March the Acroholic

[March.]

Hi my name is March and I'm an Acroholic.
Just thought Id share

Tank : 72''x30''x20'' starfire penisula
Light:ATI Sunpower 8x80w
Flow: Vectra M1+ Jebao RW20
Skimmer: Bubble Magus Curve 9
Dosing: ESV 2 part + mag
Coral vitalizer, phol's, K+



Here are some of my favourites right now

Sunset
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5099_zpsqakgjeo8.jpg

Yakuza (hello mr.crab)
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5115_zpsuooie7c4.jpg

Icefire
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5117_zpsakruxvbh.jpg

X-men
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5104_zpssjpkjmgp.jpg


RR Pink Matrix - the growth tips are a really nice blue on this one
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5118_zpsda55idxf.jpg

Shortcake finally starting to encrust !
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5092_zpsodcfvynj.jpg

photo doesn't do this one justice
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5105_zpsypnchz4d.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5112_zpszguru80x.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5096_zpsvio2i0y7.jpg


http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5102_zpsalh4rhph.jpg

[plyle02]

Beautiful March!!!

I especially love the 7 pic, that is a stunner for sure. All of the corals look awesome, so congrats, looks like you have the blue thumb :)

[benihana]

Those look great! But, you seem to have forgotten the full tank shot [emoji6]

[Wrangy]

Very nice mate :) some healthy and bright acro's there! :)

[Giovanni]

Love them!

[Relativity]

March tell us a little about how your keeping those corals\
Triton testing?
Zeovit?
Coral food?
fish?
Are you getting any growth or are they just staying the same size?

[itz frank]

Wow. What is acro #9

[March.]

March tell us a little about how your keeping those corals\
Triton testing?
Zeovit?
Coral food?
fish?
Are you getting any growth or are they just staying the same size?


Im actually sending some water of to triton next week for testing
For zeo I do the following

coral vitalizer 10ml
every morning when the skimmer is off (apex controlled off between 10am-12noon)

phol's xtra everyday 5ml

pohls' kbalance one a week 10ml

I also add reefroids+coral frenzy whenever I remember to add it

growth on some pieces explosive on others not so much

alk 9.5dkh right now I perfer 8.5
calcium 425
mag 1500
saltinity 1.026
temp 78
ph 8.2-8.4

Wow. What is acro #9

acro number 9 is a plana! one of my favorites. Its pretty cool that it actually has a natural white to it without being unhealthy or bleached

Those look great! But, you seem to have forgotten the full tank shot [emoji6]

here is a quick and dirty one I'll take a better one
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5114_zpswemrmcd3.jpg

these two seem to be growing really well so far
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5100_zpswakmpjb1.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5106_zps18k08xgc.jpg

[drawman]

Tank and acros look great March! What is #7?

[March.]

Tank and acros look great March! What is #7?

Dont have a name for it.
If someone has a creative suggestion for a nice yellow piece I'll just call it that ; )

[reefmutt]

Oh baby!! March! Looking frickin' amazing!!
I can NOT get yellow like that!!
Your scorpion is so nice.. Mine is... Meh..
Gorgeous tank!!
If I had a yakuza, it would be the green lantern..
Love your colours!

[reefmutt]

Your pink matrix is nutso as well..
I do not get those colours..
Where's your n and p?
Also, what camera and lens?

[March.]

Your pink matrix is nutso as well..
I do not get those colours..
Where's your n and p?
Also, what camera and lens?

I have the matrix pretty high up I will take a side shot
she is getting lots of light

nitrates are undetectable
phophates with hanna checker 0.02 right now

keep both in check with small daily water changes (3-5 gallons)

[MichaelW]

Yeah that yellow one is exactly what I've been looking for. I love that coral. Great looking acros.

[tripdad]

Wow, another great looking Canadian tank. I still think there has to be something in that water up there. Corals are really colorful and healthy looking and I really like your scape/rock work. Hard to pick a favorite but I do like photo #9. :)

[coral102]

Beautiful tank!!! :thumbsup:

What's the bulbs color combination?

[reefmutt]

March, we need a few more fts..
Just sayin'..

[SteelerMike]

Awesome tank man! Thanks for sharing :)

[carlosmos]

Incredible colors !!! Your zeovit dosing is for 500 gallons?

[Cyberdude]

How long do you run your skimmer? Is that to keep your nitrates up?

[March.]

Beautiful tank!!! :thumbsup:

What's the bulbs color combination?

:dance:
80 watt ati

6 x blue +
1 x coral +
1 x purple +

Incredible colors !!! Your zeovit dosing is for 500 gallons?

total system volume is around that much

How long do you run your skimmer? Is that to keep your nitrates up?

