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08/19/2012, 05:40 AM | #26 |
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are those green star polyps in the post w coral connections additions (3rd pic)?
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08/19/2012, 10:42 AM | #27 | |
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The stacked rock has worked really well. When I buy frags I also buy a piece of Tonga rock and it usually fits perfectly in the grooves. The third pic is flower pot coral (Goniporia ) |
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08/22/2012, 09:22 PM | #28 |
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Had some unexpected issues with my tank today. I was on my way out and decided to check my top off water. When I opened the cabinet door the sump reeked of skim mate. Apparently a big chunk had formed on the neck and dropped into the cone causing a flury of water to be released into the collection cup. This in turn leaked skim mate into my sump. Luckily my LFS had 20 gallons of Reef Crystals available and I was able to get a water change done within the hour.
Spent the rest of the night with my chemistry set Nice Acan Frag |
08/23/2012, 02:04 PM | #29 |
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Nice set up. Too bad there is not a decent lfs in Charlotte Co. Driving up to Venice or down to Ft Myers gets to be a PITA, and with season around the corner, forget it.
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09/19/2012, 06:30 PM | #30 |
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New additions to the tank:
Side view New wall hammer The triplets As of today water parameters are stable. My ph remains a little on the low side at 7.82 but I have not seen any ill effects. I also added two Gorgonians today from Eco-reef. I have never kept these before but have heard they are relatively easy. |
09/19/2012, 09:34 PM | #31 |
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Hey great looking setup. Are you still happy going with the smaller nac 5.5 skimmer? Im setting up a 65g with 20g sump and torn between the nac 5.5 or nac 7.
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09/20/2012, 09:03 AM | #32 |
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That looks like a whip gorgonian and if that's the case they are very easy to keep. I have a few whips and corky gorgs in my tank now and they are very healthy.
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09/20/2012, 09:47 PM | #33 |
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Following. I picked up the same tank a few weeks ago. had to throw it together quick due to moving so its a work in progress. Didn't like the stand either, so I made a steel stand for more space and piece of mind wasn't impressed with the quality of their stands. I really like your lighting mount and your minimalist scaping. I'm not happy with my scape yet but it's growing on me lol. I still need to build a sump and lights but its coming along. Over all I really like the tank and glad I bought it.
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09/21/2012, 06:10 PM | #34 |
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09/21/2012, 06:13 PM | #35 |
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10/05/2012, 03:38 PM | #37 |
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Disaster strikes!!
Well it seems disaster strikes at any experience level. This week I have lost some of my favorite pieces. My daughter had emergency brain surgery at All Children's on Saturday. I have spent the past 7 days shuttellng back and forth and on Wednesday I came one to disaster. After a long day at the hospital I came home and my house had no AC. It is a brand new unit and has worked flawless for the past year. According to the thermostat it went out at 9:30 am. The temperature got up to 91 inside the house. My 60 gallon was at 89 degrees and my 26 was pushing 90. The fish survived fine but I lost two Acans, Red monticap, red welso, and a small neon green welso. The worst part is my favorite piece, my orange branching hammer, has started reseeding and developing brown jelly. I fragged it into two pieces and got rid of the infected pieces. So far it looks like I may have saved some of it but who knows.
My only question is should I expect more death? I am going to test parameters tonight after I get everyone home and settled. |
10/05/2012, 04:06 PM | #38 |
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oooo man that is not good. Sorry for your loss. How is daughter doing?
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10/05/2012, 04:16 PM | #40 |
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No problem man.... kids are always more important than coral.... Coral can be collected again but a little girl or boy cant... If you need anything let me know and I can try and help... Are you going to be making it to Brian Greens next month?
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10/05/2012, 07:29 PM | #42 |
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Ok.... you said you lost some acan frags right? I have some I can bring ya at Brian's.
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10/05/2012, 08:35 PM | #43 |
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That would be awesome, I really do appreciate it. The orange hammer I cut up looks like it might make it. Gonipora has yet to up. Going to do a 20% water change tomorrow and run some carbon. Water tests to follow.
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