Akwar'eum Too - Page 75

JoJo · 04-13-2009, 07:12 AM

i may go RS next time, but my system isnt nearly as demanding as yours, but my magnesium is way to low.

framerguy · 04-13-2009, 11:47 AM

That is true. I need the extra calcium in my system. I am so pleased with the lack of cyano. I can't believe the cure is that easy! I also put carbon in a place that gets lots of flow (the overflow for the mangrove tank) and think that is helping as well. I read cyano feeds off of DOC's and I had stopped using carbon for a few months.

JoJo · 04-13-2009, 12:33 PM

RedSea salt + changing carbon more frequently = less algae...gotcha

vdituri · 04-13-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by framerguy

I was using Instant ocean because that is all my LFS carries. I was doctoring it with calcium and magnesium to get it up to specs before using it. It was a PITA. I ordered the Red Sea Coral Pro from DFS and used it without adding anything to it. I'll use it from now on.

Good info Greg.
Way ti rock the vote. lol

hma · 04-19-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by framerguy

That is true. I need the extra calcium in my system. I am so pleased with the lack of cyano. I can't believe the cure is that easy! I also put carbon in a place that gets lots of flow (the overflow for the mangrove tank) and think that is helping as well. I read cyano feeds off of DOC's and I had stopped using carbon for a few months.

Just stopping by Greg .... Your experience, I can only confirm.
I've been using it for many years, alternating with Tropic Marine PRO.

framerguy · 04-19-2009, 11:09 AM

Thanks for stopping by my friends! I have new bulbs and after cleaning the tank I will take some pics to show you. My mornings mission is to clean the glass, and suck out some cyano (there isn't much) and do a water change. Let it settle, then take pics...

sambrinar · 04-19-2009, 11:18 AM

Chop chop with the picts!

opcorn:

framerguy · 04-19-2009, 07:39 PM

framerguy · 04-19-2009, 08:54 PM

Here are a few pics of the fish room and refugiums. Chris (Varga) cleaned his room and inspired me to do the same, although no where near as clean as his. Here it is...

the maintenance steps...

Water making station...

Seagrass tank...

close ups of algae...

sambrinar · 04-19-2009, 09:13 PM

Nice! I wish I knew what happened to my yellow watchman!

Jeremy0322 · 04-20-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sambrinar

Nice! I wish I knew what happened to my yellow watchman!

maybe he ended up in gregs tank

Greg - Tanks looking awesome, how large in the seagrass tank? What kind of grasses do you have in it?

hma · 04-20-2009, 02:20 AM

WOW Greg what a tank, it is simply beautiful. I envy you the Tomini Tang, with a little luck, I get one for my FOWLR.

BigAl07 · 04-20-2009, 08:51 AM

Looking GREAT buddy!

What are the new bulbs and what do you think of them?

Daytonben · 04-20-2009, 09:05 AM

Nice pics!

Hey, can I trouble you for new pics of your Mangroves and Algae Scrubber?
I am working on designing mine and can use all the info I can get.

framerguy · 04-20-2009, 10:11 AM

dayton- I'll get those for you, no problem

Al- I got 4 x TRU T5 actinic 03, and 2 x Hamilton Technology 250W 14,000K MH. The tank looks wonderful in real life, much better than the photos.

Heinz- Tommy is fabulous. He is lightening fast and I had to follow with the camera for a long time taking several shots to get that one. He never stops!

Jeremy- I have Syringodium filiforme (manatee grass) and Thalassia testudinum (turtle grass). I need to get some more. Most of what I bought has lived, and the manatee grass is actually spreading a bit. The turtle grass is tempermental though and is being slow.

Bren- I have your fish...his name is Pickles now,...sorry hon.

04-13-2009, 11:47 AM	#1112 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too That is true. I need the extra calcium in my system. I am so pleased with the lack of cyano. I can't believe the cure is that easy! I also put carbon in a place that gets lots of flow (the overflow for the mangrove tank) and think that is helping as well. I read cyano feeds off of DOC's and I had stopped using carbon for a few months. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

04-19-2009, 11:09 AM	#1116 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Thanks for stopping by my friends! I have new bulbs and after cleaning the tank I will take some pics to show you. My mornings mission is to clean the glass, and suck out some cyano (there isn't much) and do a water change. Let it settle, then take pics... __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

04-19-2009, 11:18 AM	#1117 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,843 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Chop chop with the picts! opcorn:

04-19-2009, 07:39 PM	#1118 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

04-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#1119 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Here are a few pics of the fish room and refugiums. Chris (Varga) cleaned his room and inspired me to do the same, although no where near as clean as his. Here it is... the maintenance steps... Water making station... Seagrass tank... close ups of algae... __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

04-19-2009, 09:13 PM	#1120 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,843 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Nice! I wish I knew what happened to my yellow watchman!

04-20-2009, 02:20 AM	#1122 (permalink)
hma Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 2,666 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too WOW Greg what a tank, it is simply beautiful. I envy you the Tomini Tang, with a little luck, I get one for my FOWLR. __________________ Heinz If you have a great hurry, go slowly. The secret of a successful reef-keeping is balance. Instead of doing everything faster, do everything at the right speed. The Seawater Encyclopaedia Brown Jelly Treatment The Balling Method My Chronicle and www.reefdreams.de as well as mobile.reefdreams.de

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BigAl07 Reef Nerd :) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 24,170 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Looking GREAT buddy! What are the new bulbs and what do you think of them? __________________ > > > >Read ME < < < < when you're in need of answers or help with your tank. *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Big Al's 10g.... BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle.... Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef.... DIY LED Fixture - Allens OFFICE 12g by chipmunkofdoom2

04-20-2009, 09:05 AM	#1124 (permalink)
Daytonben Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dayton Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too Nice pics! Hey, can I trouble you for new pics of your Mangroves and Algae Scrubber? I am working on designing mine and can use all the info I can get. __________________ Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

04-20-2009, 10:11 AM	#1125 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Akwar'eum Too dayton- I'll get those for you, no problem Al- I got 4 x TRU T5 actinic 03, and 2 x Hamilton Technology 250W 14,000K MH. The tank looks wonderful in real life, much better than the photos. Heinz- Tommy is fabulous. He is lightening fast and I had to follow with the camera for a long time taking several shots to get that one. He never stops! Jeremy- I have Syringodium filiforme (manatee grass) and Thalassia testudinum (turtle grass). I need to get some more. Most of what I bought has lived, and the manatee grass is actually spreading a bit. The turtle grass is tempermental though and is being slow. Bren- I have your fish...his name is Pickles now,...sorry hon. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

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