I run skimmer almost 24/7. Turn off 10am-12noon when I normally dose zeo


March, we need a few more fts..
Just sayin'..
Here you go :cool:
very hard to shoot with the T5
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5159_zpss7o1uodv.jpg


Some other cool ones
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/red%20green_zpsglntbvcd.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5107_zpssrwun9du.jpg

RR Triple Treats
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/tripletreats_zpsslgr6sdo.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_0740_zpseps1cbt2.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5111_zpstuojc9sp.jpg

[nemodan]

I am speachless! !!! FANTASTIC !!!!

Where are the fish ? Are afraid if your camera ? Lol.

Best !!!
Daniel

[jbvdhp]

Nice!!!

[cFloor]

Wow! That FTS is very nice. How many fish do you have in there?

[SpSChief85]

How fare awl is your fixture? And how is your light schedule set up? I run the same bulbs and love the look.

[M007]

Stunner pics March. Tanks looking very nice :celeb1:

[Tweaked]

Wow what a beautiful tank.

[carlosmos]

I'm surprised with the coral vitalicer quantity....I'm dosing 2drops for 70 gallons......

[reefmutt]

Nice! What's the green/purple coral with the crab in the centre?

[March.]

How fare awl is your fixture? And how is your light schedule set up? I run the same bulbs and love the look.

4'' off the water
blue + 7 hours
coral + purple + 2.5 hours in the middle of the cycle

Wow! That FTS is very nice. How many fish do you have in there?

17 right now : )

Nice! What's the green/purple coral with the crab in the centre?

no namer but its a sweet piece! doesn't grow though : (

I'm surprised with the coral vitalicer quantity....I'm dosing 2drops for 70 gallons......

sorry its a typo meants to say 10 drops not 10ml

[mhucasey]

Beautiful tank March! How did you arrive at your photoperiod and height from the water for your fixture?

[deeznutz1]

Sweet tank man, man you've filled it up fast since I last seen it 2 months ago lol

[dtum]

Very nice tank. Photos don't do it justice indeed.

[March.]

Beautiful tank March! How did you arrive at your photoperiod and height from the water for your fixture?

Height I just played with the fixture until the t5s were not bothering my eyes because the tank is literally right next to my work desk

Duration was dictated by previous experience with T5 and acro. Seems to be working up until. Recently have thought about increasing the running time to see if promotes more growth.
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5202_zpsfilrp1ld.jpg

probably would have lowered them further but this is all I got left on the ATI hanging kit
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5197_zpswxdd3pe6.jpg



Sweet tank man, man you've filled it up fast since I last seen it 2 months ago lol
yea man haven't had a display in forever so I went kinda nuts :fish1:
Iv slowed down a bit now after realizing I was affected by acroholism

here was the tank only a few months ago
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/early%20days_zpsymr4c8we.jpg

and check out this CRAZY color change
this is why I love acro
you never know what its going to do
could get better color, worse color, could grow, could stay the same, could rtn overnight, could become the nicest piece in your tank.

Acros are exspensive, unpreditcatble challenging, rewarding, simply beautiful and utterly complicated, .
(kind of like women :p)
Nov 6 2015
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/pink%20guy%20original%20color_zpso2dxpf7n.jpg
Dec 16 2015
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/color%20now_zps1ic3ta4t.jpg
Feb 2016
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5102_zpsalh4rhph.jpg



Very nice tank. Photos don't do it justice indeed.
: ) Ty

[basser1]

Amazing tank and acros!

In the first set of pics, #7 reminds me of the Pikachu acro....

[lionfish300]

Very colorful March

[Leonardo_]

Beautiful tank in such short time!

[March.]

Amazing tank and acros!
Very colorful March
Beautiful tank in such short time!
thanks!!

Here was this weekends project
it was a valentines day gift to the tank ;)

Skimmer head cleaner and custom collection container
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5183_zpsei5lay8n.jpg

float switch turns off skimmer when full and apex sends an email
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5185_zpsqg0wusj2.jpg

Had to modify the lid to get the head cleaner motor to fit
So far I dont notice any negative impact on skimming
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5191_zps3bdklidd.jpg

Had to reroute some plumbing to get the head cleaner to fit! not too much height in the sump
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5186_zpsqzf7hs5k.jpg

Here is the collection back pack installed hanging off the sump
hold about 2.5 gallons which I have calculated will give me about 30 days before cleaning
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5194_zps5zvdohes.jpg

[mhucasey]

That is super sweet! That window in the collection tank will look in on a little slice of awful before too long:p

[Acronic]

Swanky buddy!

[SpSChief85]

Just keeps getting better man! I love your tank the corals look simply amazing! In afew months you should post growth updates with before and after pictures, keep up the excellent work and coral on!

[March.]

Doing triton water analysis if anyone is interested in the results ;)

[mhucasey]

Doing triton water analysis if anyone is interested in the results ;)

Im interested!

