Teebone's Epic 210G SPS Build
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teebone110
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Thanks for the kind words, slow and steady and things are starting to finally fill in.
As you can see, I'm not the best photographer, but will see if I can get more pics added
I haven't really been adding anything to the tank for months, just regular water changes, 2 part, pellets or PE Mysis. I think I'm getting closer to the sweet spot and don't want to make any drastic changes- maybe increase nutrients import slightly.
As you can see, I'm not the best photographer, but will see if I can get more pics added
I haven't really been adding anything to the tank for months, just regular water changes, 2 part, pellets or PE Mysis. I think I'm getting closer to the sweet spot and don't want to make any drastic changes- maybe increase nutrients import slightly.
teebone110
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Took some better pics of a few of my SPS, including a few full tank shots..
Left Island
RR Cannabis
RR Purple Passion
Hawkins, Aussie Delight, Cotton Candy, Masterpiece
Left Island
RR Cannabis
RR Purple Passion
Hawkins, Aussie Delight, Cotton Candy, Masterpiece
teebone110
Member
Cotton Candy, Masterpiece, DV Northern Delight
True Undata
DV Cobalt Tort, Setosa
Red Planet, Red Dragon, DV Sunset Milli, Sarmentosa and others
"Acro Heaven"
FTS
True Undata
DV Cobalt Tort, Setosa
Red Planet, Red Dragon, DV Sunset Milli, Sarmentosa and others
"Acro Heaven"
FTS
reefmutt
Active member
Cotton Candy, Masterpiece, DV Northern Delight
True Undata
DV Cobalt Tort, Setosa
Red Planet, Red Dragon, DV Sunset Milli, Sarmentosa and others
"Acro Heaven"
FTS
Wow!! Love the shots and your one year growth (almost one year) has been absolutely phenomenal!!
Nice job!
teebone110
Member
Thanks, what seems like an eternity can seem rewarding when you look back at the pic I posted about a year ago.
Look at this past pic of the "left island"
[/QUOTE]and look at it now
i did add more frags tho
teebone110
Member
Yes
Unfortunately, the "right island" was sparsely populated, but the difference is significant,
Before..
Now..
Unfortunately, the "right island" was sparsely populated, but the difference is significant,
Before..
Now..
teebone110
Member
Much appreciated!
Can't wait to see your progress too, thanks.
I am some what surprised at the growth when looking back. It's always nice to have pictures to compare, even though it didn't seem too exciting taking pics of 1 inch frags, lol!
teebone110
Member
Say hello, to a few of my new friends!
Gold flake Angel-
This guys is eating like a champ! Hopefully he keeps eating mysis and stays away from my acros
Rhomboid Wrasse, really liking this guy!
A little shy
A shout out to Red from Coral Reef Shop, absolutely the best quality livestock with VIP service.
Gold flake Angel-
This guys is eating like a champ! Hopefully he keeps eating mysis and stays away from my acros
Rhomboid Wrasse, really liking this guy!
A little shy
A shout out to Red from Coral Reef Shop, absolutely the best quality livestock with VIP service.
codydemmel4
Active member
very very nice growth and corals!
So are you just doing the basics as stated here? No more AF, Siporax, or any other additives for coral food?
Also what params do you aim for? Alk, calc, phosphates and nitrates?
Also how long do you run all 8 t5s for?
Sorry for all the questions but with your great growth and if youre just doing the basics and no other dosing besides 2 part, thats pretty much exactly like my setup with the same lights so I am very interested.
teebone110
Member
Ah! You're the guy that took the larger of the goldflakes! I was too late to reply so have to take the smaller one. It's OK, I'm glad he's going to a good home.
... maybe
And yes, a fine specimen that has adapted well to captive life in my system. Currently eating anything I put into the tank, including pellet, PE mysis, and flake. All top quality livestock and service at CRS
How is your gold flake doing?
Thanks, I appreciate your comments and fish preferences :beer:
Hey BigE! Hope things are well with you- I will update you through PM
BTW- I copied your bulb choice to see if I can bring out the colours like you so often show us in your pics
Thanks for your questions.. No problem at all.
I am mainly doing regular water changes and trying to keep my ALK rock solid, although its been slightly challenging with the growth. usually aim around 8 DKH. CA seems to hold around 420 consistently- I usually only adjust my ALK when needed and everything else seems to fall into place for me.
I feed a few times a day with a wide selection of food, heavy skimming too.
Also feed with ReefRoids if I notice the coral colour is slightly pale and PE has reduced somewhat. Still trying to find the sweet spot.
I do have Siporax in the sump, that was seeded with AF Pro Bio. Honestly- I haven't found the need to keep dosing the AF bacteria, as my nitrates are consistently holding around 5 and phosphates are under .10.
It appears that things are stable and thriving with decent acro growth and colour, and not a lot of access algae growing on the rock work or back glass.
In regards to other supplements, I have played with the common AF products, but haven't found them to make much of a difference. I think it all comes down to feeding and fish poop
