robertmathern1
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Well its a little late but congrats on the little one. Great name choice my oldest son is named Cayden. Great minds think alike.
Back to basics- 29g adventure
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snakeblitz33
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Thanks Robert. It is a nice name.
Going to do a water change this morning on the tank. It's going, despite multiple attempts to sell it. Lol. Oh well, I'll enjoy it while I have it. My heart really isn't into getting rid of it.
So far the acros are doing well. No indication that they are melting or browning or even paleing. So they are doing just fine.
I am actually looking into buying either an AI Prime or an AI Hydra 26, depending on how well the next deer season goes. It's been a rough summer with no work. I am hoping that things pick up soon. If not, I might be moonlighting as a bus boy.
Going to do a water change this morning on the tank. It's going, despite multiple attempts to sell it. Lol. Oh well, I'll enjoy it while I have it. My heart really isn't into getting rid of it.
So far the acros are doing well. No indication that they are melting or browning or even paleing. So they are doing just fine.
I am actually looking into buying either an AI Prime or an AI Hydra 26, depending on how well the next deer season goes. It's been a rough summer with no work. I am hoping that things pick up soon. If not, I might be moonlighting as a bus boy.
snakeblitz33
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The new acros are encrusting!
Calcium 460
Alkalinity 8dKH
pH 8.2
Temp 78
Salinity 1.024
Nitrate 0ppm
Phosphate: 0.03~
Chinese blackbox LEDs
On 2-10pm
80% blue
40% white
I'm happy so far. I'm ready to add some more SPS corals soon.
Calcium 460
Alkalinity 8dKH
pH 8.2
Temp 78
Salinity 1.024
Nitrate 0ppm
Phosphate: 0.03~
Chinese blackbox LEDs
On 2-10pm
80% blue
40% white
I'm happy so far. I'm ready to add some more SPS corals soon.
eric b 125
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Have you considered increasing your photoperiod?
snakeblitz33
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So it is at eight hours now, how long are you suggesting? Ten, twelve?
eric b 125
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I'm not suggesting anything. I was just asking if you've considered it. It sounds like you have them set at a good color combination/ intensity if you're getting good color/growth from your corals.
snakeblitz33
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I'm getting OK growth. Not like what I have seen in some peoples tanks. I guess I could consider it.
The only thing is that I am having some weird brown algae type of mess in my tank, and I have never had this issue until running these cheap Chinese led lights. It's on the sandbed and underneath some rocks and stuff. The astrina snails eat it, but it comes back. It didn't even go away with the addition of the phosphate reactor. It isn't dino, cause I have had a lot of experience with dino..,.. Just don't have a clue. This is one of those times I wish I had a microscope again.
I'm thinking that possibly switching to a higher quality LED light could get rid of the issue.
The only thing is that I am having some weird brown algae type of mess in my tank, and I have never had this issue until running these cheap Chinese led lights. It's on the sandbed and underneath some rocks and stuff. The astrina snails eat it, but it comes back. It didn't even go away with the addition of the phosphate reactor. It isn't dino, cause I have had a lot of experience with dino..,.. Just don't have a clue. This is one of those times I wish I had a microscope again.
I'm thinking that possibly switching to a higher quality LED light could get rid of the issue.
pegasus
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I have a 6-bulb T5 HO fixture on my reef tank, and I run 3 of the bulbs 13 hours daily. The other 3 run 6 hours in the middle of that period...
robertmathern1
Member
I had the mar aqua 165 led over my nano and got that brown crap. Started vodka dosing and it went away in a couple weeks. I now have the mars aqua over my 92 reef after reinstalling the optics I removed for the nano.
eric b 125
Active Member
I also had some weird brown algae in my tanks with the ReefBreeders. It went away in the 200DD after I treated the GHA and Dino's.
Now that I have experienced decent LED's, I'm very happy with them and won't skimp on cheaper lights again. The principle cost is well worth it.
Now that I have experienced decent LED's, I'm very happy with them and won't skimp on cheaper lights again. The principle cost is well worth it.
snakeblitz33
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Bought two new frags today. A green pocillopora and an orange Montipora setosa.
So far, they are both doing well. Polyps are out and looking good.
I'm really looking into buying an AI Hydra 26 for my tank. I like the look and the quality... And I could control it from my phone... So that's awesome.
I'm looking for any way I can to get rid of the brown algae on the sandbed and some of the rocks. I am convinced that it's because of the cheap Chinese LEDs.
So far, they are both doing well. Polyps are out and looking good.
I'm really looking into buying an AI Hydra 26 for my tank. I like the look and the quality... And I could control it from my phone... So that's awesome.
I'm looking for any way I can to get rid of the brown algae on the sandbed and some of the rocks. I am convinced that it's because of the cheap Chinese LEDs.
snakeblitz33
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Ok, I think I figured out what is causing my algae problem. My phosphates are 0.25ppm and I think it's because the TDS coming off my RODI unit has jumped to 25ppm. I'll be ordering some new filters soon... Probably in the next 30 days or so.
Despite the high increase in phosphates, coralline is growing and doing well and some of the corals are still growing and doing fine. Doing water changes with this water though isn't really removing the phosphates like I would want it to.
I'm thinking about changing out my phosphate media. The last time I did that, the big montipora cap sloughed off a bit of tissue and with acros in the tank, I'm kinda worried about bleaching them. I might end up only replacing about half of what I usually replace and then add the other half next week.
In combination with getting my RO water down to zero again, I'm going to buy one of those hydra 26 led units sometime in the next three months.
Anyways,... I'll post some pictures in a few minutes.
Despite the high increase in phosphates, coralline is growing and doing well and some of the corals are still growing and doing fine. Doing water changes with this water though isn't really removing the phosphates like I would want it to.
I'm thinking about changing out my phosphate media. The last time I did that, the big montipora cap sloughed off a bit of tissue and with acros in the tank, I'm kinda worried about bleaching them. I might end up only replacing about half of what I usually replace and then add the other half next week.
In combination with getting my RO water down to zero again, I'm going to buy one of those hydra 26 led units sometime in the next three months.
Anyways,... I'll post some pictures in a few minutes.
snakeblitz33
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snakeblitz33
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New car battery just took out my new RO filter budget.
It will get better. It will get better.
It will get better. It will get better.
robertmathern1
Member
It happens I need new filters today is payday and walk outside to a flat tire 
eric b 125
Active Member
It's annoying when life shows up like that. I always try to have a spare/replacement/backup everything so I don't get caught in a pinch. It's not always possible, though. Come to think of it, I should probably order some replacement cartridges for my RODI as well...
pegasus
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Nice Seriatopora and Monti cap...
Yes, sir... it will get better. Gotta take the rain with the sunshine. Those storm clouds will pass...
eric b 125
Active Member
How's it going Seth?
snakeblitz33
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Not so good man. I'm just not feeling it.
Things just ain't going right at home. I'm at a loss for words.
Things just ain't going right at home. I'm at a loss for words.