Ratvan Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, seabass said: It's awfully nice of them to help out (and even add to). Hopefully the new rock is fully cured. It's a nice amount of rock (especially for a bare bottom tank). I think this tank holds a lot of potential. I hope you and your tank continue to recover! I am very lucky, I think that I know who got the Monti. They'll be getting one of my tanks soon as I know that she wants to start reefing. 4 minutes ago, Wonderboy said: Still looking promising - nice of them to put all of their time into it. It's a good thing most marine life can handle rapid drops in salinity better than rapid increases - did you correct the salinity? I did a small WC, took Salinity down to 1.033. I'll do the same on Monday or get one of the staff to if i am not in. That should get me to 1.027 ish I figured that any big change (up or down) would not be great However Zoa's are slowly opening and Duncan's skirt looks a bit more plump 3 Quote Link to comment
Wonderboy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 In emergencies, corals are actually more tolerant to change than you'd think. When we are looking for good growth, that is when consistency is key. They can tolerate a rapid change towards "better" water usually with no problems. Your approach is of course safe and effective as well; best of luck. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, Wonderboy said: In emergencies, corals are actually more tolerant to change than you'd think. When we are looking for good growth, that is when consistency is key. They can tolerate a rapid change towards "better" water usually with no problems. Your approach is of course safe and effective as well; best of luck. It was more for the inverts (that are now dead anyway) and the fish that are in the tank Oh well, at least I'll know for next time 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Wonderboy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Sorry about your inverts, but it's a super good thing you were able to make it to the little tank today :] 2 1 Quote Link to comment
748S911 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Looking good, you have great co workers. I would've come back to murkey mess and everything dead. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment
DSFIRSTSLTWATER Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 at least you can have a tank at work lol. I'm surprised they give us a computer. 1 3 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 hour ago, DSFIRSTSLTWATER said: I'm surprised they give us a computer. And the internet. 4 Quote Link to comment
DSFIRSTSLTWATER Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, seabass said: And the internet. lol yup very true. Hopefully changes are on the horizon 2 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Well I am back at work, although on light duties. Which means sadly I am confined to my desk (oh no, what will I do with myself) Everything still looks pissed off, I plan on doing tests and a water change tomorrow (so many meetings and catch ups today), although I think i have an issue with the heater (tank feels cool to the touch) Just need everything to hold on until Friday when i can sort a few things out. And also payday. Montipora looks like it's going the way of the other SPS 2 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I'm glad you're doing well enough to be at work. I'm sure that your tank will be recovering soon too. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Do you think it is worth trying to save that Monti piece? Snap off the White sections? Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I definitely wouldn't get rid of your monti. You could break off the white sections if you wish; but if the tissue isn't continuing to recede, it may not be necessary. A good sized water change might do just as much for it. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, seabass said: I definitely wouldn't get rid of your monti. You could break off the white sections if you wish; but if the tissue isn't continuing to recede, it may not be necessary. A good sized water change might do just as much for it. Ok sweet, i'll do a big change tonight before leaving work. See how that works out 3 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 So yeah my SW container leaked and I list the whole 5g. Flooded downstairs slightly so will pick up new container and water tomorrow for the change. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 41 minutes ago, Ratvan said: So yeah my SW container leaked and I list the whole 5g. Flooded downstairs slightly so will pick up new container and water tomorrow for the change. That sucks big time! I’m sorry to hear about that, hopefully there isn’t too much water damage, it would suck if they said no more fish tanks at work! Quote Link to comment
Wingy Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 As @MetaTank said it would be bad if they said no more tanks so be proactive and find a container for your container to prevent future leaks. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Meh it's not an issue at all, was cleaned up within an hour. 2 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Dam now a mini flood! I don't usually follow astrology but you should find out if Mars is retrograde or your sun sign is in the wrong house. How ever all that stuff goes. Don't waste any $$ on lotto tickets either. Seriously sounds like it wasn't as bad as it could have been. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 11 hours ago, debbeach13 said: Dam now a mini flood! I don't usually follow astrology but you should find out if Mars is retrograde or your sun sign is in the wrong house. How ever all that stuff goes. Don't waste any $$ on lotto tickets either. Seriously sounds like it wasn't as bad as it could have been. Well you know what they say, "if it weren't for bad luck, i'd have no luck at all" Anyways, water change completed and I decided to add Benny this morning. He has nipped up to the surface a few times this morning for a pellet and seen him picking at the rocks and generally hovering around in that weird helicopter fish way Actively looking for a second Goby now 6 Quote Link to comment
Tempestas Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ratvan said: Well you know what they say, "if it weren't for bad luck, i'd have no luck at all" Lolz. Sounds like the type of luck that I have. And Yay!! Benny's finally in! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Tempestas said: Lolz. Sounds like the type of luck that I have. And Yay!! Benny's finally in! I know, so happy seeing him Perching all over the place 1 Quote Link to comment
Wonderboy Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I'm quite excited to see that little fish again myself :] Excited Benny's getting a friend, too. I'm glad that things are starting to roll for you despite certain circumstances - I think maybe it's a good idea to wish for you the best kind of luck this go around Hoping everything goes well for you both in and outside of your pico. Of course, looking forward to your updates! 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 38 minutes ago, Wonderboy said: I'm quite excited to see that little fish again myself :] Excited Benny's getting a friend, too. I'm glad that things are starting to roll for you despite certain circumstances - I think maybe it's a good idea to wish for you the best kind of luck this go around Hoping everything goes well for you both in and outside of your pico. Of course, looking forward to your updates! Hopefully I can get this tank to turn the corner, spent lunch break cleaning random brown gunk off of my Zoa Frags, then getting an Iodine dip, they're starting to open slightly again. It'll take a little while but fairly confident that I should be able to get everything back on track (with assistance from here of course), fished the snails out this morning as they have passed. I forgot that cleaning out the sand would also clean out a lot of the algae they eat. Clean up Crew is now. Penny (Hermit) Nassarius Snail Various Worms and Stars. 8 Quote Link to comment
A.m.P Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Damn I love those little gobies. 1 Quote Link to comment
DSFIRSTSLTWATER Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Ratvan said: Hopefully I can get this tank to turn the corner, spent lunch break cleaning random brown gunk off of my Zoa Frags, then getting an Iodine dip, they're starting to open slightly again. It'll take a little while but fairly confident that I should be able to get everything back on track (with assistance from here of course), fished the snails out this morning as they have passed. I forgot that cleaning out the sand would also clean out a lot of the algae they eat. Clean up Crew is now. Penny (Hermit) Nassarius Snail Various Worms and Stars. oh damn! Look at that little guy 1 Quote Link to comment
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