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Unread 04/19/2016, 11:48 AM   #76
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I never think about using magnet check sand I used. Great tips!


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Unread 04/19/2016, 03:09 PM   #77
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Thanks for the reactions and tips guys!

I'm leaning towards a Ca-reactor now... But I will build it myself.



I will use the DaStaCo controller and pumps etc. but I will build the reactor myself.
I have some experience with acrylic and PVC so I'm confident I can build a MONSTER reactor

I will look into the Triton method, I already use their precise water analysis but haven't really looked into their method yet.

I use a shallow SB in the refugium just to give the pods some extra substrate and hold some more detritus for them to feed on I don't have a SB in the frag tank

Some new pics!


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This will be a stunner... Just needs some time to develop those colors. Fresh wildcap cut.



Aussie wildcap frag finally branching out


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Unread 04/19/2016, 03:11 PM   #78
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Fresh wildcap cut. Hope this one keeps the blues and greens.



Beautiful multi-coloured Bali piece, also new. Red's are a bit hard to see :/



Fat Caulastrea



New Mariculture colony. Hope to bring the yellow out some more!



Love the corallite structure of this Staghorn.

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Unread 04/20/2016, 11:47 AM   #79
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Thanks for the reactions and tips guys!

I'm leaning towards a Ca-reactor now... But I will build it myself.



I will use the DaStaCo controller and pumps etc. but I will build the reactor myself.
I have some experience with acrylic and PVC so I'm confident I can build a MONSTER reactor

I will look into the Triton method, I already use their precise water analysis but haven't really looked into their method yet.

I use a shallow SB in the refugium just to give the pods some extra substrate and hold some more detritus for them to feed on I don't have a SB in the frag tank

Great, thanks for the info Leonardo.

I am going to run a Dastaco on my new set up too - I can't build the chambers by myself though lol


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Unread 04/20/2016, 02:08 PM   #80
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That staghorn looks really nice!


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Unread 04/21/2016, 04:07 AM   #81
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That staghorn looks really nice!
Thanks Tim!

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Great, thanks for the info Leonardo.

I am going to run a Dastaco on my new set up too - I can't build the chambers by myself though lol
Please send me a PM

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Unread 04/22/2016, 07:07 AM   #82
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Some overview pics...


Fragtank currently filled with my colonies waiting untill the new displaytank arrives
6,5 feet full of corals, I have more then I thought
Left below the Refugium and right the Quarantaine.



Quarantainetank, also functioning for breeding Trochus snails.



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Unread 04/22/2016, 08:20 AM   #83
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Excellent thread, following!

Any tips on how to build a trochus factory like that? So cool!



So rather than just lurk, here is my attempt to add something of value, take it for what it's worth

I use similar black frag racks on an 8' tank.

One problem I ran into was detritus build up under the racks.

I ended up putting a submersible pump with a pvc spray bar attached to it. The spray bar is under the rack down the center. It pushes detritus to the edges for easier cleanup.

Ah, also, I built the racks to the size of a dipping container. If dipping is required, the racks can be pulled out and dipped all at once.

This works great for zoas, not so sure it would work for your massive colonies.

here is part of the zoa tank if interested, at 17 seconds you can barely see the PVC under the rack:

https://youtu.be/i0mc5PgHh4k


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Unread 04/22/2016, 12:05 PM   #84
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Looking very nice Leonardo! Will you be carbon dosing the tank?


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Unread 04/27/2016, 04:51 PM   #85
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Unread 04/28/2016, 06:48 AM   #86
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What light tubes?


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Unread 04/28/2016, 06:50 AM   #87
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wow now thatīs what i call full!!

Canīt wait to see your new display tank, but this is going to be quite full too ^^

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Unread 04/28/2016, 03:55 PM   #88
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Excellent thread, following!

Any tips on how to build a trochus factory like that? So cool!



So rather than just lurk, here is my attempt to add something of value, take it for what it's worth

I use similar black frag racks on an 8' tank.

One problem I ran into was detritus build up under the racks.

I ended up putting a submersible pump with a pvc spray bar attached to it. The spray bar is under the rack down the center. It pushes detritus to the edges for easier cleanup.

Ah, also, I built the racks to the size of a dipping container. If dipping is required, the racks can be pulled out and dipped all at once.

This works great for zoas, not so sure it would work for your massive colonies.

here is part of the zoa tank if interested, at 17 seconds you can barely see the PVC under the rack:

https://youtu.be/i0mc5PgHh4k
Thanks for your reaction! I don't have any buildup of detritus under the racks, I have very high flow in the grow out tank. I like the idea for dipping the whole racks at once. When the mother colonies move to the showtank I will try it sometime.

I collect small Trochus from the main frag tank and let them grow up separately. Spawning is induced by adding cold(er) water.

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Looking very nice Leonardo! Will you be carbon dosing the tank?
Thanks Kevin! I use Tropic Marin Bio-Actif. The saltmix has a carbon source in it. I change 10% weekly. Besides that I don't use a carbon source (yet). The system is already low in nutrients, so I don't need it right now.

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wow now thatīs what i call full!!

Canīt wait to see your new display tank, but this is going to be quite full too ^^

Flo
Haha yes... I will sell some of the colonies, or frag them. I will have a lot more acropora in the future display tank, so I need some room.

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Unread 05/04/2016, 08:53 AM   #89
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fantastic!
i loved all your previous builds, some awesome colonies there...

How does that DaStaCo controller work? i see no pH probe is needed?


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Unread 05/04/2016, 12:31 PM   #90
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Where did you purchase your broodstock of Trochus?


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Unread 05/07/2016, 07:25 AM   #91
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fantastic!
i loved all your previous builds, some awesome colonies there...

How does that DaStaCo controller work? i see no pH probe is needed?
Thank you! The DaStaCo works with a separate CO2/water mixing chamber. A float switch controls the level of CO2 in that chamber. No pH probe is needed, the water gets fully saturated with CO2. (pH < 5,8) That's why you need a specific reactor media. The ones most used will turn to mush Besides that an extra chamber after the reactor is needed to get the pH up a bit.

But.... Using Balling now for the time being, and I really like it. I'm still undecided I guess.

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Unread 05/07/2016, 07:26 AM   #92
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Where did you purchase your broodstock of Trochus?
Just at the LFS. When they have to ideal conditions they breed like crazy. Same for Turbo snails.
A cold splash of water brings them in the mood immediately!

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Unread 05/08/2016, 08:52 AM   #93
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Thanks for the explanation, but there is a dial to set the alk from what I have seen and interested to see how they get that right.


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Unread 05/08/2016, 03:46 PM   #94
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I was hoping to find a place to order just the controller and pumps because I am making two calcium reactor for myself as well. Where are you ordering from? The manufacturer? Please share when your done! This tank I will follow for sure.


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Unread 05/09/2016, 01:50 PM   #95
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Thanks for the explanation, but there is a dial to set the alk from what I have seen and interested to see how they get that right.
It's just a dial to control the amount of effluent dosed by the IKS Dosing pump

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Unread 05/09/2016, 01:53 PM   #96
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I was hoping to find a place to order just the controller and pumps because I am making two calcium reactor for myself as well. Where are you ordering from? The manufacturer? Please share when your done! This tank I will follow for sure.
I order from the distributor over here. I will share the process of course

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Unread 05/10/2016, 12:40 AM   #97
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wow fully stacked already!!!


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Unread 05/10/2016, 05:47 AM   #98
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Yup, have to put my colonies somewhere

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any updates?
We sure need one.


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