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[Roytrolls247]

11/11/20 UPDATE!!

I added a few frags to the tank this week along with some Neptune system gear.

The tank is at a little bit of an ugly phase with diatoms. Ever since I added the Uv sterilizer they have gone down a little.

Here are some pics of the tank

 

[Roytrolls247]

Small update!! I finally Purchased a Xr15 Blue and the RMS Mounting kit.. I will be running the AB+ program because I love the look of the T5.. I Also purchased some Purple Helix coralline in a bottle.. I will post month by month updates on the coralline growth!!

 

[Roytrolls247]

Went "Black Friday shopping" Snagged some goodies. That Wav Pump is powerful I had to dial it in and make sure it wasn't blowing my fish away!!

 

[Roytrolls247]

I also bought a Fairy Wrasse and a Melanurus Wrasse they are Hanging out in Qt I will keep them in there for at least 4 weeks. I hope the get along with the other fish lol.

 

[Roytrolls247]

SMALL UPDATE!!!


I bought two Neptune Auto feeders one for each of my tanks also I bought a CO2 scrubber. I am in constant battle with low ph hopefully this works.. Setting up the AFS was very easy Now I can rest easy and know that if I am on vacation my Fish can get food!!!

 

[Roytrolls247]

Here is the Pic of the CO2 Scrubber installed.

 

[Roytrolls247]

UPDATE 12/07/2020




Here are some updated shots of the tank. Ugly phase is going away and water is Crystal clear

 

[Roytrolls247]

12/14/2020 Update

MORE CORALS!!! MUAHAHAHAHA

 

[ScottB]

Very nice equipment choices there Roy. Looking good. Don't feel bad if the uglies stick around for a few more months. The biome is just doing its thing, battling through puberty. You are pushing the envelope a bit with SPS at this early stage, but good luck and keep us posted. In fact, it is about time for an update :)

 

[SPR1968]

How are the coral frags doing Roy, have you got any up to date pictures?

Also full tank shot would be lovely ?

 

[Roytrolls247]

Very nice equipment choices there Roy. Looking good. Don't feel bad if the uglies stick around for a few more months. The biome is just doing its thing, battling through puberty. You are pushing the envelope a bit with SPS at this early stage, but good luck and keep us posted. In fact, it is about time for an update :)

LoL I Planned on posting an update because the ugly just got a tad uglier ha I am doing a Fluconazole treatment right now had some Hair algae breakout. Once the treatment is done I will post the results.. Thanks for the kind words!!!

 

[Roytrolls247]

How are the coral frags doing Roy, have you got any up to date pictures?

Also full tank shot would be lovely ?

Every single one of the Sps Frags RTN out last week I had a little alk swing and they just did not like it. I plan on posting a update this week and a Full tank shot will be taken.

 

[SPR1968]

LoL I Planned on posting an update because the ugly just got a tad uglier ha I am doing a Fluconazole treatment right now had some Hair algae breakout. Once the treatment is done I will post the results.. Thanks for the kind words!!!

Just check your phosphate levels if you have GHA as it very often uses it as a food source, but you might get a false zero reading. You may need to look into phosphate export methods if you have nothing in place like rowaphos, GFO etc

 

[ScottB]

Every single one of the Sps Frags RTN out last week I had a little alk swing and they just did not like it. I plan on posting a update this week and a Full tank shot will be taken.

Don't take it hard; you were facing some very long odds. I am aware of a small handful of folks who have pulled it off and it blows my mind when they really document their timeline. "Normally" it takes 9-18 months to have a biome ready for most SPS. There are a few very interesting threads where "maturity" and "diversity are discussed/debated/argued. Even with months of perfect parameters, we still end up with dead sticks.

Give it a month and pop another green slimer in there.

 

[Roytrolls247]

Don't take it hard; you were facing some very long odds. I am aware of a small handful of folks who have pulled it off and it blows my mind when they really document their timeline. "Normally" it takes 9-18 months to have a biome ready for most SPS. There are a few very interesting threads where "maturity" and "diversity are discussed/debated/argued. Even with months of perfect parameters, we still end up with dead sticks.

Give it a month and pop another green slimer in there.

Yeah I figured. I am starting too see Coraline algae so the tank is doing a few things right lol

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Following...I love saltwater systems.

 

[Roytrolls247]

Just check your phosphate levels if you have GHA as it very often uses it as a food source, but you might get a false zero reading. You may need to look into phosphate export methods if you have nothing in place like rowaphos, GFO etc

I bought a reactor yesterday and have it plumed up and ready to go I was thinking about trying a GFO and Carbon mix in the same camber. Is that an effective way to battle high Phosphate?

 

[Idoc]

Did a DIY and built a saltwater mixing station. This made my life so much easier if you have the space and time I say go for it.. I bought my RODI system used for really cheap.

I like this! This is one area where I have yet to sit down and plan out nicely. I just run a line from an outdoor faucet indoors to a Brute trash can! I need to get on the ball.

 

[Roytrolls247]

I like this! This is one area where I have yet to sit down and plan out nicely. I just run a line from an outdoor faucet indoors to a Brute trash can! I need to get on the ball.

Best thing I have ever done. Makes Water changes a breeze

 

[Idoc]

Best thing I have ever done. Makes Water changes a breeze

I've seen a couple of water change stations that incorporate a really good idea that you might want to try as well. With the top water container...and bottom one as well...you can't see how much water is actually in the containers without getting on a latter and looking into the container.

So, I've seen where people will drill and put a uniseal on the side of the container at the bottom and at the top. The run a small pvc pipe out with a 90 degree elbow (bottom one pointing up, top one pointing down), then between the 90 degree elbows put a clear piece of acrylic tubing! As the water fills the bucket, it will also fill the acrylic tube and you can always see how much water is in the bucket! I've kept this in the back of my mind as something to do for my water station whenever I get off my lazy hind-end and make it happen!