5g reef

[snakeblitz33]

Yep. Green Star Polyps.

 

[jay0705]

Ah ok.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Copepods everywhere! I need a glass scraper. The algae is starting to get hard. It's no longer the slime algae. I guess the tank is maturing.

I gotta find some new filters for the sump area.

Corals are looking happy and healthy. Nothing outta the ordinary. I'm gonna test for calcium and alkalinity again pretty soon.

 

[snakeblitz33]

2g water change this evening. Gonna scrape the glass first. Corals are doing great!

After the water change I'll test the parameters and adjust accordingly.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Another 2g water change scheduled for this Saturday.

Coralline is starting to grow pretty well. I think the tank is maturing nicely.

Pics to come.

 

[jay0705]

I went to a lfs tue. Asked which corals where mushrooms, guy looked at me like i was on crack lol

 

[snakeblitz33]

Eh, he must have not wanted a sale. That's unfortunate.

 

[jay0705]

I thought so myself

 

[jay0705]

In your one post u mentioned chemi pure blue. Still like it?

 

[snakeblitz33]

Love it. I don't think I will run another tank without some or something similar. It keeps the water crystal clear... I replace it every 30 days.

 

[jay0705]

Now I've heard it can have negative effects on fish. Reducing certain levels in the tank. Thoughts?

 

[snakeblitz33]

I'm sure there may be some lateral line diseases attributed to using GAC. But as far as my tank goes, I don't have any problems so far.

 

[jay0705]

Ah ok sir. I may give it a try

 

[2quills]

If you use carbon stay away from lignite or coconut shell based carbons. Rinse before use. I've never had issues running premium gac with any of my tangs.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Sorry for not keeping the thread as updated as I should.

Everything is going well with the tank. I have a 2g water change ready for tomorrow. I really need to clean the glass soon.

Anyways, maybe I'll post some pictures tomorrow. Goodnight everyone.

 

[one-fish]

Following your updates....find it if I am not careful I might learn something..

 

[snakeblitz33]

Changed the chemipure blue pack out and did a 2g water change. I poured the new saltwater into the back chamber and it flushed out a bunch of junk. But at least the corals perked up and came out to eat.

At the next water change, I will siphon the muck out of the back of the tank in the semi-sump.

Otherwise, everything is going great.

 

[jay0705]

Excellent

 

[snakeblitz33]

 

[jay0705]

Very nice