June 2010 Tank of the Month - Page 2

lunar · 06/06/2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dan223

Awesome reef! It sounded like you used to run zeovit system. Are you still running it or did you just take some of the ideas from it. What can you tell us about maintaining nice rich colors?

Thank you a lot.
I stopped zeovit system nearly completely in February. For some time I have added some left over zeo products. At present there are only live rocks, the sand the amount of which I'm gradually reducing, a skimmer and reactor with NP-reducing BioPellets.
In my opinion zeovit is only for the most advanced aquarists. It teaches us more discipline and diligence. Thanks to zeo I fully realized the importance of bacteria in a system.
Health and colour of corals depends on many aspects. One of the most important ones for me is low NO3 and PO4 levels and adequate feeding of corals. It might seem that these are contradictory, but it doesn't have to be so if you find a filtration system that works for your tank.

Krzysztof

lunar · 06/06/2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by syedjilani

Congratulation Krzysztof,

Beautiful Tank. Well Done.....

....
To maintain calcium and alkalinity, how much ml (Milliliter) you dose the tank every day.

Thank you, syedjilani.
I dose 170 ml of calcium and 750 ml of alkalinity every day.

Krzysztof

lunar · 06/06/2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stone.david

just amazing,

i was on the fence on starting the NP Biopellets in my system and now i cant place the order fast enough

How much do you use.

P.S Your now my wallpaper

Thanks, stone.david.

I began with 1 liter of NP BP. Recently I've added one Australian Anthias (Latus Serranocirrhiu) and 10 of Anthias evansi (Mirolabrichthys evansi), so I increased the quantity of new formula NP BP to 1,5 l.
New fish are quite photogenic, look at them:

Krzysztof

lunar · 06/06/2010, 10:30 AM

Thank you, Tobes and NexDog.

Yes, I use the DIY 2-part recipe and it works for my tank very well. Mg level is rather stable and it is adjusted from time to time.

Krzysztof

lunar · 06/06/2010, 10:36 AM

Rodrigo BG, fraggle Rocks and MeuserReef, you words are very nice. Thank you, guys.

Krzysztof

lunar · 06/06/2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostCon1

Absolutely beautiful tank!

^Couldn't agree more.

Question: Do your angels nip at the polyps or your clam? I just double checked to see if you have a clam, it does look like one in the first pic, but I don't see it listed anywhere.

I've been lucky man so far, my angels are well-mannered and don't nip neither the polyps nor my single clam

Sorry, I forgot to list my clam.

Krzysztof

lunar · 06/06/2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OCRick

Very Nice!!!!!

Thank you very much for your kind words and your exclamation marks.

Krzysztof

Baros · 06/06/2010, 10:58 AM

Congratulations Krzysztof, a well deserved TOTM.
A real pleasure looking at your wonderful reef, keep up the good work

tntneon · 06/06/2010, 11:05 AM

-congratulations Krzysztof with your well deserved totm June

You are a true inspiration for new ones like me.

greetingzz tntneon

lunar · 06/06/2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Baros

Congratulations Krzysztof, a well deserved TOTM.
A real pleasure looking at your wonderful reef, keep up the good work

Thanks a lot, Baros. As you see, I've changed the salt twice since we talked about it last time.

Cheers,
Krzysztof

lunar · 06/06/2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tntneon

-congratulations Krzysztof with your well deserved totm June

You are a true inspiration for new ones like me.

greetingzz tntneon

Thank you, tntneon. I like reading what you write on RC.
Best wishes,

Krzysztof

dan223 · 06/06/2010, 11:22 AM

Do you dose bacteria daily or weekly or just let it be relying on the biopellets and the natural bacteria present in the tank? Have you noticed obvious and direct results from adding AA or iodine. I dont mean to interrogate you but its obvious your doing something, or alot of things right

lunar · 06/06/2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan223

Do you dose bacteria daily or weekly or just let it be relying on the biopellets and the natural bacteria present in the tank? Have you noticed obvious and direct results from adding AA or iodine. I dont mean to interrogate you but its obvious your doing something, or alot of things right

I add some, not to much, various bacteria after every change water, i.e. once a week.

Krzysztof

lunar · 06/06/2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan223

Do you dose bacteria daily or weekly or just let it be relying on the biopellets and the natural bacteria present in the tank? Have you noticed obvious and direct results from adding AA or iodine. I dont mean to interrogate you but its obvious your doing something, or alot of things right

Sorry, I omitted by accident one question regarding AA and iodine.
It's hard to say whether AA is responsible for enhancing coloration, but it might be so. Except for Tropic Marin essential trace elements that contains also a bit of iodine, I don't use any another kind of iodine.

Krzysztof

oscar.millan · 06/06/2010, 12:37 PM

It wasn't very long ago that I started to hear about NP reducing pellets, and I'm excited to research further and perhaps try it in one of my tanks after seeing the success of your tank.

Any advice for NP newb?

PS Amazing colors, selection of fish, and tank. It's very obvious that you've poured your heart into this hobby. Thank you for your contributions to this community.

Cheers!

berger9953 · 06/06/2010, 02:33 PM

Amazing tank! And congratulations!! I love the crystal clear water. And all of the colors are amazing! I hope my aquarium can be that beautiful someday!

klepto · 06/06/2010, 03:15 PM

Krzysztof-
Congratulations on receiving TOTM! Well done on a lovely reef.

Two questions for you:

Do you know what species your large blue stag is?

