SaltLifeBob
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Great work & beautiful mix of colors , a true work of art ....
My 120 filled mostly with SPS
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jroovers
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I didn't know that about males, thanks for sharing. Mine came in as a male, he has pretty nice colouration.
amazing pictures
do you use photoshop to darken the background ? or is it setting on camera ?
you should hold a local "Reef photography" class, Id be your first customer
I don't use photoshop. I do use LR3 to post process my pictures, but the black background is due to exposure and open space behind the subject. Also, the back of my tank is painted black. But more so it is exposing for the subject (fish). Here are a couple more fish pics I took with the black looking background (for more discussion, jump on over to the photography section, there is a thread there with a link on how to do it with photoshop:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2258765)
As for the photo lessons, I'm still newer to photography and learning as I go. Having lots of fun though, enjoying it thoroughly both with the aquarium and out and about and at home.
Copperband-1 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr
Aquarium March 2013-4 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr
Thanks. Doesn't feel like a work of art though, right now all I see is the cyano I need to get rid of still!
jroovers
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Couple more.
Top down of red planet
Aquarium March 2013-1 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr
Undata
Aquarium March 2013-2 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr
Aquarium March 2013-3 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr
Top down of red planet
Aquarium March 2013-1 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr
Undata
Aquarium March 2013-2 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr
Aquarium March 2013-3 by UpOnTheRoof, on Flickr
jroovers
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Thanks guys.
Right now other than fighting some cyano I am also having some issues with a couple of corals having base recession. I can't figure out what is causing it. I took a frag from my blue tenius, and it is receding slowly like a spreading plague. The same is going on with a few other pieces. The only thing I can think of is that I recently changed my carbon to a different BRS brand. I rinse the carbon first and I run the outlet of the reactor through a filter bag to collect any remaining dust. So I'm wondering if I should take it offline. I do need to change my T5s as they have been running for 11 months (about 5 to 6 hours a day), and otherwise my parameters are good. My alk did get a bit low (6.67 dkh) but it wasn't for too long and not the source of the issue IMO. Currently I've got it back up to 7.5 dkh and steady, and Calcium is at 400 ppm, Mg 1300, phosphates 0.00 and nitrates <5 ppm (I can't see any colour in the Salifert kit). The alk and phos were done with hanna checkers, all other tests I use Salifert. If anyone has any ideas, and reads this, let me know. I had read that some other people were attributing base recession to carbon, I really don't know what else it could be. Most of my pieces are growing and looking incredibly healthy, but a few are showing the effects. Anyhow, all part of the experience!
Right now other than fighting some cyano I am also having some issues with a couple of corals having base recession. I can't figure out what is causing it. I took a frag from my blue tenius, and it is receding slowly like a spreading plague. The same is going on with a few other pieces. The only thing I can think of is that I recently changed my carbon to a different BRS brand. I rinse the carbon first and I run the outlet of the reactor through a filter bag to collect any remaining dust. So I'm wondering if I should take it offline. I do need to change my T5s as they have been running for 11 months (about 5 to 6 hours a day), and otherwise my parameters are good. My alk did get a bit low (6.67 dkh) but it wasn't for too long and not the source of the issue IMO. Currently I've got it back up to 7.5 dkh and steady, and Calcium is at 400 ppm, Mg 1300, phosphates 0.00 and nitrates <5 ppm (I can't see any colour in the Salifert kit). The alk and phos were done with hanna checkers, all other tests I use Salifert. If anyone has any ideas, and reads this, let me know. I had read that some other people were attributing base recession to carbon, I really don't know what else it could be. Most of my pieces are growing and looking incredibly healthy, but a few are showing the effects. Anyhow, all part of the experience!
frankyrivera
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Have you recently changed out your GFO too any new frag additions go into your tank recently. Has your salinity shifted. The bulbs could be a factor into the cyano but I doubt it's the cause of any recession. Are there any LPS near it that could be stinging it. Do you have any non reef safe fish picking at it. I'm just throwing out random things you might have not thought of. Hope you find the cause good luck bud. Also for the cyano how old are your RO DI filters and membrane
jroovers
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Hey Franky, thanks for the input. My regal started picking at my acans and I got rid of them. I haven't seen him pick at my SPS and the pattern isn't consistent with picking - all issues are at the base (and where I fragged), otherwise everything is open and happy. No LPS near it. It is definitely a water issue/carbon potentially. I changed my RO filters not that long ago and changed my DI recently and I'm at 0 TDS. Salinity is pretty stable - 1.025 - 1.026, never fluctuates more than .001. I have always used IO salt, so haven't changed that either. No new frags into the tank (well, only added one to my frag rack from Darryl, but I'm positive that isn't the issue), otherwise haven't added frags in months and it isn't a pest issue.
I did replace my biopellets not too long ago, and I've been using the high capacity GFO and BRS carbon. I'm thinking I may take the carbon offline. I have been using a very small amount of GFO to help combat my cyano. Anyhow, I'm a bit perplexed.
sahin
Ultimate Reefer
Take the Carbon off line right away. Might be a good idea to stop the GFO reactor for a few days as well. Or at least run it VERY slowly.
I had a VERY similar issue some weeks back; base recession and one branch of another acro stripped. I used 50grams of Fluval Carbon. This carbon is rated to be very efficient.
At the same time I added 50grams or so of Rowaphos. I wasnt 100% sure, and stopped both reactors. Within a few days corals started to recover. I gave it a week or so, and then started just the GFO again. I was very confident the prior issue was caused by the carbon and so, used 60grams of Rowaphos.
No more issues. I havent since used ANY carbon. Too scared that I will lose something. Incidentally, the corals that stripped was a Tenius, Milli and another unknown.
Let the corals recover and then start the GFO. If you dont see any issues, you might want to add the carbon just in a media bag sitting in the sump.
I had a VERY similar issue some weeks back; base recession and one branch of another acro stripped. I used 50grams of Fluval Carbon. This carbon is rated to be very efficient.
At the same time I added 50grams or so of Rowaphos. I wasnt 100% sure, and stopped both reactors. Within a few days corals started to recover. I gave it a week or so, and then started just the GFO again. I was very confident the prior issue was caused by the carbon and so, used 60grams of Rowaphos.
No more issues. I havent since used ANY carbon. Too scared that I will lose something. Incidentally, the corals that stripped was a Tenius, Milli and another unknown.
Let the corals recover and then start the GFO. If you dont see any issues, you might want to add the carbon just in a media bag sitting in the sump.
jroovers
New member
Much appreciated, that is my thought process, going to take it off right away.
M007
Acro Whore
Totally agree, had the same experience recently but pulled the carbon before the losses started.
I to had similar issues. I pulled the carbon and the recession continued. I pulled the gfo and that is what seemed to be the source of my problem. I have two theories behind why the gfo was the problem. First it lowered the po4 way to much. Second, some rowa dust got through my reactor and ended up in the tank. These little particles landed on the corals base or close to because of the restricted flow around that area of the coral. I believe the second theory to be the main contributor to my rtn. The gfo/rowa reactor is still off line. The gac is back up and going. The problems has resolved itself. I also run BRS Rox carbon. I hope this helps. Thanks for sharing such a great tank.
brad65ford
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Seems GFO causes more issues than good these days, I've read more about good than bad. Wonder how to use GFO with the least about of use possible, mean less flow or just less GFO material in the chamber.
jroovers
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Hey everyone, thanks for your input. I've pulled my carbon and GFO offline for the time being, I'll see how it goes from here. I also changed out two of my four T5 bulbs, and hopefully that will provide a boost for growth and in helping get the last of my cyano under control.
SchnitzelReef
Active member
Been awhile since I've seen ur thread. Tank looks amazing, and ur corals look great.
Just wanted to say thanks again for inspiring and helping me out with my led/t5 light.
On my 180 I'm running 90-3w LEDs and 4-80w t5s and color and growth have been amazing. Unfortunately I have been battling acro eating flatworms, so I have torn all of my SPS out of my tank and have them in a QT at the moment.
I'm currently running 2-blue+ and 2-coral+. I'm wondering if switching a coral+ for a pure actinic would help?
I'm running about 80-royal blues and 6 whites and I left 4- 420nm LEDs in the mix just because I had them. I left the whites in there so that when I do my dusk/dawn, it's not super blue. I think it makes the tank easier to look at when it's not super blue during dusk/dawn.
Here's a pic of my DIY fixture inspired 100% by u. THANKS AGAIN!
Just wanted to say thanks again for inspiring and helping me out with my led/t5 light.
On my 180 I'm running 90-3w LEDs and 4-80w t5s and color and growth have been amazing. Unfortunately I have been battling acro eating flatworms, so I have torn all of my SPS out of my tank and have them in a QT at the moment.
I'm currently running 2-blue+ and 2-coral+. I'm wondering if switching a coral+ for a pure actinic would help?
I'm running about 80-royal blues and 6 whites and I left 4- 420nm LEDs in the mix just because I had them. I left the whites in there so that when I do my dusk/dawn, it's not super blue. I think it makes the tank easier to look at when it's not super blue during dusk/dawn.
Here's a pic of my DIY fixture inspired 100% by u. THANKS AGAIN!
kyle1284
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i have had no issues with GFO. I believe that when using GFO you mush wash it and add 3/4 of the reccomended amount. Same end result and being safer at the same time.
tdb320reef
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