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Glad to see things are turning around for you

Yeah, I considered myself extremely lucky on that one. Crazy thing is I used some mesh to cover the power heads but it must have found the small space on the pump that the mesh didn’t cover. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Needless to say, it’s staying in the basket [emoji1787][emoji30] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here’s the CSB Recovery This was before I decided to release it out of the basket Then here it is a couple days after the mauling About a week or 2 after And here is a pic from this morning It’s now actively taking food and should be back to its glory in no time. I was really hoping to find the other half [emoji1787] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As I have been horrible about updating this thread, I figured it may be time to do so..... Unfortunately my tank has had some issue over the past few months that has resulted in some unforeseen STN and RTN. My nitrates, that were at 20-25ppm all of a sudden (could have happened over a period of 2 weeks or so) disappeared. Then I really didn't do anything to counter act it and let it ride. Coral health was definitely suffering and noticed what I thought was cyano but let it be. About 30 days later what I thought was cyano at the time really started to take hold and the take looked like crap but I just didn't care. I decided to do a chemiclean treatment and it really didn't put a dent in the pest. It was about this time that I realized I had the dreaded dino's and I have been fighting them ever since. That all being said, I probably lost 5-6 pieces (mostly frags). I am still battling some STN that I think is a result of either the dinos irritating the coral, some of the toxins released from the dinos. I just added my UV sterilizer to the tank 2 days ago, and I believe I am seeing a reduction already in the dinos. Hopefully the tank is turning a corner towards better health now. Also to add insult to injury, about a month ago my CSB decided to walk into a powerhead when I was on vacation....YAY... I literally found a mangled mess under the rock in the nano/frag/softie tank. Good new there is it has made a 100% recovery and is now growing again. I seriously almost threw up on that one...

Looking good Sam! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Since most of the tissue loss is at the tips I am with Jolt on this one. I would also recommend an icp rest like others have recommended to rule anything else out. Since the nitrates bottomed out quickly, the combination of your alk being 8.5 and your lighting could have all of a sudden shocked the SPS. Nutrients buffer both alk and light intensity, you suddenly took them away, then the issues started to happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Found a way to add more coral [emoji1787][emoji2369][emoji1690] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Man I hope that’s it. Fingers crossed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hell yea brother! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s a female Bellus Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

FTS video. Sorry it’s a little dark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice, good to know. I didnt realize that they did. Thanks!

Does anyone have a glass drilling kit that they would let me borrow?

I hear ya. I would trade you in a heartbeat if I had xr30s. I love the orpheks. If you do end up trading though, I would suggest getting diffusers as well for the radions as they really help spread and blend the light.

Why? Orpheks have better coverage. And I love my radions lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s the problem with wilds. I still like trying them though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Starting to get the hang of this lens[emoji847] ORA Bellina PC Superman WWC Pink Panther Paletta Tricolor BC Aquatic Man Bubblegum Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ha! Yeah, the perks of your collection being so close to me

Some new pics. Still figuring out settings on the camera with the new macro lens Gonzo's Cookie Monster RR The Vihn RR Pink Cadillac ORA Bellina WWC Pink Panther BC Aquatic Man RMF Psychoberry

What camera settings do you use, Ty? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A few newbies in the tank. Sorry for the cellphone pics. RR Pink Cadiliac PC Superman BC Aquatic Man Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes you did! [emoji846] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Agreed on hanging the lights from the ceiling. I have always thought it’s the cleanest look. Also I run 2 xr15s and 4 T5s over my similar sized 80g (you can check my build thread for Par values) and Jolt is right on the with what he said earlier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Messing around earlier with my new macro lens Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk