A Splash of Color

[martinphillip03]

I second that.

Marty

Welcome back. Be sure to tell us when the new thread is up.

 

[maxxII]

I added the matrix prior to changing my water keeping method simply to create a potent bio filter to replace the gfo i used to run months back. I think it produces much higher levels of bacteria for its size than live rock and i also believe that placing it in the right current allows some of that bacteria to be constantly swept into the water current and available to the corals as a food source. Basically, i think you can get the same benefits from it and siporax etc as you get from shaking zeo stones in a reactor.

I don't quarantine fish or anything else mate. I have 3 tangs, 5 anthias, 4 wrasse, 3 glassfish, royal gramma, 2 clowns - i think that's it. In the last 3 months i have had 2 dartfish and 3 wrasse jump and die so i'm not buying any more wrasse etc and will be adding more anthias and another tang if and when Dave gets me the one i asked for. I feed lots of crushed flake which the anthias love but the bigger fish ignore as the size isn't worth chasing. Anthias do best with lots of little meals so an auto feeder over a feeding ring would be an easy solution if you couldn't be home to feed manually.

Does Matrix need to be replaced every so often or is it set and forget?

How long does it take your anthias to begin eating flake food?

Trying to boost my BFC. a Trio of Anthias would put me at a BFC of 1.

 

[biggles]

Are these the ingredients in Koralcolor?

Trace Hard ingredients mate.

Hi Andrew,
Thanks for your topic! It's very interesting!

Is only the matrix do filtration and export for nitrates and phosphates in your system? What else do you use for filtration refugium, liquid carbon, GFO ..... ?
How you do the matrix maintain, how often do you change the matrix?
Could you put any pictures how the matrix is into the sump, please?
Thanks.

Your corals absolutely amazing!

Thanks mate, i only have the matrix, skimmer and a cup of carbon in a bag in the sump - nothing else. The matrix isn't changed ever.

Potatohead my cleaner shrimp has a carbon fetish......

That last pic is awesome! You can really see how much thought you put into color placement. Good stuff bud

Thanks a lot Conor

Well if that isn't a sight for sore eyes!

My daughter saw the pic and said "dad! The ocean!"

What's new in the wild world of sps junkies?

Hey Kevin, nice to see back mate. You put a smile on my face with your daughter's comment, thanks buddy

What's new is that a bunch of acro rebels led by Matt and Perry have been inciting others to break away from the empire by posting gorgeous acro pics all over my bloody thread - you know me Kevin, i'm probably the nicest, politest guy on RC so i can't work out why these guys are ganging up on me.........

Wow!!! Just amazing.

Thanks Jess.

Great contrast of colors!

Thanks my friend.

Absolutely FABULOUS :inlove: :inlove:

Thanks Dom

That last photo is an absolute stunner Andrew, would you know the name of that yellow monster on the right?

I don't know what that acro is Mike, that's actually two separate pieces that were in different spots in the 65 gal and i put them side by side again when i placed them in the much larger display.

I ignored three pieces of SSC to bring home what i thought would be a great example to show an acro coloring back up for anyone interested to follow. Someone left a sheet of newspaper on the edge of the SPS display and Dave came in to find shredded newspaper, blocked pumps and an overflowing skimmer - that's why the acro looks the way it does.
Since i don't allow my acros to consume newsprint i think i should be able to make it smile again in pretty short order lol.

 

[FloformAustria]

i recommend e- paper, way better for our tanks!!

looking forward to see those Empire scum color up again!

Flo

 

[biggles]

Amazing colors and picture Andrew !!!

One day, before my transition to another physical life, I will try to have a 100% Acro tank with those colors. I just need time and be able to be at home...... 9 years yet to my retirement !!!

In the meantime I am following all these amazing threads at RC and learning from them. And from my simple SPS tank issues.

All the best !!!
Daniel

Thanks Daniel, i need to catch up on your journal mate.

This dark force leader will stop at nothing to embarrass the rebellion... But.... on a serious note, dark force, rebellion all aside, the last picture made me really think I was snorkeling on a reef, the colors are outstanding Andrew! The break in colors and contrast is second to NONE... Well done sir!

Thanks Perry, appreciate it a lot buddy

Yep.. That last shot is out of this world..

Just a trick of the light Matt.......

