62G Starfire Reef [40x18x20] - Page 19

JDigital · #**181** 12-03-2013, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by michika

Nice progress, even if it is to rebuild everything. I like the photos.

I too found the secret to my issues was many large water changes which eventually equated to about 200% WC on my system.

I've got my fingers crossed for you.

Thanks Catherine.. I got everything crossed!

My temporary aquascape.. I still want to fill in the left side a but with some self or something. Unfortunately I didn't get to Concepts today with the blizzard.. Will be amazed if I can even get out of my neighborhood tomorrow morning.

kien · #**182** 12-03-2013, 03:44 AM

And so it begins! Again, again.

JDigital · #**183** 12-03-2013, 04:58 PM

Couple pics with the lights on and a few Acans that I salvaged and seem to have pulled through the tank change OK. Lights had only been on for a few mins before taking these pics.

gqlmao · #**184** 12-03-2013, 05:06 PM

Looks like those acans are enjoying themselves. Hopefully it will be a smooth ride from here on out. How was the quick cycle? Did you notice anything significant jumps in any of the big three?

michika · #**185** 12-03-2013, 05:08 PM

I like it from the front and the right side a lot. I can see exactly what you mean about wanting more for the left. It's sexy!

JDigital · #**186** 12-03-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gqlmao

Looks like those acans are enjoying themselves. Hopefully it will be a smooth ride from here on out. How was the quick cycle? Did you notice anything significant jumps in any of the big three?

To be honest I never got around to running a test on the tank for any of those 3 things.

I will do a Nitrate test later today probably as I'm stuck at home, just hope my test kit is here and not at the office. This rock wasn't out of water for very long so I'm not expecting much of cycle.. and I've likely missed the window for seeing Ammonia.

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Originally Posted by michika

I like it from the front and the right side a lot. I can see exactly what you mean about wanting more for the left. It's sexy!

Yea, it just seems a bit empty over there. Also not sure if I'm liking the BB or not yet but I want to give it a honest try as it's not something I have done yet in the hobby.

michika · #**187** 12-03-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by denny@concept

working on the tank..........i think

i invented a new product its a clear water like substance and the process is basically you remove all your old dry rock , replace with live rock and then do a very large water change , add a few drops of my product into a prayer reactor and allow tyhe tank to settle down , soon enough and walla instant turn around

yes it will be available to everyone soon enough:P

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Originally Posted by JDigital

To be honest I never got around to running a test on the tank for any of those 3 things.

I will do a Nitrate test later today probably as I'm stuck at home, just hope my test kit is here and not at the office. This rock wasn't out of water for very long so I'm not expecting much of cycle.. and I've likely missed the window for seeing Ammonia.

Yea, it just seems a bit empty over there. Also not sure if I'm liking the BB or not yet but I want to give it a honest try as it's not something I have done yet in the hobby.

My biggest argument against BB is that fish poop...and eventually if you don't have the right flow or tools for removal you get pseudo-sand. This was a regular issue for me in my 90g cube as my tangs decided to pile it all in the one low-flow area in the whole system.

JDigital · #**188** 12-03-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by michika

My biggest argument against BB is that fish poop...and eventually if you don't have the right flow or tools for removal you get pseudo-sand. This was a regular issue for me in my 90g cube as my tangs decided to pile it all in the one low-flow area in the whole system.

SPS tank = Lots of Flow and Ecotechs.. I can stir up stuff pretty easy right now.. Just finished another water change too and that stirred up more. This tank will be spot-less soon!

Doug · #**189** 12-03-2013, 08:11 PM

Oh, no sand Josh. I was going to add sand to my new one but like that look. My 20 is bare also. Then no leopard for me though. But yours looks good like that.

JDigital · #**190** 12-03-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Oh, no sand Josh. I was going to add sand to my new one but like that look. My 20 is bare also. Then no leopard for me though. But yours looks good like that.

I can live without a leopard.. plenty of other expensive wrasses to buy.

I figured I'd try out BB.. always easier to add a sand bed than it is to remove.