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maron6977
01-01-2016, 05:50 AM
Ya , don't know much about zeo . Looks like expensive & lots of little additives. Always seemed like a pain , but don't know much about it .
Maybe I'll check it out more.

Aquattro
01-01-2016, 02:57 PM
Ya , don't know much about zeo . Looks like expensive & lots of little additives. Always seemed like a pain , but don't know much about it .
Maybe I'll check it out more.

Oh, it's expensive and a PIA, but I found, with my lazy streak, even not following directions well, it worked great. Maybe coincidence, and I just got lucky for a bunch of years, but hey, gonna try that again :)

I do find that if I have a schedule of adding something twice a week, I tend to pay more attention to the tank. So far, I could go weeks without even looking at the coral. Now that I'm working from home, I have more time to tinker with it, and it's paying off.

Aquattro
01-04-2016, 02:11 PM
As expected, the little cyano garden I've been culturing for a while is starting to take off. Guess I'll deal with that today. Guess I will hold off on water change until Wednesday (ish)

Finally got the frags off the side of my tank and mounted, and that's about all the room I have.

Living on an Island sucks some days, I have a large Tyree cap that will go in the garbage today, couldn't even give away more than a single frag. Nice 8" colony, nobody wants it here. Sad...

Still looking for that last fish to add, one that won't eat my corals. Again, island life, no fish to be bought here - lol

Delphinus
01-04-2016, 03:26 PM
What's the plan to deal with it, just run a treatment, or got something else in mind?

Aquattro
01-04-2016, 03:27 PM
Just run chemiclean, done in 2 days. Get it over with, get back on track.

Howie
01-04-2016, 03:33 PM
Tank looks great, I like those dimensions! Lol that is really tobad you can't even give away a nice colony like that! Best of luck with the cyano

Aquattro
01-11-2016, 02:23 AM
Today was 50g water change to clear out the chemiclean, cyano gone. Added 2c of carbon and hope to get my skimmer back in the game.

Adam came by and pointed out that a really nice colony that's coloring up is a Tubb's Pink Jade. Cool. Starting to really pop. I believe that's thanks to Wayne, so hey, thanks Wayne!

No issues with my sudden conversion to Zeo from pellets, haven't tested yet, but will once the sump and tank mix thoroughly.

Seeing growth daily now, which is nice. Getting back on track. Finally...

Aquattro
01-11-2016, 03:14 AM
Mental note for self, record it here

Ca - 430ppm
Alk - 7.8 dKh
PO4 - 0.00ppm
NO3 - 20ish ppm

not bad.

Aquattro
02-03-2016, 12:17 AM
Ok, got some pics.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral1_zpsrsmv2huq.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral5_zpsczotitna.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral9_zpsqmwb67gr.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral3_zpsma1dcxwc.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral2_zpsszn0dfzm.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral6_zps7wesbflb.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral7_zpsffuxxjkw.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral8_zpserz3hboy.jpg

Aquattro
02-03-2016, 12:29 AM
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral11_zpsr1xwvk3a.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/efflo_zpsnlsfmpki.jpg

Myka
02-03-2016, 02:03 AM
Looking pretty damn good Brad! :)

Are you using GFO?

Aquattro
02-03-2016, 02:59 AM
Looking pretty damn good Brad! :)

Are you using GFO?

Thanks.

GFO, fozdown, Zeo. I like to be sure :)

Myka
02-03-2016, 03:04 AM
Thanks.

GFO, fozdown, Zeo. I like to be sure :)

Have you ever considered allowing a trace of PO4 to see if you're PO4 limited? If you are, then allowing a trace will lower NO3.

Aquattro
02-03-2016, 03:20 AM
Have you ever considered allowing a trace of PO4 to see if you're PO4 limited? If you are, then allowing a trace will lower NO3.

Ya, that's exactly my thought. I'm trying to feed more to bring it up and stopped the fozdown. We'll see. NO3 is dropping, so not too critical right now

WarDog
02-03-2016, 05:12 AM
More photos in those last 2 posts than this entire thread. Should have got that camera sooner! :smile:

P.S. Lookin' real nice!

Delphinus
02-03-2016, 05:41 AM
Wow.. nice!

Myka
02-03-2016, 01:25 PM
More photos in those last 2 posts than this entire thread. Should have got that camera sooner! :smile:

Ya, that Olympus TG-4 looks like a pretty sweet little camera! I was just looking at it...that little P&S camera can shoot in RAW! :eek: Crazy! I have a Pentax WG-II waterproof P&S which is also 16 MP and it has a SWEET 1cm macro setting, but it lacks in all other focal ranges. :lol: Still, it's cheaper than a macro lens for my Canon G9. :D It looks like the Olympus has a real good white balance setting too, and seems to rock the 6-12" focal point. I've been looking to replace my G9, and I think I found the winner. :D

Aquattro
02-03-2016, 01:27 PM
Ya, it's great. They were on sale, and sold out so I got the display model for even less. It does way closer than I've shown here, I'll get some better pics once I've had a chance to play with it a bit more.

Myka
02-03-2016, 02:13 PM
How's it for above water? Like outdoor pics and indoor pics? I wonder if it could replace my G9?

