Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, jolt said: Hah - I was looking at those gorgeous anemones when I said that Haha indeed, the growth from that section certainly outpaces anything else in the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Took advantage of the rainy day today and built a look down box and additional frag rack out of acrylic.Hooray for better top down photos! Now I just need a real camera... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gott Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I like what looks like the nem forest.Saaaaame. It's my favorite.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Sooooooo I seem to be going through the same dance I did a few months ago. I've been gone from home for two weeks and normally I would be able to notice some serious coral growth in that time, but it's hardly noticeable, corals are paled out, and I'm seeing recessed polyp extension and protruding filaments. Hmmmm, this has happened before and I haven't changed my RO filters in a while. So I'll be filtering a bunch of new water and performing another large water change this weekend to dilute out whatever go through my RO/DI system. I also added a catalytic carbon canister to the system to help in scrubbing out whatever the heck makes its way through my filters when they get older. In better news, my skunk clowns appear to be preparing to lay eggs. Two of them are acting very aggressive towards the smallest one and they're cleaning the rock below the anemone. I don't plan on raising any clown babies at this time, but it's a good sign if they're happy enough to breed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Performed a 50 gallon water change today, I'm hoping that will be enough to dilute whatever contaminant got into my system. I'll be keeping a close eye on the corals to see if their colors improve and PE returns. It was also a good opportunity to cut out some hitch hiker palys, siphone the top layer of sand, and clean the black glass, so the tank is looking quite sparkly now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 That's odd that you're seeing the same issues again. Are any aerosols being used anywhere in the house? Do you think this is something that slowly builds up over time or something that happens over a short period of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Tank is looking great. Glad to know that you identified your issue. What do you think could be getting through the RO unit? Chloramines? City of Gtown flushes the system with chlorine, so I always add Prime to my make up and water change water just in case.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Oh, and when do I get an invite to see those coral beauties?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 That's odd that you're seeing the same issues again. Are any aerosols being used anywhere in the house? Do you think this is something that slowly builds up over time or something that happens over a short period of time?Yeah, so far the only correlation I can draw each time is that the RO filters are getting old. I had three DI canisters on it too, so I'm thinking whatever makes its way through is only removed by carbon and can pass through DI. What that is, I have no clue. I do have Prime, so maybe I'll start dropping some in my RO reservoir just for good measure. As far as aerosols go, the only thing is my wife sprays dry shampoo every once in a while, but she usually sprays it in the bathroom with the door closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Oh, and when do I get an invite to see those coral beauties?Sent from my iPad using TapatalkYou can come by and check out the tank whenever you want! Maybe in a few weeks when the corals color back up and things don't look so sad [emoji51] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Still dealing with poor coloration and some angry corals with filaments, so I did a 30 gal water change today. I do think some corals aren't bothered because growth has picked up a bit and alk has dropped this week. Some photo updates. Made a few frags getting to look down box too close to the corals [emoji37] so be watching for those in my for sale thread on the coming weeks when they heal! [emoji23]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Wish my corals were as poorly colored and unhappy as yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 2 hours ago, jolt said: Wish my corals were as poorly colored and unhappy as yours! To be fair though, I'm only showing what looks good right now! There are plenty of discolored corals and corals with STN patterns near the base. Definitely some picture bias going on in my last post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 I decided to upgrade to a new RO system and kick it up a notch. Maybe it will help with my reoccurring RO issues, maybe it won't, but it will certainly make filtering water faster! Dual 75 GPD RO membranes from BRS.Side tank shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Looks like the anemone is feeling a little better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 A little bit, not great. I filtered water with the new RO unit and will perform a 25 g water change with the new water. Hopefully that does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 17 minutes ago, Gig 'em @ NDstructible said: A little bit, not great. I filtered water with the new RO unit and will perform a 25 g water change with the new water. Hopefully that does the trick. I didn't see it in the picture...do you have a booster pump on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 I didn't see it in the picture...do you have a booster pump on it?Nope! But I think I probably need one, the pressure doesn't quite get up to the recommended range. It's on my wishlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Performed another 25 gallon water change today with water from the new unit. And man! What a nice difference it made, I filtered water so quickly and with so much less waste. I couldn't be happier with the upgrade decision. Here are some pics I took while the water level was low.Starting to get dense in some areasAnemone is starting to look better@jolt [emoji1] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 That really looks soooo much better today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 More great pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Picked up a new toy while working in Houston this week. Can't wait to get it online when I get some free time in a few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 $? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Looks like you picked up the caliche and just threw it in the reactor for a picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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