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Unread 06/13/2010, 03:53 PM   #1326
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Unread 06/13/2010, 08:53 PM   #1327
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Nice and clean! I might just copy some of your ideas.
Have at it! Thanks Tim G. Good luck on your project.

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Unread 06/13/2010, 08:55 PM   #1328
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I added a couple friends for the Yellow Tang, a Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp and a few Astrea snails. My LFS didn't have any Trochus but maybe next time I'm in I can pick up a couple of those too. If I get a chance I'll post a couple pics of the new guys.

Does anyone think it's a little strange I haven't seen any appreciable algae cycles yet? I'm mean nothing!


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Unread 06/13/2010, 08:58 PM   #1329
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You have a pretty sterile system, so I wouldn't expect much of a cycle. Just take it slow with adding things and keep a close eye on levels and other things like diatoms


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Unread 06/13/2010, 09:00 PM   #1330
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You have a pretty sterile system, so I wouldn't expect much of a cycle. Just take it slow with adding things and keep a close eye on levels and other things like diatoms
Exactly, I thought I would have at least seen a diatom bloom by now but not a thing. Crazy... Everything seems stable and is testing out OK but I'm definitely taking it slow with the fish as you can tell. Might add some blue/green chromis when the LFS gets them in but won't be a for another week or two.


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Unread 06/14/2010, 01:18 AM   #1331
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i didn"t doubt any less than an awesome install on your ac brett! great work everything is coming together so nice to say the least!


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Unread 06/14/2010, 11:42 AM   #1332
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what an outstanding build, i will be stealing a few of your ideas for my current build


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Unread 06/14/2010, 01:08 PM   #1333
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i didn"t doubt any less than an awesome install on your ac brett! great work everything is coming together so nice to say the least!
Hehe, thanks j-dizzle. Believe me, there's plenty of loose ends. Still need to address a few things but slowly but surely it's coming together.


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Unread 06/14/2010, 05:10 PM   #1334
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Exactly, I thought I would have at least seen a diatom bloom by now but not a thing. Crazy... Everything seems stable and is testing out OK but I'm definitely taking it slow with the fish as you can tell. Might add some blue/green chromis when the LFS gets them in but won't be a for another week or two.
It'll come...bacteria are kinda like neutrons...once you reach critical mass...


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Unread 06/14/2010, 09:24 PM   #1335
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It'll come...bacteria are kinda like neutrons...once you reach critical mass...
So true my friend, so true...


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Unread 06/15/2010, 11:19 PM   #1336
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Well I spoke a day too soon. Today I woke up to the beginning of the first algae outbreak. Man that was quick... It went from absolutely nothing to what you see in the pics in less than a day. Also tried to snap a quick shot of the shrimp but I think he's taking cover from the imminent algae cycle ahead.


It's everywhere, on the rocks...





And in the overflows. What do you think it is?





It's a bad pic but just to prove there is a shrimp.





And one of the Astrea snails.





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Unread 06/16/2010, 01:43 AM   #1337
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nice work on the tank dude, that aquascape rocks . . .lol. . . and it'll be even better in years to come when the corals grow out, very inspirational


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Unread 06/16/2010, 08:26 AM   #1338
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Well, took me about 5 1/2 hours, but I am up to speed with your build. Very nice and I have learned a bunch. Looking forward to the next update.


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Unread 06/16/2010, 11:55 AM   #1339
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nice work on the tank dude, that aquascape rocks . . .lol. . . and it'll be even better in years to come when the corals grow out, very inspirational
Thanks for the kind works legolas100.


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Well, took me about 5 1/2 hours, but I am up to speed with your build. Very nice and I have learned a bunch. Looking forward to the next update.

Thanks for catching up strout. Should have some more stuff to share in a bit...


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Unread 06/16/2010, 09:40 PM   #1340
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UPDATE:


The algae cycle continues...

Amazingly the display doesn't look very bad, just some stringy algae on the rocks and on the backs of the snails - poor little fellas. On the other hand it seems like all the gunk is collecting in the return section of my sump. Here's some pics, let me know what you think.


Skimmer seems to be pulling a little out even though it's still skimming wet. It's about as dry as I can get it but I'm sure the lack of bio load is dictating it's behavior somewhat.





Here's the layer of scum in the return section of the sump. I'll probably take a net and scoop as much out as I can. All the algae is white/clear in color and is floating on the surface. The water underneath is relatively clear.





Another angle.





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Unread 06/16/2010, 11:26 PM   #1341
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I have to say... even the algae outbreaks are neat and clean... Talk about a top notch system.


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Unread 06/17/2010, 12:16 PM   #1342
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I have to say... even the algae outbreaks are neat and clean... Talk about a top notch system.

I wish I saw it that way.


You probably won't believe me but the algae has all but disappeared! No joke. Literally overnight it came and within 48 hours it's gone. The overflows have a tiny bit hanging around but no big stringy mess like yesterday. Crazy!


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Unread 06/17/2010, 09:21 PM   #1343
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Ya as I said... clean and neat come in and go without any mess...


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Unread 06/18/2010, 07:20 AM   #1344
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We occasionally get that kind of clear gelatinous "stuff" (that's a technical term ) in our sump and refugium. We notice it a day or so after water changes or maintenance - possibly a minor bacteria outbreak as a result of stuff on our arms or hands maybe?


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Unread 06/18/2010, 12:33 PM   #1345
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Ya as I said... clean and neat come in and go without any mess...
It was the weirdest thing for sure. One day it came the next day it went.


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Very interesting. It also happened to me about 2 days after a water change. I don't know what it would be caused from but perhaps it is a bacteria bloom or something. I literally scooped it out of my sump with a fish net. Pretty gross.


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Unread 06/18/2010, 02:25 PM   #1346
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Nice set up. I would guess bacteria as well. The speed that stuff multiplies is crazy. Good thing is that is usually burns out just aobut as quickly.


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Unread 06/19/2010, 05:49 AM   #1347
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any more thought to a fish list? or even a short term list of things you want to add soon? we're setting up a 120 at the moment (me and my younger brother) and have 2 perc babies and a yellow clown goby, wanting some inspiration for our future choices haha


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Unread 06/22/2010, 07:37 PM   #1348
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Nice set up. I would guess bacteria as well. The speed that stuff multiplies is crazy. Good thing is that is usually burns out just aobut as quickly.
Yep, thank goodness for that! Thanks for posting Poriferan.

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any more thought to a fish list? or even a short term list of things you want to add soon? we're setting up a 120 at the moment (me and my younger brother) and have 2 perc babies and a yellow clown goby, wanting some inspiration for our future choices haha
I'm waiting for my LFS to get in a shipment of Blue/Green Chromis and some Orange Anthias. That's my list so far... I'm waiting for my other EB8 to arrive so I can get my lights controlled by my Apex. I'm fighting the urge to buy some corals until I know for sure the tank is stable and the nitrates are under control. Last time I tested they were running below 10ppm but trying to get them even lower through water changes.


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Unread 06/22/2010, 08:07 PM   #1349
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what salt mix are you using

I started geting that clear slime when I switched brands, but only in my mixing containers. I haven't seen it in the tank, but I also usually have it made up for at least a couple days.


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Unread 06/22/2010, 08:09 PM   #1350
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what salt mix are you using

I started geting that clear slime when I switched brands, but only in my mixing containers. I haven't seen it in the tank, but I also usually have it made up for at least a couple days.

Hey Pete, I use Instant Ocean. It's weird though, never had this problem with my 40g. Just showed up for a day or two on the new system. Very strange.


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