Reefwiser Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 & stil encrusting.................................... Red Planet Comparison by J.L Photography, on Flickr You might want to increase the phosphate level in the tank. The coral is not getting what it needs to branch outwards. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 You might want to increase the phosphate level in the tank. The coral is not getting what it needs to branch outwards. LOL, well its not as if thats easy enough to do, i already have issues with algaes sucking down nutrients, even though i run chaeto and a skimmer.... Quote Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Mine does not have any bubbles... extremely slight if any. I put a small piece of the sponge before that final baffle, to prevent loose chaeto from getting into the return chamber... obviously an older photo with the regular skimmer. not the elite... https://flic.kr/p/koifBc%5D'>https://flic.kr/p/koifBc][/url]https://flic.kr/p/koifBc%5DSump'>https://flic.kr/p/koifBc]Sump AIO[/url] by https://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/%5DJ.L'>https://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/]J.L Photography[/url], on Flickr You make your own fuge basket thing outta egg crate in there? Same one you have been using on the last tank too right? Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 You make your own fuge basket thing outta egg crate in there? Same one you have been using on the last tank too right? It was actually designed by chris... it came with the Pico... its 3 walls and bottom egg crate, and one wall is acrylic. thats the side that faces the light. Quote Link to comment
Reefwiser Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 perhaps feed fish more and reduce chaeto. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 https://flic.kr/p/oXZTn7'>https://flic.kr/p/oXZTn7'>Acan by https://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oXZU6m'>https://flic.kr/p/oXZU6m'>Acans by https://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 You should snap the stalk off of the red planet acro from the back wall and then stick it in a different spot on the wall so it can encrust there, too, to fill in faster 1 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 You should snap the stalk off of the red planet acro from the back wall and then stick it in a different spot on the wall so it can encrust there, too, to fill in faster Ohhhh jooo sooo funnnyyyy -- Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Ohhhh jooo sooo funnnyyyy - - But think about it - it'd be badass. Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 A red planet back wall would be epic Quote Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Guys, at this point, after more than a year with this frag not doing anything other than the obvious, if it does provide the awesome backdrop of texture and color that would be a win.... #StillPatient !!!! Patience, yes... I've been working with mine for a couple years now. Managed to get a 1/4" nubbin to the size of a tennis ball betore it discovered the concept of 'branching'. Now it's spiking like a punk rocker's hair Quote Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Epic... Until it finally branches uncontrollably and his back wall is just a tangled mess of coral... Wait a second... That's efin genius... Dibs Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Lol. You guys are all bad influences. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Went at it on the glass today and the edges are clean, sand is sparkling... https://flic.kr/p/p3Kfaa'>https://flic.kr/p/p3Kfaa'>Clean FTS by https://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to comment
Miguel Burguete Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Always better! Quote Link to comment
skrapsessej Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 That frogspawn is a beast.. Any frogspawn tip/tricks? Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Always better! Thanks That frogspawn is a beast.. Any frogspawn tip/tricks? Uh, no clue, it just really likes my tank! Now that I think about it, i used to have it cramped with rocks nearby, or a rock and then an anemone on the other side, really competed for space... Since allowing it to have its own corner, its flourished... Here's april last year in the older tank April 2013 iPhone Full Tank Shot by J.L Photography, on Flickr then once it got its room August August 2013 GS4 Full Tank Shot by J.L Photography, on Flickr october! https://flic.kr/p/gRXYj2'>https://flic.kr/p/gRXYj2'>FTS October 21, 2013 by https://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Looks good bro! Still think your poor clown needs a friend. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 On my way to my first 700 mile fuel tank, this is why i love this car, and only my 5th tank in! https://flic.kr/p/ppQMEe'>https://flic.kr/p/ppQMEe'>700 Mile Challenge by https://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 That's awesome! Quote Link to comment
theishkid Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hey Tron, how are you mounting your screen top to the tank? the clips that came with my cad will not work with the DIY screen top. Quote Link to comment
Begow Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hey Tron, quick question man. I love how you used to have your cap coming off the wall and growing like that. Are their specific species that grow in that way instead of just encrusting? Also, how did you mount it? Flat, or on the side? I'm considering doing this in the new tank, I love the looks of Rainbow Monti's and such, but I don't think I've ever seen one growing out, always encrusting. Thanks man! Quote Link to comment
TristanC Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 On my way to my first 700 mile fuel tank, this is why i love this car, and only my 5th tank in! 700 Mile Challenge by J.L Photography, on Flickr Gotta love that TDI Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hey Tron, how are you mounting your screen top to the tank? the clips that came with my cad will not work with the DIY screen top. Well, I measured the screen frame to fit within the clips, so it rests on the the clips. I cleverly glued black tubing to the top of the acrylic back wall, and use 2 clips, one on each side, and the screen sits perfectly... https://flic.kr/p/iuHYZR'>https://flic.kr/p/iuHYZR'>Cad by https://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr Hey Tron, quick question man. I love how you used to have your cap coming off the wall and growing like that. Are their specific species that grow in that way instead of just encrusting? Also, how did you mount it? Flat, or on the side? I'm considering doing this in the new tank, I love the looks of Rainbow Monti's and such, but I don't think I've ever seen one growing out, always encrusting. Thanks man! Well, the one on the right just encrusted on its own via growth, then did its thing from there, it didn't start on the wall... the one on the left, i had a small piece i simply glued on there, I was also breaking end pieces and gluing them ontop of the main disc randomly... its a random grower, doesn't always do what you want, good luck! Gotta love that TDI Oh yes! and the inside is like riding in a BMW for me, compared to my old car hahaha 2 Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Diesel's are awesome for fuel consumption. What size tank does the TDi have? Quote Link to comment
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