Megabite's 180 Reef - Round 2

[MegabiteOG]

I figured that's what it was. You retired folks and calendar appointments...

Forced retirement after 40 years in the same company. I actually need to look for a job sooner or later. Still too young to retire and i like spending money on stuff.

Not me.

 

[MegabiteOG]

So, after taking a few more picks, I'm wondering if any of these are better option for POTM.

Current front runner.

Shot taken today with 3 crop options. All opinion welcome including @tbrown.

 

[tbrown]

I like the first or second personally.


BUT my pictures rarely even make it to the voting round so there is that.

 

[steveschuerger]

I figured that's what it was. You retired folks and calendar appointments...

Not retired yet. Only 63 I’ve got another 45 yrs to go with current state of affairs….

 

[steveschuerger]

Picked this up to try. Not super thrilled with the Reef Crystals.

 

[MegabiteOG]

Picked this up to try. Not super thrilled with the Reef Crystals.

Lots have really nice tanks using it. Depending on your WC routine, it can almost eliminate dosing with the high alk and cal. Hope it works well for you!

 

[Reefering1]

Picked this up to try. Not super thrilled with the Reef Crystals.

I use this salt.

 

[steveschuerger]

Lots have really nice tanks using it. Depending on your WC routine, it can almost eliminate dosing with the high alk and cal. Hope it works well for you!

I normally would’ve been doing every two weeks but I’ve lapsed a bit there. I think weekly might be on the menu if I can get off my chunky butt. I like to do 10-15% when I do.
The other brand that I do like is Aquaforest. The Reef variety unfortunately that doesn’t come in easily storable containers in the smaller amounts that want to buy.

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

I have been very happy with the Nyos Pure salt I am using.

 

[MegabiteOG]

Not retired yet. Only 63 I’ve got another 45 yrs to go with current state of affairs….

I['m only a couple of years younger at 61, but need to put a few more dollars away to actually retire. I will start looking soon, open my own business, or buy a small business that's operating. Who knows.

You only need to work until you're 108! Hope there's a miracle around the corner for you so you won't have to worry about that.

 

[steveschuerger]

I['m only a couple of years younger at 61, but need to put a few more dollars away to actually retire. I will start looking soon, open my own business, or buy a small business that's operating. Who knows.

You only need to work until you're 108! Hope there's a miracle around the corner for you so you won't have to worry about that.

Well I hope you realize I did slightly exaggerate the time. Just a little bit. Somewhat.

 

[MegabiteOG]

I normally would’ve been doing every two weeks but I’ve lapsed a bit there. I think weekly might be on the menu if I can get off my chunky butt. I like to do 10-15% when I do.
The other brand that I do like is Aquaforest. The Reef variety unfortunately that doesn’t come in easily storable containers in the smaller amounts that want to buy.

Have you considered daily water change? You'd only need a couple of couple of gallons a week on your IM25.

My thoughts are mixing up 4 gallon in a 5 gallon bucket every 2 weeks. Get a quart pitcher, dip a quart out daily and put a quart back in from your NSW. Gets you to about 10% a week. If you miss one here and there, but deal. It may be easier.

As to the effectiveness of daily water change. I've been doing it on my tank since a got via AWC and my tank is very stable. Whether it's the daily or not, I don't know. But I do know that my tank is doing very well.

 

[steveschuerger]

Have you considered daily water change? You'd only need a couple of couple of gallons a week on your IM25.

My thoughts are mixing up 4 gallon in a 5 gallon bucket every 2 weeks. Get a quart pitcher, dip a quart out daily and put a quart back in from your NSW. Gets you to about 10% a week. If you miss one here and there, but deal. It may be easier.

As to the effectiveness of daily water change. I've been doing it on my tank since a got via AWC and my tank is very stable. Whether it's the daily or not, I don't know. But I do know that my tank is doing very well.

I’ve heard of that being done. I think I’ll try to start weekly and go from there. But yeah< I get the idea behind it and glad it works for you.

 

[tbrown]

Picked this up to try. Not super thrilled with the Reef Crystals.

I made about a liter of this for an "oops" in my 8 gallon the other day. Not sure how everything reacted yet - haven't really been home much since.

 

[tbrown]

I have been very happy with the Nyos Pure salt I am using.

I just got a box of the NYOS. Looking forward to trying it.

 

[tbrown]

Have you considered daily water change? You'd only need a couple of couple of gallons a week on your IM25.

My thoughts are mixing up 4 gallon in a 5 gallon bucket every 2 weeks. Get a quart pitcher, dip a quart out daily and put a quart back in from your NSW. Gets you to about 10% a week. If you miss one here and there, but deal. It may be easier.

As to the effectiveness of daily water change. I've been doing it on my tank since a got via AWC and my tank is very stable. Whether it's the daily or not, I don't know. But I do know that my tank is doing very well.

The Coral Pro says not to mix for more than 4 hours if I recall correctly...

 

[Minifoot77]

I have been very happy with the Nyos Pure salt I am using.

I use the same

 

[MegabiteOG]

I use TM Pro. Mixes clean and have never had an issue. But, it’s expensive. I’ve considered changing just to cut costs.

 

[MegabiteOG]

EDIT: Change the 6/4 photo with one I took today. I cheated earlier and used yesterday's photo I took as I didn't think I would have time today. Carry on.

Thursday's Aquadelight update. Seeing new tips along with growth on existing tips.

Side by side with just last week and this week.

 

[tbrown]

EDIT: Change the 6/4 photo with one I took today. I cheated earlier and used yesterday's photo I took as I didn't think I would have time today. Carry on.

Thursday's Aquadelight update. Seeing new tips along with growth on existing tips.
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Side by side with just last week and this week.

Definitely impressive changes since day 1 and for sure noticeable changes since last week even.