Semir's Reef

[Musovski]

@Pieces of the Ocean I remember you guys had a stick called like leprechaun beard or something like that. Do you guys got any pictures of it?

 

[Musovski]

Secured two gorgeous pieces today, going to take pics tomorrow. Today was an adjustment day.

 

[Musovski]

 

[Musovski]

Should i remove the tyree from the shell and put it in a pvc coupling that fits it comfortably ?

 

[DeniseAndy]

It will attach to whatever it is up against (usually). I would put it on whatever you want in the tank. A rock probably.

 

[Musovski]

It will attach to whatever it is up against (usually). I would put it on whatever you want in the tank. A rock probably.

that's my dilemma. I know they will attach to rocks quite quick. but the location of where i have it now is where i want in. Ive got small rock i can rubber band it to but what happens when it outgrows that rock. Will is stay stable and attach to the glass below?

 

[Musovski]

My next problem im having is; Do i add a controller to the tanks?

 

[DeniseAndy]

It should stay put on the rock. It may attach to the glass, but would be easy enough to remove in future.
Controller, up to you. For my little tanks, I do not use one. However, I did just get a controller for heater and chiller for my 40g/20g if I ever decide to add it.

I am not versed on all the varieties of controllers available now a days. I have an Apex from 15 years ago (I have had to replace parts), but never go all in for a new controller.

 

[Musovski]

It should stay put on the rock. It may attach to the glass, but would be easy enough to remove in future.
Controller, up to you. For my little tanks, I do not use one. However, I did just get a controller for heater and chiller for my 40g/20g if I ever decide to add it.

I am not versed on all the varieties of controllers available now a days. I have an Apex from 15 years ago (I have had to replace parts), but never go all in for a new controller.

ok, time to find a flat piece of rubble rock and rubber band it.

Ive been looking at Apex', ive always wanted one and i said i wasnt going to go too cheap on this tank.

For my light i went with AI Prime 16 HD which i think is plenty good for only softies. The only reason i want to go controller is to make it all with the touch of a finger. But then again, its only a 10g. I dont know. im still thinking about it

 

[fishguy242]

weigh in difference ,first. GHL TO APEX ...buy once..
i do not use either .just from ear and eyes opinion GHL..

 

[Musovski]

weigh in difference ,first. GHL TO APEX ...buy once..
i do not use either .just from ear and eyes opinion GHL..

Ive been reading a lot of people doing ghl. Then one of the dudes on here, forget his username. Switching from apex to ghl. Making me want to dig in on GHL. if i go for it.

 

[Musovski]

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[Musovski]

 

[Reefing_addiction]

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[Musovski]

 

[Musovski]

Tank look extra happy today. Going to go ahead and disturb it. Water change today! Just brewing up some RO/DI and mixing that salt!

 

[DeniseAndy]

It is looking good! Nice polyp extension!!!

 

[Musovski]

It is looking good! Nice polyp extension!!!

im quite impressed with the tank. Im also very impressed with bare bottom. Im overall very happy with it.

Thank you

 

[Musovski]

Did a 50% water change. Tank didn't even change. Corals remained open during water change, probably because 50% is right before it hits the top of the coral. I turkey baster'd the rocks, didn't get much off of them. Was surprised with how small amount of nasty there was. I did notice a brown algae film at the bottom that was a tad hard to scrape off. Felt rough to the touch, soft side of sponge didn't do much, had to use rough side and some elbow grease.

 

[Musovski]

Maybe Diatoms?

Actually now that i look at it, seems there is cyano, diatom and green hair algae. Im going to take a guess that the crazy high nitrates were causing the algae to grow. And it also means i need to test silicate.