The Black pearl/ Reef Savvy 240

[Black Pearl]

One week on ATI E my observations are totally anecdotal but I Am very pleased so far. Alk, Cal, Mag all stable, water clearer, two weeks so far no water change

 

[Black Pearl]

ATI results before starting Essentials. No corrections to be made until after 2nd lab test, which I will do after 1 month on Essentials and 6 weeks no water change. now checking All daily, holding steady @7-7.3

 

[Black Pearl]

Some Reefbrite XHO pics

 

[Black Pearl]

Finally added new rock, Tonga branch. Needed more room to mount frags

 

[Black Pearl]

First two occupants

 

[Black Pearl]

 

[HiddenUser]

Your tank is looking awesome!! Hopefully reboot #3 of my system will finally pan out, haha.

 

[Black Pearl]

Thank you. I went a long time with dull looking corals and slow growth, I think the change in lighting and the ATI Essentials finally have me on the right track. I can actually see polyp extention on almost all my coral and some new growth tips

 

[revhtree]

Awesome bro!

 

[Synodontis]

What a great build mate!
I like the attention to detail right from the start, some great fish & corals in there
The only thing is, I don't see to may Chalice in there lol
Really well done.

 

[Black Pearl]

Hi there, thanks for hanging out for awhile, there are a few chalice, in the back of the tank, but acans and chalice are a challenge because my Moorish Idol likes to dine on them. I ocassionslly catch him nibbling at my sps also but I can’t bring myself to get rid of him

 

[Bronc]

Hi there, thanks for hanging out for awhile, there are a few chalice, in the back of the tank, but acans and chalice are a challenge because my Moorish Idol likes to dine on them. I ocassionslly catch him nibbling at my sps also but I can’t bring myself to get rid of him

I have always wanted a Moorish Idol but never had a big enough tank. They are gorgeous and I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to get rid of him either.

 

[Black Pearl]

Updates to the Pearl, six weeks no water change, about 4 weeks into ATI Essentials added more Tonga branch added miracle mud to the sump, starting Sochting Oxydator to increase ORP and water clarity hopefully eliminating the use of GAC
Laboute fairy wrasse took about 4-6 weeks to heal from pop eye, no way to catch and isolate him, since he stayed active just tried to make sure he got good diet with garlic to boost his immune system. tank seems pretty happy at the moment

 

[Black Pearl]

 

[HiddenUser]

Nice!!! @Battlecorals is a great vendor!

 

[Black Pearl]

 

[Black Pearl]

Started the Sochting Oxydator W today at 8.75 % H2O2 and two catalyst ORP at start was 317 PH8.2

 

[Black Pearl]

 

[Black Pearl]

Staged a few corals from FHC live sale

 

[hybridazn]

Nice frags!