Jorgieee Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 PicO is still going but it has seen better days. Hoping to get that back in shape soon. Did a big cleaning last weekend. I ended up buying a Amazon Fire tablet for $50 just so I can try out the program. What a joke. I thought you can control each spectrum individually but all it does is let you choose between different shades of blues or all red / yellow / orange / green. Who the hell would want their tank to be all red??? Kessil is stupid. I kind of hate them right now. My 8 years old nephew can write a better app than theirs. Dang !!! hopefully they fix that. I have mines sitting in a box as I am slowly doing another build. 1 Quote Link to comment
kguske2 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Who the hell would want their tank to be all red??? Kessil is stupid. I kind of hate them right now. Sorry for your troubles, but I literally laughed out loud at this statement 4 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Sooo...BRS has the Skimz SM203 on sale for $425. Soooo tempting. How do I know if my Magus Curve 5 is enough for my tank?? It's pulling stuff but tea like and not black and gunky. 3 Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'd stick with the Curve 5 anyway. From what I have read they are better build then the lower end Skimz models at a much better price. I can pick up a Curve 5 over here for about $190AUD shipped, closest equivalent Skimz model is about $260 AUD. 1 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'd stick with the Curve 5 anyway. From what I have read they are better build then the lower end Skimz models at a much better price. I can pick up a Curve 5 over here for about $190AUD shipped, closest equivalent Skimz model is about $260 AUD. that's surprising! i would have thought the Skimz will be better due to higher price tag and DC pump. Back to research... 1 Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 that's surprising! i would have thought the Skimz will be better due to higher price tag and DC pump. Back to research... I'm not sure about the DC pump versions of the Skimz but I know the normal versions use really thin acrylic and there are lots of reports of poor durability with them. A good alternative to both would be the Coral Box D300, D500 or D700 skimmers from Fish Street, Ben recently got one and had great things to say. They have a Jebao DC pump at their heart and the D500 (suitable for 250L to 600L tank) is $170USD and has the same footprint as the Curve 5, 1 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm not sure about the DC pump versions of the Skimz but I know the normal versions use really thin acrylic and there are lots of reports of poor durability with them. A good alternative to both would be the Coral Box D300, D500 or D700 skimmers from Fish Street, Ben recently got one and had great things to say. They have a Jebao DC pump at their heart and the D500 (suitable for 250L to 600L tank) is $170USD and has the same footprint as the Curve 5, Yea, he recommended the coralbox to me too but it looks just like the curve 5 so I wanted to try something different. 1 Quote Link to comment
metrokat Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That FTS was drool worthy. 2 Quote Link to comment
D Z Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ninja - your tank is looking awesome. Don't start changing things just to change things. I know the feeling cause I am a tinkerer too, but stick with what is working. If you start to see nutrients creeping up, THEN you know the Curve 5 is not keeping up and it is time to look for something different. Just my $0.02. That FTS was drool worthy. And I rightfully second this! Remember this http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/349372-d-zs-cad-34g-mini-ohhh-the-algae/?p=4803717 I know the feeling right now. 3 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 well, still cant catch the fish today so I took some pics instead. New FTS: Looks fantastic!!!! Those two firefish are way too cute . 1 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Caught the sick anthias today! And without using the fish trap since it's still in shipment. The trick is to NOT put the net into the water. They know it's feeding them when I am standing beside the tank so they all swim to the surface to wait for the food. I had the net ready and scoped her up in one try. Now she's in the Spec V with prazipro. That FTS was drool worthy. Thanks! Ninja - your tank is looking awesome. Don't start changing things just to change things. I know the feeling cause I am a tinkerer too, but stick with what is working. If you start to see nutrients creeping up, THEN you know the Curve 5 is not keeping up and it is time to look for something different. Just my $0.02. And I rightfully second this! Remember this http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/349372-d-zs-cad-34g-mini-ohhh-the-algae/?p=4803717 I know the feeling right now. Oh man. What a throwback. I think I subconsciously copied that scape you had. That's how much it was ingrained into my head. And you are absolutely right about tinkering. Must resist! Looks fantastic!!!! Those two firefish are way too cute . All 3 of them are out and about a lot now! They just stay in their little corner of the tank. 7 Quote Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Awesome! Good luck with the sick fish 1 Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Caught the sick anthias today! And without using the fish trap since it's still in shipment. The trick is to NOT put the net into the water. They know it's feeding them when I am standing beside the tank so they all swim to the surface to wait for the food. I had the net ready and scoped her up in one try. Now she's in the Spec V with prazipro. I guess I missed where it was sick, what is ailing it do you think? Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I guess I missed where it was sick, what is ailing it do you think? It looks skinny and left eye was white and puffy. It was still eating a lot though. Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Nems are coming =). Let's hope they look as good as the pictures on VIP: and an acan 12 Quote Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Oh my...those are spectacular. I have RFA envy 4 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Oh my...those are spectacular. I have RFA envy I been stalking their site every night and they just put up new ones =). I wanted to get even more...but I worry how true to color their photos are. Some look tooo actinic. There are still some nice $20 ones left on the site. 5 Quote Link to comment
kimberbee Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I been stalking their site every night and they just put up new ones =). I wanted to get even more...but I worry how true to color their photos are. Some look tooo actinic. There are still some nice $20 ones left on the site. The ones I got from them before were pretty true to color. A couple changed a little, but I'm still very happy with what I got!! 2 Quote Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Oh snaps I woulda ordered two and picked um up at tu casa 4 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sick Anthias looks fully recovered. No more puffy eye and eating regularly. Do I need to worry that whatever affected it is still in the big tank? I plan to do water change for nano tomorrow and do another dose of prazipro before putting the anthias back. 1 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Dang that FTS is nice tank is looking great! Those RFAs are going to look sweet in there. If the anthias are ok in the tank I might leave them in a little longer just to make sure all is good. 2 Quote Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I'm glad the anthias is better! And yeah, I'd leave him where he's happy for a bit just to make sure 2 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Dang that FTS is nice tank is looking great! Those RFAs are going to look sweet in there. If the anthias are ok in the tank I might leave them in a little longer just to make sure all is good. Thanks! After the RFAs, I dont think I have any other corals I want to add. Will let the tank stabilize and get some more SPS. Montis, birdsnest, and stylos are all doing great but acros not so great. I'm glad the anthias is better! And yeah, I'd leave him where he's happy for a bit just to make sure Yup, will leave the anthias in the nano for another week. Need suggestion on the next fish to get. I really want a flame angel but dont want to risk it nipping at my corals. Want another open swimmer, something colorful. Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Purple Tang or a Chevron....... 1 Quote Link to comment
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