Chrisq0904's upgrade build thread

[Chrisq0904]

Went to get a drink and when I walked past the tank I saw it hosting one of my clowns!! For months it refused to go new my RBTA, I didn't think it would happen this quick.

 

[Chrisq0904]

Picked up this little beauty!! Hopefully he stays away from my snails.

 

[mrx66699]

ah ah ah getting the wrase bug ....he looks good

 

[DRThompson]

Picked up this little beauty!! Hopefully he stays away from my snails.

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I have one of those; keeps my worms in check. Mine will eat smaller snails like ceriths but leaves the mexican turbos alone.

 

[Chrisq0904]

Here's what I picked up from reef a palooza

 

[Chrisq0904]

I've noticed some flat worms on my glass. So to prevent a "plague" I felt like I had a few options. I could let them be and hope they go away on their own. I could also try flatworm exit since I see a lot if good reviews for it. But the problem with that is I have a carpet anemone and a RBTA and I fear that they are too sensitive for that treatment. SO I had no other choice but to pick up another wrasse (oh darn).

I picked up this yellow coris wrasse a few days ago and it dove right into the sand and finally decided to come out today! Not the best picture but it's moving around A LOT right now.

 

[Chrisq0904]

We'll I started reading all these threads about tanks crashing due to heaters failing. Of course this caused me to panic in the inside, so I bought a ranco temp controller. Seems to be working just fine... This will do for now until I get the funds to purchase an apex or something similar.

 

[kaserpick]

For what it's worth, I would still use the Ranco controller, even if I had an Apex.

 

[Chrisq0904]

For what it's worth, I would still use the Ranco controller, even if I had an Apex.

From what I've read that's kinda overkill in terms of having a controller control a controller.

 

[Chrisq0904]

Starting a new project. I never got around to putting the front panel on my canopy.



Found this at Home Depot and thought I would give it a try. That way I can write directly on the tank any information that I want. Mainly reminders.

 

[Chrisq0904]

The pump came in today! It was easy to take apart and program. I haven't tested to see if it gives an accurate dose or not, but I can post the results later tonight or maybe tomorrow. The pumps do make noise but I do not find it to be horribly loud at all and I don't think I will notice it since it will be inside my stand. Here are some pictures. If you want more information let me know.

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[Chrisq0904]

I guess this means I have a new project

 

[gasman059]

For what it's worth, I would still use the Ranco controller, even if I had an Apex.

Smart man!