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

[Steensj2004]

A few pics, been keeping my hands out of the tank more, stopped messing with it too. Everything is looking better than ever, extension is great, and everything looks very healthy!

 

Removed about a gallon bucket worth of macro from the fuge the other day during weekly water change. There is a LOT of that pick cotton candy algae Kat was talking about. Apparently, there is good export going on because algae is growing like crazy! Lots of pods running around as well!

[Steensj2004]

Dat Nano-Hybrid doe....

 

 

Corals be like

 

 

On a side note, Sandy from Eshopps is going to send me some new heads to see if that fixes the doser issues, fingers crossed.

[Steensj2004]

Good growth on my Sour Apple:

 

 

Today:

 

Not bad for about,what, two months. Tips lost some color but it's coming back

[plainrt]

What was up with your doser ? Can I ask you is your pump one louder than pump 2? My first one was that way so my lfs ha e me new one and its same way lol.

[myarmolich]

Looking amazing! Hows the tang doing in your tank?

[Steensj2004]

What was up with your doser ? Can I ask you is your pump one louder than pump 2? My first one was that way so my lfs ha e me new one and its same way lol.

Eshopps( Sandy) spoke with me on the phone the other day, she sent out two free, new heads the next day. They arrive today, waiting and watching the mailbox like a hawk.I hope it fixes the issue. Lawnman's doser is right on the money, fingers crossed. Both pumps are the same, no noise difference. They make noise but nothing unbearable.

 

Looking amazing! Hows the tang doing in your tank?

Thank you! Tang is doing great! He was very small when I bought him( about 2" now). Eats mt LFS homebrew food like a fiend, and eats algae off the clip. He is also a model citizen, always the center of attention when people come over to see the tank.

[plainrt]

Lol maybe I'll contact them also about my issue.

 

 

Thanks guy

[Steensj2004]

Lol maybe I'll contact them also about my issue.


Thanks guy

They are hard to get ahold of, but Sandy was very helpful. It is a nice unit, its a shame there is no way to calibrate the motors like on the more expensive ones. Frankly, for the cost it should be able to be calibrated. All it requires is the appropriate programming..... Does your doser add to much or to little?

[lilmatty5dimes]

Great shots.

[ninjamyst]

I am leaning more and more into getting this tank for my upgrade. any negatives I should be aware of? i dont know crap about plumbing since i am coming from AIO world.

[plainrt]

Overflow not the best but works pretty decent overall price hard to beat. Best fish in Milwaukee should have in stock if don't have one lined up already. I can check if want

[Steensj2004]

This^

[ninjamyst]

Overflow not the best but works pretty decent overall price hard to beat. Best fish in Milwaukee should have in stock if don't have one lined up already. I can check if want

 

This^

 

is there a better alternative shallow tank out there? Aquapros carry Deep Blue so I will probably have them order me one when I am ready.

[Steensj2004]

 

 

is there a better alternative shallow tank out there? Aquapros carry Deep Blue so I will probably have them order me one when I am ready.

Price VS quality, not that I know of. I love mine.

If I did it over, I'd do a overflow main and backup with the return hole, pipe the return over the back of the tank

[ninjamyst]

If I did it over, I'd do a overflow main and backup with the return hole, pipe the return over the back of the tank

 

let me get my reefer dictionary out first....

[plainrt]

Lol wish I could find little taller one id sell you mine last I heard the 34 was tuff size to get. Just keep in mind if can't get. Think was 230 last time I looked at it.

[ninjamyst]

A local guy is selling the 30g 24 x 24 x 12 for $125. I was so excited until I remember someone (I think it was one of you guys) told me the 30g is not low iron. Blah.

[Steensj2004]

New mushy and ric, start of mushroom island

[pgrVII]

New corals look good sir. Sexy looking bubble tip ya got there too.

[metrokat]

Hey Kat, you really want some of this cotton candy algae stuff? My friggin sump macro is tanking off like crazy, I could probably get you a chuck?

Missed your post - YES PLEASE!

[Steensj2004]

Missed your post - YES PLEASE!

Ok! Next trim I'll cut some and send it over!!

[Steensj2004]

Missed your post - YES PLEASE!

I have a BUNCH of the cotton candy currently, But I have flatworms that for whatever reason, are completely secluded to only my refugium. Prolly don't wanna risk it.... sowy

[ninjamyst]

how you liking the Nanobox Hybrid? Trying to decide what light to use when I eventually get this tank. I am thinking Nanobox Hybrid or Quad or just two Kessil A160

[Steensj2004]

how you liking the Nanobox Hybrid? Trying to decide what light to use when I eventually get this tank. I am thinking Nanobox Hybrid or Quad or just two Kessil A160

Wouldn't trade this light for any other light on the market tbh. It does have a lot of wires, but if you're good at wire management, that doesn't matter. If you look back a few posts you'll see an example of growth, everything loves this light. I've had some issues with programming, as it seems to go dark sooner than I'd like, but it's my problem with the learning curve on the controller. I've spent literally zero time trying to figure it out. I run my blue channels at about 50% and the whites at about 35% now, everything is doing very well, lots of power. I also notice a massive decrease in shadowing with the T5/ LED combo.

[Steensj2004]

New corals, Pagoda Cup just opening up after being moved a hair. I have no idea how I have overlooked this so many times at my LFS!!:

 

Red People Eaters:

 

Favia, was looking a bit bad, but hopefull will jump back!