nickyJ Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, colinlevy said: @nickyJ You still using the Reef Glass skimmer? I am getting ready to throw my IM Ghost Skimmer out the window (literally) Just trying to look for a replacement Yes I am. It doesn't produce a ton but what is does pull out is very nasty looking / smelling so I keep it running. I would recommend a very small air pump if you go the Reef Glass route - helps a lot keeping noise down. Quote Link to comment
colinlevy Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, nickyJ said: Yes I am. It doesn't produce a ton but what is does pull out is very nasty looking / smelling so I keep it running. I would recommend a very small air pump if you go the Reef Glass route - helps a lot keeping noise down. I am not familiar with Reef Glass skimmers or these types Any specific pump you are using? I have a few cheap ones from the LFS Also, do you have your waste output far from your unit? Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 19 hours ago, colinlevy said: I am not familiar with Reef Glass skimmers or these types Any specific pump you are using? I have a few cheap ones from the LFS Also, do you have your waste output far from your unit? The pump I'm using is called Marina 50 and it's much more quiet than when I had a whisper pump. Whatever you have is likely fine. My waste container is close hiding right behind the tank. Search Mame skimmer if you want to read up on them. My take is they aren't great but better than nothing. Quote Link to comment
colinlevy Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks for the help! I pulled the trigger on it during cyber Monday. Got the skimmer, an air pump, and some extra tubing for $80 shipped (and will get it tomorrow, so even better) Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Here are some fresh pictures. If anyone knows a nano friendly critter that eats red turf algae I would be open to suggestions. It's starting to take over to the point I'm introducing some gsp and glove polyps in and effort to over grow it. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatlandreefer Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 A small pincushion urchin might work. Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) Thinking my next two moves for this tank are going to be switching to an Icecap 2k gyre pump and trying out Aquaforest probiotic salt. Any have experience with either of those they feel like sharing? I mostly want the pump to make the tank look more symmetrical and to open up some new aquascape options. As for the salt I'm hoping to see more growth than I've gotten in the past year with ESV but want a salt which mixes quickly without a residue. I added a Chaetomax fuge light to replace my drop in halogen bulb 6 weeks ago and have gone from hardly being able to keep Chaeto alive to having an overflowing fuge chamber every week when I do my water change. (also went from 24h light to 12 on 12 off) so I would definitely recommend the light to anyone having trouble like I was. Edited December 29, 2017 by nickyJ 1 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Has the chaeto growth helped slow down the red turf algae you were seeing in the display @nickyJ? Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 I think it has slowed down the red turf progression - unfortunately it is already everywhere I'm planning to get a tuxedo urchin to go after it next but I am moving in a month and am waiting until after than for any changes. My chaeto growth has also slowed since the first few weeks but I take that as a sign my nutrients are lower overall now. 1 Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 quick update - I moved about half a mile up the street on March 24th. Limited casualties with the tank ... lost a porcelain crab and bleached some sps and coraline which is starting to bounce back already. Just added two icecap products I'm happy with so far the 1k gyre pump and 1k nano protein skimmer. Also got a tuxedo urchin in hopes he can help me with me algae issues. (so wish I had room for tang) I gave my rocks a good scrub in the move and am in a better place algae wise. Hoping to get my system running cleaner and see some faster growth than I've had in the past. This tank has been very healthy since the start but growth has been slow across the board. I wonder if ESV salt + limited to no dosing has my levels low ... might be time to break down and finally buy some test kits / Hanna checkers. Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Here are some new pics. Fish photobombing all my attempts at coral shots. New rockscape Got this torch in a trade recently since it wasn't doing well in their tank - opening a bit more for me everyday This poor monti didn't handle the move so well 1 Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Getting some weird bubbles on the surface - anyone know what might be causing these? Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Trying a bucket of red sea coral pro salt to see if I can get some more growth 1 Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 The urchin has finally helped me turned the tide against this algae and I am liking the change to Red Sea coral pro salt. Will try to post some updated pics soon. Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Moved some rocks around last week and I'm pretty happy with the new layout. Here are some pics 1 Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 What I've always wanted for this tank has finally begun - my 2 BTAs are now 5 BTAs. Trying to find a new rock layout that suits everyone. Also dealing with some Cyano and melting Zoas. Will post some pics soon. Also since my last post I've lost the Potter's Angel and replaced him with a sixline wrasse Quote Link to comment
nickyJ Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 My Radion died on 6/6/19 but is coming back with new G3 LED pucks hopefully tomorrow - some zoas have died but but hoping it would be a major loss Quote Link to comment
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