My 120g "shoulda/coulda" build

[tbrown]

Very interested to see this. I assume this takes into consideration dust issues

Yes.

 

[tbrown]

It has to because it uses only dust.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Yep. I need to get another Hydros Controller with pH or just a wifi pH monitor to test this but neither are cheap.

Build your own WiFi pH monitor. They are not that difficult to put together.

I've got an idea to keep it tumbling/suspended that will require 2 check valves.

Tumbling/suspended?

I prefer Rollin and Tumblin...

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Better knee-slappin version...

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Anyone know what the longer, string or thread type polyps are called? This coral had a lot when I first got it. Disappeared entirely, and since I got my ph up has started getting them back!

#Smorgasbord anyone of you know or know who would?

 

[steveschuerger]

It has to because it uses only dust.

 

[tbrown]

Anyone know what the longer, string or thread type polyps are called? This coral had a lot when I first got it. Disappeared entirely, and since I got my ph up has started getting them back!

#Smorgasbord anyone of you know or know who would?

So the "strings" are mesenterial filaments - usually only out for coral warfare, feeding, and at night.

Milleopora are the hairier looking Acros if that's what you're asking.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

So the "strings" are mesenterial filaments - usually only out for coral warfare, feeding, and at night.

Milleopora are the hairier looking Acros if that's what you're asking.

Well this one had regular polyps, and then it had slightly longer ones as well. Not the super long stringy ones you see are night or during times of stress. These are out all day just, singular and longer.

Edit: the longer ones disappeared first, the regular fuzzy polyps stayed awhile longer but then disappeared again. Then they came back in the reverse order.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Maybe its just the way said polyp is shaped. My tyree pinky the bear(in said video) had polyps with long singular stringers, like this one in the picture, but they disappeared as they settled into my tank, and in the video you can barely see, but they are starting to come back! Either way, good things! Just figured if i knew the name i'm know hkw to properly explain it haha

 

[Red_Beard]

Well this one had regular polyps, and then it had slightly longer ones as well. Not the super long stringy ones you see are night or during times of stress. These are out all day just, singular and longer.

Edit: the longer ones disappeared first, the regular fuzzy polyps stayed awhile longer but then disappeared again. Then they came back in the reverse order.

• Axial corallites (at the branch tips): These are larger, more prominent, and often tubular or elongate in shape. There is typically one prominent axial corallite per branch tip. It drives the primary linear extension and rapid upward/outward growth of the branch by depositing calcium carbonate mainly at the tip. The axial polyp (the living tissue within the axial corallite) is specialized for this leading growth role.
• Radial corallites (on the sides of branches): These are smaller, more numerous, and generally arranged around the branch. They can vary in shape (e.g., tubular, immersed, appressed, or cup-shaped depending on the species) and are involved in lateral expansion, structural support, and other functions like feeding and reproduction. New radial corallites bud off along the sides as the axial corallite extends.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

• Axial corallites (at the branch tips): These are larger, more prominent, and often tubular or elongate in shape. There is typically one prominent axial corallite per branch tip. It drives the primary linear extension and rapid upward/outward growth of the branch by depositing calcium carbonate mainly at the tip. The axial polyp (the living tissue within the axial corallite) is specialized for this leading growth role.
• Radial corallites (on the sides of branches): These are smaller, more numerous, and generally arranged around the branch. They can vary in shape (e.g., tubular, immersed, appressed, or cup-shaped depending on the species) and are involved in lateral expansion, structural support, and other functions like feeding and reproduction. New radial corallites bud off along the sides as the axial corallite extends.

So if im reading that right, i'm simply referencing the "one prominant axial coralline per branch"

I like acros with one of those very prominant corallites....

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

• Axial corallites (at the branch tips): These are larger, more prominent, and often tubular or elongate in shape. There is typically one prominent axial corallite per branch tip. It drives the primary linear extension and rapid upward/outward growth of the branch by depositing calcium carbonate mainly at the tip. The axial polyp (the living tissue within the axial corallite) is specialized for this leading growth role.
• Radial corallites (on the sides of branches): These are smaller, more numerous, and generally arranged around the branch. They can vary in shape (e.g., tubular, immersed, appressed, or cup-shaped depending on the species) and are involved in lateral expansion, structural support, and other functions like feeding and reproduction. New radial corallites bud off along the sides as the axial corallite extends.

If wonder... based on this description.... if they reappearance of these longer corallites could be signifying refreshed growth!

 

[Red_Beard]

If wonder... based on this description.... if they reappearance of these longer corallites could be signifying refreshed growth!

Definitely could, i have heard that axial corallite health/extension is a pretty good indicator of growing conditions. I have also correlated good axial extension= growing acro in my own tank

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Definitely could, i have heard that axial corallite health/extension is a pretty good indicator of growing conditions. I have also correlated good axial extension= growing acro in my own tank

 

[tbrown]

The ones you're referring to are the polyps more often seen on Milleopora and Spaths.

 

[Rocks reef]

I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but I'm thinking Portland Cement would work as the media as long as it is kept dry. The lime should absorb the CO2 and strip it this allowing your pH to rise.

Again, I haven't tested it yet but I have plans to do so. I was going to try it inline on an air pump. Run the pump for a week with constant pH monitoring, then add the "scrubber" and monitor for another week and see what, if any, changes occur.

Let us know how that goes Tim, that sounds like an inexpensive way to not have to use "reef tax" media in the scrubber.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Well, its been a eventful week or so, so lets do an update.

So since i swapped to alk, i've got it dialed in to mostly stable, still tweaking here and there, but I think, having a large storage bin i should kind of expect some variation from degredation as it sits? Gonna pick up a second container after work tomorrow i think, so I can have a second mixing barrel ready while the other refills. Currently dosing 3ml of Tropic Marin A and K trace elements by hand each day. I'll probably automate it soon but, i've hemorrhaged enough this week. Did a 20g water change Saturday, and have an ICP test in route. Figure we'll see where its at, last one i did was in July i think? CO2 scrubber raised my ph for sure, but im having issues with condensation in the air line. I ordered a second BRS universal scrubber as a sort of air water separator to plump in series before it. I think that should work out well enough. Contemplating putting a valve with a drain hose into my sump to save me from unscrewing it all the time. Its just evaporated/distilled water at this point essentially right?

So, questions for the class!

1: Does alk tend to degrade enough after a couple weeks to warrant modifying doses or is my alk consumption just likely increasing?

2: anyone see why I shouldn't add the water from my "air water seperator" back into my tank?

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Hit and all time high of 8.21 ph today so scru ber is working!

 

[JumboShrimp]

( @That Crusso Kid , where's the Bob Dylan version of Rollin' and Tumblin'? You can't let us all just flap in the breeze like that!)

 

[tharbin]

Hit and all time high of 8.21 ph today so scru ber is working!

Alkalinity? Do you have an iV on your Hydros?

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Alkalinity? Do you have an iV on your Hydros?

No, I just made an input and add it manually when I test. Gives me a nice graph to look at