Some of my Acro Collection

coral reeftank · Dec 7, 2023

InfinitePolyps said:
How long would you disable a protein skimmer or UV sterilizer after dosing? Thanks for sharing!

I dont use UV and I don’t stop my skimmer

InfinitePolyps · Dec 7, 2023

coral reeftank said:
I dont use UV and I don’t stop my skimmer

Cool thanks! Also is the concoction a potential substitute for feeding meat corals or other heavily feeding corals? Or do you still broadcast/spot feed them mysis or something?

ELChingonsReef · Dec 8, 2023

I just saw your podcast with Adam. Awesome man! I I'm curious about your feeding method. I have a 90 gallon mixed reef. In your opinion do you think I have enough corals to use your method? I'll post some pics. I have one more question. I tend to get cyano and dinoflagellates sometimes. I use chemiclean for cyano. I know I have damaged my microbome. If I start using your method will it help add biodiversity quickly to repair the damage I've done with chemiclean? What bacteria do you recommend to repair the effects of chemiclean?

coral reeftank said:
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chipchipbro · Dec 8, 2023

@coral reeftank I am not using the concotion of your method. But I think what I use is almost the same. I am a modern reef system user and with the system there are 2 types of liquids you have to dose daily. One is Modern Reef Polypop and the other is Modern Reef Complete Reef Food. Well, maybe you have the chance to read about that stuff.

coral reeftank · Dec 8, 2023

chipchipbro said:
@coral reeftank I am not using the concotion of your method. But I think what I use is almost the same. I am a modern reef system user and with the system there are 2 types of liquids you have to dose daily. One is Modern Reef Polypop and the other is Modern Reef Complete Reef Food. Well, maybe you have the chance to read about that stuff.

I’ll check it out!

Reef Psychology · Dec 8, 2023

Luv4tangz said:
I just saw your podcast with Adam. Awesome man! I I'm curious about your feeding method. I have a 90 gallon mixed reef. In your opinion do you think I have enough corals to use your method? I'll post some pics. I have one more question. I tend to get cyano and dinoflagellates sometimes. I use chemiclean for cyano. I know I have damaged my microbome. If I start using your method will it help add biodiversity quickly to repair the damage I've done with chemiclean? What bacteria do you recommend to repair the effects of chemiclean?

Not to speak for @coral reeftank, but I've been taking cues from him and @Perry. I had cyano, treated with Chemiclean and it worked... then dino's hit hard a few days later. I treated with DINO X for a month which halted the dinos, but didn't kill them off entirely. To "fix" the biological mess I've been using variations of their bacterial solutions for a few months and in my experience, it has been a positive. It probably won't cure a dino outbreak, but it may go a long way in preventing one.

ELChingonsReef · Dec 8, 2023

Reef Psychology said:
Not to speak for @coral reeftank, but I've been taking cues from him and @Perry. I had cyano, treated with Chemiclean and it worked... then dino's hit hard a few days later. I treated with DINO X for a month which halted the dinos, but didn't kill them off entirely. To "fix" the biological mess I've been using variations of their bacterial solutions for a few months and in my experience, it has been a positive. It probably won't cure a dino outbreak, but it may go a long way in preventing one.

I've never used dino x. I did buy it but never used it. I've heard that dinox has a bad effect on sps . Some people have experienced RTN with using that product. I usually fight dinos with a bunch of microbacter 7 and live phytoplankton. I put my raidons on acclamation mode and turn on the UV. It will be months before I repair the damage I've done but I had to do something about that cyano. I always seem to get cyano in the late summer early fall. I just ordered that fauna marin rebiotic. It will arrive on Monday. I hope it gets here in time before I get hit hard with dinos

Tjm23slo · Dec 9, 2023

I’m interested in the concoction. Mine is more for the bacteria cocktail. You mentioned in the podcast that you had some issues with cyano when you stopped. If you were away for 2 weeks would you consider cutting back before you left? I’m just going to auto feed pellets for my travel time.

coral reeftank · Dec 9, 2023

Tjm23slo said:
I’m interested in the concoction. Mine is more for the bacteria cocktail. You mentioned in the podcast that you had some issues with cyano when you stopped. If you were away for 2 weeks would you consider cutting back before you left? I’m just going to auto feed pellets for my travel time.

