Our tank's biology up close

[jason2459]

Little background on this one. I dose limewater for 1 second every 2 minutes 24/7. The peristaltic pump that does this has a rate of 250ml/m.

I also dose a carbon source (vodka/vinegar right now) every 4 hours via another dosing pump.

They end up at a T together and dose out the same end and spot.

This keeps the tip clean from calcium buildup and some fun chemical reactions...another thread

My sump gets a lot of bacteria buildup which is fine with me. Particularly right in the spot the dosing happens

I sucked in some of that and keep in mind it's hit consistently with some pretty high alk/pH 24/7 so didn't know what to expect.

Pictures and videos uploading now.

 

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Sump Bacteria Buildup: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN_wI2B-a8vqoGUWGFGLA0-0Z16Y39Z-7

 

[reef thief]

You took this to a whole new level. Thanks for the picks. I'd love to see some tissue from your corals.:idea:

 

[biecacka]

Very awesome jason!! Very informative and educational

Corey

 

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Thanks everyone. I love the exploration and leaning.

 

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Needed a break from testing parameters and work and everything

Took this sample from the surface of a rock that didn't look like it had anything on it.

Man is it just full of life. I just can't get enough of this stuff. Always seeing something different too

I'm still watching and taking a pretty long video of an amoeba.

 

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