Tank Update

[MtnDewMan]

Do you feel that the Pro model is a better choice than the Blue model?

For me I think I would get the Pro model instead of the Blue. Very similar overall intensity and PAR. One of the best videos I have seen on the difference is here:

Pro vs Blue

 

[JohnL]

For me I think I would get the Pro model instead of the Blue. Very similar overall intensity and PAR. One of the best videos I have seen on the difference is here:

Pro vs Blue

I was just at a lfs who is running the blue and prefers them over the pro.

 

[kharmaguru]

I was just at a lfs who is running the blue and prefers them over the pro.

Ecotech's tag line for the two types of Radions is "Only good choices".

 

[MtnDewMan]

I was just at a lfs who is running the blue and prefers them over the pro.

I bet the lfs prefers the very blue coloration over a whiter tank

 

[JohnL]

For me I think I would get the Pro model instead of the Blue. Very similar overall intensity and PAR. One of the best videos I have seen on the difference is here:

Pro vs Blue

Good video Chuck. Thanks for posting it.

 

[MtnDewMan]

Okay I did it again. Changed my skimmer ... AGAIN. A bit more powerful (I think). Aquamaxx HOB 1.5. Gives some extra water volume to the tank as well.

 

[JohnL]

Are you using a dosing system Chuck?

 

[JohnL]

Changed my skimmer

How does the new one compare to the Tunze?

 

[MtnDewMan]

Are you using a dosing system Chuck?

I use the Red Sea Dose4 system. I dose small amounts of All for Reef, NP-Bacto Balance, Microbacter7, and recently started Acropower.

 

[MtnDewMan]

How does the new one compare to the Tunze?

Not quiet, but with the TV on not bad. Seems more powerful. Just installed it yesterday afternoon, sludge coming out already which is good. I can actually see what is going on within the unit and in the collection cup so much easier. It has a higher bioload capacity than the Tunze for my increased load in the tank.

 

[MtnDewMan]

How does the new one compare to the Tunze?

After running it a couple of days I would say that it has removed more sludge than the Tunze did over the last month (not much of an overstatement)

 

[MtnDewMan]

Hit some snags with the tank, specifically SPS. I believe I may have the dreaded black bugs. Nearly impossible to get rid of. Half of my corals have died, from the base up losing color then the tissue. It sucks. Since they are so tough to get rid of I will see how things eventually turn out. Fish seem to be doing fine. Maybe I will look into some LPS at some point?

 

[griss]

Ugh, that sucks man. Sorry to hear that. I was texting with Nanook last night and he recently had Bryopsis. He treated the Bryopsis and then had a huge spike in nitrates that wiped out most of his SPS

 

[kharmaguru]

Hit some snags with the tank, specifically SPS. I believe I may have the dreaded black bugs. Nearly impossible to get rid of. Half of my corals have died, from the base up losing color then the tissue. It sucks. Since they are so tough to get rid of I will see how things eventually turn out. Fish seem to be doing fine. Maybe I will look into some LPS at some point?

I'm sure you've read up on using interceptor and the mixed results. Perhaps consider adding a wrasse? I know it's a nano but...

 

[MtnDewMan]

It looks better than it's doing. I have lost so many pieces of coral. I have a birds nest on the left that has grown a lot, it is about 5 times the size of it when I got it. Another piece back there too. Some monti cap that is doing well. Others are a wait and see. Still crossing fingers.

 

[BlennyfromtheBronx]

Some nice colors in that last photo you posted. Good luck!

 

[MtnDewMan]

My Birdsnest seems to be quite robust. Nice overall growth with this one.

 

[Reefing102]

Looks really good!

 

[MtnDewMan]

Some coral still alive (for now). Under very blue light when these were taken.

 

[JohnL]

Are the bugs visible?