SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 A wacky update.... Just got back after 5 day in NC... tank is completely perfect with one noticeable change. I found my 16" wide Red Planet, entirely, fell off the acrylic back wall, and is now resting against the wall still above everything! 2 Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 A wacky update.... Just got back after 5 day in NC... tank is completely perfect with one noticeable change. I found my 16" wide Red Planet, entirely, fell off the acrylic back wall, and is now resting against the wall still above everything! Where in NC? Interesting to hear this about the coral falling off. There is no texture on the back wall correct? Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Where in NC? Interesting to hear this about the coral falling off. There is no texture on the back wall correct? Brother and his fam are over in Wake Forest, just north of Raleigh. Great country area... so different than South FL. Ya no texture... it encrusted and encrusted and encrusted and i guess got so front heavy with the colony that it slid off like a pancake on a non stick pan! Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Red Planet by Jon Llama, on Flickr Red Planet by Jon Llama, on Flickr 5 1 Quote Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Fragz for days. Big ass colony there Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Fragz for days. Big ass colony there Ive just left it for now, isn't bothering anything, and I'm lazy... I thought about posting the entire thing on classifieds here or reef central... think someone would bite? Quote Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Dude that RP is wicked. Now you can sell it as a DIY-false wall LOL. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Well, another CAD PLS-50 skimmer pump that didnt last..... 1 Quote Link to comment
Arkayology Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 That red planet has become quite the centerpiece. Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 On 3/8/2017 at 2:53 PM, SouthFlorida_Tron said: Well, another CAD PLS-50 skimmer pump that didnt last..... My skimmer pump died after 6 months, so when I replaced it I do my WCs with it still on. I just turn down the bubbles until the WC is done. I don't think skimmer pumps can withstand being turned off and on a lot. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Its my second pump, i wonder if i still have the original i kept for emergencies... Maybe i can look at skimming alternatives... any nano suggestions? not much space back there... Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Algae everywhere, a pissed off frogspawn, skyrocketed and undroppable magnesium, bone sucking alkalinity.... so done with this aquarium.......... on the verge of Rage Quit Quote Link to comment
HIppieRose Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Take a deep breath and do lots of water changes. Good luck Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 what happened? things were looking so good earlier. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Yes, have done two this week, another 5 gallons on tuesday.... Acros still looking good, just the frogspawn closed up probably due to high magnesium, and now algae developing on the branches... maybe need more crabs to help clean it up. Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Tank is looking amazing mate, congratulations. 1 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 11:20 PM, RollaJase said: Tank is looking amazing mate, congratulations. Thanks! Although its not quite what it used to be.... Ever since the Red Planet crashed down off the wall, its continuing to grow quickly, but now its having residual effects.... its dampening the light the frogspawn receives, some parts are bleaching from no light, and some spots the polyps aren't extending fully.... Another report.... the valida i removed back in 2014 is somehow back to its full colony size........... somehow...... from tissue on a rock, to colony..... ****when it was pulled from display***** Colonies by Jon L, on Flickr ******old pic to show valida******* Full Tank Shot by Jon L, on Flickr *******TODAY******** Valida 6-28-17 by Jon L, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Definition of chaos... Chaos by Jon L, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Regular maintenance I hope? Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Looking great. I know this sounds crazy but could you clamp the Red Planet to the rim? Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Bye bye Red Planet! Cha-Ching $$$ Time to have some left on the wall regrow alllllll over again! Red Planet by Jon L, on Flickr Untitled by Jon L, on Flickr Red Planet by Jon L, on Flickr 4 1 Quote Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I remember how long you waited to get the dang thing growing/branching! That is truly amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 ???? Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 woah, how did you get it off the wall in one piece????? 1 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 13 minutes ago, ninjamyst said: woah, how did you get it off the wall in one piece????? Back in February i came home one night and it had fallen on its own. The encrusted part gave out and it just sat there resting against the wall... been growing since! It was heavy.... made tons of space for new growth. There is still tissue and some outward growth already so it'll come back! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
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