[markalot]

Very interested. :)

[March.]

new addition : )
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5282_zpswdpg35de.jpg
from the side
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5285_zpsfuognenw.jpg
and this guy is going the craziest fluorescent blue I have ever seen on the ends

after the zeo bottles I'm using are done I'm going to hold off on zeo to see if I notice a difference in growth/color

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5290_zpstpl3eosv.jpg

[dtum]

new addition : )
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5282_zpswdpg35de.jpg
from the side
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5285_zpsfuognenw.jpg
and this guy is going the craziest fluorescent blue I have ever seen on the ends

after the zeo bottles I'm using are done I'm going to hold off on zeo to see if I notice a difference in growth/color

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5290_zpstpl3eosv.jpg

That last piece has the same color in my tank (have not lost any color in a month) and I don't dose zeovit.

[carlosmos]

Incredible colors!!
What about the triton results?

[reefmutt]

Ooooh baby!!
Loooove that lokani!!

[March.]

Incredible colors!!
What about the triton results?

sending off the water this week :)
wont have results for at least 2 weeks as soon as I have them I'll post
Very curious to see whats up

Ooooh baby!!
Loooove that lokani!!

Its turning into my favorite piece I find myself starting it
It was more green when I got it but turning more yellow everyday

[milsaltnewbie07]

Omg what a tank man. Gorgeous! !! More pics please!!

[March.]

Some new additions : )

side note: stopped dosing zeo since feb 21st
half bottles remaining on cv, phols xtra, k+ and lots of coral snow left

so far haven't noticed any changes, guess I will have to keep photographing to look back and compare


Species ID anyone?

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5579_zpsaoc0xfeh.jpg

Spathulata
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5590_zpsp4tfhfxy.jpg

I think out of all the new ones , this one will become the most special in time
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5599_zpsmldvnqkt.jpg
Blue Dragon
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5603_zpszrbu6fqq.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5596_zpstcu4awro.jpg
This one gets pinker by the day
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5597_zpspp5eqbek.jpg


Forestfire digi growing like a weed now
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5591_zpswf3u9wwe.jpg


SSC still encrusting, wish it would start to grow up
here it is one month ago
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5092_zpsodcfvynj.jpg
and today march 4th
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5588_zpsakllcwva.jpg

scorpion finally starting to grow : D
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5582_zps2x8p0zte.jpg

[reefmutt]

Oh man those are nice!! That first one is making me crazy, March!!! That's not fair!! :)
The spathulata as well..
And the Millie..
I don't know why I can't get that colour from my scorpion..
That monti is pretty cool as well.. If it wasn't such a weed, if think about trying it..
Nice photobomb!

[mhucasey]

Whoa momma that blue dragon!!!!!

[carlosmos]

Incredible!!!

Can you put your no3 and po4 values and what are you adding actually please

[fessoclown]

Great thread March, just found it. Tagging along... Great photo skills too, it's nice to see the highlights... this tank is quite overwhelming in person!

[March.]

I don't know why I can't get that colour from my scorpion..
That monti is pretty cool as well.. If it wasn't such a weed,

I got it under pretty high light and it used to be more yellow when I used to keep it under halide, I dont think its bleachable ; )
And that monti grows slower than my entrusting ones. I think it knows its expensiveness so it takes its sweet @$$ time

Whoa momma that blue dragon!!!!!

Photos doesn't do it any justice its really blue in person : ) So hard to capture with camera

Incredible!!!

Can you put your no3 and po4 values and what are you adding actually please

Currently not adding anything but ESV 2 part bioinic for alk and calcium

no3 undetectable with salifert - I dont test anymore
po4 between 0.00 - 0.02 with hanna checker - I also stopped testing



Great thread March, just found it. Tagging along... Great photo skills too, it's nice to see the highlights... this tank is quite overwhelming in person!

thanks b :)

is it possible to post a video directly on RC?

[reefmutt]

Yeah. The dragon is very cool as well..
Well, I'm going to put my scorpion way up high! It's mid water now..
Thanks for the info.

March, upload the video to utube and then post a link here..

[cFloor]

Beautiful collection of corals! I'm treating my tank the same way at the moment. After experimenting with some products I'm now using ESV 2 part only and everything looks the same, if not better than before.

[sahin]

Corals are looking great. :beer:

[carlosmos]

What is ESV 2?

[March.]

Thanks for the kind words everyone
Doing some new rock work today I"ll post photos tomorrow when its done
I dont think I'm utilizing the width of the tank well

What is ESV 2?
ESV 2 part . Liquid Calcium and Alkalinity supplements.

This piece has started to grow really well
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5598_zpsjvktrvns.jpg

all the green corals I add eventually turn yellow its becoming a problem
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5593_zpsdqddwjcz.jpg

This wild piece is coloring very nicely
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5580_zps3vinjmsq.jpg

[coral102]

Nice shots! Thanks for your sharing March. ;)

[March.]

Finally got my hands on par meter will post results

photo in the meantime
Found these two making out in the sunset ;)
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5953_zps5khgcogo.jpg

[M007]

Nice pics March :bigeyes:

[mhucasey]

Gorgeous coral, and two acro crabs??? I love those guys...everyone around here kills them when they dip wild colonies:(

[reefmutt]

Nice March! whats that red one a few posts up?

