NanoRox Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 The tank is pretty much on auto pilot now. I have elected to not make a water change this week (made one last week). The water parameters are stable, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate are not detectable so I am not concerned with nutrient export. I have been playing with my alk lately trying to keep it higher. I am slowly increasing the alk over the course of a few weeks as seen in the attached report. I have noticed, and I understand this is to be expected, but as I have increased my alk, the calcium and magnesium appear to be better utilized my the corals. From day one my Ca and Mg have been off the charts high. I am finally seeing them come down and have noticed improved coral growth. I will continue to watch this and see if the trend continues. Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Added my 3rd and final resident Thursday. Meet Cloi...my new snow flake clownfish. She has taken to the tank quite well BUT the Fire Fish has been hiding in his cave since Thursday. He came out once that I have seen but has been MIA during the feeding times. I know fire fish are very shy so hopefully he will come out soon. Perhaps hunger will compel him. The pic is a bit blurry...she never stands still. Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 cant seem to figure out how to delete a post. I tried to upload a clip of the tank but its always comes out blurry. I will post again once I figure that out. Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 WOOT!!! I MADE 6 MONTHS SO FAR!! everything seems to be doing pretty well. I am including pics of all the corals and one full shot. Please note the palys are NOT doing well and none I have ever tried do. I just don't know what to do with them. I have tried multiple locations and just no luck. Let me know which corals you think look the best. Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Looking great. I would get rid of those blue cloves quick! They will over take the tank in no time. -Dave 1 Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, DaveFason said: Looking great. I would get rid of those blue cloves quick! They will over take the tank in no time. -Dave but I really like them. oddly they have not spread in 3 months. the store said they were blue sympodium but others have told me that is not correct. Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 I am a little late but here are my 7 month pics. everything is doing great BUT I don't like the coralline algae on the back panel. Unfortunately I don't have a great way to clean it. I also realize my rockwork is a bit of a pile (was going for a cave) but I think I will just let the corals fill in and see what it looks like. My next and larger tank will be more of a pillar in the center I think, 2 Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 Little fun videoing my tank at 7 1/2 months. Comments welcomed. Duane’s Nano Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 Well I am coming up on 9 months. some things look pretty good and some things I would like to see do better. I don't have any issues with problem algae and I have not made any water changes in two months. I do "dose" via my ATO but that's about it. I don't really care for the coralline algae on the back but its too hard to clean. I will let it keep growing and see what it does, At this point just making tweaks and letting things grow in. 3 Quote Link to comment
Subsea Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Looking good. Sounds like you might be a “Laissez Faire” reefkeeper. Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 I may be although manually dosing phyto everyday and thining my chaeto every two weeks is cutting into that. 🙂 Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Looks great! Still enjoying the light? Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 8:26 AM, DaveFason said: Looks great! Still enjoying the light? I am. when I eventually upgrade to a larger tank (looking at Waterbox) I will be using your lights again. 1 Quote Link to comment
mipster Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Could you show how you've plumbed in your chaeto reactor? I'm planning something similar on an IM 25 lagoon but I've not found many examples of people using chaeto reactors with AIOs where the reactor was kept under the tank inside the stand. I've seen a bunch where they are hanging off the back which is the last thing I want. Quote Link to comment
Cannedfish Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 On 4/25/2018 at 2:16 PM, Duane Clark said: but I really like them. oddly they have not spread in 3 months. the store said they were blue sympodium but others have told me that is not correct. I really don’t go out of my way to offer unsolicited advice. In my opinion, it’s your tank, do what you want. But I had to break my rule with blue clove polyps. I 100% second @DaveFason on this. They are the worst, and I couldn’t hate them more. I had a single clove as a hitchhiker and it really did nothing for months then they started to spread, and while people gave similar advice, I was like “they can’t be that bad, I’ll just scrape them off.” Nope. They are the effing plague, once they start spreading they are like wildfire, and will take over. It’s crazy that they will encapsulate zoas. Of all my takes regrets, and they are many, they are tied for number one (with terrible rock scape; but BCP may force me to restart; double problem solved). Furthermore, they are damn near impossible to eradicate, because they are everywhere. In. Every. Single. Tiny. Crevice. Don’t do it. Don’t let them trick you. Or isolate them, preferably in the trash. Rant over. Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 6:15 PM, Cannedfish said: I really don’t go out of my way to offer unsolicited advice. In my opinion, it’s your tank, do what you want. But I had to break my rule with blue clove polyps. I 100% second @DaveFason on this. They are the worst, and I couldn’t hate them more. I had a single clove as a hitchhiker and it really did nothing for months then they started to spread, and while people gave similar advice, I was like “they can’t be that bad, I’ll just scrape them off.” Nope. They are the effing plague, once they start spreading they are like wildfire, and will take over. It’s crazy that they will encapsulate zoas. Of all my takes regrets, and they are many, they are tied for number one (with terrible rock scape; but BCP may force me to restart; double problem solved). Furthermore, they are damn near impossible to eradicate, because they are everywhere. In. Every. Single. Tiny. Crevice. Don’t do it. Don’t let them trick you. Or isolate them, preferably in the trash. Rant over. Thanks Big Easy. I really appreciate the heads up. I will need to think about it...and believe me I will. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 On 7/25/2018 at 5:59 PM, mipster said: Could you show how you've plumbed in your chaeto reactor? I'm planning something similar on an IM 25 lagoon but I've not found many examples of people using chaeto reactors with AIOs where the reactor was kept under the tank inside the stand. I've seen a bunch where they are hanging off the back which is the last thing I want. Sure. Its not pretty so just warning you. 🙂 I am no plumber. lol. I will take a couple pics and post here shortly. Quote Link to comment
Cannedfish Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 24 minutes ago, Duane Clark said: Thanks Big Easy. I really appreciate the heads up. I will need to think about it...and believe me I will. Thanks again! I forgot to say otherwise, the tanks looking great!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Patrick17 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 You asked what our favourite corals are in your tank; I've got to say Duncan for me. Looks big and happy and plenty of new growth. Tank looks wonderful all round Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, Patrick17 said: You asked what our favourite corals are in your tank; I've got to say Duncan for me. Looks big and happy and plenty of new growth. Tank looks wonderful all round Thanks Patrick. I think I agree. Although my Frogspawn is starting to really catch my eye. 🙂 Quote Link to comment
Patrick17 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, Duane Clark said: Thanks Patrick. I think I agree. Although my Frogspawn is starting to really catch my eye. 🙂 Euphyllia have that affect! Before you know it you'll be on the look out for gold torches and seeking out other interesting colours; your collection will grow... Quote Link to comment
NanoRox Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 45 minutes ago, Patrick17 said: Euphyllia have that affect! Before you know it you'll be on the look out for gold torches and seeking out other interesting colours; your collection will grow... Sadly I think I have run out of room. I'm letting things grow in so not sure. Think I can fit more in there? Quote Link to comment
Patrick17 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 8 hours ago, Duane Clark said: Sadly I think I have run out of room. I'm letting things grow in so not sure. Think I can fit more in there? There's always room for more 😉 Euphyllia pack a sting but if you chose carefully, some types are able to be placed close to others without any issues. Off the top of my head, I can't think of an example of a euphyllia garden on N-R but it is possible. Seriously though, I'm as impressed with you as I am with the tank if you have the self-control to let things grow for a while; many on this forum, myself included, always seem to be adding more - even when there really isn't much room. 1 Quote Link to comment
Patrick17 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Check out @SURVEYMAN46123 nano for a nice collection of euphyllia kept close together, not that I'm trying to encourage you to get more... Quote Link to comment
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