Sk8n Reefer Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thinking about making the switch from salifert test kits to redsea. Redsea' reef foundation 3pk (Alk.,Ca.,Mg.) has more test per item and substantial cheaper. I blew through my Saliferts's fairly quick- anyone have any input between the two? Link to comment
Mariaface Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thinking about making the switch from salifert test kits to redsea. Redsea' reef foundation 3pk (Alk.,Ca.,Mg.) has more test per item and substantial cheaper. I blew through my Saliferts's fairly quick- anyone have any input between the two? Yes. I have no clue when to stop reading the Red Sea alk test. The how-to video says 'and now it's pink so you're done', but the card says it needs to be red. And if you keep adding reagent, it does turn red. Help. Link to comment
d_adler Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Your tank looks amazing! its given me a few ideas of how i want the end product of my tank to look like. Coming from a new guy in the hobby.. how much dosing are you doing with such a small tank and so much sps?? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Yes. I have no clue when to stop reading the Red Sea alk test. The how-to video says 'and now it's pink so you're done', but the card says it needs to be red. And if you keep adding reagent, it does turn red. Help. Hahaha your post made me laugh out loud- jeez I hear ya! I was hoping Red Sea might be better at an exact number but I guess that's what you get from a hobby level test kit. I've been using Salifert's Mg. And Ca. And it's like it turns color but.......it turns better with one more drop- so I split the difference. Same with my Tropic marine KH test. The Hanna phosphate cker is cool - only because it's digital- I get different reading 3 times in a row- I take the average . The only "tester" I've really enjoyed and can't live without is my Milwaukee digital refractometer. It's awesome- same number after multiple test- super stoked on that! You have to ( well u don't have to but I do) calibrate it each time but it takes seconds Link to comment
gena Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I love your tiki room . That's an amazing deal on that marlin too...wow! So cool!!!!! I'm an estate sale junky LOL. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Your tank looks amazing! its given me a few ideas of how i want the end product of my tank to look like. Coming from a new guy in the hobby.. how much dosing are you doing with such a small tank and so much sps?? Thanks ! So I started everything from frags and kept up on parameters for about 4-5 months with weekly 5 gal. Waterchanges- as corals grew -then I started dosing- I had too big of swings on parameters- with waterchanges only- livestock never really showed it though- I am at 30ml Alk 30ml Ca. Magnesium has been an odd one- I elevated to around 1400 which took a lot and now it seems to stay around that with 5-10ml additions. I dose twice a day- morning/night! Getting a doser next month as a b- day present so it should improve things . Get some test kits and get comfortable testing- you'll be amazed at how it changes from day to day. Don't worry about making numbers perfect - your corals will tell you-Water changes done right are your friend and always make a positive difference- I would say try to make them weekly if it fits into your schedule thanks for cking things out! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 I love your tiki room . That's an amazing deal on that marlin too...wow! So cool!!!!! I'm an estate sale junky LOL. Ya! We love the Tiki room- the other wall has some awesome tiki mugs- my wife has a great collection? estate sales yes- she got me hooked - I found a cement mixer and a bunch of cement tools that I use building my backyard at a great deal- now I am always looking you never know what you'll find! Link to comment
Hexadron Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 You have one of this nicest tanks I have ever seen. Everything looks to be flourishing! Great job. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 You have one of this nicest tanks I have ever seen. Everything looks to be flourishing! Great job. Wow- thank you very much- that is very nice of you to say. Thanks for cking things out Link to comment
Chris! Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I forget... how old is this tank man?? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 3/24/14 filled er up! Still a pup @ 7 months- getting to be a chess match lately- did a little tweaking on everyone tonight.........might come home with a red Milli tomorrow ? Link to comment
Chris! Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Wow I thought it was older then that for some reason..... probably the size of everything lol Red Mille sounds nice Link to comment
4x5 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Looking good man, love the Clowns and that Setosa is really nice - I need some of that in my life. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Looking good man, love the Clowns and that Setosa is really nice - I need some of that in my life. Hey- thanks - ya I am stoked on the setosa- hopefully it will take off. The clowns are a happy pair? Link to comment
lilmatty5dimes Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 wow talk about fits like a glove. lol tank looks great awesome job. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 wow talk about fits like a glove. lol tank looks great awesome job. Thanks ! Yes there is still a little room thx for cking things out! Link to comment
d_adler Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks ! So I started everything from frags and kept up on parameters for about 4-5 months with weekly 5 gal. Waterchanges- as corals grew -then I started dosing- I had too big of swings on parameters- with waterchanges only- livestock never really showed it though- I am at 30ml Alk 30ml Ca. Magnesium has been an odd one- I elevated to around 1400 which took a lot and now it seems to stay around that with 5-10ml additions. I dose twice a day- morning/night! Getting a doser next month as a b- day present so it should improve things . Get some test kits and get comfortable testing- you'll be amazed at how it changes from day to day. Don't worry about making numbers perfect - your corals will tell you-Water changes done right are your friend and always make a positive difference- I would say try to make them weekly if it fits into your schedule thanks for cking things out! im just starting to really check parameters now that i put the new sps in the tank. Hoping the regular water changes will keep everything steady until i can afford to invest in some dosers. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 im just starting to really check parameters now that i put the new sps in the tank. Hoping the regular water changes will keep everything steady until i can afford to invest in some dosers. That's how it starts......next you'll be researching calcium reactors ya you should be fine with regular waterchanges for awhile Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 So I've been wanting a new fish for some time now- to liven up my clowns and add some additional movement- my lfs has been quarantining a tail spot blenny for over a month now- I finally pulled the trigger yesterday- what a cool little guy- so much personality- I think we are gonna be friends. Not sure on a name yet- gotta see what comes to mind? Link to comment
Steelen Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Is your tank a Gen2? Love the way it looks man! Link to comment
lilmatty5dimes Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 dang great pics. those are pretty badas&. great personality Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Is your tank a Gen2? Love the way it looks man! Thank you! I believe it is- I sent Brian @ IM my serial number and he said I have nothing to worry about I hope he is right? I still need to take measurements and really ck.- still won't add a powerhead though Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 dang great pics. those are pretty badas&. great personality Thanks- been wanting one for awhile- seems like a different commitment getting a fish? CUTE!! Yes- lots of color actually Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Also added an Emerald crab- hopefully he'll take a liking to my bubble algae- got a really small one so hopefully he won't become to much of a wreaking ball Link to comment
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