Coral growing contest 2017! - Page 5

Pife · 03/17/2017, 08:34 AM

I am. I'm am working through some instability in my tank with nitrates. My tank is on or wason the verge of crashing this week. I'm not out of the woods buy any means and am taking off a half day to work on it further. Nitrates Sky rocketed and p04s elevated slightly. Not much sleep this week working on it.

Nanook · 03/17/2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pife

I am. I'm am working through some instability in my tank with nitrates. My tank is on or wason the verge of crashing this week. I'm not out of the woods buy any means and am taking off a half day to work on it further. Nitrates Sky rocketed and p04s elevated slightly. Not much sleep this week working on it.

Sounds like you need to drop on this one!

Any idea what happened? As much high end stuff as you have I thought you'd be stable Mable!

IBroughtPopcorn · 03/17/2017, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nanook

Frags were dipped for 10-12 minutes and are sitting in a basket in my tank awaiting transport to SLASH SWAP! Will everyone be claiming theirs this Saturday?

I will be there!

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Reeferhead · 03/17/2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kegogut

This is fine, when a person gets 3 frags of it and they cant get rid of them they can toss them into the cdp tank at a swap and the frags can be your problem. ~

Frags donated to the CDP tank are never anyone's problem. Frags that are wanted are picked up for points and frags that are unwanted are given away at the end of the swap. Either way the donor is meeting the heart and soul of the CDP, which is to give as well as receive.

A nice little bonus is that 3-frag obligations are also tracked. Meaning, every member can look at the point sheet and see not only who has points but who's really giving to the program and/or working hard to meet the obligations they committed to by accepting frags from the CDP. So even though a donor may not get points he/she will get credit for meeting their 3-frag obligations and everyone can see when they do. The CDP is a two way street and those that truly enjoy growing out their corals in order to give back will find that many of the other donors look at that point sheet when determining who they want to donate to as well.

Enjoy the swap guys! And I look forward to following along with the new growing contest!

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Reeferhead · 03/17/2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mpcart

Sorry to be late to the game on this - I didn't realize this thread had a CDP connection.

Fact: I can't track exceptions to the CDP rules regarding 3 frag obligations on CDP receipts. Believe it or not, keeping track of the CDP is very difficult and the spreadsheets, calculations, etc. don't allow for exceptions. So, this contest will need to adhere to current CDP rules for transactions that are CDP related.

Opinion: I don't know why growing contests should be handled any differently than any other CDP transactions. It's just a mass cDP transaction that happens to be a very nice deal for the giver. If you think the CDP rules are too restrictive if you participate in this contest then I think the $10 alternative is a very fair deal.

Sorry to **** in everyone's Cheerios. I'll be at the swap on Saturday taking complaints in person!

-Mike

That spreadsheet has truly become a monster! Which is a good thing!

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Lance A. Lot · 03/17/2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nanook

Frags were dipped for 10-12 minutes and are sitting in a basket in my tank awaiting transport to SLASH SWAP! Will everyone be claiming theirs this Saturday?

I will be.

Nanook · 03/17/2017, 11:03 AM

Any frags not grabbed will go home with Smack!! My personal life is crazy right now.

Pife · 03/17/2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nanook

Sounds like you need to drop on this one!

Any idea what happened? As much high end stuff as you have I thought you'd be stable Mable!

I've got a couple things pinpointed to what happened and have them resolved and I'm seeing good results back down to normal levels. It seems to have just been kind of a one-week fluke of stuff all happening at once. Luckily I've only lost one Coral.

Nanook · 03/17/2017, 01:49 PM

SPS are a roller coaster ride sometimes for sure, I sure hope my 470 SPS tank works out.

mpcart · 03/17/2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pife

I think he was talking to me..

You bet - a beer for my good friend Pife!

-Mike

Pife · 03/17/2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mpcart

You bet - a beer for my good friend Pife!

-Mike

Thanks but,

Unfortunately I signed up to work an extra shift tonight.

Pife · 03/17/2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nanook

SPS are a roller coaster ride sometimes for sure, I sure hope my 470 SPS tank works out.

It will all be good. If you want the full story ask me at the swap.

