My new 600 gallon reef
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ReefingBuddha
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Nice Rics man. AZ-NO3 worked temporarily for me but never brought my nitrates all the way down and it is REALLY expensive on a big tank (at least it is over here in the UK).
A nitrate reactor did bring them down to Zero in about 2 weeks though and now I just run it every once in a while to bring them back down from 5-10PPM.
A nitrate reactor did bring them down to Zero in about 2 weeks though and now I just run it every once in a while to bring them back down from 5-10PPM.
jnarowe
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It was more of an open question, not just pointed at you Chuck. I don't seem to have this issue and I am curious what the root cause or perhaps the reason why it doesn't happen in my system.
For instance:
Is it that the sand in the system is unable to process any more?
Is it not enough skimming?
Is it a combo included with bio-load?
Mechanical filtration?
Like thirschmann has a fairly dialed in system, so I wouldn't expect to see any nitrates in it, and I am curious as to why there is.
For instance:
Is it that the sand in the system is unable to process any more?
Is it not enough skimming?
Is it a combo included with bio-load?
Mechanical filtration?
Like thirschmann has a fairly dialed in system, so I wouldn't expect to see any nitrates in it, and I am curious as to why there is.
Goodwin9
Premium Member
I was hoping to post a picture of a new Wetmorella wrasse that arrived this morning, but by the time I got the camera it has disappeared some where in the tank....
Instead, I will post a picture of one of the two Garibaldi Damsels that arrived, originally intended for a different tank. Seems when I ordered two Juvi's they misunderstood and sent a mated pair. Too big for the intended tank, they ended up in the 600 where they will have plenty of room to grow even bigger....
Instead, I will post a picture of one of the two Garibaldi Damsels that arrived, originally intended for a different tank. Seems when I ordered two Juvi's they misunderstood and sent a mated pair. Too big for the intended tank, they ended up in the 600 where they will have plenty of room to grow even bigger....
ReefingBuddha
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I'm using a old Deltec calcium reactor and just did a little bit of very basic re-plumbing. It works wonderfully and is very easy to setup and maintain, and relatively cheap as well. Only problem is that my aquabee pump broke down on me so now I'm waiting for a replacement.
Those Damsels are NICE! Great score.
Goodwin9
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Please post a picture of your reactor when it is back up and running. I'm afraid that the Seachem denitrator has had little effect in reducing my Nitrates any lower.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13186100#post13186100 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thirschmann
I'm using a old Deltec calcium reactor and just did a little bit of very basic re-plumbing. It works wonderfully and is very easy to setup and maintain, and relatively cheap as well. Only problem is that my aquabee pump broke down on me so now I'm waiting for a replacement.
Those Damsels are NICE! Great score.
Goodwin9
Premium Member
I picked a winner with these two...
"Hypsypops rubicundus, commonly known as the Garibaldi, is a large, bright orange fish found in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California and Mexico. The name Garibaldi comes from the Italian Army leader, Guiseppi Garibaldi, whose forces wore bright red shirts.
The Garibaldi is a member of the damselfish, or damsel, family. Of the 240 members of the damselfish family, the Garibaldi is the largest. It can grow up to 14 inches in length with the average adult around 10-12 inches."
Jonathan, I'm sending them your way when they hit 6"...
ReefingBuddha
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Will do, pump should be in the mail so hopefully I'll have it up and running again soon.
Wow, 14". That would be a monster damsel.
Wow, 14". That would be a monster damsel.
Goodwin9
Premium Member
I'm not sure why I always do things backwards, get a fish, then read up on it. You would think that I would learn one of these days.....<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13186255#post13186255 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
nice...and they get huge...probably beat the tar out of a sohal!
Found this..
"The Garibaldi are extremely territorial and will defend their food, shelter and nesting areas against other predators (Sikkel, 95). Although hardly menacing, the Garibaldi have been known to attack divers in defense of their nests.
Young Garibaldi are multi-colored. Their orange and red bodies are covered with iridescent blue spots. As the Garibaldi ages it begins to lose its spot and turns a deep, and bright orange (Sikkel, 97).
In 1995, the California State Legislature passed AB77. This bill designated the Garibaldi as the state marine fish. It also placed a temporary moratorium on the commercial collection of Garibaldi fish and extended a permanent prohibition on the commercial collection from Catalina's southern shores."
Jonathan, I changed my mind...the first time I get attacked, I'm sending them your way at "No Charge"
kau_cinta_ku
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not to burst your luck on the damsel but they are aslo a cold water fish. they live in temps around 65-70 degrees.
but I agree a very beautiful fish indeed.
but I agree a very beautiful fish indeed.
