This weekend I finally got around to making my lid using the Red Sea Kit. As soon as I started the process I regretted going this route. It was a very tedious and cumbersome process to measure in millimeters (luckily I had a tape that had a metric side), cut using a Dremel with a metal blade attachment, and getting the mesh together. I was not happy with the results and will be spending the money on an acrylic lid for a Christmas present to myself.
I would not recommend this product to another hobbyist setting up a Red Sea Reefer.
Another observation from this weekend is that some of my corals have slowly lost color (bleaching) since the power outage. My initial thought is that this is from the stress they went through and the small ammonia spike. They haven't gotten any worse, still fully extended, eat, and show no signs of other health issues. I will continue to monitor their health and feed with Reef Roids to boost their overall immune system.
All zoas, shrooms, and acans are healthy and colored. Just seemed to impact these three corals.
On a good note, I finally got my skimmer to get a darker skimmate. I still want it to be darker/thicker, but this is a step in the right direction.
With Reefapalooza California coming up this weekend, the tank is in good shape and I plan to add a handful of new corals! If you are attending RAP, stop by the t-shirt booth outside of the main door! I will be there with my wife from 2-6 both days! It's always fun to meet fellow reefers and chat about the hobby.
I would not recommend this product to another hobbyist setting up a Red Sea Reefer.
Another observation from this weekend is that some of my corals have slowly lost color (bleaching) since the power outage. My initial thought is that this is from the stress they went through and the small ammonia spike. They haven't gotten any worse, still fully extended, eat, and show no signs of other health issues. I will continue to monitor their health and feed with Reef Roids to boost their overall immune system.
All zoas, shrooms, and acans are healthy and colored. Just seemed to impact these three corals.
On a good note, I finally got my skimmer to get a darker skimmate. I still want it to be darker/thicker, but this is a step in the right direction.
With Reefapalooza California coming up this weekend, the tank is in good shape and I plan to add a handful of new corals! If you are attending RAP, stop by the t-shirt booth outside of the main door! I will be there with my wife from 2-6 both days! It's always fun to meet fellow reefers and chat about the hobby.