chippwalters Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 FTS July 22, 2012 Look at that clean sand bed! Very nice. Quote Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Wow, just wow. You should get a bunch of open brains, scolys, and plate corals for the sandbed. Quote Link to comment
thadscottmoore Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 This is an old photo of my kalk reactor and old ATO diy container. The Kalk reactor I still use- it was a simple acrylic build. Quote Link to comment
patback Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 How much to just clear off your frag rack for you? Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 This is an old photo of my kalk reactor and old ATO diy container. The Kalk reactor I still use- it was a simple acrylic build. If it works don't fix it ... :=) Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Sorry guys! False alarm, I looked at it and looked at it and it wasn't right. So I re-did some coral placement. My camera settings were off too. Everything is pissed off now, and apparently one of my legs is short by 3 inches or so it seems when you see the crooked pictures I take NEW FTS! Edited July 23, 2012 by metrokat Quote Link to comment
patback Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I think you need a bigger tank. This scape looks much better than te one before. Now about buying everything on that rack...? Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I think you need a bigger tank. This scape looks much better than te one before. Now about buying everything on that rack...? If you're serious, I'll PM you. Quote Link to comment
patback Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 If you're serious, I'll PM you. Ygpm Quote Link to comment
ZephNYC Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) I, too, dose Kalk and at about the same amount as you describe. I keep it mixed with my ATO water (with a cover on Zeph!). Look forward to seeing your latest creation! I like when people do things correctly FTS July 22, 2012 Is that a YELLOW SCROLL I see there ??? Looks like the most awesome yellow scroll ever where on earth did you get that !?!?!? Edited July 23, 2012 by ZephNYC Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Is that a YELLOW SCROLL I see there ??? Looks like the most awesome yellow scroll ever where on earth did you get that !?!?!? Thank you Zeph, I like coral presents from coral nappers. Edited July 23, 2012 by metrokat Quote Link to comment
chippwalters Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Dang, that's a beautiful tank! What wonderful corals. It's really come a long way. This video is so much better than your pics-- you need to shoot (or Phsop) better pictures! 2 MP-10s? Sweet! Are they sync'ed wirelessly yet? I just got a second one for my shallow-- though not so sure I need it, but couldn't resist the deal. Now to just get a Radion... Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Dang, that's a beautiful tank! What wonderful corals. It's really come a long way. This video is so much better than your pics-- you need to shoot (or Phsop) better pictures! 2 MP-10s? Sweet! Are they sync'ed wirelessly yet? I just got a second one for my shallow-- though not so sure I need it, but couldn't resist the deal. Now to just get a Radion... Thanks Chipp. Something is off with my camera. But I'll tell TS to take pics, he's the photographer in the family anyway. Quote Link to comment
Reef Casa Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 nice sump. tank is looking good Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Wow, just wow. You should get a bunch of open brains, scolys, and plate corals for the sandbed. I just spent 6 months trying to clean up that sand bed!I'm thinking about a blue or turquoise or green clam to grace the sand. I'm not into scolys or plates. nice sump. tank is looking good Thank you Marc! Quote Link to comment
Rehype Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sorry guys! False alarm, I looked at it and looked at it and it wasn't right. So I re-did some coral placement. My camera settings were off too. Everything is pissed off now, and apparently one of my legs is short by 3 inches or so it seems when you see the crooked pictures I take NEW FTS! Wow kat the new scape looks fantastic!very clean and natural looking...awesome job Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I received my water test results from aquariumwatertesting.com today and they shocked me. I think they messed up. Ammonia 0.000 (Good) My test shows the same Nitrite 0.005 (Good) My test shows the same Nitrate 3.5 (Good) My test shows zero Phosphate 0.03 (Good) My test shows zero Silica 3.5 (High) Potassium 267 (Low) Calcium 133 (Critical) My tests have always always always shown 490+ Molybdenum 0.0 (Low) Stronium 22.9 (High) Magnesium 1325 (Good) I test at 1500 Iodine 0.04 (Good) Copper 0.01 (Good) Alkalinity 1.9 meq/L or 5.0 dKH (Low) I test at 6.0 to 8.6 Needless to say I am quite unhappy about the calcium results. My calcium is simply not that low. I use red sea coral pro salt, and you have all seen my SPS, some may be browning but I have clearly shown growth progression which would not be possible without calcium. In addition, halimeda is a calcareous macro which is doing well in my tank. I am confident that these guys screwed up my results. Quote Link to comment
