Going to try Pulsing Flow on the tank to see if there is a difference
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February 18, 2019 11:59
Practical Reef is now 16 months old and it has been just over 4 months since all of the corals had been wiped out during the move.
Everything has stabilized and is now starting to show decent color. Here's the side shot.
I've also taken a photo from the same angle in the morning when the tank is lit by sun:
And this is what the tank looked like two weeks ago:
A few more shots:
And here is a couple of videos:
[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHWst3svyb0[/URL]
and
[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTSBZybOR0Q[/URL]
Everything has stabilized and is now starting to show decent color. Here's the side shot.
I've also taken a photo from the same angle in the morning when the tank is lit by sun:
And this is what the tank looked like two weeks ago:
A few more shots:
And here is a couple of videos:
[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHWst3svyb0[/URL]
and
[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTSBZybOR0Q[/URL]
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August 13, 2017 07:38
Noticed that some of the SPS colors are washed out, need to lower light intensity and confirm alkalinity.
Conclusion: do not change more than 1 thing a month.
Lowered light intensity all around by 5 per cent.
Conclusion: do not change more than 1 thing a month.
Lowered light intensity all around by 5 per cent.
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August 2, 2017 18:41
Practical Reef at 15 months. 3 months after a full crash.
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July 10, 2017 09:37
As some of you may know, I have experienced my first real crash last month, my prized acros have not reacted kindly to the move, I did make a few mistakes that had caused a total meltdown over the course of 24 hours. Here's a re-cap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9mBr1ZlLUw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7uy4q3xdw0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Bgp82Q5pM
Good news is that I'm still in the hobby, the tank is back to normal and I'm starting almost from scratch. I might do a few things different and better this time around. Stay tuned.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LD6kZZP9e8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9mBr1ZlLUw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7uy4q3xdw0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Bgp82Q5pM
Good news is that I'm still in the hobby, the tank is back to normal and I'm starting almost from scratch. I might do a few things different and better this time around. Stay tuned.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LD6kZZP9e8
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March 11, 2017 20:07
Hey everyone, happy holidays. To finish off this year, here's Practical Reef at 8 month mark.
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December 28, 2016 09:37
7 month mark for Practical Reef. Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2X40HP95BU
As for the light schedule - I'm still tweaking mine. But basically trying to hit 220 PAR in the middle of the tank, 8-9 hours of predominantly blue light.
And I'm not spot feeding my corals, but have been adding some PolypLab products.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2X40HP95BU
As for the light schedule - I'm still tweaking mine. But basically trying to hit 220 PAR in the middle of the tank, 8-9 hours of predominantly blue light.
And I'm not spot feeding my corals, but have been adding some PolypLab products.
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November 7, 2016 17:50
The tank is at a six month mark!
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October 13, 2016 11:55
We are now at a 3 month mark, colours are starting to improve and I am getting some crazy polyp extension. See for yourself:
https://youtu.be/RTDlGiv8Rfc
As for the settings for MP40, I was running them at 30% first, but then had to dial one down to about 10% because my anemone was not happy.
https://youtu.be/RTDlGiv8Rfc
As for the settings for MP40, I was running them at 30% first, but then had to dial one down to about 10% because my anemone was not happy.
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July 10, 2016 05:09
So, it has been 2 months since I've started the tank. The tank is doing great, SPS corals look fairly healthy, many have lost their vibrance but they are not bleaching and polyp extension is through the roof, even better than in the old tank - I think not having a flame angel around could have something to do with it.
I like the tank and don't mind the centre overflow, I like its compactness and how practical it is. Having said that, if the tank was deeper by another 4 inches it would be a lot better.
The sump is quite small, but I've managed to put everything in there and have a few ideas for future modifications.
I've shot a video that overviews my current progress. My goal is to continue stabilizing the system, riding out various mini cycles that are going on in the tank and start working on coloration around September.
I like the tank and don't mind the centre overflow, I like its compactness and how practical it is. Having said that, if the tank was deeper by another 4 inches it would be a lot better.
The sump is quite small, but I've managed to put everything in there and have a few ideas for future modifications.
I've shot a video that overviews my current progress. My goal is to continue stabilizing the system, riding out various mini cycles that are going on in the tank and start working on coloration around September.
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June 9, 2016 18:03