BowieReefer84

ok . . I need to ask. What's a palythoas? Are they bad, or are you talking about the button polyps? They are turning a little white, and not closing as quickly when fed. What causes this? I want everything to spread! That's why I have xenia, gsp, and mushrooms. This is my first tank, and watching things grow fast is making me happy. I plan on doing more LPS whenever I start another tank. I don't really plan to do anything more to this tank (other than letting it fill in). Too small and don't want to drill for a sump. Sorry for all the questions. I have had this tank running for the past two years, and it's nice to have the help on the forums. Thanks for the greeting!

You say distilled water? I read a couple things that distilled water can contain copper or something? I don't really want to say this, but sometimes I buy spring water like deerpark because there is zero chance of copper . . .ahhh I know. Whats the benefit of distilled? RO/DI is not an option for me. My choices are Tap/Distilled/Spring? Thanks. Also, I saw this post on what seems to be some really nice LR. http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/36665-fresh-live-rock-shipment/

The Blue Maxima has attached to the rock I put it on already. Picked it up Saturday at Mrcorals, and it's already attached. I went to re-center it on the rock cause I am OCD and it didn't come off haha. Must not mind the Power Compacts too much. I know they need higher light when they get larger. ...will give me a reason to update lights, prob the whole setup

I also have blue/red hermits, nasarious snails (the ones that go under the sand), turbo snail, peppermint shrimp. My first question is what is the one larger mushroom I have called? It was one of the first corals I bought, and I just picked it out not knowing anything at the time. I didn't even aclimate, just threw it on in. It has survived well, and loves to eat mysis. Balloons around them in seconds.

I took all of these photo's with an IPHONE. I like reef's and fish, not camera's. Please work with me on the quality. If you want to see something more clear I will break out the Digital camera, but it may not be any better . . .ENJOY

Hello All, I am going to start with a list of everything I have in my tank to date, followed by methods I have been using, and lastly photo's of the tank. Drystuff: 29 gal tank 130 watt's of PC's. one light is 50/50, the other is white. Back Pack CPR skimmer with filter sock on exit pipe Hang on filter with carbon, phosphate remover, and floss filters. heater... 160 gph powerhead. frag rack. Fish: Coral Beauty Clown blue chromis red spotted sand perch Corals: Pulsing Xenia Rics green mushroom unknown mushroom colt coral 2 types green star polyps green button polyps green candy cane chalice frags maxima clam (hopefully i can keep it alive) LR and LS Ok, so I have to admit I don't test my water often at all. I do 3 gallon water changes every couple weeks. I supplement with Kent coral-vite, purple up, a buffer, a sludge remover, algaecide. When I do water changes I use tap water . . .I treat it, and everything is happy so I haven't bothered to go to ro/di. I feed the fish frozen mysis, cyclopeeze, spectrum. I have been feeding the clam DT's. I run my lights for 10 hours a day, and keep the temp at 77-78. I can not think of anything else at the moment, but I am hoping to get some feedback good or bad. I know the biggest thing is that I am using tap water, but the tank has been up and running for over a year now, and I really don't see any issues. As long as the xenia is pulsing I assume things are ok. I plan on testing for calcium more now that I have the clam. I have put the clam on a flat rock on the frag rack at the top of the tank. I feed it with a bottle upside down cut in half as I have read is the best way. Coraline is doing ok, but not encrusting as fast as I thought it might.

MY Entry . . .First time actually taking a photo of my tank. My tank Mike Sony Cybershot Unidentified mushroom after eating a few mysis . . . . I can't get it any clearer. O well. Also does anyone know what kind of mushroom this is? I just bought it, not sure what it was.

Look at member "NAGA." His profile says he builds these things out of Crofton.

Why would you want to get rid of mushrooms? I don't understand. There are plenty of people willing to pay/be given the shrooms. What am I missing?

What angle Optics do you have? 40, 60, 80? How is the spread in person?

Very Nice lights. Really like the look of them, and you seem to be a better photographer than most taking pics of LED's. On a side note, what type of Trigger is that? Is it really "reef safe"? You may want to watch those frags, and definately watch any inverts you have....Looks awesome either way.

I am sure the answer is out there, but do you know if these evil 66 par38's can handle SPS? If not how about LPS? THANKS!!!

10-4. Can those go in any track light fixture, or is there something specific people are using? I really like the easy set up of these, and the pendant look they have!!

zygote, Thank you for all your input. Truly appreciated! I was able to find these . . . http://www.ledliquidatorsinc.com/PAR_38_12_LED_Cree_light_bulb.php Would you recommend 12, 24, or 36 watt? Also, do they make par 38's in blue? I know Cree is a good brand from what I have researched so far. Thanks!

I was hoping if someone had experience with one of these fixtures they could post some PAR readings, or even post some PAR readings they have seen elsewhere . . . That would help eliminate the comparison of wattage and keep it on a more level playing field.

I am currently running a 29G with softies (pulsing xenia, ric's, short gsp, long gsp, colt coral . . . ) and 130 watts of PC which works well. I am planning an upgrade, and just trying to create a wishlist. I would love to be the guinea pig, but now isn't the time. hahaha

( I am new and posted this already as it's own thread, but it is better fitted under this thread) Hello All! http://www.saltwater...controller.html It says the fixture is equivilant to a 400 watt MH . . . I am curious what others think. If it is the same output as a 400 watt MH, and produces the shimmer effect WITHOUT producing heat it seems like it is worth looking into. Hopefully someone on here has first hand experience with this light system. maybe? Also note that this fixture allows your lights to cycle in a 29 day lunar cycle. AKA sunrise to sunset intensity changes . . .pretty sweet in my opinion. I don't really want to debate cost / value as it is obviously pretty expensive. I am more interested in overall performance and ability to keep sps.

Thank you! Will do.

Hello All! I am new to the forum and I look forward to benefiting from all the existing knowledge on this site. I would like to start a thread discussing this LED fixture, http://www.saltwatereddies.com/content-product_info/product_id-1452/24_2x75_watts_modular_led_light_system_w_controller.html It says the fixture is equivilant to a 400 watt MH . . . I am curious what others think. If it is the same output as a 400 watt MH, and produces the shimmer effect WITHOUT producing heat it seems like it is worth looking into. Hopefully someone on here has first hand experience with this light system. maybe? I am aware there are other LED fixtures, as well as DIY fixtures. Feel free to add any opinions on other fixtures as well. Thank you!! Mike