Yesterday I got my Korallin calcium reactor going. My goal was to fire it up when my calcium started dropping. I switched to TM Pro salt, from Oceanic, and have noticed the drop. Yesterday it tested 320, so I got it dripping. Started with a bubble rate of 10 bubbles/min and drip rate of 40 drops/min. Today it tested 390.
My BTA is a little pouty, it has retracted behind the rocks and has not come out today. My clowns are beside themselves without their host. I don't know what happened. Perhaps, because I added some buffer to raise the alkalinity? Possibly the Ca drip? Whatever, I hope it recovers. The fish are all doing great. Eating like pigs and dawdling all over the tank.
Ordered an Osmolator (waiting for its arrival) and a Phosban reactor (will set it up tomorrow), Still contemplating A DIY on my ProClear trickle filter to convert to a sump/refugium. Been doing alot of research and gathering the materials, hopefully soon though.
Since this is such a visual place, here are some updated photos.
Full tank 02-16-07
New Midas Blenny added 02-09-07. He replaces the one lost to carpet surfing. I'll be darned if he didn't take up residence in the same hole as the previous blenny. Must be some good digs!
And finally, a Royal Gramma. To me one of the prettiest fish in the sea. Inexpensive but rich in color and personality.