My minimalistic 180g SPS tank - Page 3

codydemmel4 · 01/24/2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

Nice! They both look like millies. They shouldn't be too agressive to each other.. you might get away with leaving them close together.

theyre definitely both milles, but i wasnt sure if millies would kill/sting eachother or what would happen

codydemmel4 · 01/25/2017, 01:13 PM

got the frags/colonies and here they are in my tank.

i did dip them but do you guys still suggest to frag them off this base? If i do this the colonies will im sure break and i will lose all the encrusting base on them.

Diesel3443 · 01/25/2017, 01:45 PM

Looking good.

Rakie · 01/26/2017, 02:02 AM

If I can convince you of anything it would be to take a decent weekly FTS. I saw a picture of my tank from 3 weeks ago and was astounded at the growth. In real time you don't see it, but looking back just a bit you'll see a ton of progress.

codydemmel4 · 01/26/2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rakie

If I can convince you of anything it would be to take a decent weekly FTS. I saw a picture of my tank from 3 weeks ago and was astounded at the growth. In real time you don't see it, but looking back just a bit you'll see a ton of progress.

I definitely will. I am also trying to get some more closer pictures of them too so i can see the difference in pe, color and growth too. since i only have a phone camera its not the easiest

codydemmel4 · 01/26/2017, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel3443

Looking good.

thanks!

Pife · 01/26/2017, 10:15 PM

I have my lfs cut those bases off. I don't put want bars or frag plugs in my tank from other sources. Don't worry about losing the encrusted part it'll grow back fast. The acros pest suck to get.

codydemmel4 · 01/27/2017, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pife

I have my lfs cut those bases off. I don't put want bars or frag plugs in my tank from other sources. Don't worry about losing the encrusted part it'll grow back fast. The acros pest suck to get.

I wasnt really worried about losing the encrusted part, i was more worried about breaking the colony apart as I would just be using a little fragging supply thing and it 100% would break apart the colony when cutting the base off

Yeah but at this point does it even matter since its been in the tank since Wednesday now? I also am worried that I may already have AEFW, i could not find any worms or eggs but on the one frag that ive had for a long long time it looked like it had bite marks. i also dip everything in bayer but maybe something slipped by. i am getting a better magnify glass on saturday well hopefully its better and i will go from there. I just threw out the frag that looked like it had bite marks, wasnt the best frag anyways.

none of my other corals show any sign of aefw but i will continue to monitor the tank very closely.

sahin · 01/27/2017, 12:32 PM

Tanks looking well. That scape is pretty cool. You've got so many cool pieces. In my new tank I'm trying my best to keep acro numbers low lol

crawlerman · 01/27/2017, 01:00 PM

Tank looks great. Like everyone said, I too love the scape. Man I hope you didn't get AEFW. That is why they say cut all of the frags/colonies off of the base. Bayer gets rid of the live ones but not the eggs. Eggs are usually on the base. Good luck.

codydemmel4 · 01/27/2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sahin

Tanks looking well. That scape is pretty cool. You've got so many cool pieces. In my new tank I'm trying my best to keep acro numbers low lol

Thank you. yes I have way too much, I am letting them grow out/color up and then i am going to sell the ones i dont like for some higher end pieces

I really like your new setup

codydemmel4 · 01/27/2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crawlerman

Tank looks great. Like everyone said, I too love the scape. Man I hope you didn't get AEFW. That is why they say cut all of the frags/colonies off of the base. Bayer gets rid of the live ones but not the eggs. Eggs are usually on the base. Good luck.

I really hope so too.

i just dipped a lot of them again that didnt have as good PE as the others. i couldnt find any bite marks and no flatworms and i was using a magnifying glass but i will keep my eyes peeled for them.

i usually do cut the bases off, besides these i just got and there is no way the "potential AEFW" is from them as i just got them wed and i had this problem before then. i was just lazy till i had some extra time after work to really check it out.

codydemmel4 · 01/31/2017, 06:59 AM

was able to take a look at the tank this morning with the lights off and a flashlight. the PE was insane and almost back to the level it was in the tank before i moved it, it was a great thing to see and can only hope that it will continue.

just have to keep my levels as stable as they have been the past week or 2, it is hard though as i have to continue to raise calc and alk as the corals get more and more healthy

codydemmel4 · 01/31/2017, 03:31 PM

view from left side:

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FTS: from front left side

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FTS from right front side:

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Side shot from right side:

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One thing i think is strange is that my corals look more and more healthy, however I am still only dosing 40ml of alk 2 part a day which seems very low for these amounts of frags. At the same time I have to keep upping my calcium 2 part and I am now dosing 120 ml of calcium 2 part to keep up with the levels.

My levels have been stable at 8.6 alk and 420 calc.

Diesel3443 · 01/31/2017, 10:44 PM

If it's stable it's stable. Crazy thing is im dosing 22ml each of two part in my 25g nano lol

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codydemmel4 · 02/01/2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel3443

If it's stable it's stable. Crazy thing is im dosing 22ml each of two part in my 25g nano lol

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Yeah i was doing over 200ml a day for each in this 180 before i moved the tanks

Diesel3443 · 02/01/2017, 11:34 AM

Well that sounds more like it. I wouldnt sweat it. Just keep an I on it and increase it when needed.

Ucantwin · 02/02/2017, 10:42 PM

I see you said your dosing way more calc than alk. You should be dosing the same amount. What is your magnesium level?

mlew · 02/03/2017, 02:57 AM

Great looking rock work. Following along!

