I use the Hanna Phosphate Checker for P04. I used to have high P04, but now with the use of GFO, it runs mostly between zero and .07. For N03, I use API (not accurate for low readings) and Elos. It has been consistently zero for some time now. I have never used the Seachem test kits, so can't say how they compare.

I only recently started adding SPS, but it is growing very nicely, so I guess my tank has some nutrients.

Yes, looking good man! I love those nice tall arches!

Thanks K-man
I'm hoping they don't get in the way down the road as the fish enjoy them

New corals this last week
Thanks again Rich - seems like pretty soon I'll own a piece of everything he has :rolleyes:

My B-day gift from him - a nib of Setosa :smile:
There's too many particulates in the water right now to get a clearer shot as my camera's spot focus follows every little thing Grrr
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Green Slimer
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...psfb772fc3.jpg

Turaki
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...psff1732d9.jpg

Pink Birdsnest
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...psa25c5b60.jpg

Favia, with photo-bombing from a Lettuce Nudi and Hector ( plus some Urchin spines )
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And lastly, a pic of our Bangaii, Boo
I think it's a 'She' and likes hiding whenever I'm playing in the tank
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps9c98fc5c.jpg

FTS to follow some time soon

The new dosing pumps continue to work well, after replacing a bad timer
Good thing I set them to be 'on' when I'm home though ...

I was ready to leave for work one day this week and decided to wait until the Ca pump timer shut down. It went 'click', the screen went blank, and the pump kept running :surprise: Would have been on for 10 hours before I got home from work :surprise::surprise::surprise:
I've since bought a new timer, to replace the 10 year old one :razz: and all is well

I've been using Seachem powders;

Reef Builder
Alk 7+

Reef Advantage Calcium
Ca 410-420

And, due to the above 2 in combination with my IO salt, I don't currently dose Mag
Mag 1400-1450

Hopefully this dosing, along with the extra feedings to the fish, and some 2-3 week coral feedings, will turn my corals around

Just cruised through your build thread...

Thanks for the compliment about my wiring, but compared to yours mine looks like it is in a state of chaos!

Awesome job, I loved seeing the chaeto tumble in the youtube video near the beginning of your thread. How fast has it grown since then? That special chaeto tank seems like the perfect environment for chaeto.

Thanks Jake. OCD can be a curse, but it has it's advantages :smile:

That batch of Chaeto melted away in about a week as the tank was too new. I haven't tried any again until now
This month on the 6th I bought some looking for pods, and it's staying bright green and growing slightly
It doesn't currently tumble as I changed the pump config to slower flow and haven't decided on adding a powerhead yet

I don't tumble mine at all and it's fine. I do flip it every few days though.

Glad to hear it's working as that's been my routine

It's official. I'm a member of the Flasher Wrasse Club :smile:
Below is our new McCosker's in the QT
I'm picking up a Canary/Yellow Coris this weekend, and then going Hypo as this new guy appears to have the dreaded MI
I also wanted a very juvi Redtail Tamarin ( currently has a white tail ), but it's MIA @ J&L

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