LongPig Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Time to buy another test kit for cross reference. Then you can call them up and "discuss" your findings. Edited July 24, 2012 by LongPig Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I am confident that these guys screwed up my results. +1 Quote Link to comment
Rehype Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) I received my water test results from aquariumwatertesting.com today and they shocked me. I think they messed up. Ammonia 0.000 (Good) My test shows the same Nitrite 0.005 (Good) My test shows the same Nitrate 3.5 (Good) My test shows zero Phosphate 0.03 (Good) My test shows zero Silica 3.5 (High) Potassium 267 (Low) Calcium 133 (Critical) My tests have always always always shown 490+ Molybdenum 0.0 (Low) Stronium 22.9 (High) Magnesium 1325 (Good) I test at 1500 Iodine 0.04 (Good) Copper 0.01 (Good) Alkalinity 1.9 meq/L or 5.0 dKH (Low) I test at 6.0 to 8.6 Needless to say I am quite unhappy about the calcium results. My calcium is simply not that low. I use red sea coral pro salt, and you have all seen my SPS, some may be browning but I have clearly shown growth progression which would not be possible without calcium. In addition, halimeda is a calcareous macro which is doing well in my tank. I am confident that these guys screwed up my results. I dont know kat..Id be inclined to trust their results. Its seems most of your sps have been able to adjust to the low calcium and since you perform regular water changes your able to keep the minimal amount needed to keep them healthy but every species is a bit difference in their tolerance of certain parameters. For instance my monti digis dont do well if my potassium levels are below 200 yet my acros and millis are unaffected. Sps can be pretty tough and adjust to less than ideal parameters as long the changes arent sudden... at least thats been my experience.I see many reefers claim you have to keep your alk between 9-11dkh to keep sps but i keep mine between 6-7dkh with no ill results. Well I guess the good news its time for you start dosing calcium and alk Quick question did you send your test sample before or after your water change? Edited July 24, 2012 by Rehype Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Elhorn Stag Growth progression shots Mar 29 May 15 (to the left in the back) It is even bigger now. ORA bird when I first got it Apr 27 May 21 Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 SPS don't adjust to low calcium levels - they suffer and wither. 133ppm is not enough for any coral that I know of that produces a calcium carbonate skeleton. Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I dont know kat..Id be inclined to trust their results. Its seems most of your sps have been able to adjust to the low calcium and since you perform regular water changes your able to keep the minimal amount needed to keep them healthy but every species is a bit difference in their tolerance of certain parameters. For instance my monti digis dont do well if my potassium levels are below 200 yet my acros and millis are unaffected. Sps are pretty tough and can adjust to less than ideal parameters as long the changes arent sudden... at least thats been my experience.I see many reefers claim you have to keep your alk between 9-11dkh to keep sps but i keep mine between 6-7dkh with no ill results. Well I guess the good news its time for you start dosing calcium and alk Quick question did you send your test sample before or after your water change? Kalk drip was started today. Why is my Salifert testing at 490+ and they say it is 133, that is a significant difference. I guess I'm bringing a bottle of water to your place this weekend. Quote Link to comment
LongPig Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Kalk drip was started today. Why is my Salifert testing at 490+ and they say it is 133, that is a significant difference. I guess I'm bringing a bottle of water to your place this weekend. ...and a bottle of wine to mine... Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 ...and a bottle of wine to mine... I'm drinking it right now, I "needed" it. Quote Link to comment
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