It was a small patch, I think the cyano coincided with a seasonal change.
If I were going on vacation I would keep the same feeding schedule, but I think that decision is best left up for you to decide since you have a better understanding of your system’s nutrient demands. I wouldn’t feed my dog less if I were going on vacation, I don’t think your system would appreciate it either if you limited the food intake. It may lead to malnourishment.

Tjm23slo · Dec 10, 2023

coral reeftank said:
It was a small patch, I think the cyano coincided with a seasonal change.
If I were going on vacation I would keep the same feeding schedule, but I think that decision is best left up for you to decide since you have a better understanding of your system’s nutrient demands. I wouldn’t feed my dog less if I were going on vacation, I don’t think your system would appreciate it either if you limited the food intake. It may lead to malnourishment.

well all I can say is that I mixed i200ml tank water with the prebiotic, zeozym, zeobak, small amount of benepets, 1ml vodka, 10ml RS reef energy, just as a starter as my nutrients are already 64/above 200(phosphorus) . Mixed is up in a sealed container in refrigerator for 15 hours. Shook it up, added 100ml into 215g of wv.

Holy crap, I dosed this morning, 9:30 @lights on. 2:15 minutes later, I’ve never had this clear of water. I’ll test the water later for nutrient levels, but holy schnikies water clarity allow is worth the effort.

I’m interested to see how the Goniapora respond over time, how my amazing crop of aptasia grow or reduce and how the acros response. The acros have been through hell with AEFW, Aptasia bloom, and some general poor husbandry with travel schedule.

I wonder how this bacterial concoction would work if I dosed in return chamber, maybe a bad idea, but maybe a hack to keep it more clean

coral reeftank · Dec 10, 2023

Tjm23slo said:
well all I can say is that I mixed i200ml tank water with the prebiotic, zeozym, zeobak, small amount of benepets, 1ml vodka, 10ml RS reef energy, just as a starter as my nutrients are already 64/above 200(phosphorus) . Mixed is up in a sealed container in refrigerator for 15 hours. Shook it up, added 100ml into 215g of wv.

Holy crap, I dosed this morning, 9:30 @lights on. 2:15 minutes later, I’ve never had this clear of water. I’ll test the water later for nutrient levels, but holy schnikies water clarity allow is worth the effort.

I’m interested to see how the Goniapora respond over time, how my amazing crop of aptasia grow or reduce and how the acros response. The acros have been through hell with AEFW, Aptasia bloom, and some general poor husbandry with travel schedule.

I wonder how this bacterial concoction would work if I dosed in return chamber, maybe a bad idea, but maybe a hack to keep it more clean

This mix will feed a lot, all your corals and aptasia. I’d recommend that you work on controlling the aptasia population so that they do not explode.

Dr4gula.f32 · Dec 10, 2023

I noticed a few of your corals on pedastals. I understand the why, it keeps the coral from encrusting, and rather grow more branches.

I didn't use pedastals for mine. I do see they are slightly encrusting a base. How bad of a mix up is this for mine?

Sorry if this question is offhanded for this kind of thread. I saw the pics and it reminded me

coral reeftank · Dec 10, 2023

Dr4gula.f32 said:
I noticed a few of your corals on pedastals. I understand the why, it keeps the coral from encrusting, and rather grow more branches.

I didn't use pedastals for mine. I do see they are slightly encrusting a base. How bad of a mix up is this for mine?

Sorry if this question is offhanded for this kind of thread. I saw the pics and it reminded me

I don’t think that it’s a big issue. Just personal preference

coral reeftank · Dec 12, 2023

A few million new additions :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

coral reeftank · Dec 17, 2023

TGC Crazy Eyes

CRT Trump Card

RTE 66 Merlin's Staff

coral reeftank · Dec 17, 2023

Euphyllia bug bit me again, so it's time to go hunting!

Reef Psychology · Dec 17, 2023

coral reeftank said:
Euphyllia bug bit me again, so it's time to go hunting!

Stunning as usual! Just picked up this guy from Top Shelf Aquatics. The more blue light the more yellow it gets. Wish I could find a pure yellow hammer that wasn't a wall type though.

What's the very bottom orangeish one?

coral reeftank · Dec 17, 2023

Reef Psychology said:
Stunning as usual! Just picked up this guy from Top Shelf Aquatics. The more blue light the more yellow it gets. Wish I could find a pure yellow hammer that wasn't a wall type though.

What's the very bottom orangeish one?

I got that one as a holy grail Banana Torch