[March.]

Gorgeous coral, and two acro crabs??? I love those guys...everyone around here kills them when they dip wild colonies:(

I love them too:love2:
every time I get new sps corals I always look for them first and remove them before dipping.


Nice March! whats that red one a few posts up?

the first one ? : )
no idea but its coming out really nice

[smokinreefer]

Hey March, beautiful tank! It's going to be sick once it fills out a bit!

I have a question regarding your lighting:

I am planning a similar tank, only it will be slightly taller at 24".
do you think your light fixture would provide enough coverage, given it would be mounted closer to the surface of the water? (its a room divider between the dining and living rooms, and I can't have the light blinding anyone).

Thanks.

[fessoclown]

Some new additions : )




Blue Dragon
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5603_zpszrbu6fqq.jpg



Yup, we are all waiting for this one to grow out a bit more....

[Relativity]

Lets see if this works
<iframe width="854" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eYgvaDtdNBM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
If your using a mac hold control and click on the video go down to embedded code click and paste in the forum.
I really like the stuff that is on the site some hard to find stuff
I might do an order

[reefmutt]

Nice vid!
I think it's about a month old, though..... :)
Just saying..

[plyle02]

Holy Crap March!
That tank is freaking phenomenal and your colors are off the charts! Well done, really glad I checked in to see the journal, just WOW.... That video was really nice, went well with my 2nd cup of coffee, I feel like working out now :)

[codydemmel4]

very nice tank.

I am not sure if I missed this when I went through the thread. What are you alk and calc levels, also how often do you do water changes and what volume?

Again, very very nice tank

[March.]

I am planning a similar tank, only it will be slightly taller at 24".
do you think your light fixture would provide enough coverage
.
100% , this fixture is the $%&. I'm very impressed with it now after doing some par readings. Way stronger than I thought
Nice vid!
I think it's about a month old, though..... :)
Just saying..
Will try to make a new one this long weekend :D
very nice tank.
I am not sure if I missed this when I went through the thread. What are you alk and calc levels, also how often do you do water changes and what volume?

alk right now 9.3 (usually around 8.5)
calcium 450 (usually around 420)
water change everyday small amount
total volume of the entire system maybe around 500


now for the good stuff

the blue polyps and this piece are becoming really pronounced now as it grows

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5993_zpslkqucazm.jpg

The Yakuza is changing colors in all the right ways
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5994_zpsgu2iakne.jpg

New large addition
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6005_zpsvcttxobo.jpg
Another one that is going to be fantastic, should have taken a photo when it was brown
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5999_zps4zr3peqz.jpg
This deepwater has gone B L U E , in love
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6007_zpsbavm22eu.jpg

[mhucasey]

100% , this fixture is the $%&. I'm very impressed with it now after doing some par readings. Way stronger than I thought

Will try to make a new one this long weekend :D

alk right now 9.3 (usually around 8.5)
calcium 450 (usually around 420)
water change everyday small amount
total volume of the entire system maybe around 500


now for the good stuff

the blue polyps and this piece are becoming really pronounced now as it grows

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5993_zpslkqucazm.jpg

The Yakuza is changing colors in all the right ways
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5994_zpsgu2iakne.jpg

New large addition
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6005_zpsvcttxobo.jpg
Another one that is going to be fantastic, should have taken a photo when it was brown
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5999_zps4zr3peqz.jpg
This deepwater has gone B L U E , in love
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6007_zpsbavm22eu.jpg
Those are all freakin amazing March!!!! That deepwater is gorgeous! Are you still on the same lighting schedule?

[reefmutt]

March, nice!!!
That one you say is going to be fantastic... ALREADY IS fantastic!
They are all crazy nice..

[M007]

now for the good stuff

the blue polyps and this piece are becoming really pronounced now as it grows

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5993_zpslkqucazm.jpg

The Yakuza is changing colors in all the right ways
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5994_zpsgu2iakne.jpg

New large addition
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6005_zpsvcttxobo.jpg
Another one that is going to be fantastic, should have taken a photo when it was brown
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5999_zps4zr3peqz.jpg
This deepwater has gone B L U E , in love
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6007_zpsbavm22eu.jpg

Now that's some serious Acro porn March :beer: Happy Birthday btw :celeb1:

[reefmutt]

Oh! Happy birthday, Marchy!! :)

[March.]

Those are all freakin amazing March!!!! That deepwater is gorgeous! Are you still on the same lighting schedule?

basically yes :fun2:
have increased coral +/purple + by 30 min/day

Now that's some serious Acro porn March :beer: Happy Birthday btw :celeb1:
Oh! Happy birthday, Marchy!! :)

tanks guys
:xlbirthday: :p

[sahin]

Tank is looking great. :beer: Corals look lovely. Nice work. :)

[lcj2046]

Wow,Truly amazing looking forward for more

[March.]

took some par readings with apogee

here is what I got
ATI sunpower way stronger than I thought !

