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What kind do you use/recommend? I've never used these higher end Powerheads before but I am getting sick of replacing koralias every couple of years. 

Looks nice and shiny in the 24v socket. But the 12v socket does appear to have some light corrosion. I'm not using the 12v socket currently, is that for a battery back up or something? Should I open the controller up and check things out? It looks like it could just pop open? 

I believe so. It is 24v which is what the socket on the controller says. And the listing said mp40

Hey guys, my koralia pump started leaking voltage the other day so I need to replace it. I found this oooolllldddd mp40w in a box and thought I'd give it a try so I ordered a new power supply (which doesn't seem to plug in all the way) for it and plugged it in and nothing.

Anybody have any experience with fixing these up? I thought maybe a new controller was in order but I can't seem to locate one. 

I always use a water bottle with the top cut off and inverted. Caught many fish this way. For bigger fish I use a wide mouth apple juice bottle and cut the opening bigger if needed

That's really high but I have seen some beautiful tanks with similar numbers. Stability is key. Oh ya and not buying acros, duh!

I wouldn't be using phosgaurd without testing for phosphates. Nothing bleaches sps faster than lowering Po4 too fast... And fwiw I never use more than maybe 75% of the recommended dose of phosgaurd/gfo/ect

Also since your not testing yet you could have bottomed out your Po4 which will also hurt sps and zoas

Ya let's see some parameters. How long has the tank been running? Live rock or dry? What kind of lighting? Any other corals or nems in the tank? How are they doing? 

Fwiw bubble tip nems not having the bubbles is not a problem. Some just don't bubble up. Some have bubbles and then stop having bubbles. The reasoning is not understood yet but it doesn't mean they are unhealthy 

Here we are last year (no plans this year, thanks covid 🙄) 

Dang, sounds like my kids at snack time

Inkbirds get mixed reviews but mine has been going strong for 3 or 4 yrs now. I have it controlling a heater and a fan

You know they say the devil is red with big horns, I say he might be a cute little starfish. Dip it in holy water then burn it! 

5 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

I am going to say B-

They reference article you cited does provide an elementary outline of o2 and co2 production but the statement that plants produce co2 all the time is factually incorrect.  

While SOME plants alternately cycle through transpiration and respiration, there are other plants that only complete each cycle depending on the time of day.  CAM plants        such as cactus actually open there stomata to absorb Co2 at night. 

 

B- hey I'll take it! To be honest I read a really good article a while back on  this subject but I couldn't find it now so I just did a Google search and linked that one (which i only skimmed through quickly) 

18 minutes ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

And BTW.. house plants give off co2 at night....  so go write your highschool biology teacher an apology letter. 

Evapotransporation during the day -co2

Respiration at night + co2

You are correct, here I'll rephrase my original post. 

And BTW.. house plants give off co2 at night....  so go write your highschool biology teacher an apology letter. 

Evapotransporation during the day -co2

Respiration at night + co2

Fwiw the houseplant theory seems like a good idea but unless your doing wall to wall plants all over the house they will not have a noticeable effect. 

https://www.gardenmyths.com/houseplants-increase-oxygen-levels/

There, is that better professor? 

How old are they? 

On 10/13/2020 at 9:40 AM, Gumby said:

I would if you decide to tweak numbers try to go for one at a time. It is easier on your tank and easier to find what works best and what doesn't. For your PH for a test run see if you can open some windows for a couple of hours. If your ph raises than you know that co2 is part of the problem. My tank is down in the basement with not a lot of windows. I ran a 1/4" refrigeration line over 30' from the nearest window to my skimmer. I was able to raise .15. Going to put get some houseplants. Going to add algae to refugium. Trying soda lime also. Testing to see one at a time which one will work best for consistency and highest PH.

Fwiw the houseplant theory seems like a good idea but unless your doing wall to wall plants all over the house they will not have a noticeable effect. 

https://www.gardenmyths.com/houseplants-increase-oxygen-levels/

Time to get creative! Some type of plastic kitchen strainer will work fine. Or you can drill holes in some Tupperware 

Thanks for the link! Very interesting stuff. I feel like research like this for reef fish is rare so it really was a great read

Are you keeping these and growing them out? Or??? 

Led strips around the top of the stand... Genius! 

On 10/3/2020 at 5:32 PM, half-astronaut said:

Let's just say it's pretty obvious, I was just lucky to see it. The two guys 🌋 simultaneously and th'lady was... receptive.  

Why is there no vomit emoji on this forum? 

That's exciting though! Keep us posted! 

17 hours ago, half-astronaut said:

I just saw my 2 male and one female rock flower anemone do the nasty. I've never had them before. To those who have, does this happen often and is it ever successful for you?

How do you know their gender? Fwiw I've had one for ~7 yrs and a second one for ~3 yrs (and a third for a few months) and I've never witnessed a spawning event. 

Hey nice tanks! What part of Tacoma? I'm over here by the new casino (east side) 

What kinda of nutrient levels are you running with? Water change schedule? Doesn't look like your skimmer is doing much either. I don't imagine your testing too much with mostly a fish only but chaeto does need some nutrients to grow

Hey Bryce, good to have one more Washingtonian on here! Nice tank! I'm a sucker for a custom stand, got any pictures of it?