Some of my Acro Collection

[Curiousbranching]

This is what ocean water usually is like, and what systems like zeovit strive for. But now I'm sure you don't see the pitfalls of the zeovit system and super pale sps.
What has changed specifically in your coral? the color? growth? Tissue?

I didn't change anything about the lighting or flow. Contrary to what people usually think (including myself), that SPS will fade when the nutrient levels are too low or almost zero, all the SPS in my tank have been developing vibrant colors despite my super low nitrate levels for at least the past 3 months. The growth rate and polyp extension are really good. I'll leave the picture here so you and everyone can judge for yourself

 

[Superlightman]

I tried the receipt 3 days. Coral gets crazy polyps extensions and seems to like. But bad algua and bad bacteria also, got stn and needed to cut a few colonnies :-(
Maybe it is because I already dose all for reef and bacto balance? Maybe to much carbon is not good for some corals. Some seems happy, but tenuis and millepora, deep acro got stn

 

[Skep18]

Go back and keep reading!

This video should explain the core ideas. Trying to culture the concoction requires an ultra sterile environment. If you can’t ensure that then I wouldn’t recommend it long term. Mix and use within 3-5 days, and if it looks and smells off in any way toss immediately and reset if you want.

Currently innovating the method so it doesn’t have these pitfalls.

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I just watched your interview with Frag Garage this morning. Super interesting ideas and concept! One thing, I think I saw you write on here maybe, you like to keep the bacteria growth from carbon dosing outside of the reef tank, hence the concoction. Is that mainly just to provide this surge of nutrients and feeding or do you find negative effects from carbon dosing inside the tank you try and avoid? (If this whole idea is a misquote on my part, I apologize.)

 

[coral reeftank]

I tried the receipt 3 days. Coral gets crazy polyps extensions and seems to like. But bad algua and bad bacteria also, got stn and needed to cut a few colonnies :-(
Maybe it is because I already dose all for reef and bacto balance? Maybe to much carbon is not good for some corals. Some seems happy, but tenuis and millepora, deep acro got stn

how much did you dose? This sounds like an overdose

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I just watched your interview with Frag Garage this morning. Super interesting ideas and concept! One thing, I think I saw you write on here maybe, you like to keep the bacteria growth from carbon dosing outside of the reef tank, hence the concoction. Is that mainly just to provide this surge of nutrients and feeding or do you find negative effects from carbon dosing inside the tank you try and avoid? (If this whole idea is a misquote on my part, I apologize.)

That was the original premise. I believe in targeted carbon supplementation. I wanted to able to influence the microbiome, if the system has pathogens I want to introduce a surge of probiotics to outcompete them.

 

[DenverSaltyFarm]

Very cool thanks for the video, I didn’t see how much of everything you are using to make the recipe. Am I just adding reef roids , bacteria and so on to the recipe at a non specific amount and come up with our own formula?

 

[coral reeftank]

Very cool thanks for the video, I didn’t see how much of everything you are using to make the recipe. Am I just adding reef roids , bacteria and so on to the recipe at a non specific amount and come up with our own formula?

There is no set recipe yet, I am still iterating through different formulations and techniques to find an optimal formula. Also, this will also rely on one's own best judgement and understanding of their system density and requirements.
I also wouldn't want to tell anyone to go out and spend hundreds on supplements. Take the information in slowly, process it, do research on the topic and create a exhaustive game plan to execute.

 

[Superlightman]

how much did you dose? This sounds like an overdose



That was the original premise. I believe in targeted carbon supplementation. I wanted to able to influence the microbiome, if the system has pathogens I want to introduce a surge of probiotics to outcompete them.

not a lot I was cautious, just 40 ml from the mix
Which probiotic you use?

 

[Moe K]

not a lot I was cautious, just 40 ml from the mix
Which probiotic you use?

Did you happen to use zeobak or other brands? I am thinking of sticking to that one as it was the only one when I looked under the microscope it had active motile bacteria (possibly mixed with sporulated). It's different. I have AF Pro Bio S that should hopefully get delivered today. By their dosing instructions I am hoping it to be different. Also Coral Reeftank mentioned that when using zeobak and pr bio s specifically they noticed a reduction in STN.

 

[Moe K]

74-78 F

Is there a specific reason you dip so low in temperature?

 

[coral reeftank]

Is there a specific reason you dip so low in temperature?

It’s just a natural swing with the lights on. The lower average temp also inhibits the spread of pathogens.

 

[SpSDrew]

I wanna know where these big bottles of min S are coming from. Largest size I seem to find is 250 mL. Any leads ?

 

[coral reeftank]

I wanna know where these big bottles of min S are coming from. Largest size I seem to find is 250 mL. Any leads ?

Get them from bigshowfrags in Canada

 

[DenverSaltyFarm]

Great thread! When you dose your tank the recipe are you spot feeding or broadcast feeding?

 

[Troylee]

I tried the receipt 3 days. Coral gets crazy polyps extensions and seems to like. But bad algua and bad bacteria also, got stn and needed to cut a few colonnies :-(
Maybe it is because I already dose all for reef and bacto balance? Maybe to much carbon is not good for some corals. Some seems happy, but tenuis and millepora, deep acro got stn

I dose bacto balance daily 8ml and 80ml of all for reef on top of a very similar concoction to crt’s and have seen nothing but positive results!

 

[Moe K]

A few more microscope videos. I was mistaken in a comment I made previously as there are live bacteria in many of these brands, I was just not looking hard enough. Many had few and far between but they are there. Don't judge my Amazon microscope skills :grinning-face-with-sweat:. In my unprofessional opinion Aquaforest Pro Bio S seems to have the most diverse active bacteria of them all.

 

[Curiousbranching]

Because I don't know your standards for coral growth, color, and PE, I'll leave the photo here so you can judge for yourself.
Sorry Allan for posting pictures in your topic

 

[coral reeftank]

Because I don't know your standards for coral growth, color, and PE, I'll leave the photo here so you can judge for yourself.
Sorry Allan for posting pictures in your topic

That is very impressive in that timeframe! I see similar results in my trials as well

 

[Superlightman]

Did you happen to use zeobak or other brands? I am thinking of sticking to that one as it was the only one when I looked under the microscope it had active motile bacteria (possibly mixed with sporulated). It's different. I have AF Pro Bio S that should hopefully get delivered today. By their dosing instructions I am hoping it to be different. Also Coral Reeftank mentioned that when using zeobak and pr bio s specifically they noticed a reduction in STN.

yes I used zeobak and the other bacteria from zeo,also the biodigest

 

[Superlightman]

I dose bacto balance daily 8ml and 80ml of all for reef on top of a very similar concoction to crt’s and have seen nothing but positive results!

how big is your tank

 

[Troylee]

how big is your tank

350 gallons wet and heavily stocked.