When you removed your DSB, was there any reason that you decided to leave the 4-5cm of sandbed instead of reducing it to just a couple cm? Or are you still in the process of reducing the depth?

chingchai · 06/06/2010, 05:44 PM

Hi Krzysztof,

Would love to have your FTS in high resolution.
Can you share it?
Thanks.

NexDog · 06/06/2010, 06:38 PM

Wow, 10 Evansi. Would love to hear how they are doing. They don't have a great track record.

Reeferon · 06/06/2010, 06:59 PM

Beautiful tank. The whole thing looks amazing. One of my favorite TOTMs.

+1 - What kind of blue stag is that?

James404 · 06/06/2010, 07:59 PM

Beautiful tank, congrats!!

adamPL · 06/06/2010, 08:53 PM

Piekny tank Krzysztof, powodzenia

Adam

Sisterlimonpot · 06/06/2010, 10:46 PM

Congrats, I too would like to see a FTS in higher res, if at all possible.

Toadally · 06/06/2010, 11:04 PM

Absolutely amazing!!

Rothaquatix · 06/06/2010, 11:29 PM

bulb combo? do i have to be the first to ask! lol stunning!

06/06/2010, 11:05 AM	#34
tntneon SPSahollic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: terneuzen , netherlands Posts: 875	-congratulations Krzysztof with your well deserved totm June You are a true inspiration for new ones like me. greetingzz tntneon __________________ May the flow be with you ! Current Tank Info: 154 G SPS dominated + 25 G sump ; lighting : 210 W LED XPG/XRE (sunrise) + 150 W T5 (bl+ , 15°K , fiji , bl+) ; skimmer : Royal Exclusive supermarine 200 ; BM 3-Ch dosing pump (CA/ ALk and top-off) ; tunze 6085 circulation

06/06/2010, 12:37 PM	#40
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	NP reducing bio-pellets It wasn't very long ago that I started to hear about NP reducing pellets, and I'm excited to research further and perhaps try it in one of my tanks after seeing the success of your tank. Any advice for NP newb? PS Amazing colors, selection of fish, and tank. It's very obvious that you've poured your heart into this hobby. Thank you for your contributions to this community. Cheers! __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

06/06/2010, 02:33 PM	#41
berger9953 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 77	Amazing tank! And congratulations!! I love the crystal clear water. And all of the colors are amazing! I hope my aquarium can be that beautiful someday! __________________ John 3:16, Smile~Jesus loves you:) Current Tank Info: 20 gallon, reef

06/06/2010, 03:15 PM	#42
klepto Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Monterey, California Posts: 1,955	Krzysztof- Congratulations on receiving TOTM! Well done on a lovely reef. Two questions for you: Do you know what species your large blue stag is? When you removed your DSB, was there any reason that you decided to leave the 4-5cm of sandbed instead of reducing it to just a couple cm? Or are you still in the process of reducing the depth? __________________ Everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation. Stephen C. Paul

06/06/2010, 05:44 PM	#43
chingchai Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bangkok Thailand Posts: 5,670	Hi Krzysztof, Would love to have your FTS in high resolution. Can you share it? Thanks. __________________ Ching (low profile) " Life is too short to drink bad wine " click on my homepage to see my tank on-line

06/06/2010, 10:30 AM	#29
lunar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 378	Thank you, Tobes and NexDog. Yes, I use the DIY 2-part recipe and it works for my tank very well. Mg level is rather stable and it is adjusted from time to time. Krzysztof

06/06/2010, 10:36 AM	#30
lunar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 378	Rodrigo BG, fraggle Rocks and MeuserReef, you words are very nice. Thank you, guys. Krzysztof

06/06/2010, 10:58 AM	#33
Baros Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 182	Congratulations Krzysztof, a well deserved TOTM. A real pleasure looking at your wonderful reef, keep up the good work

06/06/2010, 11:22 AM	#37
dan223 Custom User Title Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WI Posts: 675	Do you dose bacteria daily or weekly or just let it be relying on the biopellets and the natural bacteria present in the tank? Have you noticed obvious and direct results from adding AA or iodine. I dont mean to interrogate you but its obvious your doing something, or alot of things right

06/06/2010, 06:38 PM	#44
NexDog Snail Killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kyushu, Japan Posts: 4,804	Wow, 10 Evansi. Would love to hear how they are doing. They don't have a great track record. __________________ Laurence Flynn 340g In-Wall Envision Tank and 150g Sump. Current Tank Info: Deltec 902, PFO hood with 3x400w Radium 20k and 4x96w PC's. Hammerhead closed loop - and 2 x Tunze 6105 (and Vortech still sucks).

06/06/2010, 06:59 PM	#45
Reeferon Moved On Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 748	Beautiful tank. The whole thing looks amazing. One of my favorite TOTMs. +1 - What kind of blue stag is that?

06/06/2010, 07:59 PM	#46
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	Beautiful tank, congrats!!

06/06/2010, 08:53 PM	#47
adamPL Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Middletown,NJ Posts: 474	Piekny tank Krzysztof, powodzenia Adam

06/06/2010, 10:46 PM	#48
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	Congrats, I too would like to see a FTS in higher res, if at all possible. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

06/06/2010, 11:04 PM	#49
Toadally Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mount Holly, NC Posts: 986	Absolutely amazing!! __________________ _Michael "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?" Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte (RASOC) Treasurer Current Tank Info: 57gal. Illuminata, Bubble Magus Skimmer, Tek Elite 6x39w, 40gal. Breeder, 2x A150w Kessil LED

06/06/2010, 11:29 PM	#50
Rothaquatix Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West los angeles ca Posts: 136	bulb combo? do i have to be the first to ask! lol stunning!

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