[Heater Failure! Tank Wiped Out.] Willamette Valley Red Sea Peninsula 650

[Layton (OR)]

Those Anthias are just beautiful!

 

[youcallmenny1]

Those Anthias are just beautiful!

Thanks bud! It's amazing to watch that switch as they transition. This one kind of caught me by surprise. Sorry to miss you at the meeting last weekend but having 3 young ones myself, I have totally had that exact 'Dad Moment' myself more times than I'd like to admit. Next time!

 

[youcallmenny1]

Busted out the DSLR today for the first time in a while. Sorry about the ongoing algae issues. Nutrients are under control and the refugium is finally starting to grow again after 6 months of stalling out after Vibrant use but still suffering some uglies. The transition on to AFR has been pretty smooth and things are looking happy and growing quickly. Definitely an improvement from the BRS 2-part I was using.

 

[youcallmenny1]

The squamosa getting big!

 

[SaltyWaitress]

Nice Pics! So you're happy with the AFR? Any suspicious issues come up with the tank other than the pH thing?

 

[youcallmenny1]

Nice Pics! So you're happy with the AFR? Any suspicious issues come up with the tank other than the pH thing?

Actually, the AFR leveled out the chemistry and the pH rose to 8.6. I removed the CO2 scrubber and it's pegged at 8.3 now. It's been a really nice switch and I'd recommend it.

 

[SaltyWaitress]

Actually, the AFR leveled out the chemistry and the pH rose to 8.6. I removed the CO2 scrubber and it's pegged at 8.3 now. It's been a really nice switch and I'd recommend it.

How long has it been again? Other parameters shift at all?

 

[youcallmenny1]

I guess it's been about a month. I will say that the levels are definitely proportional. I've always aimed for 8.1dKh and 420ppm CA but with AFR, putting it at 420 CA pegs alkalinity right at 9.0 dkH. That's fine, I just let it do it's thing and it's been rock solid. The coral are just night and day from what they were. Lots of growth and color.

 

[youcallmenny1]

Sad news: After almost 5 years of operation, I had a double redundancy failure and cooked my tank up to almost 100F. This obviously killed everything in it, total loss. That's it for me. I just want to say it's been a wonderful journey and thank you to everyone that provided insight and help. Good luck to you all on your reefing journeys and don't forget to periodically ensure your redundant protection systems are operating correctly.

 

[PeterC99]

Sad news: After almost 5 years of operation, I had a double redundancy failure and cooked my tank up to almost 100F. This obviously killed everything in it, total loss. That's it for me. I just want to say it's been a wonderful journey and thank you to everyone’s that provided insight and help. Good luck to you all on your reefing journeys and don't forget to periodically ensure your redundant protection systems are operating correctly.

Very sorry about your experience. You are an amazing Reefer!!! Hoping that your love of the hobby will bring you back soon!

 

[jhuntstl]

I'm so sorry for your loss. =(

Wishing you the best moving on from this tragedy.