Because of the way the rock is set up I dont have to much play when it comes to height.
Its two big plateaus getting about 400-500 par evenly
this is with all 8 bulbs on, with only 6 on (how I normally run it throughout the day) its about 100 less par then what is shown

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/par%20readings_zpsouxmzhvw.jpg

[mhucasey]

took some par readings with apogee

here is what I got
ATI sunpower way stronger than I thought !

Because of the way the rock is set up I dont have to much play when it comes to height.
Its two big plateaus getting about 400-500 par evenly
this is with all 8 bulbs on, with only 6 on (how I normally run it throughout the day) its about 100 less par then what is shown

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/par%20readings_zpsouxmzhvw.jpg
Very good info, thanks! It's amazing how powerful a sunpower with proper T5 bulbs can be!

[moatdaddy]

bulb combo? i have the ati 8 unit.

went B+B+C+B+B+P+B+B+

looks to me in a few months you may be up for TOTM!!

[March.]

bulb combo? i have the ati 8 unit.

went B+B+C+B+B+P+B+B+

looks to me in a few months you may be up for TOTM!!

same bulb combo
lol maybe few years down the road

[slavetonet]

Oh - Very pretty.
My kinda of sps tank to aim for when I start next round.

[Flexin5]

Looking good brotha!

[chrisstevens]

Amazing tank, keep doing what your doing.

[March.]

Nice!!!
TY :D

Wow! That FTS is very nice. How many fish do you have in there?

1 purple tang
4 yellow tang
1 blue hippo
1 sailfin
1 desjardini
6 chromis
1 myster wrasse
1 black chromis
1 red cardinal
1 anthias

18 in total looking to add about 10 more anthias for color and blonde naso

How fare awl is your fixture? And how is your light schedule set up? I run the same bulbs and love the look.

right now its 6'' from water line
8.5 hours 6 bulbs on blue+
2.5 hours coral + purple + (so 2.5 hours all 8 bulbs)
my friends recently attempted to copy this lighting schedule and bleached the $%@# out of many pieces , if you try to replicate do it slow not in one shot

[March.]

my new favourite piece
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6697_zpsmp7evrhf.jpg
2nd favourite :)
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6702_zpspknrdsnu.jpg
Yakuza doing really well
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6703_zpsagt7ybow.jpg
I cant remember the name of this one but I think its going to amazing if it grows
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6708_zpszl1dqb6u.jpg
beginning to get overcrowded
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6713_zps0u9yuls9.jpg
the greenest piece in here
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_6718_zpsh9mlkc71.jpg

[reefmutt]

Looking really good, March!
I love your second favorite!
That blue one looks like a pearlberry..
Might be time for a fts..

[mhucasey]

Looking excellent March!! I love that blue one, if it holds those colors it's going to be a real stunner!!!

[M4rz]

Looking excellent March!! I love that blue one, if it holds those colors it's going to be a real stunner!!!



Absolutely agree!

[milsaltnewbie07]

Wow im speechless! !!

[Myka]

Nice tank March!!

[FloformAustria]

WOW!!!

amazing tank and amazing corals!! :bigeyes:

Keep us updated!!

Flo

[March.]

mini update
triton test done some surprising numbers
have 100% stopped dosing zeo

things that were outtawack

Li 1193.00 µg/l 200.00 µg/l (lithium 5x higher- probably from reef crystals?)
V 101.00 µg/l 1.20 µg/l (vanadium 100x higher, from zeo?)
Al 9.47 µg/l 2.00 µg/l (aluminium- don't know why )

happy to see phosphates low
PO4 0.038 mg/l

RR Pink Cadillac
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7131_zpst7oftppy.jpg
Starburst has gone nuts!
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7132_zpsp2p4mczn.jpg
Purple bali deepwater
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7133_zpsqhd8v1ql.jpg
Purple/Pink Tonga Stylo
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7134_zps3racjvit.jpg
My favorite green/orange mili
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7136_zpstenqp85e.jpg
wild aussie piece shows some crazy potential, already much better color then when it was put in
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7138_zpsmej2ldsb.jpg
hands down favorite piece right now
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7139_zpsioqympxc.jpg

[reefmutt]

Crazy, March. Looking phenomenal!
I wish I had that pe on my pink Cadillac.

[thirst]

Since just a few months ago you didn't have much, are these mostly wild colonies? How are they so big already?


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[March.]

