davjbeas September 30, 2015 Author Share September 30, 2015 Well, I started dosing a week ago or so because the corals did not look happy. I have used these products before when I had a 75 gallon reef. If I was to minimize the dosing I would cut back to just the mag and DKH buffer. The flow I had before I put the 2nd return pump online was a old MP40 from a previous tank , A maxijet 400 with the propeller pump mod and the one return pump and that was it. I think the slime/ bacterial was using up a lot of the dissolved oxygen. I plan to do water changes every 2 weeks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon September 30, 2015 Share September 30, 2015 Dial back the iodine dosing. I woulds say 5ml max a week. 30ml would be for something like a packed softie tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime September 30, 2015 Share September 30, 2015 Well, I started dosing a week ago or so because the corals did not look happy. I have used these products before when I had a 75 gallon reef. If I was to minimize the dosing I would cut back to just the mag and DKH buffer. The flow I had before I put the 2nd return pump online was a old MP40 from a previous tank , A maxijet 400 with the propeller pump mod and the one return pump and that was it. I think the slime/ bacterial was using up a lot of the dissolved oxygen. I plan to do water changes every 2 weeks now. I would not dose for anything that you're not testing for, just my opinion! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas September 30, 2015 Author Share September 30, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the attention. I will cut back on the iodine. There is not too many stony corals so I think water changes will be enough to replenish calcium for now. Maybe I should just stick to water changes and forget the dosing. David Edited September 30, 2015 by davjbeas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds October 1, 2015 Share October 1, 2015 If all you have is LPS and softies. Water changes should take care of 99% of the levels. I would change out 15% every 2 weeks and you should be fine. Have you changed out the filter socks? They catch a lot of crud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas October 1, 2015 Author Share October 1, 2015 Yes, I only have lps and softies. I am running berlin style now. The filter socks are removed. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds October 1, 2015 Share October 1, 2015 Do you siphon out the rear compartments during water changes. They collect a ton of detrius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08can-am October 1, 2015 Share October 1, 2015 Do you siphon out the rear compartments during water changes. They collect a ton of detrius.I agree with this. Granted i only have the 30. I do a biweekly water change and just added the mid size skimmer. That's it. I also use a turkey baster sometimes to hit random areas to make sure nothing has settled. I prefer that so i dont stir up to much at once. I also dont dose but let water changes take care of maintaining a happy tank for me. Im 50/50 sps and everything else. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas October 13, 2015 Author Share October 13, 2015 Time for an update. I have been running the tank with 200 micron filter socks in the 2 back compartments. Before I change the socks I blast the rocks with a maxi jet 1200 and scrape all the glass panels, when the water clears I change the socks. I got a new sealed lead acid battery from amazon to replace the one in my vortech battery back up. I read how to do it in the general discussion forum. The old one i have does not hold a charge. Tuesday is my day to maintain my tanks and do water changes. I have added some more corals. My wife and I like to go to Incredible corals and blue ribbon koi on Sundays and Marine scene on tuesday. Just got a nice galaxia coral I have had my eye on. pics to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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davjbeas October 13, 2015 Author Share October 13, 2015 Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc October 13, 2015 Share October 13, 2015 looking good so far! love the tooth coral. they do grow super fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas October 31, 2015 Author Share October 31, 2015 I have been doing water change every 2 weeks and changing the filter socks out every week after scraping the glass. The rocks are clean. The back panel is clean. There are no worries other than the new bubble coral may be in a too much flow area. I wonder what is the best algae to feed my Kole eyed tang on a lettuce clip. I see Julian Sprung has red, green and another one. Is any one best for the tang? I took advantage of the BRS 10% off sale and bought 20 filter socks yesterday. I might pull out the socks for a week and see if the corals respond to dirtier water. Thanks, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas November 26, 