atoll Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I had to stop half way up the stairs or risk dropping it. I sat on the stairs with my end of the tank resting in my knees. Getting up off the stairs with the tank on my knees was something else. Definatley not good for a 65year old. Good job Sam on the other end was 6'6" built like hulk and only 21 great guy though. 2 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I had to stop half way up the stairs or risk dropping it. I sat on the stairs with my end of the tank resting in my knees. Getting up off the stairs with the tank on my knees was something else. Definatley not good for a 65year old. Good job Sam on the other end was 6'6" built like hulk and only 21 great guy though. Good you had a young "stud" to help you Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The Jellies were fed a while ago .......... https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203464259144197 Albert Quote Link to comment
KurtS Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 A jelly tank Albert? Mesmerising, though as an amateur photographer it is both a blessing and a curse if I have my camera on me My little amateur tank is slowly evolving tho and I wanted to thank you again for the book, it has been a great help. I even received a compliment from my uncle Albert when he saw the pico for the first time Now to get in shape so I can blow him away next time I invite the family 1 Quote Link to comment
Reefwiser Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Les we are not Young anymore. I do maintenance and I can fell those heavy motors now when I have to pick one up. 2 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 A jelly tank Albert? Mesmerising, though as an amateur photographer it is both a blessing and a curse if I have my camera on me My little amateur tank is slowly evolving tho and I wanted to thank you again for the book, it has been a great help. I even received a compliment from my uncle Albert when he saw the pico for the first time Now to get in shape so I can blow him away next time I invite the family Yes Jelly tanks are indeed mesmerizing and taking videos of them is a pleasure and of course watching the Jellies go around and around and pulsing as they do every few seconds or faster is very gratifying. Not sure why it is a curse though And glad to read that my book was of help to you in getting your Pico in great shape. It is nice of you to point out that the book was indeed of help to you in accomplishing a great look mini reef. Thanks Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Les we are not Young anymore. I do maintenance and I can fell those heavy motors now when I have to pick one up. I'll second that Reefwiser .... we are indeed getting a day older and things tend to get a little more difficult to do Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
KurtS Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 It's a curse for me as I find them so hard to find a proper exposure for but when I do the resulting photos can be amazing Like this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/23528914@N03/16246275132/ 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 It's a curse for me as I find them so hard to find a proper exposure for but when I do the resulting photos can be amazing Like this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/23528914@N03/16246275132/ Yes indeed that IS a great shot KurtS Thanks Albert Quote Link to comment
hypostatic Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 PAGE 666! THE NUMBA OF THE BEAST (cue Iron Maiden) Ok guys, I need your expertise on ID-ing some things I saw while snorkeling in Curaçao. First of all, this guy: This guy was HANGING UPSIDE DOWN OUTSIDE THE WATER on the underside of a cliff edge. It was moving around and didn't care to be out of the water. It's next to some sort of chiton. Any ideas?? Is this black thing a sponge? And these guys, cuttles or squid? Any idea what species? Are they different species? OH and what kinda blenny is this? Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Check this out : The Best Nano Doser I have seen for sure and priced just right for everyone http://saltwater-conversion.com/products/nano-doser-1 Albert 2 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Check this out : The Best Nano Doser I have seen for sure and priced just right for everyone http://saltwater-conversion.com/products/nano-doser-1 Albert You can find more information on the Nano Doser on NanoTopia's thread at " http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/325088-nanotopias-ada-30c-nano-doser-install/?p=4921204 Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 The rise of the Jelly Fish ... the deadly ones .. Alber Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Coral Fluorescence Video Albert Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 First Hawaii Aquarium Bill Introduced https://rettalbot.wordpress.com/2015/01/23/first-2015-hawaii-aquarium-bill-introduced/ Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 A Bristle Worm up close and personal and cut in two Video by Aron Axes Albert Quote Link to comment
