Renton's Upgrade

[Renton777]

And a couple videos into the chaos of my mad scientist equipment room

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[Renton777]

I snagged a Moyer's leopard wrasse from Diver's Den. It arrived this week and seemed to have a temporary swim bladder issue that resolved over night and its doing well now!


Having some trouble upon arrival:
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Looking great on day 2:
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[Alex114]

Your frag tank alone is amazing. Looks like you have enough for the next swap whenever that may be. Also have Than come do another update video!

 

[Renton777]

Your frag tank alone is amazing. Looks like you have enough for the next swap whenever that may be. Also have Than come do another update video!

I certainly do need to get some frags moved out! Its almost been 6 months since Than last did a video so I think it may be time for an update.

 

[Renton777]

My yellow tail tamarin wrasse has been catching my eye recently as its spot pattern and coloration looks strange to me at times.

Yesterday I was testing out making a video with a Go Pro and it finally dawned on me that the yellow tail tamarin wrasse is turning male.

Around the 1 minute mark of this video you can see the new variation pattern on his head, a few spots "missing" on the side and its bright yellow tail is now much darker.

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[BKREEFBABY]

Oldman Leopard Wrasse 7/1/2011 to 5/14/2021 RIP

Oldman wrasse was one of my oldest fish and has been in all stages of my systems over the years, started in my 93 gallon cube, moved to the 200 gallon tank when I upgraded and made the last move to the new tank.

Over the past year or two he was really starting to show his age. He finally tuckered out. Fun fact about Oldman Wrasse, when I got him he was a small female

RIP little buddy


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[Renton777]

I just returned form a two week vacation in Hawaii. Thanks go a great group of fellow reefing friends my tank looked great upon my return. To further help alleviate my concern I had the info from my Apex, Alkatronic and web cam at my finger tips the whole time.

Here is a quick clip of when I got back before I did any clean up or chores.

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[Renton777]

If you are into other people's vacation videos, boy are you in luck!

Here are some of my favorite videos I took with the a Go Pro. I was most pumped about seeing a few Achilles tangs and coming arcos some sea turtles.

In my opinion, Honolua Bay was the best spot to snorkel. A bit of a trick to find parking and get to and a bit of a swim out to the "good stuff" but totally worth it!!

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[Renton777]

I have a bunch of other snorkeling clips in these play lists, but you are going to have to sort through some of the other little adventures as well:

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[Renton777]

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[Renton777]

I was fortunate enough to grab a Mastertronic a couple days ago and have had it up and running for a few day. I really like it so far. The tests seem to be reading accurately with the exception of Magnesium reading 150 to 200 points high (this may very well be user error as I have not looking into it yet).

My calcium is on the low side and I am working to bring that up over the next week. I am also looking to take nitrates and phosphates down a bit over the course of a month or so.

Waste Bucket

 

[Renton777]

And for those that might be curious

I plan to schedule tests for Calcium, Nitrates, Phosphates and Magnesium 2 or 3 times a week as well as an occasional "on demand" test when I am feeling spicy.

My Alkatroinc currently tests Alk every 10 hours