Alot of pm recently asking what I feed or dose
Currently not dosing any trace or aminos. just ESV calc/alk/mag

I feed these 4 every morning
doc eco eggs ( my fav food for fish /corals)
reef nutrition- oyster, phyto and roti feast
feeding response from acros is intense, I will post photos next time
PE on some pieces just insane

I believe in heavy feeding, heavy export (water changes)
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/reefnutrition2_zpsysfmh0wb.jpg


anyways here are some new acros and some that have colored up beautifully enjoy

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7286_zpsf8twwtt5.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7287_zpsjslixxg4.jpg
this one is going to be something special in person its actually all blue
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7292_zpswwrrzi2z.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7293_zpstp0aufrw.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7294_zpsifjuivpd.jpg
prob my new fav acro in the tank
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7295_zpslfe3ja2g.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7296_zpsywft67f3.jpg
words can't describe how cool this ons is
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7297_zpsbvziassw.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7300_zpshi4zxgzu.jpg

[uvijaya]

Very nice work man, incredible.

[slavetonet]

Really nice tank.
Following.

[Mike de Leon]

Subscribed

[FloformAustria]

wow March!

Corals are looking amazing!

thanks for sharing!!

Flo

[Myka]

That weird light blue Mille/Hyacinthus is sweet!

[reefmutt]

Wow! Nice.
Your new fav kind of looks like a ssc..
It is indeed very nice!
Looking fantabulous, March!

[cFloor]

Your acros are looking incredible! Thanks for sharing. You've got an amazing collection.

[illumnae]

Amazing tank! I just read this thread and realized my tank is almost the same size as yours. Sorry to bother but could I check if you have any setting up pictures to show your scape? Are you using Real Reef Rock? I'm planning a rescape and don't know how much to order

[Myka]

Hey March, what kind of growth pattern do you see with the Fantastic Acro? I can't really tell from the photo - trying to figure out when to mount it in my tank.

[March.]

Hey March, what kind of growth pattern do you see with the Fantastic Acro? I can't really tell from the photo - trying to figure out when to mount it in my tank.

Tabling :)

Photo time!

Tank almost full wish I had gone with 8 feet instead of 6
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7533_zpsvkz8k3ly.jpg

RR Orange passion
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7523_zpskhxnnxzq.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7524_zpspl56shsi.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7526_zpsqvfotywy.jpg

this dude is loving life
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7527_zps1rf9rmlf.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7529_zpse6jpmydw.jpg

color just keeps getting better on this one
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7530_zpshk9zpapi.jpg

two of my favs
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7531_zpscvzpskus.jpg

if you can believe it she started out brown
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7534_zpsaroghwoq.jpg

[reefmutt]

I love your acro porn, March!
soooooo goooood!!!
Is that yakuza and hypnotiq?
Your OP is crazy! classic colour. perfect!

[March.]

x-men and pikachu :)

[plyle02]

Insane colors March, just killer :) Looks to be filling in nicely!
Beautiful tank and well done!
Cheers

[reefmutt]

x-men and pikachu :)

Wow... I should show you my X men. Looks like a dramatically different coral.
Pickachu is killer..
Is your OP from the same source as mine? (Which came from you..)

[milsaltnewbie07]

Wow. That is the nicest OP i have seen ever.. wow

[FloformAustria]

:bigeyes: holy moly March... :bigeyes:

amazing corals and colors!!

wow

Cheers,
Flo

[Johnyman]

WOW!!! Beatiful tank...Beatiful Colors...Beatiful Corals... because of that, today I just not want to see my tank again, just yours!!! :lolspin:

[Usernam Invalid]

Looking great March

[truffle22]

Dam girl hella jealous I love ur corals. I can't wait to have my tank dialed in so where I can keep SPS. Montis seem to grow for me. Along with a few branching corals. But I'm still figuring this all out.


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[fessoclown]

Wish I would have had more time to hang out last night March. I walked through the door and was floored! Tank looks awesome!

[reefmutt]

How come I never get to come over!?!

Oh yeah.. Too far for a quick visit.

Next time I'm in TO, I'll be knocking, March!

[March.]

Wow... I should show you my X men. Looks like a dramatically different coral.
Pickachu is killer..
Is your OP from the same source as mine? (Which came from you..)
How come I never get to come over!?!

Oh yeah.. Too far for a quick visit.

Next time I'm in TO, I'll be knocking, March!

It is yes and my door is always open to you!

Wish I would have had more time to hang out last night March. I walked through the door and was floored! Tank looks awesome!

Nice seeing you again mr fesso !

Thanks to everyone for kind words hope to do a new video soon enough

[fessoclown]

How come I never get to come over!?!

Oh yeah.. Too far for a quick visit.

Next time I'm in TO, I'll be knocking, March!

Make sure you shoot me a message when you're in town and we'll go visit March(and others) together ...

[codydemmel4]

your tank is insane!!! I love all the corals and of course all the acros.

It looks like you only have one gyre on the left side of the tank?? Is that all you have for flow??

[reefmutt]

Make sure you shoot me a message when you're in town and we'll go visit March(and others) together ...

That's a plan! I'd just need to leave Montreal a day earlier than my family...
I'm going to have figure that out.. A TO tour would probably be well worth the grief from the wife.

[March.]

just thought id share

apex doser recently let me down

alk usually 7.5
dropped to 7.2 thought it was weird
so I increased dosage
tested 2 days later dropped to 6.0
lost two very nice colonies

the alkalinity pump on the neptune Dos decided to stop working
tried manual mode but no luck
unplugged the unit, plugged it back and back to normal

usually not a huge issue
the part the really scares me is that I'm going to Hawaii Sept 1st for almost the entire month. If it happens again I'm "fill in swear word".

[M007]

Hawaii for a month, you're a rock star. Honeymoon? Thanks for the heads up, think I'll stick with GHL, four years running hasn't skipped a beat :)

[M007]

P.S., sorry about the losses :(

[reefmutt]

Ouch!
Well, I'm sure a month in Hawaii will help you get over that!
That should be fun!
I hope you have people checking on the tank regularly.

[March.]

Hawaii for a month, you're a rock star. Honeymoon? Thanks for the heads up, think I'll stick with GHL, four years running hasn't skipped a beat :)

Yup Honeymoon :)
Can't wait

Ouch!
Well, I'm sure a month in Hawaii will help you get over that!
That should be fun!
I hope you have people checking on the tank regularly.

Got someone coming every 4 days but unfortunately a lot can happen in 4 days :( Things can hit the fan in only 4 hours lol

[Myka]

Make sure you shoot me a message when you're in town and we'll go visit March(and others) together ...

Hey! I want in! :D

Tabling :)

Sweet, that's just what I wanted. :D That x-men is niiice.

Sorry to hear about those losses - that's scary as heck leaving for that long with an awol doser! Check your house insurance - you usually need someone checking on your house either everyday or every second day for your house insurance to be valid while you're gone. Don't you have a maintenance service that can check in for you?

Are the doors closed for Sept? Not that I could fit anything else in my tank anyway... *sigh*

[M007]

Yup Honeymoon :)
Can't wait

Delicious :celeb1::beer::love1::love1:

[reefmutt]

Wait.. March, your honeymoon?

[Flexin5]

Hey! I want in! :D



Sweet, that's just what I wanted. :D That x-men is niiice.

Sorry to hear about those losses - that's scary as heck leaving for that long with an awol doser! Check your house insurance - you usually need someone checking on your house either everyday or every second day for your house insurance to be valid while you're gone. Don't you have a maintenance service that can check in for you?

Are the doors closed for Sept? Not that I could fit anything else in my tank anyway... *sigh*

do I hear a Toronto fish store tour? lol I'm in.

[Myka]

do I hear a Toronto fish store tour? lol I'm in.
I'll have to fly in... ;)

[March.]

Delicious :celeb1::beer::love1::love1:

LMAO

Wait.. March, your honeymoon?

Tying the knot :S !

[reefmutt]

Nice!! Congrats!
Great news.
Enjoy the honeymoon!

[March.]

selling off all the acro colonies if any locals are interested in Toronto

[rockworm]

selling off all the acro colonies if any locals are interested in Toronto
March, does this mean you also plan to close down your retail website?

[bif24701]

just thought id share

apex doser recently let me down

alk usually 7.5
dropped to 7.2 thought it was weird
so I increased dosage
tested 2 days later dropped to 6.0
lost two very nice colonies

the alkalinity pump on the neptune Dos decided to stop working
tried manual mode but no luck
unplugged the unit, plugged it back and back to normal

usually not a huge issue
the part the really scares me is that I'm going to Hawaii Sept 1st for almost the entire month. If it happens again I'm "fill in swear word".



Did you see a drop in PH also?


Aaron

[March.]

Did you see a drop in PH also?


Aaron

nope was pretty much stable

[March.]

back from the honeymoon :)
will start loading the tank up again and posting updating here more often

RR orange passion has grown like nuts in only a few short months
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_8679_zpsyhca8irb.jpg
when I got it
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7523_zpskhxnnxzq.jpg

starburst monti has really taken off
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_8681_zps9nynwl0y.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5596_zpstcu4awro.jpg

my 2 favorite palys right now
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_8683_zpsjvhsmxmb.jpg

[reefmutt]

Hey March.
Welcome back.
Hope it was fun.. how could it not have been..
That op is pretty sick looking. It looks so much like my rr pink matrix. Amazing.
Corals look like they didn't notice you were gone.
Actually, they look kinda happy you were gone! :)

[rockworm]

Good to hear from you and congrats. After 28 years of marriage, it is still the best decision I ever made. Now I am going to have to keep a closer eye on your additions. Pictures, and more pictures [emoji3] .

[yano]

Awesome corals....congratulations!!!

[March.]

Hey March.
Welcome back.
Hope it was fun.. how could it not have been..
That op is pretty sick looking. It looks so much like my rr pink matrix. Amazing.
Corals look like they didn't notice you were gone.
Actually, they look kinda happy you were gone! :)

thanks everyone for the kind words
op is even nicer in person
everything looks even better than when I left, first time I came back from vacation without an incident !