atoll Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yesterday I took possession of a Santa Monica HOB2 algae scrubber. I have been interested in algae scrubbers for sometime and in the past have grown both Caulerpa and Cheato in sumps and years ago in the main tank. SM algae scrubbers are not available here in the UK and the guy I got it from had to import it from the US. I got it for a good price but I don't know how SM can justify the new price of his scrubbers. The price new for his HOB2 is £240 and IMO that's a crazy price and of course I paid a lot less than that for my secondhand one. Anybody any experience with them? Albert do you have an opinion on them? http://www.santa-monica.cc/ 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Yesterday I took possession of a Santa Monica HOB2 algae scrubber. I have been interested in algae scrubbers for sometime and in the past have grown both Caulerpa and Cheato in sumps and years ago in the main tank. SM algae scrubbers are not available here in the UK and the guy I got it from had to import it from the US. I got it for a good price but I don't know how SM can justify the new price of his scrubbers. The price new for his HOB2 is £240 and IMO that's a crazy price and of course I paid a lot less than that for my secondhand one. Anybody any experience with them? Albert do you have an opinion on them? http://www.santa-monica.cc/ I have seen them and saw their Kickstarter pages quite some time ago but I have not seen any commentary on them to be honest and have not tried one myself And yes that price is absurd Les I hope you got it real cheap Supposedly based on the description they gave it works really well but I have not seen anyone raving about it or making very positive comments about it Sorry I cannot help Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 The Jellies today http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ff01b_jan23-jellies_animals Quote Link to comment
OceanTiger Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hi Albert, I just saw your thread and I hope you can spare some time to consider my questions below and provide your thoughts. I started a Nuvo 16 that is modeled after Jake Adams' "Ecoreef One". Google search Ecoreef One if you are not familiar or try http://www.advanceda...010/4/aquarium. His theory works. I use ESV's seawater mix and do 100% water changes every week that are matched by temp and pH, and when I mix the seawater I use a digital scale for accuracy. I have no fish and all of my coral frags are happy and open. I ordered a custom rock piece from Cerameco and also experienced high silicate readings like Ecoreef One so I soaked it for 6 months in RODI water then for a month in saltwater to cure it and drop the silicate levels. I then added it to the tank with no sand. I use a tunze osmolator for my ATO, and I have an Apex Jr running everything from my probes to my Hydra light. Now, here comes my question. I want to upgrade my tank size since I fell in love with the CADlights 34g mini II tank. I want the tank size so I can host more corals. In the past I have run nano tanks and a 55g tank, so the 34g will be a fun mid size tank. What I want some feedback on is how to transition tanks. 1. Would you keep the 16g running for several more months, and in tandem start the 34g tank with some live rock, add a heater, turn on the light and return pump included in the setup and let the new tank cycle for 1-2 months, then do a decent size water change and switch everything over? Or 2a. Switch everything over now into the 34g tank, using ESV seawater(which has component A and B already in it for calcium, pH, etc) 2b. Do weekly 100% water changes in the 34g tank for a couple of months to keep nitrite and ammonia levels super low and establish a bacteria colony in the 34g tank 2c. Over time start reducing the volume of water changes systematically to get to the traditional reef care of weekly 10-20% water changes. 2d. Test for nitrites,ammonia and nitrates. 3. Do you have any other ideas besides what I listed? My goal is to determine the safest method to bring my acans, zoas, Palys, toadstool, finger coral, and ricordias into the new tank, and transition from a "dosing free, zero cycling nano tank like Ecoreef One" that has limited size for coral growth, to a larger tank. However, knowing that the larger tank tradeoff is the inability to do the 100% water change, no testing, no additives method. Please share your thoughts. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
DurocShark Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 PAGE 666! THE NUMBA OF THE BEAST (cue Iron Maiden) Woe to you, of earth and sea... 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hi Albert, I just saw your thread and I hope you can spare some time to consider my questions below and provide your thoughts. I started a Nuvo 16 that is modeled after Jake Adams' "Ecoreef One". Google search Ecoreef One if you are not familiar or try http://www.advanceda...010/4/aquarium. His theory works. I use ESV's seawater mix and do 100% water changes every week that are matched by temp and pH, and when I mix the seawater I use a digital scale for accuracy. I have no fish and all of my coral frags are happy and open. I ordered a custom rock piece from Cerameco and also experienced high silicate readings like Ecoreef One so I soaked it for 6 months in RODI water then for a month in saltwater to cure it and drop the silicate levels. I then added it to the tank with no sand. I use a tunze osmolator for my ATO, and I have an Apex Jr running everything from my probes to my Hydra light. Now, here comes my question. I want to upgrade my tank size since I fell in love with the CADlights 34g mini II tank. I want the tank size so I can host more corals. In the past I have run nano tanks and a 55g tank, so the 34g will be a fun mid size tank. What I want some feedback on is how to transition tanks. 