Andy's 29 Gallon Reef - Page 19

Craig Manoukian · 11-06-2007, 10:33 PM

It's your call, they grow like weeds!

vdituri · 11-06-2007, 10:54 PM

Craig, do they have stinging cells?
As soon as someone says aggressive I think stinging cells.

I can understand maybe rapid growers.
Still learning here. Accepting all input. (til Thursday, then I shut down)

BigAl07 · 11-06-2007, 10:58 PM

They are aggressive growers and to my knowledge (which is VERY minimal) have no stinging cells. There only defensive is to OUT grow other corals around them.

Andy I would ISOLATE them buddy. Unless you're going for a specific GSP all over look buddy. Trust me they are difficult to get rid of once they get established on that PRIMO rock of yours. I honestly think someone else in the tank is their lookout and tells them when I am coming AT the tank with my TWEEZERS!!!

They look GREAT though!

Man you need to SERIOUSLY look into that new Solaris for your tank. I think other than price there's nothing out there to TOUCH them buddy!!

Craig Manoukian · 11-07-2007, 09:31 PM

Soft corals = chemical warfare!

Cassette87 · 11-08-2007, 01:09 AM

Well, all is well in the midwest, and it's about closing time for me. Did some tests on my parameters and found my alkalinity to be much too low, So i began to use B-ionic (i think that's what it's called) in hopes of stabilizing. my Calc was 425ppm and alk was 5dKH ph was ~8.1 and SG was 1.023. I've added a little bit of salt water to my ATO bucket in order to slowly raise my SG to around 1.025 (any objections here?) and as i said, began using calc/alk buffers. New bulbs should be here on monday, so i'm sadly pretty excited about that as well

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Originally Posted by BigAl07

Man you need to SERIOUSLY look into that new Solaris for your tank. I think other than price there's nothing out there to TOUCH them buddy!!

Do you have any experience with them allen? You like them that much? Do you think the 24" model will be sufficent for a 29 g reef? Thanks!!

Cassette87 · 11-09-2007, 01:51 PM

I just thought I'd toss up a few more recent pictures of my favorite pieces

Enjoy!

Dentoid · 11-09-2007, 01:53 PM

Craig Manoukian · 11-09-2007, 01:55 PM

Oh, so nice!

Cassette87 · 11-09-2007, 01:58 PM

Thanks guys

I'm so close to giving in on the solaris.. but they only make a 30" model in the Galileo model

I'm not sure if the 24" model will provide enough coverage, and hanging the light from the ceiling will not be a realistic option for me. Any thoughts? (scott

)

Update: Just got off the phone with carla at PFO... she seemed pretty confident that unless i was okay with the sides of my tank being shadowed... that I would likely not be happy with the 24" model

caitrina · 11-09-2007, 02:52 PM

soooo what cha gonna do? huh, Andy, what cha gonna do?

Cassette87 · 11-09-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caitrina

soooo what cha gonna do? huh, Andy, what cha gonna do?

Hah, i know what you're trying to do! I'm not going to be sucked in like lynn!

caitrina · 11-09-2007, 02:58 PM

ya mean like you were with Pinky too?

so Andy, what cha gonna do? Can't wait to hear what cha gonna do........

I am soooo bad sometimes....

Cassette87 · 11-09-2007, 11:50 PM

Alright...
UPDATE time!

First off, Cat, no Solaris for now

I'll be happy with my PC's for now, but let's just say I have a DIY project in the works... to supplement my PC's

Today, I did a 5 gallon water change, and for whatever reason, whenever I do a waterchange, I feel like I'm hurting the tank rather than helping it for some reason

Hopefully I'll feel better again when everything is opened up again tomorrow.

Allen! I did it... glued the GSP's to the back glass, and kept a frag to grow on the bottom! I can't wait until the back glass is covered... It will be amazing!

And Finally I placed an order with redspot321 here on the forums, who I ordered my R. florida from in the past. I'm going to be getting a GREAT collection of zoas and pally's as well as a couple of R. florida! YES!