[Myka]

Welcome back! Post some dive videos! :D

[deaclauderdale]

Very impressive, that Orange Passion is tits!

[Flexin5]

I gotta get a frag of that hawrange passion from you lol

[FloformAustria]

back from the honeymoon :)
will start loading the tank up again and posting updating here more often

RR orange passion has grown like nuts in only a few short months
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_8679_zpsyhca8irb.jpg
when I got it
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_7523_zpskhxnnxzq.jpg

starburst monti has really taken off
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_8681_zps9nynwl0y.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_5596_zpstcu4awro.jpg

my 2 favorite palys right now
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_8683_zpsjvhsmxmb.jpg

:eek1: :eek1:

looking amazing! can´t wait for more pictures!

Cheers

[March.]

just dosed some aqua forest
lets see what happens

[reefmutt]

just dosed some aqua forest
lets see what happens

What did you dose?

[basser1]

What did you dose?

I'm guessing some of this stuff....

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brands/aquaforest/fish-coral-food.html

[rockworm]

I'm guessing some of this stuff....

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brands/aquaforest/fish-coral-food.html
I suspect that @reefmutt is more interested in what AF products. I know that he has used some and was wondering which ones in particular. For example, is @March. using AF Coral A,B,V,E or components or other? Like reefmutt, I use AF as well and would be interested to know which specific products he is using.

[March.]

so far just tried out the vitality and amino mix :)

[March.]

ok so far on aqua forset

2 chromis died
1 acro frag peeled
pink matrix finally started growing again after taking a 4 month break

probably all coincides :P

anyways started stocking the tank again and color right now is off the charts here are some photos

start with the best, the holly trinity~! rr pink matrix, rr orange passion, scorpion (left to right)
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9366_zpsnfwhwlih.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9363_zpseg8noorv.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9360_zpsu63v6flw.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9359_zpselzny7sm.jpg
added some lps !
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9358_zps44hhndz0.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9356_zps66ez7ppm.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9353_zpsqwz8odeg.jpg
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9354_zpsznimuxky.jpg
man this poor guy was bleached to $H%^ when he first went coloring up amazing
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9351_zpsdlcigulw.jpg

[milsaltnewbie07]

:love2:

[sahin]

Wow. Awesome work. Corals look great. :thumbsup:

[seachange]

Hi March, are you still on any Zeovit? So for AF you are only using Amino mix and Vitality?

What salt do you use?

Thanks March!


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[Myka]

Hey March, is that Fantastic Acro that is bleached? In my tank that coral is pure yellow, and hasn't done anything except spread base. :lol: In your pics it looks like everything in your tank is fairly light, are you going for the pastel Zeo/AF look?

[Flexin5]

Looking great, i have to get a frag of that pink matrix off of you

[codydemmel4]

great tank March!

I think its time for some picture updates

[reefmutt]

Man, you are definitely doing something right. The corals look super happy.
I agree with Mindy that they look like they are in ulns conditions but to see the abrotanoides looking so good, it seems to me that the corals are luvin' what you're doin'..

[Piper27]

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/doggydigz/IMG_9363_zpseg8noorv.jpg


Oh my god is that an abrotranoides? If so those are some crazy colors and growth! Either way that piece is shocking.

[reefmutt]

Oh my god is that an abrotranoides? If so those are some crazy colors and growth! Either way that piece is shocking.

Agreed! Just amazing!
March, put that red abrotanoides back in your tank!

[Haksar]

Wow , what an amazing tank. Great colors and photography.

[FDAWG]

March Madness...

[tripdad]

I was never a huge fan of Orange passion but yours just changed my mind! Really nice colors on your corals, well done.

[sahin]

Can we have a video update please. Last video was like 10 months ago. Thanks. :)

[LimeTwist]

How is the flow in the tank? Seem like you only have one powerhead? Are you running any reactor to keep up with the supplement or you have automated doser? Are you manually waterchange daily or also automated?

[March.]

hey RC shutting the tank down
moving this march and dont feel like moving everything
never had a successful move before and I don't feel like experimenting with this one
going to be selling or fragging most of it except a few key pieces and then will start a new thread for the new tank we are building :)
thanks everyone for coming along was a fun posting

[tripdad]

Thanks for sharing, is a beautiful tank. Best of luck in the move and look forward to the next build.

[reefmutt]

Good luck with the move, March!

[codydemmel4]

hey RC shutting the tank down
moving this march and dont feel like moving everything
never had a successful move before and I don't feel like experimenting with this one
going to be selling or fragging most of it except a few key pieces and then will start a new thread for the new tank we are building :)
thanks everyone for coming along was a fun posting

good luck with the move! if only i was in Canada, I would be interested in buying

[Myka]

Yikes March, where are you off to?