Begow Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 If they actually took out 75%, I wouldn't get more just yet. You don't want to run out of algae! I would reccomend getting a small pack from reefcleaners for under $20. Assorted cleaners for assorted jobs For sure, I try to stay away from Hermits.. and last time I ordered from him I got a few of those welks, which I wasn't thrilled with. Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Dont think reefcleaner sells trochus or turbos as part of his packs unless you pay for next day shipping...shame since they are best at cleaning up algae. Dwarf ceriths dont do much. Nerites just want escape to their own death. Link to comment
Begow Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Dont think reefcleaner sells trochus or turbos as part of his packs unless you pay for next day shipping...shame since they are best at cleaning up algae. Dwarf ceriths dont do much. Nerites just want escape to their own death. I'm not sure I'd go with a pack, I already have a bunch of different species of snails from my old set up but I'm really impressed with the trochus so I'd probably just order some separately. Some pics from tonight: Pics of the Midas Blenny that's finally coming out of the rock work, I can't believe how pink this guy is Rasta's making a good come back: Utter Chaos: ORA Red Planet with good PE: Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 you just reminded me I want a midas too =P Link to comment
Begow Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 you just reminded me I want a midas too =P Such cool fish man. Tonight my son was being super whiny and I sat him on my leg in front of the tank and he finally noticed the Midas when he came out of the rock work and was just mesmerized, every time the fish came out of the rocks my son just lit up. It was a pretty cool moment. Link to comment
Normang Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Finally! dude I'm so stoked. My wife is excited too because she wanted a bigger tank as well! That's one of the hardest parts, getting your wife onboard with not just a tank but a LARGER tank. The hard parts done. Look forward to this build, hopefully you'll keep it for a while. Link to comment
Begow Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 That's one of the hardest parts, getting your wife onboard with not just a tank but a LARGER tank. The hard parts done. Look forward to this build, hopefully you'll keep it for a while. Yeah I'll be with this tank until we buy a new house which probably won't be for another 7-8 months probably. I'm pretty satisfied with this tank so far, and yeah I'm really glad she was cool with a bigger tank, she really likes it! Link to comment
Normang Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I noticed you got a prime. How do you like it? I just bought a white used one from here and It'll arrive on Saturday. Link to comment
Begow Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 I noticed you got a prime. How do you like it? I just bought a white used one from here and It'll arrive on Saturday. So far so good, I have it dialed in to have pretty much an identical spectrum color as my Mini-Tide until I can afford another Prime. I'm pretty thrilled with the light overall. I had a few hiccups with the computer based website, but I got it fixed and now I'm smooth sailing. I guess the PAR on them is overall pretty crappy, but I have a shallow tank and keep most of my light SPS up top. Today my zoas were more flat compared to the outstretched look they usually have. Link to comment
Normang Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 So far so good, I have it dialed in to have pretty much an identical spectrum color as my Mini-Tide until I can afford another Prime. I'm pretty thrilled with the light overall. I had a few hiccups with the computer based website, but I got it fixed and now I'm smooth sailing. I guess the PAR on them is overall pretty crappy, but I have a shallow tank and keep most of my light SPS up top. Today my zoas were more flat compared to the outstretched look they usually have. Yeah the par numbers aren't as great as everyone thought they'd be or what AI advertised. But I've seen many tanks with Primes supporting large colonies of SPS. Most people that have it seem to love it, and for the price you get a lot more than other LEDs on the market. I'll be mostly keeping LPS, softies and Maybe a few frags of easy SPS such as Monti or BirdsNest so I don't need a crazy output LED. For most peoples needs the PAR will work. I'm mostly excited about the controlability such as moon cycle, weather, and individual channels and the build in WIFI to hook up direct to smartphones. A lot of cool features in a small package. Link to comment
Begow Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yeah the par numbers aren't as great as everyone thought they'd be or what AI advertised. But I've seen many tanks with Primes supporting large colonies of SPS. Most people that have it seem so love it, and for the price you get a lot more than other LEDs on the market. I'll be mostly keeping LPS, softies and Maybe a few frags of easy SPS such as Monti or BirdsNest so I don't need a crazy output LED. For most peoples needs the PAR will work. Im mostly excited about the controlability such as moon cycle, weather, and individual channels and the build in WIFI to hook up direct to smartphones. A lot of cool features in a small package. Yeah the features plus price point and what I keep was all I needed to know. I keep very easy SPS, so I think I'll be fine with those. I'm going to try and sell my Mini-Tide so I can buy another Prime and hopefully it'll work! Haha, otherwise I guess I'll be a zoa and LPS type guy Link to comment
