Steensj's Deep Blue 34 Shallow. Shutting Down Tank Due To Work...

[Steensj2004]

if its a decent carbon, you might be overdoing it, I think Ive got a 1/3 cup in a bag, it is ROX carbon tho. I worry about the same thing, I end up with all sorts of chemicals on my hands, and I have a freak out every few weeks thinking ive contaminated something.

 

Ive seen alot of LPS that were not extending well, will really stretch out after a black out, if it is over lighting that’s the issue, Ive got a suspicion that that might be the case.

I gotcha, I ran out of Roxx Carbon, this is come cheaper stuff.....

 

I think you might be right, I really have no way to tell the power on this new light, I might very well be overdoing it. Mid day I am at 70% blues and 55% whites. Blackout tomorrow per your suggestion, results when I get home.

[NorthGaHillbilly]

I gotcha, I ran out of Roxx Carbon, this is come cheaper stuff.....

 

I think you might be right, I really have no way to tell the power on this new light, I might very well be overdoing it. Mid day I am at 70% blues and 55% whites. Blackout tomorrow per your suggestion, results when I get home.

make sure to give it a full cycle, not lights tomorrow, let them turn on normally on friday

 

Just did one on the little tank, lights accidentally got left on a higher setting when we were gone for a few days and things were looking stressed.

[Steensj2004]

make sure to give it a full cycle, not lights tomorrow, let them turn on normally on friday

Roger that. What about ambient light?

[NorthGaHillbilly]

Roger that. What about ambient light?

I dont try and block it out, but it is pretty dark in the man room, where the big tank is. It might be more dramatic if you can keep it on the darker side.

 

Disclaimer, this whole theory might be a dillusion. But It certainly hasent hurt anything

[Steensj2004]

I dont try and block it out, but it is pretty dark in the man room, where the big tank is. It might be more dramatic if you can keep it on the darker side.

 

Disclaimer, this whole theory might be a dillusion. But It certainly hasent hurt anything

roger that

[mpsti05]

I woulda shat a brick if I plugged that light in and all power to the tank went out and part of your house! And your tank is still pretty young right? I've noticed more improvement and growth now that I'm past the 6 month mark.

[Arkayology]

I use the Coral Compulsion Par30. It grows chaeto like a champ. It will serve you well.

[Steensj2004]

I woulda shat a brick if I plugged that light in and all power to the tank went out and part of your house! And your tank is still pretty young right? I've noticed more improvement and growth now that I'm past the 6 month mark.

Yeah, I about stroked out..... Everything shut down.... Return pump, skimmer, everything on the Apex. Lights went out.... I was going to lose it, lol!!

I use the Coral Compulsion Par30. It grows chaeto like a champ. It will serve you well.

Good to know! I dragged my feet but finally decided to get a good light. I want to grow more than just chaeto, maybe so high light plants, and it had good reviews with most any macro. I'm excited!!!

[HarryPotter]

Ive been reading this thread on and off for the last few days, and just caught up. Really beautiful tank and equipment, and well documented as well. Enjoyed the hell out of reading it, and I may be *borrowing* a few aspects, as always!

 

Thanks,

Harry

[Arkayology]

Yeah, I about stroked out..... Everything shut down.... Return pump, skimmer, everything on the Apex. Lights went out.... I was going to lose it, lol!!

Good to know! I dragged my feet but finally decided to get a good light. I want to grow more than just chaeto, maybe so high light plants, and it had good reviews with most any macro. I'm excited!!!

When I had dragon's breath in my fuge it glowed mostly orange under this bulb. It was crazy.

[Steensj2004]

Ive been reading this thread on and off for the last few days, and just caught up. Really beautiful tank and equipment, and well documented as well. Enjoyed the hell out of reading it, and I may be *borrowing* a few aspects, as always!

 

Thanks,

Harry

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! If you have questions, by all means feel free to ask.

[4x5]

I run 100ml of carbon passively, I'd cut back a lot if running it in the reactor if it were up to me. Dirty your tank up a bit.

[DaveFason]

Just remember too, your tank is extremely young.

[Steensj2004]

I run 100ml of carbon passively, I'd cut back a lot if running it in the reactor if it were up to me. Dirty your tank up a bit.

Really? Ok, ll do that then, guess I've been running to much!

 

Just remember too, your tank is extremely young.

Good point, guess in the confussion I hadn't thought about that...

[Steensj2004]

Dear USPS,

Way to protect the box marked,"Fragile...."

 

Floating new pets and Macro, moar pics to come! ( probably tomorrow as the lights are off for a blackout period)

[Steensj2004]

Flipped the light on for a split second to show corals and improvement.... Looking even better today....

 

 

[Steensj2004]

UPDATE:

 

So, Blackout was completed yesterday,lights came on this AM, only at a much lower intensity. I have the lights down to 45% whites and 35% whites. The corals look 100x better and are very extended. I will ramp them up extremely slowly over the next month or so, shooting for a slightly higher setting as the tanks is pretty dark. However, the frogspawn is falling apart and never recovered. However, the two more expensive torches look great. Everything seems to be doing better. I will get some pics up in a while.

[Steensj2004]

Plate:

 

Hermit running after some food:

 

Gorgonians:

 

Torches:

 

Emerald Crab:

 

Calibrated the PH probe today, After work I decided I was tired of reading the Apex manual online when I needed it, soooo:

Section tabs and all!

[Steensj2004]

So, everything seems to be doing better, and I am pretty happy with stuff right now. I am having an issue with a slight cloudiness in the tank. I run a filter sock but I am wondering if I should use a finer one? Anyone have a suggestion for polishing water clarity?

[braaap]

What dimensions are your tank? I probably missed them somewhere.

[Spiderguardnano]

Can you do a review on the fuge bulb ppease

[Steensj2004]

 

What dimensions are your tank? I probably missed them somewhere.

36 x 18 x 12 I believe

 

 

Can you do a review on the fuge bulb ppease

To early to say, So far I really like it. Quality construction, gooseneck is well built, and it puts off nearly zero heat. I will give a better review once I know the performance.

 

Went to court today to fight a traffic ticket from an accident a month ago......won. Woot Woot!!

 

So because I had the day off, I decided to stop by my favorite LFS to chill and BS, plus needed some more test kits. Picked up the Nyos ones again, I really love these things.

Current tank perams:

 

Alk:7.0

Calcium:390

Mag: 1330

Ph: 8.10

Salinity: 1.025

Temp: 79.8

 

Things are doing very well! Levels are back on point! Yay!

 

The owner( who has become a good friend) had to go to Pick up an order from the local airport. He asked me to ride along so he could park in the pickup area and leave his truck( can't leave it unattended). I agreed, when we got back he had this....

 

Amazing... had to have it. See through pink, darker pink speckles, and bright yellow tips.....man it's beautiful...

 

 

 

[braaap]

Nice. How much are those test kits? I've never found them locally.

[Steensj2004]

Nice. How much are those test kits? I've never found them locally.

Online you can get all, mag, calcium, nitrate, and phosphate for 110.00 I believe I think they range around 20.00 individually

I've compared them to my Salifert and they are on par... I love em

[niQo]

Love the dimensions of your tank. I want one!