Rabidgerbil38 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Sweet photos as always. What lense were you using for those epic macro shots? They ware taken out of the display im assuming. Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Awesome build! Sorry to hear about the pest infestation but the pics are unreal! +1 Holy macro lens batman. wow. Quote Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Wow, those macros are amazinggg!! What kind of camera did you use? Fts!!! Quote Link to comment
Asureef Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) Sweet photos as always. What lense were you using for those epic macro shots? They ware taken out of the display im assuming. Wow, those macros are amazinggg!! What kind of camera did you use? Fts!!! Thanks guys! Yes, the photos were taken out of the display. I used my Canon 40D w/ 60mm f/2.5 macro lens. I got this new reactor in today and it works amazingly well. Found an ID for the teal SPS I mentioned earlier. It's a ORA misty purple. Unforunately, I no longer have room for it. Also, I found a new little friend. Got an ID as "Glossodoris atromarginata", turns out they only feed on sponges and I don't care much for them. He can stay!! Edited September 26, 2012 by Asureef Quote Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Awesome hitchhiker....too bad he wont last long but beautiful nonetheless. How long have you had the reactor running? Quote Link to comment
Asureef Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Awesome hitchhiker....too bad he wont last long but beautiful nonetheless. How long have you had the reactor running? I think it's been in the tank for quite a while. I actually spotted it about a month ago and couldn't get it out until I spotted it again today. And, the last time I added something to the tank was in May. So, He's been hiding for a few months I assume. I just installed the Reef Octopus reactor today. I started bio-pellets in beginning of June and ran them with a SWC reactor along with a Sicce Syncra 1.5. Even at 357gph, it was barely enough to tumble 150ml of pellets. So, I started looking for a new pump, but eventually settle on a new reactor instead and I'm totally glad I did. With the Reef Octopus reactor, I had to dial down the flow by 2/3 and that's after the chiller and the tumble action is just perfect, even flow throughout. It also feature a built in check valve. So that's a plus, as I won't have to worry about pellets siphoning out. Quote Link to comment
jball1125 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I wish there was a way to easily supply food for some of the larder nudibranches. One of my buddies has this purple and gold one that is unreal, probably one of my favorite creatures in the hobby. Quote Link to comment
Gramophone Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Great shots, Asureef! The nudibranch is beautiful. Good thing he only eats sponges I am currently battling against zoanthid eating nubibranches. They are wonderful creatures, so it's upsetting that I can't keep them. You have one of my favorite tanks on nano-reef. Keep up the phenomenal work! In for a FTS!! Quote Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Dude, you seriously take some breath-taking shots. Quote Link to comment
Asureef Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Dude, you seriously take some breath-taking shots. I try. Great shots, Asureef! The nudibranch is beautiful. Good thing he only eats sponges I am currently battling against zoanthid eating nubibranches. They are wonderful creatures, so it's upsetting that I can't keep them. You have one of my favorite tanks on nano-reef. Keep up the phenomenal work! In for a FTS!! Thank you for the compliment!! I think, I may have found a zoa pest also, well another. This guy is tiny, literally around 3-4mm in length. He was floating around in the tank and I thought he was speck of sand until I watched it land on a frag and moved. He was immediately siphoned out and thrown in a small vial. He's been in there nearly for two days now and still alive! Pests can be some of the most fascinating creatures. Quote Link to comment
d'Espresso Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Look like a white spider. That is some sick shot you have capture! Amazing Quote Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Whoa, never seen one in person....lucky you. Quote Link to comment
Asureef Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Mixed my first 5g of DD pro and ran a few tests. I think, the results seem reasonable, but doesn't different too much from Reef Crystals which is my main salt. I did notice the buckets from DD look similar in design to Red Sea Pro. Both are made in Israel, kinda makes me wonder if I'm just paying for the same thing. 1.025 sg Alk. 9.9dkh Cal. 420ppm Mag. 1260ppm Potassium 400ppm And props to AtomicReef for building me this sleek ATO container! Quote Link to comment
Arkayology Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 That's a really cool ATO container. Quote Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Yeah looks like one that can promote an atomic. Quote Link to comment
Gramophone Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Coolest ATO container I've seen! Quote Link to comment
Asureef Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 That's a really cool ATO container. Yeah looks like one that can promote an atomic. Coolest ATO container I've seen! Yep, I love that neon green acrylic, It simply glows. Here's a not so kind reminder that I need to be more vigilant when it comes to Alk. testing. I slacked off and did not test for it a whole month. Thought I had things dialed in, but I was so wrong. I just upped my 2-part dosing and believe I'm at 40ml per day for each part. Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yep, I love that neon green acrylic, It simply glows. Here's a not so kind reminder that I need to be more vigilant when it comes to Alk. testing. I slacked off and did not test for it a whole month. Thought I had things dialed in, but I was so wrong. I just upped my 2-part dosing and believe I'm at 40ml per day for each part. had the same thing happen. Quote Link to comment
Asureef Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 had the same thing happen. I will salvage what I can in the morning, if it looks like it keeps progressing. Hopefully, It doesn't RTN on me overnight. Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I will salvage what I can in the morning, if it looks like it keeps progressing. Hopefully, It doesn't RTN on me overnight. mine started the same way and stopped as fast as it started. took a long time to recover though good luck dont think youre gonna need it. reef is stunning btw. new fts sometime? Quote Link to comment
Asureef Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 mine started the same way and stopped as fast as it started. took a long time to recover thoughgood luck dont think youre gonna need it. reef is stunning btw. new fts sometime? I was actually thinking of posting a new FTS this weekend. But, if I lose this piece, there will actually 3 1/2" gap missing from my scape. Quote Link to comment
Asureef Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 After thinking about it, waiting till morning is probably a dumb idea. So, I got my hands wet. But instead of doing what I' would normally do, which is clipping off the healthy looking parts and remount on a new plug. I decided to create seams .25" from the receding area. In hopes of it will recovery and grow into the structure it has created. Guess, we'll see how it does in the morning. Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 that sounds like a better idea what lens are you using btw? Quote Link to comment
Rehype Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hey Asureef sorry to hear about the RTN. What level was your ALK when the frag started to decline? Quote Link to comment
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