Begow Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Today my filter socks came in with for the 30L. I really am impressed with a lot of the stuff IM is putting out, these things were a perfect fit and make it where ALL the water from the overflow goes directly into the sock, I'm really thrilled to see the clarity of the tank once I wake up. Link to comment
Bunster Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Utter chaos! thats on my dream list Link to comment
Admonition Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Today my filter socks came in with for the 30L. I really am impressed with a lot of the stuff IM is putting out, these things were a perfect fit and make it where ALL the water from the overflow goes directly into the sock, I'm really thrilled to see the clarity of the tank once I wake up. Pictures Link to comment
Begow Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Utter chaos! thats on my dream list Yeah it's one of my favorites as well, I'm still hoping all my other zoanthids color up after my crash. I have Latin Lover's and Sunny D's that are very bland and brown right now. Pictures I'll try to snap a few tomorrow before work. I'm in the process of making my own knife by hand, and tomorrow I have to run by my families shop to get it drilled so I'll see if I have time Link to comment
Begow Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Got a new Golden Torch today in a trade, I'm really really stoked as it's one of my favorite corals. You can see the Midas Blenny creeping in this photo It's still a little closed up, but it's already gorgeous. Link to comment
chonathin Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Hey Dude!!! I thought you still had the Fusion 10 running, didnt even see that you started a 30L. Congrats! We must have similar tastes cause I've been lusting after a Midas Blenny and Golden Torch for months! Tank is looking great!! Link to comment
Begow Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hey Dude!!! I thought you still had the Fusion 10 running, didnt even see that you started a 30L. Congrats! We must have similar tastes cause I've been lusting after a Midas Blenny and Golden Torch for months! Tank is looking great!! haha thanks man, yeah I love all of the new additions and I've gotten most of it in trade which has been awesome! Tonight I broadcast fed the entire tank and spot fed all my corals. I always do a very big feeding the night before a water change, even my chalice opened up a little and ate which was cool. I used; Reef Roids, Reef Chili, ESV Phytoplankton, pellets, flakes (which my fish didn't take to at all), and after my lights are out I'll be doing a dose of KZ Coral Vitalizer as well. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 haha thanks man, yeah I love all of the new additions and I've gotten most of it in trade which has been awesome! Tonight I broadcast fed the entire tank and spot fed all my corals. I always do a very big feeding the night before a water change, even my chalice opened up a little and ate which was cool. I used; Reef Roids, Reef Chili, ESV Phytoplankton, pellets, flakes (which my fish didn't take to at all), and after my lights are out I'll be doing a dose of KZ Coral Vitalizer as well. Lol you're going to have diatoms galore tomorrow morning! Link to comment
Begow Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Lol you're going to have diatoms galore tomorrow morning! haha yeah, but I have those glorius trochus snails and a big water change tomorrow too I'm more of an over feeder than under and just try to keep up with water changes. Link to comment
Begow Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just came across these pics: Starting out rastas, just four lonely polyps: Now it's like 20+ polyps: Link to comment
Begow Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Lol you're going to have diatoms galore tomorrow morning! Hey man I finally got a good pic of that rasta/reef tech frag for you I also snapped a great picture of my Midad Blenny today! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hey man I finally got a good pic of that rasta/reef tech frag for you I also snapped a great picture of my Midad Blenny today! Looks awesome! Issue is you're in Ocala and I'm in South Miami, plus at the moment buying all the rastas is too much $$ for me. Link to comment
Begow Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Looks awesome! Issue is you're in Ocala and I'm in South Miami, plus at the moment buying all the rastas is too much $$ for me. I was mainly just showing you because you said you wanted to see them, I'm mainly look for trades atm. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was mainly just showing you because you said you wanted to see them, I'm mainly look for trades atm. Oh I have a lot of assorted Montipora for trade, neon green, purple, red, Montipora Undata, Sunset Montipora, and more! Link to comment
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