cnseekatz Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 So after boosting my ALK and CA dosing from 10 to 12 mL a day, and then again from 12 to 16 mL, I haven't noticed any measurable difference with my API test kits. I know they're not very precise so I'm not putting too much faith in them. I've noticed some better SPS coloration, but definitely nothing dramatic. Considering I'm just hovering around 7 dKH, and just over 400 mg/L CA, I'm going to increase the dosing a little bit more. I'm going to bump it up to 20 mL/day of each (B-Ionic 2 part), and see how that goes. 1 Quote Link to comment
picoreef78 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Ugh, I know. I'm not ready for summer heat. When is this El Niño supposed to arrive? It is here for us, Unusual rain, no relieve in heat. Avg 95 degree's. Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 It is here for us, Unusual rain, no relieve in heat. Avg 95 degree's. I remember the first time I went to Dallas. I was driving in Arlington, and pulled into a grocery store parking lot. It was about 98 degrees and pouring rain. The ground was so hot that the rain was evaporating when it hit the blacktop, creating huge steam clouds. It was miserable. 2 Quote Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I remember the first time I went to Dallas. I was driving in Arlington, and pulled into a grocery store parking lot. It was about 98 degrees and pouring rain. The ground was so hot that the rain was evaporating when it hit the blacktop, creating huge steam clouds. It was miserable. just move to colorado. y'all know you want to. 4 Quote Link to comment
picoreef78 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I was looking into Colorado, would love to move there is there was a good position. I heat that, when I was in Juarez/El Paso, 110's, and summer monsoon would leave a stream room for an hour. I also remember cooking an egg on the sidewalk. It can be done, eventually. Skimmer by Alejandro Magadan, on Flickr Honestly I was thinking about a new skimmer too, BM curve 5 or the SWC 120. They are just costly, I have a skimmer seems to work, I think, , with 0 PO4 and NO3 and minimal algae growth. Will have to wait and see. 1 Quote Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Everyone move to Connecticut. Don't listen to Morgan. Chris, when did you change your topic name? I just noticed today and cracked up!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Everyone move to Connecticut. Don't listen to Morgan. Chris, when did you change your topic name? I just noticed today and cracked up!!! I was trying to lure you in... just move to colorado. y'all know you want to. Guy's gotta work yo! Houses out there aren't THAT cheap! 1 Quote Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I was trying to lure you in... Guy's gotta work yo! Houses out there aren't THAT cheap! new plan: i sell my condo, y'all move out (stellablue, you too!, and gena), we all buy a communal reef house and turn the entire living room area and finished basement that we'll have from pooling funds into tank rooms. it will be paradise! in more realistic news though, i love the new maxima you have. 3 Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 new plan: i sell my condo, y'all move out (stellablue, you too!, and gena), we all buy a communal reef house and turn the entire living room area and finished basement that we'll have from pooling funds into tank rooms. it will be paradise! in more realistic news though, i love the new maxima you have. Sounds like a plan! 2 Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Life in the 'fuge! 2 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 new plan: i sell my condo, y'all move out (stellablue, you too!, and gena), we all buy a communal reef house and turn the entire living room area and finished basement that we'll have from pooling funds into tank rooms. it will be paradise! in more realistic news though, i love the new maxima you have. What about all the cats? They're going to need a room too lol. 2 Quote Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Life in the 'fuge! What is that coral??? Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 What about all the cats? They're going to need a room too lol. Cats go outdoors... 1 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Cats go outdoors...Not in Colorado! They'll get eaten! 1 Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 What is that coral??? It's just a green leather, nepthea or sinularia, I'm not sure. Used to look like this: Not in Colorado! They'll get eaten! 3 Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Growth Shots are fun!! Purple Stylo: 3 Quote Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Growth Shots are fun!! Purple Stylo: WOAH! That's some crazy growth of Sk8n Reefer proportions! Nice! Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Not in Colorado! They'll get eaten! Or oh so high- catnip legalized Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Not quite as easy to see, but still proud! Cali-Tort 2 Quote Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Not quite as easy to see, but still proud! Cali-Tort Nice shot and beautiful acro! What are those crazy spotted zoas? Those are really cool. It's just a green leather, nepthea or sinularia, I'm not sure. Used to look like this: Love the color of that coral. Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Nice shot and beautiful acro! What are those crazy spotted zoas? Those are really cool. Those are Utter Chaos! Last one... promise 1 Quote Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Those are Utter Chaos! Last one... promise WOAH! You saved the best growth for last. That's crazy! Those utter chaos are really cool. Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 WOAH! You saved the best growth for last. That's crazy! Those utter chaos are really cool. Thanks Stella! A few more top down shots before I turn the pumps back on: ORA Pearlberry starting to show some color... finally! 1 Quote Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Some green eyed purple chalice seems to like it's spot, and has grown pretty quickly. Lookin good! Thanks man... looking forward to adding a few special new pieces! 2 Quote Link to comment
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