My 29 Gallon build

[dwolson2]

yes

go to a hydroponics store. they have all the stuff you need.

lol, where would I find said hydroponic store(what do I look for?)

 

[saltjohnswharf]

lol, where would I find said hydroponic store(what do I look for?)

Consult with the almighty Google.

 

[dwolson2]

made sting ray pancakes for dinner

 

[saltjohnswharf]

Blueberry Stingray pancakes. Awesome. Can I get the recipe?

 

[dwolson2]

its really easy, I will get it once I get home

 

[dwolson2]

I used this muffin mix:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/be...od6042079-product?V=G&ext=frgl_Google_Grocery

its available at most grocery stores. There are directions at the bottom of the package. I made it for my wife as a breakfast in bed treat about 2 years ago.... ended up being a weekly ish occurring(minus the in bed part) tradition. Dad makes pancakes Saturday morning(usually)

 

[dwolson2]

 

[dwolson2]

this was about 10 minutes after I added them, so they weren't ready to open up and relax yet

 

[Billabong]

I noticed the thread has died, what's the latest and greatest?

Anything new to post? Lets see some growth shots.......:smokin:

 

[dwolson2]

My Zoanthids went from 3 and an almost to 4 and 4 almosts. I haven't gotten too far on the nice finish yet, but on a positive note, I did cut up most of the waltnut for the trim of the doors. Everything is doing well in the tank, and I will have to add some newer shots under the MH lights.

 

[dwolson2]

 

[Billabong]

LPS look good, I see a leather over there too. Nice, the cap doesn't look good at all though, which tells me that you have a problem with nitrates and/or phosphates. Do you have hair algae growing in your overflow? if so I would suspect your nutrients are too high. As well as possibly an alkalinity swing. But over all your doing better than most that start a tank. Just a few things to work on.

Speaking of working on.... get that stand done!!!!!

 

[dwolson2]

lol, yea I have a lot hair algea. I have had it for weeks. What could be a cause for high nutrients? I have been having a few issues with getting my protien skimmer to stay constant....

 

[adolfo425]

Looks good man. I liked reading through all the progress of building your tank. Keep up the good work.

 

[dwolson2]

ok so some updates today...

 

[dwolson2]

and a few more:

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

We should go in together and buy some red slime remover to get rid of the cyanobacteria in our tanks.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Btw. The pink lemonade looms good.

 

[dwolson2]

looms? lol I heard that if/when I start dosing my cyano will go away, or most of it. I heard if I use vinegar it takes more but it will help with the cyano. I have to wait until I get a nitrate test kit though...

 

[dwolson2]

hey JC, what do you think, since vodka is a stronger/more potent carbon source, because of my small tank wouldn't it be better to use vinegar so I can get it more accurate? I read its 1ml Vodka to 8ml vinegar. Since I have about 45 gal water in my tank, it would be easier to get a specific dosing that would be matched to my tank. What do you think?