on deals. I always find them when they are over

They send me emails otherwise.I wouldn’t know either lol