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Man. That sucks. Glad to hear the rest of fish are doing alright. Hang in there juice. Tanks looking great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Back in! Alright. Alright. Thanks for seeing it through Mike! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Seriously, looking awesome! Looks like the tank has progressed a lot.

Same. Generic log in failure error.

I have to hop in with respectful disagreement on this one. Although many methodologies are applicable, and even independently validated in the extremely complex cycle of invertebrate growth - algae will uptake phosphates, and grow at a much faster rate than any coral skeletal structure that utilizes PO4. Which will deplete the valuable resources corals need. Just as there are different ideologies in plant growth, there are many in reef systems as well, and an aspiring reef keeper must take these into account when planning which livestock they intend to keep. By your reasoning, removing the algae from Mikes tank should have freed up more nutrients for corals to uptake, but in my experience only more of the rapid, more efficient algae strains are able uptake the high nutrient load, and again out compete the corals. Creating a cycle that will not end until the source of nutrients is diminished. While I agree that many of the crucial nutrients for our closed systems cannot be measured successfully - I do believe phosphates are one that can be quite useful. If you can selectively control these levels, as is done naturally through diffusion in sea water. Then you can effectively limit the amount of available nutrients for the much faster growing algae, and you can avoid the DOCs that you explained. Yes, you will most certainly not have the rapid growth that the gurus point out as terms of success, and may suffer short term effects of nutrient spikes - but you will have controlled stability by eliminating unwanted algae growth. Which I strongly believe is the only way to sustainably grow, and KEEP a large variety of small polyp stony corals. Although I have no where near the amount time Tim has put into these endeavors. I'm a firm believer in starting from zero , and getting to what your system needs will end up proving for a much more sustainable ecosystem then riding the rollercoaster of unwanted algae growths effect on available nutrients. It really depends on what you want to keep, and how. Keeping the systems nutrient levels sustainably low, without depleting them is much more time consuming and difficult, but that's why they're referred to as gurus. They have seemingly limitless time, resources and probably some magic fairy dust too.

Looks like a champ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Hopping on board for this one. I have the 80g deep blue rimless and am pretty satisfied with it so far. It's not so easy to find in TX but can still be had for a decent price through fishtanksdirect.com I have nothing but good things to say about the staff and the shipping process. Pros: The glass is clear, black silicone is great, and for the exact dimensions I wanted - the cost was significantly less then the quotes I got from SCA and Planet aquariums. Cons - the deep blue stands are junk, from what I read and the quality of the ones I've seen in person, it's a wise choice to build your own. More than happy to discuss mine if you're interested. - While the Silicone is well applied, the corner seems aren't perfect by any means. - The overflow only has 2 holes drilled. Looking back, I wish I have would been a little bolder; bought the untempered deepblue 80g and drilled for a ghost overflow myself. It would have cost a little more but in the long run it would have been the best middle ground between the pre-builts and a custom. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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cool deal. Intentions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Woah! looking awesome gig. The Builds come so far since last year! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Woah looks like a red corvette. I vote Keep it up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

An AWC architect associate is one of the most sought after certs this year. If you're interested in taking a crash course - there's actually some really good, and relatively cheap options. I'd recommend acloud.guru or Linux academy. Acloud is one of the better training courses(regardless of cert) that I've seen. Linux academy had a free week of access though last week as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ooo they're anemotating sea apples! My rbta started walking around today...right before I leave for a week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I keep seeing the picture of the stand on tapatalk...and I get more jealous everytime! Looks amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's alive!! looks slick Jim. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh man. the frag tanks growing up fast. I remember when it was just a gleam in its fathers eye! You'll be breaking racks to make frags in no time. Looks more like a strong 6 to me... It's pretty hard to take them in shallow tanks, with the overhead glare from the lights...my plague. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wow! Awesome pictures Kim!....KimB! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sorry to hear about the Acan troubles Kim. The thanks looking amazing!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh interesting. Very interesting. Do you have any flow pointed towards the mud? I might be hopping on the mud wagon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

pictures of le mud!? what was your final layout for it/how much did you use. Seen tanks/friends willing to sell child for lengs magic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Holy.....guacamole! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bad urchin! Bad urchin! Silicone is a first for me. Honestly though, I'm not surprised - That's what you get for leaving Ty alone with your urchins. ... He's like the Saruman with orcs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ex microbiologist - full time network engineer. Follow the money....! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmm hit the weight room, mastermind.That window should have been hulk smashed. Hope everything is okay with the tank! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk