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Thanks for the links, It looks like these places have what I need.

That was such a last minute video, my buddy Colby called me the night before and said hey Jakes gonna be in town, If we have time we will check out your place. I cleaned all night and then by the time we shot the video we were already several beers in, I had my wife pick up Coors light on her way home and Jake was happy about that...fun times. lol, yup its a pretty big system, go through several hundred Ml per day.

Oh I should clarify. I’m Kyle @ Tampico Coral Farms. I just hide in my little country home and wholesale coral to pet stores and wholesalers across the US. A few thousand gallons of water, give or take. I think there’s a YouTube video and a social media if your inclined to see what we do.

What is everyone using for Sodium Nitrate? I usually use this product but it is out of stock, I go through a one pound bag approximately every 3 weeks so looking for economical options: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0190TOJUS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks in advance.

It looks like it may just be zoanthids on Branching rocks, although there are species of epizoanthus that live associated with branching sponges. They are non-photosynthetic and I haven't seen them for sale in a looooong time. Garf used to sell them growing on zipties. The Sponge would grow on the ziptie and the epizoanthus would follow.

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Yes and Wall Frogspawns.

Look up “KFC Euphyllia dip” it’s a game changer for keeping euphyllia. Antibacterial dip that works against brown jelly, pinched polyps, tissue recession etc.. it solves a lot of the issues that come with imported Euphyllia.

That’s rad. My dad had a 250 gallon reef and that thing grew yumas like crazy. I’d rip out dozens at a time. When he tore the tank down I put a bunch in my system and they have sat ever since, I’m not sure they have even spit out a single baby.

I’m assuming that is gymnothorax tile? If so I’ve kept them on multiple occasions, awesome fish! Glad to see your using sand, they are super voracious eaters and I had one die from ingesting gravel. Only advice I have is choose your tank mates carefully, they can eat surprisingly large fish. Bigger scats, monos, archers, datnoides/coius would all be good tankmates. other common “brackish” fish such as needle nose gar, mudskippers, butis butis, larger gudgeons, etc. would likely get eaten. Had a 12” gar get bitten in half by one of these morays about a decade ago. have fun and keep us posted with pictures!

I have a couple protein skimmers that keep getting snails stuck in the intake (lit sumps and frag tanks) I have played around with overflow strainers but they don’t fit well on the intakes. My next attempt is to zip tie plastic gutter guard around the intakes but before I went through the trouble I wanted to see if any of you had any bright ideas. Thanks.

Anyone know where to by CP online? I used to order it off eBay in bulk specifically to medicate external parasites in fish. I’ve used all mine up and like to keep it on hand but can’t find it anymore.

Awesome! Thanks I’ll give you a text in the morning. My names kyle (541)760-2594

Hi gang. I seem to remember a mobile mechanic hanging out on the forum and can’t remember who it was. Three out of my four cars could use some work. If anyone remember who it is I’m all ears.

What a sad day for the aquarium world and beyond. I grew up reading everything he wrote, from articles in FAMA to WetWebMedia.com and his incredible bible “The Conscientious Aquarist”. Even had the pleasure of meeting him a time or two. We lost a great one, He Will be missed.

Hi everyone the aquarium sold and it even had a warm fuzzy story to go with it. When my grandma died 15 years ago part of her will had money set aside for my parents to do something fun with. They chose to build the aquarium of their dreams. It was an amazing tank. the guy who ended up buying the tank was super excited as his dad had just died and Reef Tanks were always their joint hobby. He was really excited to finally be able to get back into something that was special to his family. what a nice story. i think I got back to everyone who texted or messaged me but if I didn’t I apologize. Good luck on the hunt and happy reefing!

hi everyone, I am posting this for my parents as they are moving and need to sell their tank. This is priced to sell at $300. Could possibly be interested in trade for corals. Aquarium is located outside of Corvallis. Let me know if you have any questions. I’ll will answer them fastest by call or text (541)760-2594. https://corvallis.craigslist.org/for/d/corvallis-225-gallon-aquarium-custom/7118125815.html Thanks, Kyle

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As someone who has worked in the industry for close to 20 years, I have found that if I can’t easily reach into a tank without needing to get on a ladder or stoop way over, I won’t end up doing proper maintenance and the tanks usually end up suffering. Frag tanks by nature need a lot of tinkering, frags get knocked over, and need to be moved, eggcrate needs to be cleaned cause it grows algae so well, etc. my opinion would be find a way to get the frag tank at a more manageable height. Aside from potential maintenance issues it’s a fun idea.

I have a 220 (72x24x29) with custom built oak stand and hood. Available cheap. Pm me for my phone number and I can shoot some pictures over. Selling it for my parents who are moving. Tank is drained and ready to go

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Have you checked out Aquatopia of Bend? Brad is a great guy and he may have what you are looking for.

Just for clarification/safety, When the doctor said “zoas” aren’t going to kill you does this include Paly/protopalythoa, or did she elaborate?

Another good way to catch difficult fish is to drain the tank and fill it back up. Super easy in small tanks but I've even done this in 200+ gallon tanks. Just have a big reservoir to hold the water and pump the water out and then pump it back in.

Haha that “Frag” store is funny. When we were in England we passed a store with a big sign that said “coral” I immediately turned around and when we stopped and walked up to the place it turned out to be a video lottery pub.