metrokat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 why didn't you like Matrix? Half of it floated. It also collected detritus, I had it sitting in my sump. The powerhead I had in there to keep things stirred would clog with the matrix stones on the intake. Roger it looks clean in there. Look forward to seeing it again when the corals calm down. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 The ATI issue was a bulb issue. I put two new bulbs in and they turned right on. I need 2 new bulbs. Half of it floated. It also collected detritus, I had it sitting in my sump. The powerhead I had in there to keep things stirred would clog with the matrix stones on the intake. Roger it looks clean in there. Look forward to seeing it again when the corals calm down. I spent around 6 hours cleaning the tank, I hope it looks clean! August 29 2016 by Roger Klein, on Flickr excuse the tupperwear up top, it has 2 anemones in it. The rock on the lower right is ruining my vision, and the rock on the far left needs to be turned 90º. But I like this scape a lot more than what it was. The hammer in the center is also massive. I might need to find a new spot for it. The shape is also lost in the middle. urg.. -____- next page 2 Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 For a neglected tank, that looks pretty damned good, dude. 3 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 For a neglected tank, that looks pretty damned good, dude. hahaha. Thanks! It was neglected for a few months, then got a few hours of love. Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 The katropora is all slimy and furry looking. Not a single polyp to be seen though. Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 The katropora is all slimy and furry looking. Not a single polyp to be seen though. it's just reacting to organics in the water. Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 it's just reacting to organics in the water. I hope I can get it back to proper color. It's so brown. Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Half of it floated. It also collected detritus, I had it sitting in my sump. The powerhead I had in there to keep things stirred would clog with the matrix stones on the intake. Roger it looks clean in there. Look forward to seeing it again when the corals calm down. Yea, the floating ones are annoying. I have mine in the same chamber as my return pump so not much detritus there. I do have to take out every 6 months to rinse. Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I hope I can get it back to proper color. It's so brown. Post a top down. I'm sure you know this. Corals brown in high nutrient water because they have excess zooxanthelea. It's actually a sign of a healthy coral for the most part, even if it looks like a turd. Barring other reason for getting brown like not enough light, a brown coral takes about 3 months to color up enough to be noticeable. You're lucky if it happens sooner. 2 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 LFS has a potters angel. Would everyone play nice? Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Couldn't commit. Traded in two huge hammers and one huge nem and got 2 decent sized frags out of it. 2 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Couldn't commit. Traded in two huge hammers and one huge nem and got 2 decent sized frags out of it. what kind of frags? Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 what kind of frags? A 4" spongodes and a 3" acro of some kind (probably not the smartest decision on my part, but I couldn't resist) I'll put up some pics here in a bit. 2 Quote Link to comment
Arce Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Glad to see you rebuilding the tank. Looks great so far man. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Glad to see you rebuilding the tank. Looks great so far man. It's frustrating, but my parents love it. 2 Quote Link to comment
Arce Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 It's frustrating, but my parents love it. This hobby is always frustrating. Especially when coral are involved. 2 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 tests: Alk: 7.7 dkh Ca: 430 Mg: 1230 Phosphate: somewhere between 0.0-0.03ppm 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 A 4" spongodes and a 3" acro of some kind (probably not the smartest decision on my part, but I couldn't resist) I'll put up some pics here in a bit. Dipping the new purchases right? Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Dipping the new purchases right? Oh yeah. Dipped, scrubbed, and inspected. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 tests: Alk: 7.7 dkh Ca: 430 Mg: 1230 Phosphate: somewhere between 0.0-0.03ppm Would low light have caused the brown Katropora and your other SPS which were placed lower, dying? Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Would low light have caused the brown Katropora and your other SPS which were placed lower, dying? I don't think so. The Kat browned out long before I moved it down. Things were dying because of a nasty +5.0 alk spike followed by a huge nutrient spike. Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Some one convince me to get the gyre or that potters angel. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Oh yeah. Dipped, scrubbed, and inspected. Cut off the frag plugs they came on? Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Cut off the frag plugs they came on? Yep! 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Some one convince me to get the gyre or that potters angel. I thought you said you have 4 Vortechs and a lot of money invested and would not consider a gyre. What changed? Quote Link to comment
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