150gal ZEO que dramatic music

[lorenz0]

you are starting to make me consider full zeo.

[lobsterboy]

Hello everyone and Happy New Year to all

After a very busy season, I enjoyed sometime off, going back to Cape Breton for a few days for the christmas break.

I had a co-worker look after my tank while away, the ease of living relativity close to the aquarium during the holidays out weighed the inexperience with aquariums he had.

When coming home, I expected to fine things in not the best shape, and I wasnt far from wrong.

A purging skimmer, that must have spilt at least 3 cups of skim mate back into the tank, micro bubbles every which way, LPS and SPS bleached colonies, and brutal red algae.

I took some pictures to show before and after, things are getting back to normal, but still not ideal.

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now the after

a new addition

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[shrimpchips]

Nice recovery. I can't get over how bright that yellow pocci is. I wants.

[the marine apprentice]

where did all your yellow tangs go dude?

[lobsterboy]

Nice recovery. I can't get over how bright that yellow pocci is. I wants.

yeah its crazy, still not there yet , but I am glad thats doing well.

the yellow pocci is really that bright in person, and same goes for the pink prostrata

where did all your yellow tangs go dude?

Sadly 4 of the 7 died, the 3 that remain have their days, but out of ten I would give them a 8 on good behaviour.

[lastlight]

If I could have a tank full of the nutty bright pink coral I'd be in heaven WOW i love the colour on that! All those colonies you removed...did they all perish? I can't believe in that timeframe with essentially no skimming things changed that fast. Is this due in part to your use of zeo? Are the tolerances tighter?

Your 'scape still makes me frisky man.

[Skimmerking]

Dude looks great man , I thought that you were only go to do Pocci's in the tank

[Dez]

Hey John, great recovery. It doesn't even look like you suffered any losses with the after shots. Colours are dope.

[kien]

Only a master reefer could shake off a disaster like that and make a recovery look easy. Very nice :)

[lobsterboy]

hey everyone, thanks for the comps.

to sum things up, i havent a clue, in more ways than one, lol.

things are back on track.

i changed my lights out for KZ, i dont have any pics, but i must say with just the blues on in the morning, its pretty sweet.

[sitandwatch]

Ok John,

I need to see some photos and know what you are using for bulbs, I am going to be ordering some in soon and since we are running the same light I wanted to match the master, or be close.

[lobsterboy]

Ok John,

I need to see some photos and know what you are using for bulbs, I am going to be ordering some in soon and since we are running the same light I wanted to match the master, or be close.

i am no master, just got lucky with dosing and some nice corals.

so for blubs i was using the ati, aqua blue special and blue plus.

now i have changed over to the KZ, its a mix between, 10k, 14k and 22k.

corallight
new gen
super blue.

[lobsterboy]

well, i thought the tank would have made it to at least a year maturity, but only after 6 months, I am going to be shutting my tank down.

I am going to take a year off from reef keeping and hopefully come back to it, with some new ideas for an awesome layout and something cooler than this tank.
i have a few ideas already, so its kinda exciting again.

but for now, that will be just on paper, and in the back of my mind.

anyways, thats about it, well see ya all around.

[Delphinus]

... oh. :(

Man, what a bummer, I was really enjoying this tank. Well, can't wait to see what you come up with next. This next year is going to be an agonizing wait!

Are you going to do any more fragging before the shutdown? :lol: I, um, ask only for the sake of information ... :)

[lobsterboy]

... oh. :(

Man, what a bummer, I was really enjoying this tank. Well, can't wait to see what you come up with next. This next year is going to be an agonizing wait!

Are you going to do any more fragging before the shutdown? :lol: I, um, ask only for the sake of information ... :)

Thanks Tony, yeah just shoot me a pm if there was something that caught your eye the last time you were here.

[shrimpchips]

Oh no! That's a bummer to hear...I was really looking forward to seeing this one develop.

Any chance I can score myself a frag of that yellow pocci and pink prostrata? :D

[fishytime]

Dude?.....wtf???:sad:

[Aquattro]

Dude?.....wtf???:sad:

Ya, what he said!!

[muck]

Damn dude... your tank is one of my favs.
Someone is going to be getting some primo corals.

Enjoy some time off John.. but your new tank better be stellar or ELSE!!! :twised::razz:

[Triggz]

Sad to hear this tank is getting shut down.... but I'm sure you have your reasons. Good luck with whatever you do this year John. Hopefully see you again sometime soon.

Cheers!

[bauder1986]

Well, sorry to hear that dude but you will not make it a year without a tank unless you are seeking some very expensive counsilling at the same time to cope without one! Sorry for the lack of faith bud but I give it 7 months MAX before you start to fire up again.

[lastlight]

I double checked to see if it was April 1st but it's not even close. Damn dude...I guess do what ya gotta but DAMN! Looking forward to V3 =)

[kien]

DOUBLE-YOU-TEE-EFF ?!? :cry:

[Zoaelite]

DOUBLE-YOU-TEE-EFF ?!? :cry:

Wtf +1 is right... :(.

[lobsterboy]

thanks everyone for the pms, they are very kind and thoughtful.

i am thinking that next friday will be the day to start to shut down.
and i will contact people within the time frame to get things sorted out, some frags will be sold and others given away as insurance pieces.

Like i might have said before, i should come back within a year times, and i am treating this as a creativity break like Ferran Adria, so needless to say its quite exciting.

[andestang]

Holly snapping tulips :drinking::puppydog: This is like a kick to the nades ! John is one of a kind.

[The Grizz]

Holly snapping tulips :drinking::puppydog: This is like a kick to the nades ! John is one of a kind.

I second this, ouch.

On another note got a new home for the clam yet :biggrin:

[lobsterboy]

Holly snapping tulips :drinking::puppydog: This is like a kick to the nades ! John is one of a kind.

thanks, but thats not true, you just never met the evil john, but alot of my cooks have, lol.

thanks for the kind words Mike, well for sure keep into touch

[JOEL]

Hey John
That's a bummer to hear. I was hoping to see your new setup in person.
Well whatever the reason hope it works out for you

[lobsterboy]

hey everyone, hows it going ?

so in regards to the pms i have about my tank, yes its true, its going to be shut down.
I was hoping for tomorrow, but timing isnt going to work out.

yes, i will be fragging again, to those interested 10-15$ a frag
no, equipment is not for sale.

So as of now it will be the closer to early next week as i have a few days off coming up.

thanks for all the support, and well see you guys later

[Ryan]

Any chance your available sunday?

[lobsterboy]

thanks again everyone, it was a pleasure to be part of such a great fourm.

I had a blast here, and met alot of good friends.

have fun, see ya soon

john

[BlueTang<3]

thanks again everyone, it was a pleasure to be part of such a great fourm.

I had a blast here, and met alot of good friends.

have fun, see ya soon

john

It was great to meet you and admire your work, I am sure we will meet up again some time but in the mean time, have fun. :biggrin:

[es355lucille]

I am really glad we met John! You really are a true inspiration to all of us here at Canreef. From what I know of you, very modest as well. We will miss watching your tanks grow and coming over to see your setup. I hope that you come back within the timeline that you have stated....we will all be waiting for that day to come.

Best wishes in your future endeavors


Brad & Sharon White
Es355lucille & KissMyWrasse

[lastlight]

Johns thanks again for the frags. Your sps were my first foray into the fuzzy stick world and every last piece is rockin' hard. I'm sure the news ones will do the same.

And yeah have fun whatever you're doing. I'm glad you kept your equipment...we still have a hold on you =)