neoGeorge's Build: One Reef & One Planted Freshwater

[crusso1993]

Got another photo update today

Looks like an ad!

 

[neoGeorge]

Looks like an ad!

Thanks @crusso1993 !

 

[reefwiser]

Root tabs are too much trouble buy good soil and a good liquid fert and plants grow. My stem plants grow 6 inches a week.

 

[neoGeorge]

Testing out the transport system - each cooler has a 50W heater and air bubbler/foam filter. Powering temporarily from a car inverter to make sure everything runs cool. Packing and organizing at the same time - cleaning will come later

 

[neoGeorge]

x4

 

[neoGeorge]

BRStv provides some recommendations for algae control - additional detail provided by Marine Collectors, Blue Zoo Aquatics and LA DD:

 

[neoGeorge]

and on parasite control:

 

[neoGeorge]

Elliott at Marine Collectors regarding quarantining:

 

[neoGeorge]

So, it looks like I'll be taking my six line and lawnmower blenny cross-country. To reduce aggression I'll isolate the six line for a few days and perhaps add a small school of chromis...

 

[neoGeorge]

 

[neoGeorge]

Some clean up crew options.

 

[neoGeorge]

 

[neoGeorge]

ISTA 2 pound canister ran out of CO2, so we're getting about two weeks per canister. The drop checker is not indicating high levels of CO2, but I wonder if it's trustworthy; definitely expected 3-4 weeks out of the canister...

 

[neoGeorge]

Some general shopping on tangs from LiveAquaria.com I've purchased CUC and freshwater fish from LA, and they have honored their guarantees, but there was a much higher than average mortality rate. If ordering from LA I would select fish from the Divers Den, which apparently sources critters differently, and it's WYSIWYG.

 

[neoGeorge]

 

[neoGeorge]

 

[mch1984]

ISTA 2 pound canister ran out of CO2, so we're getting about two weeks per canister. The drop checker is not indicating high levels of CO2, but I wonder if it's trustworthy; definitely expected 3-4 weeks out of the canister...

I'm surprised it went that quick as well, i'm going about half the rate you are but have been running a little longer and still have plenty.

Tank is looking fantastic, and plant growth is great. I"m sure you are ready to get this trip over with.

 

[neoGeorge]

I'm surprised it went that quick as well, i'm going about half the rate you are but have been running a little longer and still have plenty.

Tank is looking fantastic, and plant growth is great. I"m sure you are ready to get this trip over with.

You're so right @mch1984 ; this move has been protracted and exhausting And thank you!

 

[crusso1993]

You're so right @mch1984 ; this move has been protracted and exhausting And thank you!

Protracted? What's geometry got to do with moving?

 

[neoGeorge]

Protracted? What's geometry got to do with moving?

Lol!