Carla

Old pic when I had my 300. My Red Sea Sailfin :).

Looks like you all had too much fun, maybe next year I can figure out a way to wander over for this

I ate too much turkey, but, before I ate turkey, I took these just because I could. My green birdsnest in the cube got a massive trimming, now I can see what is behind it.................lol. My two Bangai cardinals are not really thrilled about that, but I have to assume the thing will grow back, kinda like weeds in your driveway

Polyp extension is something that I really don't pay much attention to. In nature, SPS feed at night, so polyps will be there in the evening hours. All I really care about anymore is are they growing!! If they are growing and you are having problems keeping your alkalinity above 8 and your calcium above 400, then things are good............................lol. JMHO

2 hours ago, R-3 said:

Beautiful tanks Carla!! What kind and how long have you been running those leds?

These particular ones, since May of this year.

Thank you

7 minutes ago, caolewis said:

Agreed, I lost my colony that big and that pissed me off.  Well, if you decide then name its price, or we can trade for 1/2 that colony for some more valuable stuff.  A frag of OR is $40 vs a frag of other high end is $200-$300 :-).

I'll think about it when the next frag swap comes around, I just hate fragging it, even tho it is so cheap.

4 minutes ago, xmas_one said:

Looking great Carla! 

Thank you

22 minutes ago, caolewis said:

How much for that whole OR colony?  I help you to take it off your hand :-)

For what I have been thru with this colony................................... you don't have enuf in your bank account :).

11 minutes ago, youcallmenny said:

Clean that up, this is a family board 

9 minutes ago, albertareef said:

That is insane!  Haven’t seen one that size for a really long time. Know they are out there but highly prized (as you know). Congrats!

I have had this for a little over 7 years, I don't frag it much, but thanks. Lots of Blue Moon Belgian White for a frag of it........................................lol.

2 minutes ago, albertareef said:

Looking awesome Carla!  What is the large blue tort-like colony just left of center in the first tank pic? 

That is an original Oregon Blue Tort

5 minutes ago, caolewis said:

Nice, Snow already where u are?

Oh yeah, we got 3-4 inches last week and it really hasn't gone anywhere.....................lol.

All together draining into a 100 gallon sump. thank you

I usually do monthly pics of my tanks just because I can. So here we go, hope you enjoy. This will take 2 posts because my pics are too big, OOPS .

Good luck, and remember, nothing good ever happens fast in a reef tank.

Just now, nyciachef said:

Ok I’ll give it a try. Thank you


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This is all a poke and hope idea, because you may not like the looks of the tank with the whites turned down. Alot of people I know running LEDs are primarily blue, and I am only speaking  from what has worked for my experiences.

7 minutes ago, nyciachef said:

Thank you the tank cycled for quite awhile until all the params came into spec. The live rock was from another tank that I nuked due to majano issues I soaked the rock in vinegar for two days then freshwater with daily changes for two weeks. I run the lights on a long ramp cycle peaking for an hour during the day at 80%white and 100% blues then ramping back down


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Just my opinion, but try maybe turning the whites down a little. Maybe 50%? Let's see if there is a difference with the algae?

IMO, a phosphate test kit really won't do you much good, it will probably show 0, but the phosphates are contained in the algae and won't read out. I think your tank is still cycling and time and patience will win out if you keep up your water changes. You could maybe do 2 water changes a week for a month and see where that gets you? Was the live rock dried rock and did you cure it before it went into the tank?

All that bein said, what % are you running your lights at. In my experience, the higher you have the the whites, the more chance of nuisance algae appears. I run mostly blue on my Mars Aquas and have been pretty darn happy with the results.

hope this helps

30 minutes ago, youcallmenny said:

Welcome!  Beautiful system.  I'm sure we will be better for having you! 

LOL..................... let's not go that far................................ :).

But I do appreciate the welcome, believe me <3

3 minutes ago, badxgillen said:

Hello Carla, I believe we met at the NWFrag Fest. My name is RoBert and I was probably wearing a blue tank top running around all over the place. And I must say your tanks look immaculate, we are probably going to have to work out a trade for next year as I see some goodies in there I would mind getting a frag of. Glad you found us, maybe I will see you around the forums.

Just let me know what you see in there, and let's see what we can do :). We might be able to find a way to get you something maybe next Spring or so?

I do believe we were taking pics, were we not?

25 minutes ago, Trailermann said:

Beautiful tanks, and only two years old?

NW Montana?  I visit Hamilton often.

I am 20 miles from Glacier Natl. Park.

Thank you for the compliments, I try

To be honest, I just never really wandered in there til a little later..............lol. If you hold this again next year I will definitely be back, that was a whole bunch of fun!!

Hello, Nice to meet you..........................lol

9 hours ago, Optimusprime3605 said:

 

Couldn't figure out how to delete the quote, I only know enuf about computers to be dangerous :).

Anyways, here's some pics of my 75 gallon refugium/frag tank/garbage disposal. this is lit with a 4 bulb T5 fixture, only 2 of the bulbs are working because I am too lazy to go down to Missoula to get replacement bulbs

Some one asked :).