2015 Author Share November 26, 2015 More pics some frags Bubble coral not doing so good Sarcophyton Galaxia Some grass growing Mystery wrasse Midas Blenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas January 9, 2016 Author Share January 9, 2016 Update- Bubble coral did not make it. It was dying so I removed it before it polluted the water. Maintenance is still the same. I am lucky to have no cyano or other unwanted algae. The Kole tang is probably keeping algae in check and there is a lot of flow in the display section. I am feeding him the Julian Sprung green algae sheets on a lettuce clamp about a 2"x2" piece daily to make sure he gets his vegetables. The Mystery wrasse is eating well. I am amazed at the size of food he can swallow in one gulp. I am feeding Rods reef food. I picked up some amazing corals from Valeria in Woodbridge. She was taking down a propagation tank. I got some hammer, torch, Blue trumpet. They were so healthy they opened up quickly after acclimating and placed in the display, I recommend buying from her. I plan to install a Reefkeeper lite on Tuesday. I want the redundancy of shutting off power to the heater at 79 degrees in case the thermostat on the heater fails. Also I will remove the timer for the lights and have the controller turn off and on the lights. It is interesting to see the LPS corals extending feeding tendrils. Mostly the green trumpet but also the acans. I haven't seen any on the galaxia yet but maybe it does after the lights go out. It is exiting to look at the corals and see them doing so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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YHSublime January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 Looking good. I like those tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas January 28, 2016 Author Share January 28, 2016 The tank is a good tank. There is no sump but the back compartment does most of what a sump would do. I mean holds a heater, filter socks, skimmer, media reactor. I ordered a back up battery back up the vortech MP40. I was worried that I was unprepared for the blizzard if the power went out. which it did not. I plan to test Magnesium, calcium, alkalinity tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas January 29, 2016 Author Share January 29, 2016 Salifert test kits Mag 1260-1320 Ca 450 Alk 7-7.3 dkh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas February 17, 2016 Author Share February 17, 2016 Worked Monday on the tank as I was home because of the snow. Moved some frags and mounted some corals into the rock work. I am not dosing anything. Just water change every 2- 3 weeks with Reef Crystals. I am very happy with the tank. I have some room for a few more corals and might get a skunk cleaner shrimp from Sri Lanka. I am considering some Stylophora or poccilipora or some the ORA sps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquamom February 17, 2016 Share February 17, 2016 Yeah, things are looking great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas February 18, 2016 Author Share February 18, 2016 Thanks Aquamom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas May 15, 2016 Author Share May 15, 2016 Update- the only fishes are a mystery wrasse and Yellow eyed kole tang I added a shrimp a few months back but it didn't last for long. Not sure if I should blame the wrasse. Corals are all doing nicely. Watching the growth is exciting. I am only skimming and running the 2 filter socks. I clean the skimmer and put new filter socks every Tuesday. I would like to add a few SPS but would be sure to dip in Coral RX. I do not want to dose or run a ca reactor So It would be 1 or 2. Maybe ORA sps Verde or Some that are listed easier. I removed the modded maxi jet from the tanks left side. It was too much flow for the LPS. I have seen no cyano or other algae appear with the lesser flow. I have the MP40 on the right side of the tank. It is on a battery backup so its my insurance if there is a power outage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas December 13, 2016 Author Share December 13, 2016 Here is an update. I believe I have vermetid snails. The mystery wrasse and kole tang kill any fish, shrimp or starfish I have added but they leave the corals alone. Here are the pics Coral frag from the fall frag swap Thanks for Viewing David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas December 28, 2016 Author Share December 28, 2016 Hello I am wanting to add a fish. I have not had luck with shrimp, anthias, blue spotted jawfish, fromia starfish, fire shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, All I have now are mystery wrasse, yellow eyed kole tang, nassarius snails a few sps, 2 types of hammer, frogspawn, bubble coral, sarcophyton, torch hybrid, yuma, acans, 2 types of trumpet. I would like a flame hawkfish. What would you recommend adding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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