I'll keep you guys updated!

caitrina · 11-10-2007, 02:04 AM

You still awake, Andy? I see you on here, but it's late and I don't hear any movement from your way.

I hope you didn't take all the polyps I wanted to get. Which ones are you getting? I plan on getting mine from him sometime this weekend. My 90 is coming this weekend, isn't that cool? Not setting it up yet, but it will be here. I am excited about that.

So no Solaris, huh? Oh my....guess we will just have to wait and see what youa re going to do.....well am off to vote and then probably go to nighty night.

Melanie · 11-10-2007, 07:25 AM

Those are some beautiful pictures! Nice corals.

11-06-2007, 10:33 PM	#271 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef It's your call, they grow like weeds! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-06-2007, 10:54 PM	#272 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Craig, do they have stinging cells? As soon as someone says aggressive I think stinging cells. I can understand maybe rapid growers. Still learning here. Accepting all input. (til Thursday, then I shut down) __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-06-2007, 10:58 PM	#273 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef They are aggressive growers and to my knowledge (which is VERY minimal) have no stinging cells. There only defensive is to OUT grow other corals around them. Andy I would ISOLATE them buddy. Unless you're going for a specific GSP all over look buddy. Trust me they are difficult to get rid of once they get established on that PRIMO rock of yours. I honestly think someone else in the tank is their lookout and tells them when I am coming AT the tank with my TWEEZERS!!! They look GREAT though! Man you need to SERIOUSLY look into that new Solaris for your tank. I think other than price there's nothing out there to TOUCH them buddy!! __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

11-07-2007, 09:31 PM	#274 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Soft corals = chemical warfare! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-09-2007, 01:51 PM	#276 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef I just thought I'd toss up a few more recent pictures of my favorite pieces Enjoy! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

11-09-2007, 01:53 PM	#277 (permalink)
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11-09-2007, 01:55 PM	#278 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Oh, so nice! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-09-2007, 01:58 PM	#279 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Thanks guys I'm so close to giving in on the solaris.. but they only make a 30" model in the Galileo model I'm not sure if the 24" model will provide enough coverage, and hanging the light from the ceiling will not be a realistic option for me. Any thoughts? (scott ) Update: Just got off the phone with carla at PFO... she seemed pretty confident that unless i was okay with the sides of my tank being shadowed... that I would likely not be happy with the 24" model __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

11-09-2007, 02:52 PM	#280 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,611 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef soooo what cha gonna do? huh, Andy, what cha gonna do? __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

11-09-2007, 02:58 PM	#282 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,611 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef ya mean like you were with Pinky too? so Andy, what cha gonna do? Can't wait to hear what cha gonna do........ I am soooo bad sometimes.... __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

11-09-2007, 11:50 PM	#283 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,421 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Alright... UPDATE time! First off, Cat, no Solaris for now I'll be happy with my PC's for now, but let's just say I have a DIY project in the works... to supplement my PC's Today, I did a 5 gallon water change, and for whatever reason, whenever I do a waterchange, I feel like I'm hurting the tank rather than helping it for some reason Hopefully I'll feel better again when everything is opened up again tomorrow. Allen! I did it... glued the GSP's to the back glass, and kept a frag to grow on the bottom! I can't wait until the back glass is covered... It will be amazing! And Finally I placed an order with redspot321 here on the forums, who I ordered my R. florida from in the past. I'm going to be getting a GREAT collection of zoas and pally's as well as a couple of R. florida! YES! I'll keep you guys updated! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

11-10-2007, 02:04 AM	#284 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,611 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef You still awake, Andy? I see you on here, but it's late and I don't hear any movement from your way. I hope you didn't take all the polyps I wanted to get. Which ones are you getting? I plan on getting mine from him sometime this weekend. My 90 is coming this weekend, isn't that cool? Not setting it up yet, but it will be here. I am excited about that. So no Solaris, huh? Oh my....guess we will just have to wait and see what youa re going to do.....well am off to vote and then probably go to nighty night. __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

11-10-2007, 07:25 AM	#285 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Those are some beautiful pictures! Nice corals. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

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