Oldude's new 400 gal tank build
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Thank you. The tank went through more of a cycle than I hoped and I'm not sure exactly what happened but I had a very serious algae bloom and the rocks and sand were just a mess. I assume nitrates were high as well but I never bothered doing any actual tests, I just took action with 3 phosban reactors loaded with Rowaphos. Added in some better sand sifters, fixed the low alk ( I let that slip while I was distracted with the PO4) and things are now rebounding slow but sure. Now if I could just keep my yellow & purple tangs from nipping acro polyps things would be even better.
edandsandy
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Great photos, I love that red stag too!
melev
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14887250#post14887250 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Oldude
Thank you. The tank went through more of a cycle than I hoped and I'm not sure exactly what happened but I had a very serious algae bloom and the rocks and sand were just a mess. I assume nitrates were high as well but I never bothered doing any actual tests, I just took action with 3 phosban reactors loaded with Rowaphos. Added in some better sand sifters, fixed the low alk ( I let that slip while I was distracted with the PO4) and things are now rebounding slow but sure. Now if I could just keep my yellow & purple tangs from nipping acro polyps things would be even better.
Glad to hear you caught all that stuff and turned it around. Switching tanks can be a little hairy at first.
klondike4001
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Re: had the camera out.....again.
Re: had the camera out.....again.
What's the purple stag in the middle?
Re: had the camera out.....again.
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What's the purple stag in the middle?
Re: Re: had the camera out.....again.
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I got that a couple of years ago as a little 1" frag from a friend and I haven't actually id'd it yet. Any thoughts? The camera doesn't pick it up but it has pink tips. One of my faves.
Thanks Marc. I had an awesome time and some spectacular dives but my personal dive camera took a hit diving the Blue Hole, Belize a few years ago and I haven't replaced it yet. Hopefully my friends pics turn out and the couple from France I also dove with send me some pics as promised. I'll post 'em when I get 'em.
Good news is my tank is ok, my son did a good job following the reef care instructions I left him.
Good news is my tank is ok, my son did a good job following the reef care instructions I left him.
eddie holland
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1.5 hours to read 4 hours to drool.
a pot of coffee.
awesome tank. i,ll have to come see it. when my new tank is ready. any updates.
a pot of coffee.
awesome tank. i,ll have to come see it. when my new tank is ready. any updates.
During one of my diving days last week I had the chance to do some spear fishing with a Hawaiian sling. Great time....caught it, cooked it, ate it.....lot's of fun and tastey too. One of the fish we had was a type of parrot fish. Here is a shot of it's mouth after being cooked. No wonder these guys aren't considered reef safe. This guy would turn my reef into sand in no time.
Also got a large wrasse (surprizingly tastey) and a snapper, mm mm good.
Always be on the look out for the fat guy with a spear!!! Very dangerous.:lol:
Also got a large wrasse (surprizingly tastey) and a snapper, mm mm good.
Always be on the look out for the fat guy with a spear!!! Very dangerous.:lol:
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