Leonardo's Lagoon
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Ed, that is great news. I was away a couple of days just when you announced that you sold the tank. I found out a week later 
But you're still here!
My waterlevel is only 1" under the edge, and I don't get a lot of salt creep, only some in the corners. I wipe it off once a week and that's it!
I don't love my Lagoon at all (yet), compared to the tank I had, but it is a matter of time. I'm glad you like it and it would be great news if you'll start a tank again.
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I will make some new photo's next week, I'm not at home this weekend. I added some new corals
Leonardo
But you're still here!My waterlevel is only 1" under the edge, and I don't get a lot of salt creep, only some in the corners. I wipe it off once a week and that's it!
I don't love my Lagoon at all (yet), compared to the tank I had, but it is a matter of time. I'm glad you like it and it would be great news if you'll start a tank again.
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I will make some new photo's next week, I'm not at home this weekend. I added some new corals
Leonardo
Glad you're back Ed!
I had a few requests for a video that showed the flow in my Lagoon. I didn't want to wait any longer, so here is a Low-Res video. It is very bad in quality, but I hope it is clear enough.
I'm still working on a longer, high quality video of the tank showing all the equipment, corals and livestock!
Thanks for watching,
Leonardo
I had a few requests for a video that showed the flow in my Lagoon. I didn't want to wait any longer, so here is a Low-Res video. It is very bad in quality, but I hope it is clear enough.
I'm still working on a longer, high quality video of the tank showing all the equipment, corals and livestock!
Thanks for watching,
Leonardo
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tonyespinoza
Premium Member
your cryptic zone is great! how big is it? how much flow?
If this is my last post you'll know what happened.
Thanks Panic. You're right, they really do When I'm searching for new corals I always look close for new A. Millepora's.
I'm using Balling for more then a week now, and I already see a difference in my aquarium. Growth has increased much more.
I think the increase is the result of the higher pH. When I used a Ca-Reactor, the pH was 7.8-8.1 Especially at night it was difficult to keep the pH up, even with the use of a Kalkwasser Reactor.
Right now I keep my pH easily above 8.1 (8.1-8.2) so calcification is easier for the corals. I still use My Kalkwasser Reactor hooked up to a pH-controller to be sure I don't overdose. If the controller fails for one reason, only 10 gallon of kalkwasser can be dripped in, because my RO storage is not bigger then that (on purpose)
Because I use Balling now I also don't have to worry about phosphates that enter the tank in the Ca-Reactor effluent. (although that can be filtered out)
I ordered 4 bags of Korallenzucht Aragonit Sand, because of the grain size (3-4 mm) I hope it withstands the flow better then regular sized LiveSand.
Before I put in the sandbed, I will finally arrange the rockwork. When it's all done, I will post some new FTS.
Leonardo
When I'm searching for new corals I always look close for new A. Millepora's. I'm using Balling for more then a week now, and I already see a difference in my aquarium. Growth has increased much more.
I think the increase is the result of the higher pH. When I used a Ca-Reactor, the pH was 7.8-8.1 Especially at night it was difficult to keep the pH up, even with the use of a Kalkwasser Reactor.
Right now I keep my pH easily above 8.1 (8.1-8.2) so calcification is easier for the corals. I still use My Kalkwasser Reactor hooked up to a pH-controller to be sure I don't overdose. If the controller fails for one reason, only 10 gallon of kalkwasser can be dripped in, because my RO storage is not bigger then that (on purpose)
Because I use Balling now I also don't have to worry about phosphates that enter the tank in the Ca-Reactor effluent. (although that can be filtered out)
I ordered 4 bags of Korallenzucht Aragonit Sand, because of the grain size (3-4 mm) I hope it withstands the flow better then regular sized LiveSand.
Before I put in the sandbed, I will finally arrange the rockwork. When it's all done, I will post some new FTS.
Leonardo
André Silvestre
Reefaholic
Hello Leonard,
Congratulations on this new project!
The way you build this thread is very inspiring, by explaining all your moves and everyone´s doubts. Thank you for that.
Regarding the tank, I am afraid I don´t bring anything new to the discussion but I couldn´t help to come here and congratulate you anyway for a job well done.
I am anxious to see the tank with some hardscape and some sand to give it a more natural feeling. It´s going to be one sweet tank!
Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:
Regards,
André
Congratulations on this new project!
The way you build this thread is very inspiring, by explaining all your moves and everyone´s doubts. Thank you for that.
Regarding the tank, I am afraid I don´t bring anything new to the discussion but I couldn´t help to come here and congratulate you anyway for a job well done.
I am anxious to see the tank with some hardscape and some sand to give it a more natural feeling. It´s going to be one sweet tank!
Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:
Regards,
André
Penguintheory
New member
I just want to say What an Amazing Tank!
Can you provide any info and pics on how you set up your cryptic zone? How long did it take for those sponges to grow out like that?
I'd really like to incorporate a cryptic zone in my new tank, but I'm not sure how to go about ensuring the proper amount of flow and what sort of rock to use, etc.?
I'd really like to incorporate a cryptic zone in my new tank, but I'm not sure how to go about ensuring the proper amount of flow and what sort of rock to use, etc.?
arctictwist
Member
did those sponges just come out of the LR or did you put them in there?
