Acronics Statement of the Art
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reefmutt
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ha! very funny..... but its actually MY wife... i swear...
nivram
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Plus one. Love the filter sock cleaner hooks.
reefmutt
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Naughty Bello says: Damn, that's some inspiration there!!
Mature father of toddler, Bello says: What about childproofing that sump? Or is this tucked away in your Koala Cave...oops Man Cave?
+1
I wondered the same thing, although, only once bello brought it up.. Before that I wasn't getting past the bikini. I assume mrs Acronic is tolerant of the scantily clad 'reef gear'.. Mrs reefmutt certainly wouldn't be quite as tolerant..
As for the pep shrimp acro cleaning, I like the idea very much but how do you know when the peps have finished the job on the pests and not started in on the acro itself? And how can you be sure they get every last egg and adult?
Oh yeah..... And where are some new pics????
Acronic
The Fifth Master
Haha thats the idea! The true test will be not overfilling the sump in lala land
LOL, if I had a photo of MY wife up there I would need to run TWO chillers on the tank just to keep it from catching fire
Naughty Bello says: Damn, that's some inspiration there!!
Mature father of toddler, Bello says: What about childproofing that sump? Or is this tucked away in your Koala Cave...oops Man Cave?
I like naughty Bello better. Mature father of toddler bello is always harshing my buzz. Talkin about being all responsible and stuff.
Have no fear, the meth lab is securely tucked away in the lower Koala Cave on level B1 under lock and key (aka, my finger) up high where vertically challenged humans are unable to venture even with elaborate elevator systems (aka, a chair).
A rigorous back ground check has been performed and security clearance has been granted to No*202 (aka, wife) by No*101 (aka, me), for work related tasks such as but not limited to; Laundry, Guard Dog Bladder and Bowel Evacuation (aka, GDBBE) and Regular House Keeping Duty.
This all pertains to subsection 908, article 4 & 7 of the reef keeping hand book, revised edition.
Ha, I knew youd like it
yep, just 3M adhesive hooks. Works like a champ.
Thank you.
Peppermint shrimp! Its the difference between having a coral after and not
:thumbsup:
It is set up so that I can run huge amounts of water through my mechanical filtration without reducing the efficiency of the skimmer. It also makes maintenance of the skimmer and reactors easier having them elevated.
You are correct, the tank is a level above the sump. It drains down into the socks in the 150 and is pumped back to the tank. There is a second pump in the 150 that is matched to the skimmer pump (approx) feeding the elevated 40 breeder where the skimmer is located. Water then drains back to the 150 near the return to be pumped back to the display.
Thanks buddy. Ill be coming by to snag that cawcaw frag soon
Hey man, what happens in the Koala Cave, stays in the Koala Cave... Kapeesh?
Mrs Acronic may wear the pants around here but only I wear the overalls.
As for the peps, there is a stringent set of rules involved.
Rule No*1 - No coral is allowed to reside with peps longer than 48 hours MAX.
Rule No*2 - All acros must undergo "the sniff" test.
Rule No*3 - All acros require a dip after 48 hours rest once extracted from the pep tank.
Rule No*4 - Peps are not to be fed shrimp pellets for 3 days before introduction of acro.
You can never be sure that the coral is 100% "clean" however it is very effective as an addition to dipping.
I have seen acros get 100% of their polyps removed. The tissue just encrusts the corallite, causing an irregular growth pattern and proceeds to live. The problem is when the coral is stressed from being picked at to the point it no longer produces a slime coat. A good way to tell if this has happened is to take a coral out of the tank. If the skin stays "moist" and dripping with slime after 10mins its good to go. If the tissue becomes "dry" and brittle looking with an absence of slime, it is open to predation and infections. This is also a good trick to know if acros are fresh imports or not. Fresh imports will almost always lack a good slime coat. I firmly believe that the slime coat plays a huge roll in overall coral heath and keeps it resistant to sudden flux in parameters as well as increase the corals ability to uptake trace elements and minerals. This is the reason I dose Vitality to my tank once a week.
I'll snap some new pics soon. The tank is still stickless since I have a huge surprise in the fish department currently undergoing quinine treatment. I will only give one hint; roaps
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sahin
Ultimate Reefer
What is the full name of this Vitality product you speak of? Sounds like something you apply to a Koala's fur to keep it nice and shiny...:lol:
Hmmm this Koala potion is the secret to your nicely coloured acros...
Bello
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Hahaha, that was hilarious! :thumbsup:. Perhaps you should invest in an optical scanner, and a fingerprint reader for door access.....just to be sure, you know ... This is after all, top secret. Though I think such security access systems, in time of urgent bowel evacuation, might be a slight hindrance
Good info on the peps, though I'm pretty sure mine's not from Florida, could see if it does anything, or just sits there looking smug.
Awesome stuff, awaiting pics now
... This is after all, top secret. Though I think such security access systems, in time of urgent bowel evacuation, might be a slight hindrance Good info on the peps, though I'm pretty sure mine's not from Florida, could see if it does anything, or just sits there looking smug.
Awesome stuff, awaiting pics now
Acronic
The Fifth Master
Yep, it is Fauna. Koala approved.
Hahaha, that was hilarious! :thumbsup:. Perhaps you should invest in an optical scanner, and a fingerprint reader for door access.....just to be sure, you know
Good info on the peps, though I'm pretty sure mine's not from Florida, could see if it does anything, or just sits there looking smug.
Awesome stuff, awaiting pics now
Biometric scanners! Thats a great idea! I suppose the guard dogs have been equipped with voice and sent recognition.
No problamo.
Yes, I have enstilled my faith in Claude. Drink the potion...
Acronic
The Fifth Master
So I couldnt resist the urge to rescape... I like the new layout. much more open. Once corals are in it will look fantastic.
My new pride and joy Declivis pair!!!!!!! pls excuse the sub par photos. I am tired today but too excited not to share!
Must be love.
Checkin the place out
Slight disagreement over something
This guy is so shy. Tried to get a great shot showing off the yellow belly but I had to give up.
My new pride and joy Declivis pair!!!!!!! pls excuse the sub par photos. I am tired today but too excited not to share!
Must be love.
Checkin the place out
Slight disagreement over something
This guy is so shy. Tried to get a great shot showing off the yellow belly but I had to give up.
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