Mr D smack · 03/18/2017, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pife

I've got a couple things pinpointed to what happened and have them resolved and I'm seeing good results back down to normal levels. It seems to have just been kind of a one-week fluke of stuff all happening at once. Luckily I've only lost one Coral.

And I was thinking you were wanting to give your AEFW a snack when you got back

Mr D smack · 03/18/2017, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kegogut

I'm not trying to support anyone's meth problem, not even your corals.

Meth coral lives matter too

Nanook · 03/18/2017, 08:00 AM

I'll have the Grean Slimer's in a small blue coral with me today...grab the one you want, first come first serve.

kegogut · 03/18/2017, 05:50 PM

Seems some people didnt remember to get their frags from Nook!

Those of us who did have until next Sunday to post the starting picture of their frags.

Good luck everyone,you're going to need it!

Mr D smack · 03/18/2017, 05:55 PM

I'll be getting mine tomorrow from nook.

Nanook · 03/18/2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr D smack

I'll be getting mine tomorrow from nook.

Yeah, I have Smack's, mine and maybe one or two others I think.

Lance A. Lot · 03/18/2017, 09:04 PM

Game on.

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Nanook · 03/18/2017, 09:11 PM

Nice location, Tim.

kegogut · 03/19/2017, 06:28 AM

Chris Abbott · 03/19/2017, 07:51 AM

IF there is one more extra I aould like to join in this contest. Whoever has the last couple extras PM me please.

Chris Abbott · 03/19/2017, 07:58 AM

Was ot ever mentioned what parameters these were being kept at in the donors tank or at the least the lighting source they used? Sorry if I missed it

kegogut · 03/19/2017, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Abbott

IF there is one more extra I aould like to join in this contest. Whoever has the last couple extras PM me please.

Nook has the frags at his house. He is having people over today for an open house coral selling event. You can go by there and get a frag from him today and still join the contest.

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Originally Posted by Chris Abbott

Was ot ever mentioned what parameters these were being kept at in the donors tank or at the least the lighting source they used? Sorry if I missed it

The coral was kept under a T5/LED combo.

Pife · 03/19/2017, 11:05 AM

Here it is.

03/17/2017, 08:34 AM	#101
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I am. I'm am working through some instability in my tank with nitrates. My tank is on or wason the verge of crashing this week. I'm not out of the woods buy any means and am taking off a half day to work on it further. Nitrates Sky rocketed and p04s elevated slightly. Not much sleep this week working on it. __________________ 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 ~

03/17/2017, 11:03 AM	#107
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	Any frags not grabbed will go home with Smack!! My personal life is crazy right now. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

03/17/2017, 01:49 PM	#109
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	SPS are a roller coaster ride sometimes for sure, I sure hope my 470 SPS tank works out. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

03/18/2017, 08:00 AM	#115
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	I'll have the Grean Slimer's in a small blue coral with me today...grab the one you want, first come first serve. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

03/18/2017, 05:50 PM	#116
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	Seems some people didnt remember to get their frags from Nook! Those of us who did have until next Sunday to post the starting picture of their frags. Good luck everyone,you're going to need it! __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

03/18/2017, 05:55 PM	#117
Mr D smack Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pevely Mo. Posts: 5,485	I'll be getting mine tomorrow from nook.

03/18/2017, 09:04 PM	#119
Lance A. Lot SLASH Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: St. Peters Posts: 1,573	Game on. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk __________________ 180 DT w/ sps & lps 75 tank w/ softies and nems Learn from the mistakes of others... it's cheaper Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon Glass Cages w/ some personal modifications

03/18/2017, 09:11 PM	#120
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	Nice location, Tim. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

03/19/2017, 06:28 AM	#121
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	__________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

03/19/2017, 07:51 AM	#122
Chris Abbott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: St Ann, MO Posts: 644	IF there is one more extra I aould like to join in this contest. Whoever has the last couple extras PM me please. __________________ 90 gallon build in progress...

03/19/2017, 07:58 AM	#123
Chris Abbott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: St Ann, MO Posts: 644	Was ot ever mentioned what parameters these were being kept at in the donors tank or at the least the lighting source they used? Sorry if I missed it __________________ 90 gallon build in progress...

03/19/2017, 11:05 AM	#125
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	Here it is. __________________ 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 ~