OK! Enough chat...Starting a 1000g+ Reef
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asnatlas
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melev
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To keep the ceiling clean, glue a piece of acrylic in that area. It will be easy to wipe off as needed.
I have another BTA article for you to read:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/bubbletipanemones.htm
The temperature thing could be a false reading. Check where the probe is. Check the outdoor temp & humidity. Check with extra thermometers. Sometimes we overreact to a false reading when really all is well.
Keep up the good work.
I have another BTA article for you to read:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/inverts/cnidaria/anthozoa/bubbletipanemones.htm
The temperature thing could be a false reading. Check where the probe is. Check the outdoor temp & humidity. Check with extra thermometers. Sometimes we overreact to a false reading when really all is well.
Keep up the good work.
jnarowe
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Shawn,
Good thread except that it did not end with an answer!
I was intrigued that someone chimed in that wild reef temps. fluctuate quite a bit. So I think the 2 degrees is probably OK.
Marc,
Good article. Thanks! It looks to me like I am doing OK. Temp. is not a false reading. I can look at an entire week on a graph with Aquanotes and seem the exact same pattern. Temp., pH, and conductivity all swinging essentially together throughout the light cycles.
An interesting observation I have made is that when I added the extra opening on top of the skimmer, the temp. swing, while still about 2 degrees, dropped 1 degree on average. So instead of hitting 79F it is only getting to 78F now.
Also, in Aquanotes, the seasonal parameters for temp. show a single temp. on each day which is the average temp. for the latitude & longitude being emulated. It is not sophisticated enough to alternate temps. during the day/night cycle, so in reality, my lack of precise control because I don't use a chiller may actually more acurately reflect a real reef. I am sure there is probably a way to program the AC III to adjust temp. for day & night, but I don't know how to do it.
BTW, the ceiling is painted with bilge paint so the scum wipes right off! I totally laughed when I read your advice for keeping the ceiling over my skimmer clean!:lol: That's funny stuff!
Humidity fluctuates greatly in my tank room not just because of the tank but also due to the outside humidity. Since I have an open vent, when it rains, the humidity jumps to 95 - 100%. Then my humidity controller turns on the exhaust fan, which just brings in more humidity so I am experimenting with not using the humidistat. I have a clock with humidity and temp. inside the tank room and it also has a remote humidity & temp probe which I keep outside. This is giving me a leg up on experimenting with how the room interacts with the outside.
Good thread except that it did not end with an answer!
I was intrigued that someone chimed in that wild reef temps. fluctuate quite a bit. So I think the 2 degrees is probably OK.Marc,
Good article. Thanks! It looks to me like I am doing OK. Temp. is not a false reading. I can look at an entire week on a graph with Aquanotes and seem the exact same pattern. Temp., pH, and conductivity all swinging essentially together throughout the light cycles.
An interesting observation I have made is that when I added the extra opening on top of the skimmer, the temp. swing, while still about 2 degrees, dropped 1 degree on average. So instead of hitting 79F it is only getting to 78F now.
Also, in Aquanotes, the seasonal parameters for temp. show a single temp. on each day which is the average temp. for the latitude & longitude being emulated. It is not sophisticated enough to alternate temps. during the day/night cycle, so in reality, my lack of precise control because I don't use a chiller may actually more acurately reflect a real reef. I am sure there is probably a way to program the AC III to adjust temp. for day & night, but I don't know how to do it.
BTW, the ceiling is painted with bilge paint so the scum wipes right off! I totally laughed when I read your advice for keeping the ceiling over my skimmer clean!:lol: That's funny stuff!
Humidity fluctuates greatly in my tank room not just because of the tank but also due to the outside humidity. Since I have an open vent, when it rains, the humidity jumps to 95 - 100%. Then my humidity controller turns on the exhaust fan, which just brings in more humidity so I am experimenting with not using the humidistat. I have a clock with humidity and temp. inside the tank room and it also has a remote humidity & temp probe which I keep outside. This is giving me a leg up on experimenting with how the room interacts with the outside.
jnarowe
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Clowns came out today to feed. It looks like they are slowly acclimating and if things progress in a normal manner they should be the terrors of the tank within two weeks. Pics are not so good. I need to figure out how to get this camera to take action shots. I took about 50 in a continuous picture mode but most were too blurry to post. Here is a feeding sequence:
Welcome to my world
I think my picture to post ratio is about 2000 to 1... And even then they are... Um... Cr@p... I read and read about all the settings and tricks and they still are not up to what others are taking with the same stupid camera. Not even tweaking them a bit with the editor helps.