Aquattro
02-03-2016, 02:27 PM
How's it for above water? Like outdoor pics and indoor pics? I wonder if it could replace my G9?

Not sure it's designed for above water. I did take a pic of my water bottle in macro mode, looked ok :)
But seriously, it's got every feature I can think of, and fits in a pocket. I'll be taking it to Mexico next month for general vacation pics, so I'll see then how it works. Most day to day kid pics around here are via phone

Myka
02-03-2016, 02:38 PM
I'll be waiting for Mexico pics. :D

Doug
02-04-2016, 12:35 AM
Outstanding looking corals Brad. You're an excellent stick grower. Good pics to.

gobytron
02-04-2016, 11:57 PM
I couldn't find anything cube like about this journal.

Aquattro
02-05-2016, 01:39 AM
I couldn't find anything cube like about this journal.

Bored, huh?

kien
02-05-2016, 01:41 AM
I couldn't find anything cube like about this journal.

Brad is so square that he's square in three dimensions. Close enough?

Bblinks
02-05-2016, 11:55 PM
Where are them pics Brad....I need to be entertained please. :wink:

Aquattro
02-06-2016, 01:17 AM
Where are them pics Brad....I need to be entertained please. :wink:

I'll post some more tonight or tomorrow :) I realized I didn't take a pic of one of my faves, gotta go diving again

Aquattro
02-06-2016, 05:21 AM
More pics, just for rich :)

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral12_zpsladvncb4.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral14_zpskxxwrvmx.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral15_zpsu4ec8eqz.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral16_zpsm1leerqm.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral17_zps1csjk97l.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral18_zpsmqafasly.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral19_zpsogi8fbvk.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral20_zpsb2lkciem.jpg

Aquattro
02-06-2016, 05:21 AM
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral21_zpsnmkmeqfh.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral22_zpsbzjfgvoy.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral23_zpss3whh7p6.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral24_zpskpqbjugh.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral25_zpsvullskp2.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral28_zpsmkbrf7bl.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd101/reef_raf/coral13_zpslfrbapmk.jpg

Wheelman76
02-06-2016, 05:31 AM
Great pics Brad

Aquattro
02-06-2016, 05:33 AM
Great pics Brad

Thanks, these cameras are really amazing for this!

Bblinks
02-24-2016, 11:27 PM
Nice pics Brad!! keep em coming.

gobytron
02-24-2016, 11:34 PM
Bored, huh?

Not so sure any more than the rest of you...

but yes.

:lol:

All of those pics are from Diving?

They are all so close up and look unreal for underwater pics.

Must have been a pretty colorful spot.

My snorkelling has never paid off with anything even remotely that nice....guess I gotta go deeper.

Appolgies if these are tank pics and not the mexico ones mentioned a few posts up.

Aquattro
02-24-2016, 11:40 PM
Tank pics, new TG4 cam. Mexico in 2 weeks.

gregzz4
02-25-2016, 12:18 AM
Nice pics Brad!! keep em coming.
Agreed. Awesome pics. Corals are looking very happy

duncangweller
02-25-2016, 03:38 AM
Brilliant pics. When my corals grow past frags I'll have to get one of those cameras.

Aquattro
02-25-2016, 03:43 AM
Brilliant pics. When my corals grow past frags I'll have to get one of those cameras.

First time in 20 years I've been able to get nice pics of my corals :) One of my best reef purchases to date.

Wheelman76
02-25-2016, 04:00 AM
First time in 20 years I've been able to get nice pics of my corals :) One of my best reef purchases to date.


Great Camera hey Brad ? And I agree it's one of the best purchases I've made too . Hands down the best camera on the market in its category and price range.

Aquattro
02-25-2016, 04:50 AM
Great Camera hey Brad ? And I agree it's one of the best purchases I've made too . Hands down the best camera on the market in its category and price range.

Just have to remember to rinse it off after, it's covered in salt :)

gregzz4
02-25-2016, 05:01 AM
Nice !!

Dearth
02-25-2016, 06:12 AM
Just have to remember to rinse it off after, it's covered in salt :)

Reminds me of the guy on RC a few years ago who was taking pictures with his very expensive at the time top of the line canon rebel camera from the top of his tank and he had every camera persons worst nightmare a camera going for a swim he even had a video camera going while he was taking pictures for a video tutorial of taking pictures. Due to the video evidence canon was kind enough to replace his camera and a valuable lesson learned.

Aquattro
02-25-2016, 02:27 PM
I did feel kinda weird dunking it in the tank the first time :)

myreefworld
03-01-2016, 12:42 PM
Nice tank man! What happened to your larger fish inhabitants?

Aquattro
03-01-2016, 01:42 PM
Lost all my larger fish early on to ich or velvet, or low O2, life got in the way. Added a couple Moorish Idols that did really well, but they were eating all my SPS, so they got rehomed after a year. Too bad, nice fish. And in Victoria, we're pretty much screwed for fish selection, so I can't find anything locally to add. Might have to hit up J&L for a new Angel, just hate buying fish I can't see.

myreefworld
03-01-2016, 06:46 PM
How long did you keep the Achilles?

Aquattro
03-01-2016, 11:27 PM
How long did you keep the Achilles?

Couple years, a friend had it for a couple before. Going into the smaller tank made him crazy and he didn't last long.