Murphs_Reef Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Hmm long time since I updated.. aiptasia is here in a big way, electric prices are well on the up and look back over this year makes it difficult to want to continue... I've almost pulled the trigger a few times this year but now I think I'm letting the tank wind down... My last water test was in June!! Coral and fish are happy but generally this year, my head hasn't been with the tank... Funny as I've had a tank in my house most of my life. Will see how we get on and not going to make any quick decisions... 2 1 Quote Link to comment
InAtTheDeepEnd Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Be pretty sad to see you leave the hobby man but you won't be the only one I know quitting over rising costs, far from it. Cost of living in the UK is doing big damage to the aquarium hobby and marine is being hit the hardest. After what Brexit and COVID have done to imports it will have to change pretty radically to survive I should think, as an industry and on the basis of the individual. That said if you want any help rehoming fish, corals or equipment I'd be happy to help where I can - either taking myself or finding people through work who'd be interested in any of it. But really, I think I and everyone else on nano reef would prefer you not to go. How about downsizing to another nano? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 Well in a mini turn of events.. I aips x'ed due to nothing other than boredom.. and cleaned the glass .... Last water testing?? JUNE 26TH. Since such time, cyano has gone, Monti has started growing again and doing well... Moral of the Story? Chill out and stop dosing? Not sure... Tank is full of empty snail shells and a cleaner Wrasse that's been in the sump 3 months.. other than missed chores.... Sweet.... 10 Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Yay! Nice turn around. 1 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 After a year and a half it looks like the star is finally on the way out 4 Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 3:44 AM, Murphs_Reef said: After a year and a half it looks like the star is finally on the way out Is that normal lifespan? 3 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 41 minutes ago, Pjanssen said: Is that normal lifespan? It's not that atypical, but still a little short. However, who knows how old it was when it was collected. They tend to live 3 to 5 years in a large tank, with a well established sand bed, filled with lots of life (as they feed on life in the sand). 1 1 Quote Link to comment
InAtTheDeepEnd Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 it's not an unusual lifespan for a WC starfish. You might hope for longer, but if it was biggish when you got it, it's not bad; hoping for longer is about all you can do. 1 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 As it turns out, the little guy seems ok now. I've not done any water tests for so long, I will have to steal some time to see what's going on there with the parameters, maybe there is something at play there. But for now everything seems fine.. it did look like legs where disintegrating but on a closer inspection it's all good. 4 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 3 months with no testing or maintenance (other than the ATO) and... Salinity has dropped a little to 1.025ppm.. not bad 2 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 I'm giving away a evo, it all works as is complete, stock light, can't remember the heater, Sicce 1.0 pump.. just needs coralline clearing off.. in fact I have loads of rock, and various chemicals, AI Nero 3 as well.. just need to pay for postage in UK.. @Ratvan @InAtTheDeepEnd might have some interest? not giving up on the hobby, just don't want all this stuff to end up broken an in the bin .. it's all in the shed so not going to be long before it gets ####ed... 1 3 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Very nice of you. Plus, recycling! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Thanks mate but got my Evo up for sale at the moment as well, might look at the Nero 3 at a later date. Currently having issues with my stocking (Lions are scrapping) so need the RSM to be set up first, just waiting on new stand... 1 Quote Link to comment
InAtTheDeepEnd Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Yes please if can pay after this Friday for delivery sometime next week! 2 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/12/2022 at 7:35 PM, InAtTheDeepEnd said: Yes please if can pay after this Friday for delivery sometime next week! Nice one I will arrange at the weekend with you. Think @Ratvan is interested in the Nero but I have other jecod pumps in a box all in good order. 1 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 I'm back! Finally... And still owe those tank bits out... Will sort that out next.. For now Jimmy is still going strong, thought he was on his way out but nope... Year and a half deep. Pixel 7pro, D-D mobile camera lens, no other filtering: 4 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 Flash back to 12 months ago exactly Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 It's been 10 months... So it must be time for.. A water change... Only 2% mind, don't want to get to hasty 🤣 2 4 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Look at that clean sand 4 Quote Link to comment
InAtTheDeepEnd Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 pretty pretty - nice to see you back!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 42 minutes ago, InAtTheDeepEnd said: pretty pretty - nice to see you back!! Thanks - yeah lost my reefing way a little bit. I still have all the bits and tanks I was going to send you and ratvan before I feel down a hole... Will have to dig it all out and take some pictures.. I'll have 3 AI Prime 16HDs soon as I'm looking.at new lights. Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 More bits 2 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 Scopas tang - had this fella for almost 2 years.. he loves a bit of GHA .. 2 Quote Link to comment
Murphs_Reef Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 Can't wait until the 28th - fully approved and signed off by Mrs Murph!! The very kind fellas at cellar marine are going to put the hanging bracket in free of charge!!! Reef Factory Reef Flare PRO L 😱 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Ooh exciting, I've had my eye on those lights for a while. If they aren't outrageous to ship to the US I may try their small one soon.. 1 Quote Link to comment
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