I like them, but my brain is so full of information since you, Nexdog and Melev posted so much while I was gone, I'm affraid to comment on any one detail
I've been trying to read the important stuff and take in the big picture... When things slow down I'll look at the other stuff:lol:
I've been trying to read the important stuff and take in the big picture... When things slow down I'll look at the other stuff:lol:
sharkinsand
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nice fish, by the fuzzuness I thought you had the party hat
jnarowe
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So maybe this is why that yellow sponge looks so strange???
That is a ricordia sagging down over it at night. In fact several of the rics on this rock do that when the lights are out. Anyone have any idea why? I know they will roll up the sides in an effort to capture food and I have seen that, but this is something different I think.
That is a ricordia sagging down over it at night. In fact several of the rics on this rock do that when the lights are out. Anyone have any idea why? I know they will roll up the sides in an effort to capture food and I have seen that, but this is something different I think.
jnarowe
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Actually it's leaning down into darkness. The fuge is above and to the lfet, but you never know what is reflecting off the glass or sand.
Do you think that is why the sponge looks the way it does? What do you think about me turning the rock 180 deg. so the sponge is above the ricordia?
Also for your review:
This is a list of my first animal purchase...comments?
2 Lawnmower Blenny Md
3 Kole Tang (Haw.) Md
3 Powder Blue Tang (Indo) Sm
1 Purple Tang Sm/Md 5-Lot
3 Yellow Tang (Haw) Sm
2 Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse (NEW)
1 Exquisite Wrasse Md
1 Lineatus Wrasse (aust) Md
1 Foxface Md
2 Harlequin Shrimp
6 Saron Shrimp Md
2 Cleaner Shrimp Md
1 Golden Teardrop Maxima Clam 3"
1 Crocea Clam Super Grade 2"
2 Featherduster Lg
6 Featherduster Color Sm
2 Flame Scallop
50 Round Nerite Snail 50-Lot
Do you think that is why the sponge looks the way it does? What do you think about me turning the rock 180 deg. so the sponge is above the ricordia?
Also for your review:
This is a list of my first animal purchase...comments?
2 Lawnmower Blenny Md
3 Kole Tang (Haw.) Md
3 Powder Blue Tang (Indo) Sm
1 Purple Tang Sm/Md 5-Lot
3 Yellow Tang (Haw) Sm
2 Blue Sided Fairy Wrasse (NEW)
1 Exquisite Wrasse Md
1 Lineatus Wrasse (aust) Md
1 Foxface Md
2 Harlequin Shrimp
6 Saron Shrimp Md
2 Cleaner Shrimp Md
1 Golden Teardrop Maxima Clam 3"
1 Crocea Clam Super Grade 2"
2 Featherduster Lg
6 Featherduster Color Sm
2 Flame Scallop
50 Round Nerite Snail 50-Lot
jnarowe
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Yeah I hear ya on the flames but I was sort of ineterested in usig them as canaries...crap, now I am going to get flamed!!!
I already have turbos and just wanted to add a few nerites for the hell of it. As I understand it, the nerites may reproduce in the tank and that would be a plus. There is some doubt that the Turbos will live long live at temps. above 78F.
I already have turbos and just wanted to add a few nerites for the hell of it. As I understand it, the nerites may reproduce in the tank and that would be a plus. There is some doubt that the Turbos will live long live at temps. above 78F.
gkarshens
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I have had a flame scallop for about a 9 months now. I like him but I also would pass on them if I were you. They like to hide and in a tank as big as yours you would never see them. They also need spot feeding of Phyto. That is why they are hard to keep. They need lots of phyto. I use a turkey blaster every couple of days.
jnarowe
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hmmm...they are so sweet looking though. The turkey baster is a problem though because of the depth of the tank. I have one of those long bulb feeders on order, but maybe I should wait until I have a little more experience under my belt. Thanks for the valuable feedback guys. I really appreciate it!
jnarowe
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I am in the middle of a tank crisis that maybe someone watching this thread can help on. I had been reading about Selcon and other vitamin/fish oil enhancers so I decided to soak some brine shrimp in cod liver oil to see if the fish and anemone liked it. Well they did! Good for them...
Unfortunately the small amount of oil that got introduced into the system has rendered my skimmer useless. I guess the oil slick won't let the bubble head form, much like tossing oil on the ocean during a heavy storm. Anyone know how to deal with this? I tried a little vinegar but I am concerned about puting in too much. Any other way anyone know of???
Man am I stupid sometimes!!!
Unfortunately the small amount of oil that got introduced into the system has rendered my skimmer useless. I guess the oil slick won't let the bubble head form, much like tossing oil on the ocean during a heavy storm. Anyone know how to deal with this? I tried a little vinegar but I am concerned about puting in too much. Any other way anyone know of???
Man am I stupid sometimes!!!
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