Blue Z Reef

Just put them on a seperate timer and start running them less initially and add hours as things aclimate. I take it you didn't buy the dimmable kit? I'd start with like 4 hours a day and work your way up to run with your T5's. You could also start off leaving optics off and eventually add them later when things are adjusted more.

You can seriously buy comperable LED fixtures for <$400 and if your into DIY you can build an even better one for about $400. To each his own though, they have a lot of money in their programming and automation gear on these, but still a lot for a light...kinda like how a vortec is a lot for a wavemaker :/

Sorry about the clam, that sucks. They go SO fast when they die! Wish they were more like corals lol. Tank looks great though! Sure got some sweet LPS going on!

They've had pretty good par and color mix, however, it was also comparable to some less expensive units. Features are cool though. Definately not for the budget reefer though!

Their lights are pretty freaking sweet....but idk how they justify the price. LED's are going down in price, not up....

Awesome, really appreciate it. Let me know if you want some $$ for it or not. Thanks!

That would be excellent! I was dreading road tripping around to find the stuff. PM me if you want me to PP you some cash for it.

Yeah, i've already pulled the kalk from my ATO and switched to RO water. I haven't noticed any issues with my corals lately, i'll just keep an eye on everything with the new swap. Thanks!

I think you mean you leave out 1 cup. I'll try using your mix (and actually test the mix before addition this time) and see how it goes. Are you using 8.4 by seachem to keep the ph there or is it stay by itself? What products do you dose regularly?

Yes but the ideal level seems to be 8.4, which is seemingly had to do without constant dosing of something to bring it up. I realize you can let it swing around, but the less it swings the better. Only real reason I am watching it is because my RKL is watching it for me lol.

I was reading about the salt prior to purchase and someone from seachem was posting and said it is best to mix and do a water change in less than 24 hours. Don't remember the exact reason but thats what they said. I think it was in regards to people complaining about cloudy mixes, but it cleared up really nice from the MJ mixing it up. How much are you mixing roughly? I was following the 7 cups for 15 gallons as stated on the bucket. Good to know about the kalk, i'll leave it out.

Are you meaning the actual dry salt? Because I can't really mix that up, it's lose in my 225 gal bucket. I mixed up 15 gallons together in a Brute trash can with MJ and heater for about 2-3 hours prior to addition. Don't have a Mg test kit, I'll borrow it at the meeting this weekend if thats cool. Ok, but not all salts advertise the same PH level. Regardless, my PH was low so I have used Aquavitro Balance to get it up a bit. I'll swap my kalk bucket for an RO only bucket and let things settle down.

From what i've read, it's not a huge deal, but I don't want it to keep creaping upwards. I just tested the following (on my 90 gal) SG - 1.025 KH - 9 Ca - 640....DOH! PH - 8.1ish (between test kits and rkl) All levels tested 2x to be sure. API test kits. My PH seems to fluxuate between about 7.8 to 8.1 from day to night with my sump light on my cheato for most of the night. What i've changed recently is using Aquavitro Salinity salt instead of Kent. I was hoping it would bring my slightly lower PH up and get everything else in check...but it has really brough up my Ca. I did dose recently before the water change some 2 part Brightwell Reef Code, but I always under-dose compared to my water volume (probably should have checked more than PH level but thats in the past lol). I don't recall a reading prior, but I highly doubt it was that high. I don't usually dose, just weekly changes and have Kalk in my ATO water. Tank is mostly LPS and Softies with some SPS (but not a ton, just a few smaller acro colonies and some caps/chalice) Anyone experience this and bring it down? Would increase KH bring Ca down? Leave it or action???

Don't trip or you'll have chris farley style frags lol

like this: But with even more epic zoas....YEAH!

There needs to be voting and such again. I want it back, I enjoy taking my best shots for the home page!

lol my clowns are so random. They host just about everything in my tank (usually between my elegance, large toadstool, and sometimes Wellso's). That's what I get for not giving them an anenome (laugh)

Just outa curiosity, what salt are you using? I'm assuming your mixing your own with RODI correct? Don't think its the issue, just never asked.

Check ammonia levels too, those can be bad news bears.

I love my elegance and its been super hearty! I hope yours is too. Mine survived an ammonia spike, being in 2 different tanks, different lighting, etc. They can be troopers when you get a good one. Not the best pic, but thats it!

Golden Basket is awesome. I've only picked up from them, but it's been a great experience both times. Kinda far drive, but worth it if your picking up a few things. Only downside is they won't sell anything on the spot, just ebay sales only.

PM'd back, could do it on lunch break lmk

You can drop them off at my place this evening. I'll be home around 5:30, but only have a window till about 6:30 before were going out. Let me know if that works.