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12/01/2017, 03:40 PM | #151 |
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I don't know much about urchins but it looks like you have a pincushion. How do you like it? Thinking about getting one.
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Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~ |
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12/03/2017, 06:19 PM | #153 |
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A new page needs pictures.
The first picture is my favorite coral right now. The second is my new homewrecker. Hopefully I can color it up. I'm going to try and do weekly updates on it. The next picture is one of my many no names. It had wonderful white polyps. There are then a couple of pictures of the tip burn I'm getting on my fox flame. My Aqua sd rainbow mille is finally coming back around.
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Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~ Last edited by Pife; 12/03/2017 at 06:25 PM. |
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Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~ |
12/03/2017, 06:49 PM | #155 |
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Looking forward to HW updates!
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12/04/2017, 08:32 PM | #156 |
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I'll try to stay with it.
View from my new couch tonight.
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Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~ |
12/08/2017, 04:56 PM | #157 |
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I wish I had a couch where my tank is..
All i got is a rowing machine, a hockey net, sticks and workout stuff. Keep me fit though.. Brandon, how’s the cleanup crew doing in the algae? Nice collection of fish you’re amassing!
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12/09/2017, 12:42 AM | #158 |
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Looking good Brandon! I have to find time and see it in person some day.
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12/10/2017, 03:42 PM | #159 |
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Love the fish pics man!! They're all looking very healthy and happy
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12/10/2017, 05:40 PM | #160 |
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Improving for sure and getting cleaner as it gets older. I w ill be watching as this reef grows in.
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It is easy to waste the night away look at the tank. My wife often asks if I even know what's going on with the movie we're watching. There is very little algae left. I get brown in the sand every day though. Quote:
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It's a bit past a week but I got a new phone and I've been tweaking the settings trying to get the pictures right. Here is an update of the homewrecker and some other random pictures. I did get a lot of new acros this week too but no real good pictures of them yet.
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12/21/2017, 05:10 PM | #163 |
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Crack-a-lackin Brandon
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12/22/2017, 11:43 AM | #164 | |
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I love the colours on these frags.
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Thank you. I have found that filefish really like LPS. The angelfish I purchased off another hobbyist that has had him for a couple of years. Although I am now experiencing decreased PE. I do not think it is because of the fish. I'm trying to drive my nutrients even lower to pull more colors out.
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I have a crappy update. A lot has died over the last couple weeks. I could not keep up with the temperature. I added insulation and 1500 Watts of heater's to keep the tank temp up but had some bad swings that I believe ultimately did in some acros. I'm in need of cleaning up my frag system and sump. I might take the frag tank down for awhile.
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01/07/2018, 07:08 PM | #168 |
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I am so sorry about the losses. This is such an unforgiving hobby
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oh man terrible. What is the dimensions of the tank?
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It is. 36 inches by 36 inches by 30 inches.
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01/09/2018, 07:27 PM | #171 |
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Sorry to hear that Brandon!
Where is your tank that it needs so much power to heat it? I know it has been frigid all over North America lately but wow 1500ws wasn’t enough?
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Sorry to hear about your losses, sometimes this hobby can just crush your spirit. Your display tank has really been improving lately, a testament to your efforts. P.S. your tag line at the bottom has always brought a chuckle to me.
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I've been out of state for several days and Tuesday when I get back home I'm going to do a couple of projects to get my tank cleaned up into shape. I'm going to install a remote deep sand bed! I've located a 40 breeder and am going to almost fill it completely with sand. I keep having a problem with nitrates and want to get away from carbon dosing. Next up I'll be cleaning up the dead corals and sand out of both tanks. I am contemplating installing a new skimmer I picked up our installing a neck cleaner in the one I have. Time will tell on that one.
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Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~ |
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I’ve always thought a remote deep sand bed would be cool. Especially if it was either replaceable or replenishable. Have you given any consideration to siporax as an option because it seems extremely good at lowering nitrates although the effect may take some months to kick in.
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