Renton's Evolution from 200 to 440 gallons

[bubbaque]

Have you noticed a big difference in how long the media last through the skimmer lid?

 

[Renton777]

Well, the first container was rather purple, then an hour after hooking up the intake to the skimmer cup the purple pretty much disappeared. It was clear that container was rather humid. The second container was not as humid and has always been white. Once I see some purple in there I will swap them and refresh the first container.

So to answer your question..... I dont know :)

 

[Wspangler]

Thanks! Speaking of file fish, this beautiful girl was swimming around at the surface while I was snapping some pictures. She is looking good for approaching 6 years old!!

Almost 6 years old!

Very nice. How long do they normally live in someone tank? How long have you had him?

 

[lolgranny]

Very nice. How long do they normally live in someone tank? How long have you had him?

They can live a long time as long as they are healthy :) he’s had her about 6 years now. He said that above the pic [emoji2357][emoji4]

 

[Wspangler]

They can live a long time as long as they are healthy :) he’s had her about 6 years now. He said that above the pic [emoji2357][emoji4]

Thanks granny, I must of left my glasses at the bingo hall

 

[Will W]

How long have you had your Flame Wrasse?

 

[lolgranny]

Thanks granny, I must of left my glasses at the bingo hall

I do that all the time [emoji23][emoji1787][emoji6]

 

[Renton777]

How long have you had your Flame Wrasse?

I think I have had the current flame wrasse for about a year and a half.

 

[Renton777]

CO2 scrubber update for those keeping score at home. The first reactor (6 cups of media) is getting really purple but is a bit hard to see with the humid moisture beading up on the inside. There still is no sign of purple in the second reactor (also 6 cups of media). I got the dual jumbo reactor in hopes of getting 1 or 2 weeks per reactor container and it looks like I should get at least that out of it.

I got a new ph probe and calibrated it. Here is the last 24 hours. Prior to the scrubber I rarely hit above 8.1 and most of the time was below 8. Now it bottoms out at 8.12 and averages 8.19 and maxes at 8.28! I am still adjusting my Alk dosing to the upside to try and dial in the increased demand.

 

[Renton777]

A little fun with a marco lens. Only had a few minutes to mess with it. It will be a learning process. Here are a few of the pictures that came out decent.

Voodoo Magic

Red Gecko

Red Devil

 

[bubbaque]

Pics look great

 

[Renton777]

A few more

 

[lolgranny]

Definitely great photos. That voodoo is such a slooooww grower for me. :(

 

[NY_Caveman]

Beautiful images! This one is just a stunning piece and you really captured the detail.

 

[Renton777]

 

[bubbaque]

Nice pics! What lens did you end up getting?

 

[Renton777]

The Tamron AFF017N700 SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1

It does take some getting used to. I borrowed a friends a few years ago and remembered some of the tricks. When photographing acros I think I will be putting them in the same spot that I have the Voodoo Magic, that was a good spot to shoot.

 

[fabutahoun]

Beautiful Tank and Corals , what is the name of this acro ? I have one that looks exactly as it but don't know what it is called.

 

[Renton777]

Beautiful Tank and Corals , what is the name of this acro ? I have one that looks exactly as it but don't know what it is called.

Thanks! I bought that coral at Tidal Gardens and it was not named. Its an eye catcher :)

 

[Renton777]

CC Meltdown

Pink Lemonade

Tyree Superman Tenuis picked up from @therman at a swap a week and a half ago