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codydemmel4 · 02/03/2017, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ucantwin

I see you said your dosing way more calc than alk. You should be dosing the same amount. What is your magnesium level?

yeah i know i should be but i am not because as of right now my corals are not using alk as much as they are calc which happens time to time and happened when i started my other tank too.

havent tested mag in about a week or two. last i did it was 1350

codydemmel4 · 02/03/2017, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mlew

Great looking rock work. Following along!

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thank you!!

Ucantwin · 02/03/2017, 09:36 AM

Something is out of wack. Corals don't use more calc than alk. They use a fixed ratio. Here is a video that may help a little. https://youtu.be/Qy9m-VNvN0s That guy has an issue with using more alk, but it's the same principal. Also, here is an article from Randy Holmes on how to get it back in balance when your using mor alk or calc than the other,
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/11/chemistry

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Originally Posted by codydemmel4

yeah i know i should be but i am not because as of right now my corals are not using alk as much as they are calc which happens time to time and happened when i started my other tank too.

havent tested mag in about a week or two. last i did it was 1350

codydemmel4 · 02/03/2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ucantwin

Something is out of wack. Corals don't use more calc than alk. They use a fixed ratio. Here is a video that may help a little. https://youtu.be/Qy9m-VNvN0s That guy has an issue with using more alk, but it's the same principal. Also, here is an article from Randy Holmes on how to get it back in balance when your using mor alk or calc than the other,
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/11/chemistry

thank you, i will check these out!

Pife · 02/03/2017, 04:38 PM

I'm guessing your calcium mix isn't strong enough or your magnesium is out of whack.

Flanders · 02/03/2017, 07:13 PM

I was going to suggest a sand tiger conch or three for your sandbed, but it looks like the algae is all gone already. The tank is looking very nice.

01/25/2017, 01:13 PM	#52
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	got the frags/colonies and here they are in my tank. i did dip them but do you guys still suggest to frag them off this base? If i do this the colonies will im sure break and i will lose all the encrusting base on them. __________________ -Cody SPS Dominant 180 gallon. Link to my tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2618245

01/25/2017, 01:45 PM	#53
Diesel3443 AEFW Distructor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 799	Looking good. __________________ SPS IM Lagoon 25 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2617372 125g In-wall SPS tank - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2558111

01/26/2017, 10:15 PM	#57
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I have my lfs cut those bases off. I don't put want bars or frag plugs in my tank from other sources. Don't worry about losing the encrusted part it'll grow back fast. The acros pest suck to get. __________________ 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 ~

01/31/2017, 06:59 AM	#63
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	was able to take a look at the tank this morning with the lights off and a flashlight. the PE was insane and almost back to the level it was in the tank before i moved it, it was a great thing to see and can only hope that it will continue. just have to keep my levels as stable as they have been the past week or 2, it is hard though as i have to continue to raise calc and alk as the corals get more and more healthy __________________ -Cody SPS Dominant 180 gallon. Link to my tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2618245

01/31/2017, 03:31 PM	#64
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	view from left side: FTS: from front left side FTS from right front side: Side shot from right side: One thing i think is strange is that my corals look more and more healthy, however I am still only dosing 40ml of alk 2 part a day which seems very low for these amounts of frags. At the same time I have to keep upping my calcium 2 part and I am now dosing 120 ml of calcium 2 part to keep up with the levels. My levels have been stable at 8.6 alk and 420 calc. __________________ -Cody SPS Dominant 180 gallon. Link to my tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2618245

01/26/2017, 02:02 AM	#54
Rakie In Memoriam Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,059	If I can convince you of anything it would be to take a decent weekly FTS. I saw a picture of my tank from 3 weeks ago and was astounded at the growth. In real time you don't see it, but looking back just a bit you'll see a ton of progress.

01/27/2017, 12:32 PM	#59
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Tanks looking well. That scape is pretty cool. You've got so many cool pieces. In my new tank I'm trying my best to keep acro numbers low lol

01/27/2017, 01:00 PM	#60
crawlerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 503	Tank looks great. Like everyone said, I too love the scape. Man I hope you didn't get AEFW. That is why they say cut all of the frags/colonies off of the base. Bayer gets rid of the live ones but not the eggs. Eggs are usually on the base. Good luck.

01/31/2017, 10:44 PM	#65
Diesel3443 AEFW Distructor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 799	If it's stable it's stable. Crazy thing is im dosing 22ml each of two part in my 25g nano lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ SPS IM Lagoon 25 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2617372 125g In-wall SPS tank - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2558111

02/01/2017, 11:34 AM	#67
Diesel3443 AEFW Distructor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 799	Well that sounds more like it. I wouldnt sweat it. Just keep an I on it and increase it when needed. __________________ SPS IM Lagoon 25 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2617372 125g In-wall SPS tank - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2558111

02/02/2017, 10:42 PM	#68
Ucantwin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: some where Posts: 559	I see you said your dosing way more calc than alk. You should be dosing the same amount. What is your magnesium level?

02/03/2017, 02:57 AM	#69
mlew Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 50	Great looking rock work. Following along! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

02/03/2017, 04:38 PM	#74
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I'm guessing your calcium mix isn't strong enough or your magnesium is out of whack. __________________ 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 ~

02/03/2017, 07:13 PM	#75
Flanders Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 3,592	I was going to suggest a sand tiger conch or three for your sandbed, but it looks like the algae is all gone already. The tank is looking very nice. __________________ Insert witty phrase, followed by explosive laughter Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef, two 175-watt MH, two vho actinic