dustin_P74
Reef enthusiast
nice additions
Rushy's first 55g Reef Effort - V Early Stages
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Rushy
Reefing newb
Thanks buddy, glad you liked them! :D I'm really loving this hobby, still waiting for the LFS to get some more LR in, so once that arrives and I've got that in the tank, I'm going to be really happy how the tank looks I think. Just ordered some marine putty, to prevent the Emeralds from rearranging the fans!!! Took my half an hour last night to get them set where I wanted them, to come back downstairs fifteen minutes later to see the little buggers removing them from the holes I'd put them in!!!!
Rushy
Reefing newb
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
Nice additions. Tank is looking great.
Alexander
Reef enthusiast
wow everyting is really coming along for you. got some cool shrimp, some cool fish, and corals. And i must say the rock in your tank is aquascaped very well!
Rushy
Reefing newb
Thanks Alex, so far so good! I would love to get some more corals in (especially after just seeing Capts showcase) but I'm not going to rush, I want to get my new lighting unit and combinations sorted first, especially before adding the more difficult corals. I've tried to keep it simple so far, and luckily my LFS seldom gets anything that I will ultimately want, so at the moment the temptation isn't there! I want to add another couple of large pieces of LR to the back of the tank, to mask the heater and the ex. filter inlet, once I've got those in, I'll be really happy, really appreciate the comments.
Alexander
Reef enthusiast
Good to see you practicing and exercising patience. It all comes in time, just hopefully when that time actually comes your LFS will bw able to get you something you want!
Rushy
Reefing newb
Alex, when the time comes, I'll be clocking up serious miles in the car and be nestled amongst polystyrene crates, trying to find the corals I want! :mrgreen:
biodarwin
Reefing newb
Tank is looking good. +1 on the aquascaping, I am totally digging it!
daugherty
part time reefer
the tank is looking great keep up the goos work.
Rushy
Reefing newb
Guys
In need of a pointer or two, for the last 8 weeks my dKH has been at 11.7, now within the last week it's dropped to 9.5, anyone have any idea, as to why, i'm assuming that its due to buying shop bought salt mixed water for my partial changes in the last couple of weeks, but if anyone has any other ideas, and also solutions for getting it back up, will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks as always :D
In need of a pointer or two, for the last 8 weeks my dKH has been at 11.7, now within the last week it's dropped to 9.5, anyone have any idea, as to why, i'm assuming that its due to buying shop bought salt mixed water for my partial changes in the last couple of weeks, but if anyone has any other ideas, and also solutions for getting it back up, will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks as always :D
yote
In Memoriam
The saltwater you've been using might have a lower alkalinity.But it could be that your tanks using it up too.Hows your coralline growth?
To bring up,I've to where I use baking soda to dose for alkalinity.
I use this cal. to figure the dosage.
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chemcalc.html
To bring up,I've to where I use baking soda to dose for alkalinity.
I use this cal. to figure the dosage.
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chemcalc.html
hoopsdaddy
This is my reef club....
Rushy, Your tank is looking great. Love the rock work and you have some nice looking coral. Keep up the good work.
Rushy
Reefing newb
Coralline growth is slow but steady buddy, I've noticed it taking off in the last few weeks, especially on the powerheads and heater, along with a very bright almost flourescent lime green algae on the back glass of my tank. I remember you giving me the pointer on baking soda before, sorry buddy. Thanks as always and for the link :D
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Rushy
Reefing newb
Thanks Hoops, really appreciate the feedback :D
Rushy
Reefing newb
Evening guys
I came home from work tonight to a very beautiful sight! For the first time since putting it in my tank, my Pink Cauliflower has completely extended and opened out, it really does look fantastic (went to take a pic and battery on camera was depleted!!). It has always extended its polyps before but has stayed relatively compact. The weird thing is, because I'm still having trouble with my temp in the tank running at bit high (despite turning down the heat, reducing the time with lights on etc), I left the lights off completely today. So consequently I'm a bit vexed as to why on a day when I leave the lights off, it seems to be appearing its best. Anyone have much experience with these corals?? Thanks as always :D
I came home from work tonight to a very beautiful sight! For the first time since putting it in my tank, my Pink Cauliflower has completely extended and opened out, it really does look fantastic (went to take a pic and battery on camera was depleted!!). It has always extended its polyps before but has stayed relatively compact. The weird thing is, because I'm still having trouble with my temp in the tank running at bit high (despite turning down the heat, reducing the time with lights on etc), I left the lights off completely today. So consequently I'm a bit vexed as to why on a day when I leave the lights off, it seems to be appearing its best. Anyone have much experience with these corals?? Thanks as always :D
yote
In Memoriam
Maybe it just needed a break from the light.:D
I've had a few different corals do that before.I have no idea why.
I've had a few different corals do that before.I have no idea why.
Rushy
Reefing newb
Got some very cool button polyps today, photos to follow, possibly my favourite coral I've bought so far, looks fantastic in the tank :D
dustin_P74
Reef enthusiast
what a tease
Rushy
Reefing newb
Can't help it Dustin, know how much you guys love pics, and besides it's the only fun I get!!!! :mrgreen:
