REEFER 500 - STICKS & STICKS

[AmateurAlchemist]

Thanks! SPS sure took advantage of the low nutrients of third re-scape.

Reef Mat was not put online for this round/scape because it wasn't needed initially as for UV and Skimmer. The SPS flourished during this period with just old Bio Media and bacteria. From that point onwards, I ditched Reef Mat and the UV remained off.

I do feed heavy, for now my nutrient export is primary dry skimming and supercharging Chaetomorpha with BW ChaetoGRO.

Alternate dosing of heterotroph bacteria (MB7 and MBC) along with a consistent low dose of DIY NOPOX kept my water crystal clear and sand white. It would be counter productive to run Reefmat or sock for such bacteria implementation.

In fact, my Chaeto and ATS managed to retain a lot of the suspended particles.

Awesome, I’m glad it’s working out for you!

Do you see much aggression between the two zebrasoma? I imagine there’s a pretty well defined pecking order there!

 

[Saltees]

Awesome, I’m glad it’s working out for you!

Do you see much aggression between the two zebrasoma? I imagine there’s a pretty well defined pecking order there!

In fact, the once dominating Purple Tang gets harnessed by the Powder Blue Tang instead. The remaining Gem, Yellow and White Tail Bristletooth are pretty much left alone.

And my CopperBand Butterfly gets it from my Mcculloch Clown pair.

 

[AmateurAlchemist]

In fact, the once dominating Purple Tang gets harnessed by the Powder Blue Tang instead. The remaining Gem, Yellow and White Tail Bristletooth are pretty much left alone.

And my CopperBand Butterfly gets it from my Mcculloch Clown pair.

Ah, there are three! I saw what I thought was a gem, then the purple and assumed it was the same fish. Does the powder blue bother any non-food competitors?

 

[Saltees]

Ah, there are three! I saw what I thought was a gem, then the purple and assumed it was the same fish. Does the powder blue bother any non-food competitors?

The PBT only goes after the purple, while the purple bickers with the gem once in a while.

 

[AmateurAlchemist]

Good to know, thanks. Hopefully the (relative) peace continues!

 

[Saltees]

Today marked the end of my reefing journey. Shoutout to REEFSEA tanks for turning a dream hobby into a slow-motion disaster. Truly inspirational.

 

[JonoH]

Ouch I can only imagine the pain there.
Is there a plan to re-start? Can you get insurance on the tank?

 

[Bohemian Waxwing]

Bottom seam gave out?

Were you able to save anything?

 

[AmateurAlchemist]

Oh man, every hobbyist’s worst nightmare :confused:. Hope you were able to save some of it.

 

[Featherweight]

I'm so sorry. I spent too dang much when this happened to me. I feel your pain

 

[Saltees]

Thanks y’all.

Managed to transfer the fishes into a holding tank.

And a shoutout to a fellow reefer who took in all the SPS and carpets.

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[Saltees]

A closure to this tank build, all the fishes didn't make it in the temporary holding tank. I believe the system was overwhelmed with organics/media transferred from the burst tank, all of them died the morning after.

 

[JonoH]

A closure to this tank build, all the fishes didn't make it in the temporary holding tank. I believe the system was overwhelmed with organics/media transferred from the burst tank, all of them died the morning after.

Man that hurts!
Red Sea really should answer to this.

 

[Saltees]

A closure to this tank build, all the fishes didn't make it in the temporary holding tank. I believe the system was overwhelmed with organics/media transferred from the burst tank, all of them died the morning after.

Man that hurts!
Red Sea really should answer to this.

I wouldn’t touch them with a long pole. If ever there’s a class suite against them, I’ll be glad to be a part of.

 

[CBonito]

Oh god!!!! This is why I only do acrylic and way thicker than I need. I'm sorry!