Before and After

Jerome · 01-28-2006, 02:32 AM

I took these photos at different angles, I just wanted to show the growth I have gotten in fairly short time. If you look at the purple tips and compare the first one you can see the difference...It's grown over an inch close to two inches in some parts during this time, though it's hard to tell at the angles. I figure here at least someone would appreciate it, since none of my friends are really reefers and don't get it.

November 13

January 27th the base has grown so much it encrusted itself on the live rock

Yarr · 01-28-2006, 02:49 AM

Very nice

well done

Karma to you!

Little Luey · 01-28-2006, 10:13 AM

Doing good.

KimPossible · 01-28-2006, 11:03 AM

Very Nice!

Woodstock · 01-28-2006, 01:26 PM

Good job!

cheeks69 · 01-28-2006, 02:28 PM

Very nice ! Are you using a CR, if so which one ?

Jerome · 01-28-2006, 02:52 PM

I am using a Deltec 509 calcium reactor with a aqua controller jr to control the ph of the effluency coming out. DKH is 10.5 and Calcium 450

Roxy · 01-28-2006, 02:55 PM

Very nice !

cheeks69 · 01-28-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerome

I am using a Deltec 509 calcium reactor with a aqua controller jr to control the ph of the effluency coming out. DKH is 10.5 and Calcium 450

Do you run the CR 24/7 ? Do you dose kalk ? What are you using for media ? Is there a fluctuation in the ph ? That is some very nice growth !

Jerome · 01-28-2006, 06:44 PM

I run the reactor 24 hours a day but the CO2 is controlled so it's turning on and off all the time to keep effluency of the ph at 6.2-6.3 which through trial and error I have found keeps the DKH at a constant 10.5 and the calcium at 450. With the data log function of the AquaController I can see the Ph of the effluency over time it makes it easy to stop slow fluxuations. I also run the effluency from the CR through a DIY media chamber with calcium carbonate in it to get rid of any excess CO2. I find it necessary to check the CR daily even though rarely do I see a problem, but if there is an inconsistancy with it I can correct it right away. Finally, my ph fluxuates very little 8.15 in the morning when I test it from about 8.35 at night when the lights go out. The Deltec brand CR all come with their own media which is specific for them because they are fluidized reactors.

I have a Deltec Kalkstirrer which I run through my LiterMeter. I have all replensihment water returned at night, which keeps the ph from dropping during the night hours. My aquacontroller turns on at LiterMeter at night and I have set at double what my daily evaporation amount. I check the salinity and can adjust the Litter by tenths up or down to keep my salinity at a constant 1.025 whcih have a smaller tank (50 gal) I think is very important.

01-28-2006, 02:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jerome Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF bay area Posts: 221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Before and After I took these photos at different angles, I just wanted to show the growth I have gotten in fairly short time. If you look at the purple tips and compare the first one you can see the difference...It's grown over an inch close to two inches in some parts during this time, though it's hard to tell at the angles. I figure here at least someone would appreciate it, since none of my friends are really reefers and don't get it. November 13 January 27th the base has grown so much it encrusted itself on the live rock __________________ The world only goes round by misunderstanding.

01-28-2006, 02:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Before and After Very nice well done Karma to you! __________________ updating

01-28-2006, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Little Luey Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 432 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Before and After Doing good. __________________ Little Luey 20Gal, 30 lbs. Live rock. 1 yellow goby 1 firefish 1 rainsford goby 5 turbo snails 1 feather duster 1 devil's hand leather 1 sea grass colony 2 Zoantoids colonies

01-28-2006, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Before and After Very Nice! __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

01-28-2006, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Before and After Good job! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-28-2006, 02:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,031 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Before and After Very nice ! Are you using a CR, if so which one ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

01-28-2006, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jerome Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF bay area Posts: 221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Before and After I am using a Deltec 509 calcium reactor with a aqua controller jr to control the ph of the effluency coming out. DKH is 10.5 and Calcium 450 __________________ The world only goes round by misunderstanding.

01-28-2006, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roxy Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 51 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Before and After Very nice !

01-28-2006, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jerome Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF bay area Posts: 221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Before and After I run the reactor 24 hours a day but the CO2 is controlled so it's turning on and off all the time to keep effluency of the ph at 6.2-6.3 which through trial and error I have found keeps the DKH at a constant 10.5 and the calcium at 450. With the data log function of the AquaController I can see the Ph of the effluency over time it makes it easy to stop slow fluxuations. I also run the effluency from the CR through a DIY media chamber with calcium carbonate in it to get rid of any excess CO2. I find it necessary to check the CR daily even though rarely do I see a problem, but if there is an inconsistancy with it I can correct it right away. Finally, my ph fluxuates very little 8.15 in the morning when I test it from about 8.35 at night when the lights go out. The Deltec brand CR all come with their own media which is specific for them because they are fluidized reactors. I have a Deltec Kalkstirrer which I run through my LiterMeter. I have all replensihment water returned at night, which keeps the ph from dropping during the night hours. My aquacontroller turns on at LiterMeter at night and I have set at double what my daily evaporation amount. I check the salinity and can adjust the Litter by tenths up or down to keep my salinity at a constant 1.025 whcih have a smaller tank (50 gal) I think is very important. __________________ The world only goes round by misunderstanding.

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