lynn.reef.nerd

I started out with Tropic Marin and tbh, my tank was at it's best using this salt. I started adding more and more tanks (common issue for most of us) and it became too expensive to use. I went to Instant Ocean after a little over a year using TM mostly because "EVERYONE" was using it and they "NEVER HAD A PROBLEM". Neg: The salt is just way too dirty and parameters inconsistent from batch to batch. I also do not think the corals benefit from it as much as when I was on TM. I switched to Red Sea after about 6 - 11 months with IO. The salt is much cleaner and pricing is good. Blue bucket with alk at 8 is great. It has been about 4 or 5 months now and I admit that acros are coloring back up again and everything seems to bounce back. Giving some time, I am sure the tank will be where I was when using TM. I tried a batch of Fritz before Red Sea, but I can't remember why I didn't like it . The price is around the same for Red Sea but the source for each is different. For now, I really do like the Red Sea and most likely sticking with it.

If I place all the frags on the bottom, would that reduce the light issue? But then, the detritus would be the biggest concern. But I have also found that having them on the bottom helps my hermits and critters get to them better. I rarely ever see my hermits cleaning frags on the crate.

I use the gyre and it is blowing upwards and across the tank. I have seen tanks where they put the MPs below the crate. But it feels like that's a lot of wasted hight spaces. I rather would use that vertical spaces for coral growth?

I currently have a frag tank with raised eggcrate inside. I am considering just setting the the frags/disks directly on the bottom of the tank. I don't see people do that a lot. Is there a reason? What are the pros/cons of having frags/growout on the bottom of the frag tank versus having a raised eggcrate design? Thanks!

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That is awesome!!! I love their product. Thank you Reed Mariculture!!!

Can you use a razor blade to scrape the white stuff and look at it under a microscope by chance?

I know@therootcause does. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

SUBSCRIBED! THANKS.

Can't seem to get the link working. I think it's to your studio so we can't access it.

Thanks aaron! subscribed!

I think it's awesome that some of our members are youtube stars!!! I would love to follow more. Please let me know if any of you guys have youtube channels!! Two of my favorite youtubers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnQVvK5udiF0-EcIUHMVAw https://www.youtube.com/user/telegraham New one that I recently found: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDseS9i6tLtGdmdhA9Ly9NQ

Looking good bud! Can't wait to see what you put in there. How are the fatties you got from me? Did your phosphate go to 2 yet? Those guys can sure poop!

I was using Red Sea NO3:PO4-X https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/red-sea-nitrate-phosphate-reducer.html but switched over to diy method: (I can't find the original thread on r2r) 500ml 5% vinegar 375ml 40% vodka 125ml RODI water

Awesome! Thank you Tom.

Looks awesome! Love the update and your contribution to this hobby! Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

Yes. When I first started in the hobby I did. The corals were great if you compare it to wwc pricing and what you paid for the pack. You will get maybe one or two corals that are super nice and the rest are what they have that no one buys off their site. I don't buy from them anymore. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

I asked some zoa experts I know and most said some wild ones possibly. One said Nirvana morph coming in from indo.

or more like this?

under whites? Hard too tell with a lot of blues but does it look like this?

Thanks@pizzaguy for this mushroom. No matter if it has a fancy name or not I just enjoy the color. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

Do you have any pics under white light? Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

never used one on a reef, but had one for a planted tank. worked really well.

HELLO WAMAS!!! A local hobbyist (Gonzo) put together a secret santa event on Elfster App. This is for locals in the DMV area only. If you are interested please feel free to join us and message him on facebook!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/northernvirginiareefs

I am assuming you mean outside of renting from WAMAS?