Higher Thinking

Tough to tell with all the blues. You need to take a normal daylight pic. Could be something like a Dragon Soul Favia, but can't really tell with that photo.

I don't know if we ever confirmed with you, but your prize is at @CuttleFishandCoral. Jeff asked me today who should have picked it up and I honestly couldn't remember. At any rate, it's there waiting!

After years, I've finally put a cover on the reef tank. I don't think I used a cover on either of the previous two tanks. After a few casualties, including a pair of clowns I've had for about 8 years, I decided it's irresponsible to just keep not using a cover. I actually like them. I can set tools, towels, and whatnot on them which is actually pretty dang convenient. However, I know that switching out power heads is going to be more of a pain that it already is and feeding is less convenient. At any rate, here's how they turned out. Also, here's the latest update on the Gigas. It's a freaking beast! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Decided to risk it all for a fish! Jeff had some pre QT PBTs in stock. I was going back and forth on whether I wanted it. Then good ole@Bicyclebill strolls in and starts thinking the same thing. Long story short, we both bought one. It's been eating nori like crazy every day so that's a good sign. I contemplated QT, but figured I'd roll the dice. Into the sump it went! Now hear me out! A stable, low stress environment is certainly not a bad thing when trying to acclimate a sensitive fish. Also, and I could be completely wrong for even assuming it, but I have a massive UV sterilizer on the sump that has to be reducing total pathogens in the sump before they ever reach the display. Obviously that's mostly wishful thinking, but the UV sterilizer will certainly alleviate potential ich outbreaks. A couple of my fish have broken out before so I know it's in there regardless. Anyway, here's to hoping for the best! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Thanks y'all, I appreciate it! I love this club and everything we got going on here! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Does it come with the tequila?? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Half-astronaut, I do believe the two newer units are checked out by the above individuals. Please correct me if I'm wrong. There's another one available that would work for T5s or Halide, but if you have LEDs I'd wait for one of the other two to return. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

As an owner of one, you know I got it right! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

This is hilarious! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Optical sensor over the float switch. The full size you get both for redundancy. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Thanks@SuncrestReef, congrats David! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Looks like there only 4 official entries. Fortunate for us, unfortunate for everyone else. 1)@CoralReefTankers 2) @obrien.david.j 3) @Higher Thinking 4)@jsawyers33 Because I'm actually interested in winning, I'm hoping I can nominate@SuncrestReef to do the random number generator. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Final chance! About to be a one in four chance of getting an Alkalinity checker. Drawing tonight! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Great progress. Excited for you! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Tunze. 100%. I'd go with the full version not the nano. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

I recognize that superior stand quality! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

I'll be dropping off the remaining raffle prizes at CnC tomorrow. Congrats winners! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

You can go ahead and pick it up at CnC. Please send $50 refundable deposit to PayPal@pnwmas.org.

Haha, yeah I saw that. I'd definitely be down for a chunk of that someday. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Thanks man. That would assume of course that I have an apex [emoji2957]. I don't even have a pH monitor or controller, not even on the CaRx. Maybe someday I'll leap into modernity.... Someday. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/topic/45644-wife-okayed-a-new-tank-she-didnt-say-how-big/ Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

There has been a slight setback. My solenoid failed and wouldn't open. Took me a day or so to realize I wasn't pumping any gas. Alk dropped a solid point. Since then I've had to work to keep alk within .1 of the target. I've lost a couple of the mariculture pieces due to STN so that sucks. Hopefully I'll get it all dailed back in and keep this crazy growth going. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

The Gigas clam continues it's solid growth. This thing just keeps throwing out mad shell growth. Here's a few photos of all the current clams. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Ok, it's very simple. Here's how this works, you have two options: One is create a build thread for your reef system. If you're not familiar with these, it's basically a personal thread that details the ongoing progress of your system. It would start with details about tank, equipment used, livestock kept, etc. From there, it's up to you how often you post updates. Build threads are great ways to stay engaged with another, troubleshoot issues, and (most importantly [emoji6]) show stuff off. Second option is to post a MEANINGFUL update to your ongoing build thread. Most members already have one going so it wouldn't make sense to only include new contributors. Show the club what's new with your operation! Once you have done either of those options, post in THIS thread with a link to your build thread. That will be the only acceptable submission, a link posted in this thread. All links must have a contribution after the current time of 9:30PM today. We will run this through the rest of the week. On Sunday at 9PM, I will use a random number generator to pick one of the posts from this thread. Winner will receive a Hanna Alkalinity Checker. That's it's! Update your build thread, win a Hanna checker! Let's see them tanks! Good luck everyone! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

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