Thank you mhucasey for giving me a laugh on a very trying day, much appreciated! And thank you Andrew for your continued sense of humor and willingness to share what you know. I agree the corals look bonkers good but what I really want to know is...how do you keep your sand so dang clean all the time?

I don't stir or touch the sand whatsoever Scott, it stays that way with no upkeep.

That's what I want to know 2! I have asked this question in my thread and most responses were regular stiring the sand. I would be interested to hear what Andrew does to keep it so white.

Sorry Mike, i don't do anything to the sand mate.

Wow those colors are just unreal. The dark side is just to strong!!. Plus they get free sps from their backyards it seems lol. Not fair

We're very lucky here in Aus to have the GBR so close.

 

[biggles]

Well I'm gone for just a little while and look what happens!!! A new thread and 30 pages already! Got some reading to do tomorrow . Andrew I am back from my forum hiatus and am getting serious about my reefing again. Had my new tank ticking along and left it to do its thing (not very pretty, algae everywhere). But I will be starting a new build shortly and all I can say about it is Optiwhite, LED and relatively small Oh and it will be Acro dominant . Its so good to be back, have so much to catchup on

Great to have you back Rory, looking forward to your reboot matey

Does Matrix need to be replaced every so often or is it set and forget?

How long does it take your anthias to begin eating flake food?

Trying to boost my BFC. a Trio of Anthias would put me at a BFC of 1.

You chuck the matrix in the sump and then forget it's there.

Get lyretails as they're really bright and pretty and easy to keep. Mine took flake and mini pellets from day one.

i recommend e- paper, way better for our tanks!!

looking forward to see those Empire scum color up again!

Flo

The acro looks like crap so it is clearly a bloody rebel scum acro Dave captured for me ........... don't be using the words empire and scum together again either Flo the flubber lover...........

 

[FloformAustria]

Andrew we all know how this is going to end for your little Empire kiddy party

btw, not only flubber^^

 

[biggles]

btw, not only flubber^^

Did you just post an all green acro on my journal Flo.............. :twitch:

This is the galactic acro equivalent of germ warfare..........:strooper:

 

[reefmutt]

Ingredients
Purified water, Barium chloride, Sodium metavanadate, Zinc sulfate, Nickel chloride, Chromium chloride, Sodium feredetate, Manganese chloride, Hafnium chloride, Cobalt chloride, Lanthanum chloride, Neodymium chloride, Cerium chloride, Silver chloride, Dysprosium chloride, Gadolinium chloride, Ytterbium chloride, Erbium chloride, Scandium chloride, Samarium chloride, Praseodymium chloride, Holmium chloride, Lutetium chloride, Terbium chloride, Europium chloride, Thulium chloride

Lanthanum chloride seems a little strange to be in there.

Andrew... Ridiculous!! As per usual.
I want to clarify something here... The above is NOT the ingredients of either Koral color OR Trace Hard..
Please make it clear what these ingredient are from.
Also.. I think you mentioned that you stopped using iodine when you started your bigglesjuice.. Is this correct?
Now.... Go finish dipping your corals in that food coloring..

 

[FloformAustria]

Did you just post an all green acro on my journal Flo.............. :twitch:



This is the galactic acro equivalent of germ warfare..........:strooper:

Ill give you that... Sorry, thought it was ready but you chopped off its arm...

I will send it to Dagobah to finish its training...

 

[biggles]

Ok now i'm getting confused Matt. That list is off the Brightwell Replenish tech sheet just to get it straight. I was saying earlier that i believe it will do the same job Salifert trace hard does as a substitute.
I didn't ever stop the lugols but i reduced it to 2 drops a day.

 

[tripdad]

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/BigglesRC/x1_zpsbimmkj0m.jpg~original

I think I see some minty blue down in the base of this one, hope it turns into a stunner for you.

 

[reefmutt]

Salifert Trace Hard Active ingredients:
Cobalt, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vanadate, Fluoride, Barium, Selenate.

Andrew.. You think this can be interchanged with Brightwell replenish..
Ingredients:
Purified water, Barium chloride, Sodium metavanadate, Zinc sulfate, Nickel chloride, Chromium chloride, Sodium feredetate, Manganese chloride, Hafnium chloride, Cobalt chloride, Lanthanum chloride, Neodymium chloride, Cerium chloride, Silver chloride, Dysprosium chloride, Gadolinium chloride, Ytterbium chloride, Erbium chloride, Scandium chloride, Samarium chloride, Praseodymium chloride, Holmium chloride, Lutetium chloride, Terbium chloride, Europium chloride, Thulium chloride

I just think it's dangerous to equate these two products..

