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MikeTR Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 You need to check your source water.. Diatoms shouldn't be happening at this age of the tank without the introduction of silicates. Likin the fish selection for sure! The other thing it could be is the sand... what type did you use?
JamesHL88 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Posted April 25, 2013 Thanx for checkin it out mike I'm pretty sure it was the sand. I originally set this tank up with silica based sand. After it became clear that the diatoms were a problem I removed as much of that sand as possible (3/4) and replaced it with a fine argonite. I then changed forty gallons of water trying to dillute any silica in the water collumn. Im sure there is some still hanging around. But it seems to be on the decline. I need to try another massive water change. And the tank could use stronger powerheads.
fretfreak13 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Love that big bubble coral! Ricordea garden next! =D
JamesHL88 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Posted May 14, 2013 Starfish turned to mush But the diatoms are almost completely gone This tank is starting to find its leggs! http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/JamesHL88/media/20130514_135117_zps4e3c1130.jpg.html'> http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/JamesHL88/media/20130514_135142_zps45edd57a.jpg.html'> http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/JamesHL88/media/20130514_135210_zpsf522f796.jpg.html'> http://s1114.photobucket.com/user/JamesHL88/media/20130514_135233_zpsc96c1b30.jpg.html'>
Formula462 Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 THAT'S not a front desk tank....THIS is a front desk tank. http://s607.photobucket.com/user/formula462/media/IMG950375_zps2cee8399.jpg.html'>
JamesHL88 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Posted May 14, 2013 Lol why is darth vador standing in the background?
Formula462 Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 every time I see fretfreak's avatar, i think it's this girl I used to work with at a different SW store. she was my mermaid lol, made work fun and...stimulating. Lol why is darth vador standing in the background? to deter people from sticking their fingers in the tank. that's set used Vader armor right chea. you cant tell, but the little blue light on the far left of the picture (near comp monitor) is a retinal scanner.
Formula462 Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 you have to have the proper clearance to meet Sir Anakin
FishDooD65 Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 beautiful looking tank you have there! its good to hear you have made some progress.
JamesHL88 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Posted May 15, 2013 Thank you fishdoo What is that place formula?
Formula462 Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 a high end office in Dallas. that tank has eaten three Radion LEDS. thermal failures to be exact.
fretfreak13 Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 every time I see fretfreak's avatar, i think it's this girl I used to work with at a different SW store. she was my mermaid lol, made work fun and...stimulating. Oh my! I've only worked at one store and its the one I'm at now up in Ohio..lol Do you want me to change my avatar for you?
Formula462 Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 nah it wasn't anything to worry about. you just kind of look alike. it was just a harmless crush on my part lol.
Formula462 Posted May 15, 2013 Posted May 15, 2013 Try missed connections on craigslist lol those are hilarious to look at.
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