Third time better be the charm

[Stang67]

So tested and we are still at 200+ on the Hanna ulr phosphate tester.nitrates at 50
Alk and ca spiked assuming because I removed the montes. And ph is lower then I'd like at 7.79. Prefer 8+
Dropped some rowaphos in but I definately think it's the rocks leaching out. Or maybe I just stirred too mush up when I vacuumed. Skimmer is on 24/7. I'll test again this weekend and see what if any affect that had.

 

[F i s h y]

So tested and we are still at 200+ on the Hanna ulr phosphate tester.nitrates at 50
Alk and ca spiked assuming because I removed the montes. And ph is lower then I'd like at 7.79. Prefer 8+
Dropped some rowaphos in but I definately think it's the rocks leaching out. Or maybe I just stirred too mush up when I vacuumed. Skimmer is on 24/7. I'll test again this weekend and see what if any affect that had.

Im shocked it didn't come down some! Keep at it, it will work eventually.

 

[Stang67]

Im shocked it didn't come down some! Keep at it, it will work eventually.

Maybe it's my tester. I'm going to open some new reagents and clean out the cuvets really well. May try again tomorrow.

 

[08TRDOFFROAD]

Maybe it's my tester. I'm going to open some new reagents and clean out the cuvets really well. May try again tomorrow.

I always rinse mine several times with ro after every test.

 

[Stang67]

Im shocked it didn't come down some! Keep at it, it will work eventually.

Stuff looks better though. Polyps are out more and water is way more clear.

 

[F i s h y]

Stuff looks better though. Polyps are out more and water is way more clear.

thats good.. Are you still doing moonshiners? Is it on that tank? If so after that large of water changes, you may want to submit an ICP to make sure your trace additives are still in line with your dosing. You may need to dial some back temporarily.

 

[Stang67]

thats good.. Are you still doing moonshiners? Is it on that tank? If so after that large of water changes, you may want to submit an ICP to make sure your trace additives are still in line with your dosing. You may need to dial some back temporarily.

Yeah with the removal of the large montes my ca and alk are very high. Going to send out a test first thing next week.

 

[Goaway]

plating monti as such hogs. Feeding them is very costly.

 

[Fish Styx]

Spotted in the wild:

 

[Slocke]

Spotted in the wild:

I am inspired!

 

[Fish Styx]

I am inspired!

 

[Stang67]

I'm doing my best :)

 

[MrsBugmaster]

I do have about 15-20 lbs of live rock if you still need some when you’re back at Labor Day.

 

[Stang67]

I do have about 15-20 lbs of live rock if you still need some when you’re back at Labor Day.

Thanks, I may hit you up for a few pounds.

 

[Stang67]

You all it has been a week. But I made it and I have so much to look forward to over the next month. Deep breaths... this too shall pass.

 

[Slocke]

You all it has been a week. But I made it and I have so much to look forward to over the next month. Deep breaths... this too shall pass.

Well not to put a dampener on your hopes for next month but I heard a rumor you'll have to deal with a moody, antisocial 30 year old on at least one of your scuba trips…

 

[Stang67]

Dam

Well not to put a dampener on your hopes for next month but I heard a rumor you'll have to deal with a moody, antisocial 30 year old on at least one of your scuba trips…

As long as you ok with a moody antisocial almost 50 year old I think we will be ok hey we can be antisocial together.

 

[tbrown]

I'm looking at new golf shirts....

 

[Stang67]

That is pretty cool!

I'm looking at new golf shirts....

 

[Stang67]

This week's to to list:
Finish staining deck
2 coral delivery's
Dive shop party
Dry suit class
Sent in my icp the fancy oceamo one this am.
I have to make a list of stuff I need when the 4th of July sales start.
Not feeling very motivated need more coffee.