Nano-Reef AMA (Because why not?)

[Spencer7]

Hey guys and gals, so I feel guilty not posting much in the past few months...life's gotten busier and busier and haven't been staying as up to date in the community as of lately--maybe this changes that.

 

So for those not familiar, AMA stands for Ask Me Anything and is really known as a reddit thing where people (i.e. celebrities or game developers) will simply answer community q's and talk about stuff.

 

The basics: I'm a college student at UConn, I worked at a LFS for seven years where I started as earning credit under the table and then eventually made it to a weekly paycheck, I've had four saltwater systems and two freshwater systems, my major is material science and engineering, I am doing some research in water filtration currently and did some research on filaments a few years ago, I share a used Saab convertible with my sisters when I'm home haha (awesome car)...

 

So ask away! I figure the worst case scenario is people don't really care...no biggie

[Cencalfishguy56]

Hey guys and gals, so I feel guilty not posting much in the past few months...life's gotten busier and busier and haven't been staying as up to date in the community as of lately--maybe this changes that.

 

So for those not familiar, AMA stands for Ask Me Anything and is really known as a reddit thing where people (i.e. celebrities or game developers) will simply answer community q's and talk about stuff.

 

The basics: I'm a college student at UConn, I worked at a LFS for seven years where I started as earning credit under the table and then eventually made it to a weekly paycheck, I've had four saltwater systems and two freshwater systems, my major is material science and engineering, I am doing some research in water filtration currently and did some research on filaments a few years ago, I share a used Saab convertible with my sisters when I'm home haha (awesome car)...

 

So ask away! I figure the worst case scenario is people don't really care...no biggie

hey spencer I'm Also in college at Fresno State university in central California, it's where Derek Carr went if you know who that is and my major is Speech and Language Pathology, might also get a degree in audiology but focusing primarily on SLP I've had 2 saltwater systems and numerous freshwater tanks, originally I wanted to be a marine biologist but the money and job placement scared me away lol

[seabass]

... it's where Derek Carr went if you know who that is

He's my backup quarterback in fantasy football. However, with Andrew Luck's shoulder injury, Carr has outperformed Luck this year.

 

So my question to you Spence is, projections always have Luck scoring more fantasy points, but should I just ignore that and start Carr? I'm afraid Luck is due for a breakout week.

[uwdanno]

Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrum wrote a white paper that leads us to challenge the fact that we might be living in a simulation. Elon Musk took this paper further and believes that there is a one in a billion chance that we aren't current in a simulation.

 

http://qz.com/699518/we-talked-to-the-oxford-philosopher-who-gave-elon-musk-the-theory-that-we-are-all-computer-simulations/

 

So are we and how can we know for sure?

[Spec]

Can I use medical grade Iodine to dose, instead of buying something labeled as aquarium dosing Iodine?

[Spencer7]

hey spencer I'm Also in college at Fresno State university in central California, it's where Derek Carr went if you know who that is and my major is Speech and Language Pathology, might also get a degree in audiology but focusing primarily on SLP I've had 2 saltwater systems and numerous freshwater tanks, originally I wanted to be a marine biologist but the money and job placement scared me away lol

Very cool, I can't say I know much about SLP but I can definitely see the need, everyone should have access to consultation and receive aid towards being able to communicate orally (despite fears or mental/medical afflictions) if they need it. I remember thinking when I was in middle school that I'd be becoming a marine biologist (and ofc get a pHd from Woods Hole etc. lol), then later on I got into my independent research, which really brought me to MSE and bridged the two fields as it was based on a "marine material" and was inspired by the hobby. So luckily, with areas like biomimetics, my career still has the capacity to incorporate the marine environment. If not, it will always be a hobby of mine and that's OK with me. Also, my sister went to Pitzer if ya know the place, she lives in S.F. now, I like the startup culture and appreciate acceptance of brunch but just so many damn hipsters!

 

He's my backup quarterback in fantasy football. However, with Andrew Luck's shoulder injury, Carr has outperformed Luck this year.

 

So my question to you Spence is, projections always have Luck scoring more fantasy points, but should I just ignore that and start Carr? I'm afraid Luck is due for a breakout week.

Go with Carr, that will be a more fun game to watch. If Luck has a break out weekend, so what? It means you'll play him next weekend, but I don't think you're going to see a flop by Carr.

