wantanewtank

On 4/19/2018 at 7:43 PM, albertareef said:

Got you on there. Let us know if you have a preference for which one. 

Hello my name is wantanewtank aka Lisa. I want to be on the list to borrow a par meter. Thanks

Yeah, I’ve read multiple times that Calc and Alk are tied together so you would notice a drop in your Alk if your Calc was dropping as well.
I figured it was worth the kit though just to have both as well as low end Phos checker.
Mixed reef is what I’m going for, so hopefully I can get there. I like a good challenge. 
Some free hardy frags would be awesome. I don’t have much in trade but if you wanted maybe some Orange Rainbow or Halle Berry Zoa frags I’d be happy to trade you some. 

Hello folks!
I’m Waffles and I’m new around here and to reefing in general. I live in Eugene Oregon. 
I started April last year with a Fluval Evo and have been adding gear over the past year. I recently switched everything over to a C-Vue 26g by Cobalt aquatics.
 
Here’s a list of my hardware:
C-Vue 26g from Cobalt Aquatics
2 AI Prime Hd’s
Icap K1 nano skimmer
Syncra Silent 1.0 return pump
Innovative Marine Spinstream Return Nozzle
Hydor 240 powerhead
Hydor 550 powerhead
Hydor Smart Wave Controller
Tunze Osmolator ATO
150W Cobalt Neotherm Heater
2 50w grow LED bulbs from Amazon for fuge 
 
I love, love, love this hobby and I’m sure you can all understand how fulfilling and rewarding it can be. The peace I feel when I just sit and stare into this ecosystem in a little glass box is so serene.
I look forward to becoming more involved in the PNW reef scene and becoming a part of the community.
 
If you have an Instagram account you can find me@Salted_Waffles. 
 
 
 

This last meeting was so awesome! Thanks again Jeff for making it an epic legendary meeting!
I would like to continue the trend of awesomeness and have great food, great deals and fun at the May meeting! They may meeting will be Saturday May 12 at Golden Basket Reef. If you have never heard of this place you are missing out! Rudy is nationally known and people like Jason Fox buy from him. He was in the past a wholesaler so he has a large operation of tanks and tanks of coral goodness! SPS, torches, mushrooms, zoas, euphyllia you name it!
If you went to the frag show and loved the food you will be excited Sirena and Scott are going to collaborate and do street tacos with all the fixings including those awesome beans he made last time!
I am also looking in to getting a Margarita/Daquiri machine with nonalcoholic options available for those who are driving! (Please be responsible, Uber or Lyft or get a designated driver or drink moderately)
What would you like to see at this meeting?

Typical story- had freshwater tanks but always looked on with envy at the saltwater world. The best fish. Corals. The chemistry and science. But mostly just how [language filter] pretty that water looks. 
Bought a used Nuvo 20 and got water in it last weekend. Now patiently waiting for it to cycle. Been to pretty much every LFS and have enjoyed meeting everyone.
Looking to keep a low maintence tank with a few fish,  softies and LPS. Going to rely on you all for advice.  
 

Good price. I love mine

Hey Micah, idk what a lot of stuff is worth either but you could have folks suggest a price they are willing to pay. I got one might be interested in a heater. Good luck 

I wish I could since that was the whole logic behind joining, to meet fellow hobbyists. 
How often are there meet ups like this? Maybe I can plan for the next one. 

Welcome Waffles, your tank is looking awesome. If you are not busy tomorrow between 3-5 then come to the April meeting/ BBQ at Cuttlefish and Coral. This will be my first meeting.  I’ve kept fish since I was a kid. Couldn’t have furry animals because of asthma so fell in love with fish. My current tank is a 30 gal mixed reef

Looking for a frag. I've got a nice silver dollar sized frag of monti undata up for trade. I'll be at the meeting on Sun. Just let me know!

 
 
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I have some red planet sps and tri color frags if you want either of those?


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Good news, just completed my third large water change, and the nitrates now measure only 5.  My fingers are crossed that a forth change will finally get me down where I want.

mine is crazy high like around 25 + no matter what I do. Been like that for ever...

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Nothing too exciting this week, tank cycling.  I heard that fish get chilly, picked up a heater for them.  Also some fancy schmancy test kit action, looking at starting to run tests next week.
 
Is there anyone that wants to talk me out of the Apex ATO?  I have seen a few mixed reviews, most folks say the Tunze is rock solid, but I am migrating toward the Apex ecosystem.  Before I pull the trigger I was hoping to hear of a local horror story.
 
At any rate, thanks for watching.

So I am wanting to break down my 20gal nano and put some of the rock with mushrooms in my big tank. But some of the rock has bubble algae. How can I get rid of the bubble algae without getting it into my big tank?

I’m starting to second guess my decision to go bare bottom. Not because of the look but rather because of the risk of falling rocks. Has anybody ever had an issue with this?


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I like the idea of high end group touchy will die if you look at it wrong group and a much hardier wont die right away group

What is the name of Woody's shop?


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I am interested in helping start and maintain a tank in Vancouver


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I was at the swap on Saturday. The corals were awesome and so were the prices. I also picked up a space invader, several sps and a tiny kryptonite mushroom. I had a very good time. The speaker was also great


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