 

[Fishy 1]

Welcome back. Be sure to tell us when the new thread is up.

I second that.

Marty

Great to have you back Rory, looking forward to your reboot matey

Thanks guys its good to be back!! The reefkeeping bug may have taken a backseat for a while but its back .

Yes sure will guys. Got the corals ticking along in a 40g breeder for the moment but I'm really liking the look of the Aqua One Mini Reef 120. I think that setup with the new LED will be really nice. But space will be at a premium with a tank that size. I'll go and have a look at them tomorrow and see if I still like them, if I do then it will still be a month or two away from getting the tank

 

[reefmutt]

Good to see you back, Rory.
I hope it wasn't the hairy panic that forced you away for awhile!!
My Australian geography isn't good enough to know if you are close enough to Andrew to be infected by the dark force.

 

[Fishy 1]

Thanks Matt

No it wasn't the hairy panic mate, just life getting a bit to busy that's all. Its all calmed down now and then I went and visited a public aquarium and their corals were truly amazing. So the bug has bitten again, going to try and not go so gung ho this time so I don't burnout. No fortunately (or unfortunately) I'm pretty much on the other side of the country to Andrew and Scott so the dark force hasn't got to me yet thank goodness....

 

[biggles]

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/BigglesRC/x1_zpsbimmkj0m.jpg~original

I think I see some minty blue down in the base of this one, hope it turns into a stunner for you.

It actually looks deathly pale today, like sickly bleaching pale so i might have bitten off more than i can chew this time.

Salifert Trace Hard Active ingredients:
Cobalt, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vanadate, Fluoride, Barium, Selenate.

Andrew.. You think this can be interchanged with Brightwell replenish..
Ingredients:
Purified water, Barium chloride, Sodium metavanadate, Zinc sulfate, Nickel chloride, Chromium chloride, Sodium feredetate, Manganese chloride, Hafnium chloride, Cobalt chloride, Lanthanum chloride, Neodymium chloride, Cerium chloride, Silver chloride, Dysprosium chloride, Gadolinium chloride, Ytterbium chloride, Erbium chloride, Scandium chloride, Samarium chloride, Praseodymium chloride, Holmium chloride, Lutetium chloride, Terbium chloride, Europium chloride, Thulium chloride

I just think it's dangerous to equate these two products..

Replenish:

Guaranteed Analysis

Zinc (min) 0.061 mg/oz.; Iron (min) 0.0063 mg/oz.; Manganese 0.00344 mg/oz.; (min)
Cobalt (min) 0.000344 mg/oz.

When the trace hard runs out in a month or so i'll use the replenish instead rather than having anyone else risk the tank exploding or whatever else it is that has my good mate from the frozen wasteland that is Canada concerned......

Thanks guys its good to be back!! The reefkeeping bug may have taken a backseat for a while but its back .

Yes sure will guys. Got the corals ticking along in a 40g breeder for the moment but I'm really liking the look of the Aqua One Mini Reef 120. I think that setup with the new LED will be really nice. But space will be at a premium with a tank that size. I'll go and have a look at them tomorrow and see if I still like them, if I do then it will still be a month or two away from getting the tank

Slow and steady wins the race Rory, take your time and get the setup and system that you will enjoy fiddling with mate :thumbsup:

I like to hide my most precious acros from everyone as it makes them more special............

 

[mhucasey]

Most guys do like to hide the best porn:lol: The elements in replenish are exactly the same ones that are in Aquaforest Micro E

 

[biggles]

Most guys do like to hide the best porn:lol: The elements in replenish are exactly the same ones that are in Aquaforest Micro E

It is indeed the same Matt, it's the regular daily or every second day dosing of elements that are used up too quickly for weekly dosing to be effective that is one of the reasons why you and i are seeing good results i think. Weekly water changes fail for the same reason which is why i stopped doing them......

A rare pic from the back glass looking forward.

 

[mhucasey]

Oooooh, is the pale pink one new? Is it on its way to a darker color or has it already arrived?