 

Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrum wrote a white paper that leads us to challenge the fact that we might be living in a simulation. Elon Musk took this paper further and believes that there is a one in a billion chance that we aren't current in a simulation.

 

http://qz.com/699518/we-talked-to-the-oxford-philosopher-who-gave-elon-musk-the-theory-that-we-are-all-computer-simulations/

 

So are we and how can we know for sure?

Yes, I'm familiar with simulation theory. I'm not nearly as confident as Musk but I am agnostic and this falls in the realm of possibility for me. Unless we were to receive direct interaction or communication from the presumed scientists running the simulation, we would never know from sure. I think it's equally possible that it is not just a computer simulation but a physical experiment (i.e. life in a petri dish or vacuum). In this regards, given how small we are, I doubt the scientists having any knowledge of existence. Perhaps, they've laid out some type of interstellar map so that sophisticated societies are destined to reach a area where they can be observed. Maybe they started the experiment full well knowing where there was a higher and lower chance of sustaining life would be and are observing those areas (such as the Milky Way) with interest. The computer stuff is really just a digital manifestation of this that makes it debatably more feasible--because it's easy to argue the progression of technology and see computers as the only thing being capable of running something so complicated. From my perspective, such a complicated system could actually be less realistic than two scientists futzing around with energy and atoms, accidentally creating our universe within theirs. This leads to the possibility that we ourselves could be creators, but I don't think it's that easy (we're not there yet). Don't take anyone's word for how the universe was created, people tend to worship Musk--he's more confident in the theory than the guy who wrote it. Will any of this change how I live? No. We just have to make our petri dish stand out from the rest

Can I use medical grade Iodine to dose, instead of buying something labeled as aquarium dosing Iodine?

Short answer: I wouldn't. Probably not what you wanna hear but I'm being truthful. You can get a 16oz bottle of Kent Iodine for $10 if money is the issue (I prefer Lugol's though). Your tank isn't going to explode without iodine so maybe you wait a bit and get a BRS order together of supplements and small goodies. It's just not worth the risk, I would hate to see some corals die at the hands of mis-used iodine. That said, if you're really determined...I'm also a researcher so I would condone starting at a minimal (or even diluted) dose and taking pictures/notes on a regular basis to see how/if the iodine is effecting your coral. There is no ultimate recipe for success in aquariums, every tank is different, you'll develop your own maintenance and aquascaping "particulars"if you stick with the hobby. Aquariums are an art form and everyone has room to build a unique portfolio (this website is every indication of that!).

[jack1978]

What color is the Saab?

[righttirefire]

What color is the Saab?

Silver... they're all silver

[jack1978]

Silver... they're all silver

 

My dad had an old one back in the day........think it was a rusty orange / red color?

The ones he got in the years following were silver.

[Cencalfishguy56]

He's my backup quarterback in fantasy football. However, with Andrew Luck's shoulder injury, Carr has outperformed Luck this year.

 

So my question to you Spence is, projections always have Luck scoring more fantasy points, but should I just ignore that and start Carr? I'm afraid Luck is due for a breakout week.

ignore the projections it's all about sleepers, I won my fantasy last season off of FA pickups through out the year lol I also had Carr all last season and everyone was mad for a few of those games, also davante Adams a WR for green bay went to Fresno state also its pretty cool but hoping we can beat the chiefs this weekend

Silver... they're all silver

aint that the truth lol

[Cencalfishguy56]

Very cool, I can't say I know much about SLP but I can definitely see the need, everyone should have access to consultation and receive aid towards being able to communicate orally (despite fears or mental/medical afflictions) if they need it. I remember thinking when I was in middle school that I'd be becoming a marine biologist (and ofc get a pHd from Woods Hole etc. lol), then later on I got into my independent research, which really brought me to MSE and bridged the two fields as it was based on a "marine material" and was inspired by the hobby. So luckily, with areas like biomimetics, my career still has the capacity to incorporate the marine environment. If not, it will always be a hobby of mine and that's OK with me. Also, my sister went to Pitzer if ya know the place, she lives in S.F. now, I like the startup culture and appreciate acceptance of brunch but just so many damn hipsters!

