[Recall on Hanna Alk Reagent]

I stored my recalled bottle on its side after it was opened and it was a mess. My alk was MUCH lower than the meter was reading and my sps were losing color and receding. I assumed it was a different issue because my alk reading was fine. 

 

I ordered 2 new bottles and threw out both the opened bottle and the unopened bottle. Waiting on new ones to arrive. 

[Orange Spotted Filefish Adventure! Follow along!]

I agree with ditching the sand. Especially in a QT.  

[National Zoo Reef]

Yay! Planning a trip to the zoo asap. 

 

I also need a new job.... 

[Coral ID]

Hard to say, need an in focus pic. 

 

Candy cane?

[Recall on Hanna Alk Reagent]

Just checked mine and it was recalled as well. 

[Help ID from my sand bed]

Sure! You can have as many as you want. 

 

Not to highjack, but what eats them? 

[Help ID from my sand bed]

I have them in plague proportions but they are beneficial. I can actually watch them grab and eat large bits of food. 

[Why you should use a feeder for certain fish]

What is your white worm feeder? A glass? 

[First time hatched the baby clownfish]

Congratulations! That is amazing. 

 

Can't wait to see what they look like, you know, when you can see them...

[150g Anemone Propagation System]

Wow, gorgeous nems. When can I get one? 

[Raffle prizes for February 20th meeting!]

Mark your calendar! The Winter / Annual meeting is February 20th. 

 

The businesses who sponsor WAMAS play an important role in supporting our club and donate most of the items that are raffled off at each meeting.  

 

Here is a list of upcoming raffle items!

 

 

 

From BRK (Blue Ribbon Koi) located at 4641 Sudley Rd. Catharpin VA 20143 

 

we will have a variety of thrive products including alk, calcium, magnesium and phosphate control. 

 

You can read more about thrive products at http://thriveaquatics.com/products/saltwater-products.html

 

Thanks to John at BRK for this awesome donation! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[So I'm finally moving]

We will miss you! 

[Salt Order]

i could use a few

[New Filter Sock and Microbubbles]

It's normal for the skimmer to freak out like that on a new sock.  

You don't need to do a water change, but you should rinse all new filter socks first.  

 

The skimmer should settle down soon. If it doesn't, remove the sock, rinse it thoroughly and try again. 

[My new coral greenhouse]

Awesome. I'm trying to do something similar with gyres. Your setup sounds great. 

[Alan's Office Pico]

That tank needs a big tang.... 

[My new coral greenhouse]

Awesome. How big is the tank and where did you position the gyres? 

[Water cooled LED fixture]

I don't care if it's useless. It is totally cool. 

[Hippo tang turning dark in color]

ummm, maybe a picture? 

[Too many zoas?]

Wow. 

[YHSublime Office Nano]

Looks great. Much better with just the one nem. 

[To rinse or not to rinse.... frozen food]

I also think it depends on where your nutrient levels are. If you are fighting algae and have nitrates through the roof you might try rinsing while you figure out where the problem is and then once things are under control, stop. 

 

If your phosphate and nitrates are under control or 0, then I think they serve a purpose in feeding the tank. 

 

But yeah, there are no "rules" only suggestions from the most recent awesome tank you've seen. 

[To rinse or not to rinse.... frozen food]

I don't either. I figure something in the tank is enjoying it. 

[Bruce's (bbyatv) New 150]

Wow. Looks amazing. 

[Seth's 150g DD SPS Dominated Reef]

Looks amazing. 

 

Cant wait to see it grow out.