1. Would you keep the 16g running for several more months, and in tandem start the 34g tank with some live rock, add a heater, turn on the light and return pump included in the setup and let the new tank cycle for 1-2 months, then do a decent size water change and switch everything over? Or 2a. Switch everything over now into the 34g tank, using ESV seawater(which has component A and B already in it for calcium, pH, etc) 2b. Do weekly 100% water changes in the 34g tank for a couple of months to keep nitrite and ammonia levels super low and establish a bacteria colony in the 34g tank 2c. Over time start reducing the volume of water changes systematically to get to the traditional reef care of weekly 10-20% water changes. 2d. Test for nitrites,ammonia and nitrates. 3. Do you have any other ideas besides what I listed? My goal is to determine the safest method to bring my acans, zoas, Palys, toadstool, finger coral, and ricordias into the new tank, and transition from a "dosing free, zero cycling nano tank like Ecoreef One" that has limited size for coral growth, to a larger tank. However, knowing that the larger tank tradeoff is the inability to do the 100% water change, no testing, no additives method. Please share your thoughts. Thanks! What I would do is get the new tank ready and remove the corals from the old one and store them in large enough container for the time it takes to make the switch over. In that vat just put an airstone powered by an air pump to keep circulation going in there. Take all the rock and sand out of the old tank and put it in the new tank, and scape the tank the way you want it to look Add more water to make up for the missing amount Let that run for maybe 30 min or so so all the water and the new water mixes well. Once that is done move the corals from the vat or container into the new tank Then monitor for ammonia and nitrite every day for a few days and make water changes as needed if any mini cycle shows up. It may or it may not, but in all likelihood you will have a mini cycle that can be dealt with with water changes. Not 100 % though. you should be able to control any ammonia and nitrite levels with 25 to max 50% IME If you do that for a few days (monitoring) you should be ok and the new tank will be running just fine Monitor ammonia and nitrite levels for a few more days and when they are down to zero reduce water changes to maybe 10% - 15% a week I think that will do it for you\ Should you have more questions let me know Albert 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Woe to you, of earth and sea... :) Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 What I would do is get the new tank ready and remove the corals from the old one and store them in large enough container for the time it takes to make the switch over. In that vat just put an airstone powered by an air pump to keep circulation going in there. Take all the rock and sand out of the old tank and put it in the new tank, and scape the tank the way you want it to look Add more water to make up for the missing amount Let that run for maybe 30 min or so so all the water and the new water mixes well. Once that is done move the corals from the vat or container into the new tank Then monitor for ammonia and nitrite every day for a few days and make water changes as needed if any mini cycle shows up. It may or it may not, but in all likelihood you will have a mini cycle that can be dealt with with water changes. Not 100 % though. you should be able to control any ammonia and nitrite levels with 25 to max 50% IME If you do that for a few days (monitoring) you should be ok and the new tank will be running just fine Monitor ammonia and nitrite levels for a few more days and when they are down to zero reduce water changes to maybe 10% - 15% a week I think that will do it for you\ Should you have more questions let me know Albert Yes that method worked wonderfully for me 2 years ago when I downsized a 90 to a 36 bowfront. I needed the bowfront to go in the same spot as that is where my dedicated aquarium circuit is. I added biospira also when I finished. The tank had a small mini cycle and all my livestock sailed through with no problems. I still have most of the animals and corals to this day. 1 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yes that method worked wonderfully for me 2 years ago when I downsized a 90 to a 36 bowfront. I needed the bowfront to go in the same spot as that is where my dedicated aquarium circuit is. I added biospira also when I finished. The tank had a small mini cycle and all my livestock sailed through with no problems. I still have most of the animals and corals to this day. Glad to read that worked for you and it should work again ...and adding some biospira or a similar product should help as well Keep us posted will you on how things went once you make the change-over Thanks Albert Quote Link to comment
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