 

awesome man! Yea SF is loaded with hipsters I've heard of Pitzer, I live in central California where all the farmers are haha cool thing tho is LA is 3 hours south, SF/Oakland area is 3 hours north, pacific coastline is 2 hours to the west but Monterey is 3, and the mountains are 2 hours east, pretty cool you have incorporated the hobby into your work would love to eventually have my own coral startup business or a training facility for athletes as originally I was going to be a sports dietitian and trainer until I had a sudden light bulb click for a need of change, dietitians just do not make shit for the amount of schooling

[HarryPotter]

How many clowns would an anemone sting if an anemone could sting clowns?

[Spencer7]

What color is the Saab?

Silver... they're all silver

 

aint that the truth lol

 

Bingo! Haha, not by choice but it works. I agree there are definitely too many silver and black cars on the road. I wouldn't mind something white with blue highlights. I'm NOT a car guy but I do have some preferences, I like Aston Martins, BMW 228i Convertible, and more in my price range...Prius 4 or Tesla Model 3. Idk, I'm not too picky haha...rather save money for my tanks.

[Cencalfishguy56]

 

Bingo! Haha, not by choice but it works. I agree there are definitely too many silver and black cars on the road. I wouldn't mind something white with blue highlights. I'm NOT a car guy but I do have some preferences, I like Aston Martins, BMW 228i Convertible, and more in my price range...Prius 4 or Tesla Model 3. Idk, I'm not too picky haha...rather save money for my tanks.

im getting a GTR or a corvette z06 newer model but I also love the classics, I have a 1971 chevy C10 fleetside that is the bees knees

I agree tho tanks are life lol

[seabass]

Go with Carr, that will be a more fun game to watch. If Luck has a break out weekend, so what? It means you'll play him next weekend, but I don't think you're going to see a flop by Carr.

[Cencalfishguy56]

lol he jinxed us I knew t was gonna be a tough divisional game but man did offense and defense really blow a fat one today, usually Carr bails out D out but today even the offense looked bad, I'm still all for Carr tho!

[seabass]

Haha. Now it's all up to Matt Forte to save me tomorrow night.

[Cencalfishguy56]

Haha. Now it's all up to Matt Forte to save me tomorrow night.

how many players does your opponent have left? Forte should fair well, 15-20 points is my prediction although he had a hell of a week earlier on in the season

[seabass]

They have Arizona kicker, Chandler Catanzaro left to play. Currently, they are projected to win by less than a point, so I feel pretty good about my chances.

[seabass]

Forte: 19 Rush Yds, 3 Rec Yds

[Cencalfishguy56]

Forte: 19 Rush Yds, 3 Rec Yds

horrible!

[Spencer7]

Hey, you got what you wanted: someone to blame for the wrong choice other than yourself besides, Luck did pretty much just as bad.

 

im getting a GTR or a corvette z06 newer model but I also love the classics, I have a 1971 chevy C10 fleetside that is the bees knees

I agree tho tanks are life lol

Used to like Corvettes but meh, too flashy and also probably too small inside for me. Bid dude lol. Don't care for muscle cars too much but you do you, be the drift king (DK).

[Spencer7]

Anyone know who built this version of NR? Hire company? Use builder? What are the specs for hosting/maintaining it?

 

Thanks,

S

[ReefMagix]

How do I spot feed zoanthids and what should I use?

[Spencer7]

How do I spot feed zoanthids and what should I use?

 

I honestly wouldn't worry about spot-feeding zoas. You might see a little extra proliferation in the colony but at the same time, if water quality is a concern or challenge (or maybe nuisance algae/aiptasia), you can save yourself the risk/headache.

 

If you really wanted to, I would get some powdered coral food (i.e. Reef Roids), mix a small amount into some tank water, and then add a few drops of that feeding solution to the tank with the pumps on a low setting (if possible)--this will trigger a feeding response in your corals and make them ready to collect some food. After about five minutes, turn off your pumps and use a small pipette or syringe to deposit some feeding solution right above the zoas you want to feed...don't blast them too hard to make them close up. After that, let the food get eaten up by the polyps for about five minutes and then turn your pumps back on. As with anything in this hobby, observe your tank closely and proceed cautiously. Hopefully you'll see some zoas polyps get bigger and then subsequently split. If you don't notice any changes after about six weeks, I would stop feeding. Hope that helps!

 

Also, please make sure your hands/arms are clean before putting them into the aquarium. If you have been working with chemicals, it's not smart to put your contaminated skin in the tank. Clean thoroughly with warm water and a towel.