"SUPRISE UPGRADE" Waterbox 220

[sp1187]

As much as I'd love to have 200# more rock and a huge skimmer I have caved and got an algea scrubber.

Fingers crossed this helps ;)

yea. welcome to the dark side. :cool:

 

[danieyella]

As much as I'd love to have 200# more rock and a huge skimmer I have caved and got an algea scrubber.

Fingers crossed this helps ;)

I'm considering this when I get around to upgrading

 

[fishguy242]

ANNND...SPBLAMMED... ;Woot

 

[MERKEY]

ANNND...SPBLAMMED... ;Woot

FRANK I LICK ALL YOUR GOLD!!!

Nice grab on the new stuff, can't wait till we make the trip out your way and we get to see all this great stuff in person!

 

[MERKEY]

Seems setting is already happening with the scrubber being on....alk consumption has doubled and top off has gotten a little more aggressive.

Really cool to see a jump in those, should see some growth over the next few days.

Trying to adjust the flow to maximize growth will be key......

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Feather Duster SPBLAMMM!!!!!

 

[LRT]

Can't wait to see how algae scrubber does for you. Think im going to break down and get one. Reservoirs are getting cramped and had different plans for them anyway. No way to get a red lamp and keep the light contained unless I build a fuge res and set up that way I guess. Ill see how my diy scrubber does. I'm getting staining on the screens but no algae yet.

 

[MERKEY]

Feather Duster SPBLAMMM!!!!!

That sir is a BA duster...Your tanks are so sick!

Can't wait to see how algae scrubber does for you. Think im going to break down and get one. Reservoirs are getting cramped and had different plans for them anyway. No way to get a red lamp and keep the light contained unless I build a fuge res and set up that way I guess. Ill see how my diy scrubber does. I'm getting staining on the screens but no algae yet.

Took me a while but happy we finally did it. We looked into other options...like stop feeding so Fing much, more frequent water changes, even contemplated stupid liquid fixes but we just couldn't do it and broke down and figured we'd give the nutrients a solid place to grow ;Hilarious :cool:

I'll update often!

 

[Eagle_Steve]

That sir is a BA duster...Your tanks are so sick!


Took me a while but happy we finally did it. We looked into other options...like stop feeding so Fing much, more frequent water changes, even contemplated stupid liquid fixes but we just couldn't do it and broke down and figured we'd give the nutrients a solid place to grow ;Hilarious :cool:

I'll update often!

7 years old lol.

And you will love a scrubber. They are awesome. Luckily I now build my sumps to be mostly a fuge and then equipment secondary. But I have used them though. Had one on my 90 and loved it. Feed as much as I wanted and just adjust the light cycle time to compensate.

I need to dig out my old scrubber and throw it on the frag tank/lagoon as it is starting to get more and more fish added, the fuge is full and just barely holding things where they need to be.

 

[MERKEY]

7 years old lol.

And you will love a scrubber. They are awesome. Luckily I now build my sumps to be mostly a fuge and then equipment secondary. But I have used them though. Had one on my 90 and loved it. Feed as much as I wanted and just adjust the light cycle time to compensate.

I need to dig out my old scrubber and throw it on the frag tank/lagoon as it is starting to get more and more fish added, the fuge is full and just barely holding things where they need to be.

This is what I love to hear!!

 

[LRT]

That sir is a BA duster...Your tanks are so sick!


Took me a while but happy we finally did it. We looked into other options...like stop feeding so Fing much, more frequent water changes, even contemplated stupid liquid fixes but we just couldn't do it and broke down and figured we'd give the nutrients a solid place to grow ;Hilarious :cool:

I'll update often!

Bro think your going to be pleasantly surprised. Yours is legit with proper red lamp and controls!.
After your post I went and looked at my DIY. The one side I let run for a few hours before I glued it all up is already growing algae. Only been up and running for cpl few days:D
Incredible!

 

[danieyella]

I said I was considering it for the future upgrade, but the more I read, the more I'm considering it now. I cut back on feeding and my fish are not pleased with me about it...

If he was capable, that lantern bass would throw hands every time he sees me. He's so angry about his involuntary diet.

 

[MERKEY]

Bro think your going to be pleasantly surprised. Yours is legit with proper red lamp and controls!.
After your post I went and looked at my DIY. The one side I let run for a few hours before I glued it all up is already growing algae. Only been up and running for cpl few days:D
Incredible!

This is VERY EXCITING to see!

That is an awesome DIY and it WORKS really well!!!

 

[MERKEY]

I said I was considering it for the future upgrade, but the more I read, the more I'm considering it now. I cut back on feeding and my fish are not pleased with me about it...

If he was capable, that lantern bass would throw hands every time he sees me. He's so angry about his involuntary diet.

Come to the dark side!!!

 

[sp1187]

Come to the dark side!!!

THIS! :cool:

 

[LRT]

THIS! :cool:

I owe you thanks for this too.
DO IT @danieyella

 

[MERKEY]

THIS! :cool:

Shooot.....I should have actually "quoted" you as @sp1187 had a little doing in "bringing me to the dark side" and he said it to me!

It really is his fault

 

[sp1187]

I used to farm this. but it wasn't consistent. the herbivores love this stuff

then I made a small purchase of chaeto from the lfs.
apparently I was ahead of the curve on this as a few months after I see Brian from Santa Monica post up
about one of his customers growing chaeto in a SURF. I answered the post "been doing it for months."
his reply "intentionally?". ummm yea. :cool:

 

[fishguy242]

really...i was here an hour ago..!!! got bumped caught on home:mad::rolleyes:
these are gone already:(
but...good day to take lots of pic's ,rest are settling nicely;Happy

 

[MERKEY]

I used to farm this. but it wasn't consistent. the herbivores love this stuff

then I made a small purchase of chaeto from the lfs.
apparently I was ahead of the curve on this as a few months after I see Brian from Santa Monica post up
about one of his customers growing chaeto in a SURF. I answered the post "been doing it for months."
his reply "intentionally?". ummm yea. :cool:

This is what I am talking about!!!

Thats LOVE!