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  1. I have a Giesemann Spectra that is a triple hybrid setup (2x 250w MH, 4x 54w T5s, dual 450nm LED bars) that I have been considering parting with. But it is 48”, not 24”. I think they did make a smaller version that’s 24” but since they’re like 5 years+ discontinued, to find one in general would be tough but even more to find one locally. IMO, a MH setup in a 24” would be challenging to not overload the par levels. The light would need to be really high off the water. I run the Spectra at 18” over the water to keep it balanced but man there’s an insane amount of light spill.
  2. Hey Reefers, I got another hatch of Berghias that have come out. I figured I’d reach out here once more before doing a post on Reef2Reef and opening this up for more nationwide sale. I’d rather avoid shipping if possible so let me know if you’re wanting some berghies. located in Vancouver WA 2 berghia - $40 ($20 each) 4 berghia - $60 ($15 each) 6 berghia - $80 ($13.33 each) 8 berghia - $100 ($12.5 each) If you need more than 8, let me know and we can work out bulk pricing. You can see in the pic that some of them are full adult size 👍🏽
  3. I’ve got a chunky frag of the space invader.
  4. I’ve got most of those zoa’s (just not electric Oompa Loompa) plus I do have a lot more. Located in Vancouver WA. Shoot me a DM if interested.
  5. Hey mate, congrats on getting more coral and the tank finding its way toward stability. Before anything else: know that we’ve all been there with a minute or two lapse costing big setbacks. That’s happened to me with ATOs before as well. Some lapse and something going wrong in minutes is almost a right of passage in the hobby and helps moving forward if you can learn the lesson. Especially for those of us nano tank keepers, a minute is all it takes for catastrophe, but also generally easier to fix wayward stuff in <20g tanks vs a 300g. Just keep in mind, it’s a setback. Not tank crash or throw in the towel. And it then just takes time and patience for a new system to re-adjust after the mistake. From what it seems this is a newer system (under a year old for a nano is new IMO) and it took my Nuvo20 a good 2 years to really settle in and get stable. The first thing to master is patience and trying not to rush the process of getting the tank back on track. Take one thing at a time. I do not think reef roids should ever be used with Nanos. It just bombs the tank with phosphate and is more of a setback for corals than a benefit. If you want to feed, I love mashing up TDO chroma boost to powder (or use their B1) and then feed that to corals. But that’s another topic. So I guess the real question I have is what is it you are trying to get the tank to? Is the goal to lower phosphate first? Elevate nitrate? Get rid of aiptasia? If I were in your position and I wanted to get both nutrient levels in a better balance, I would do the following in this order: 1. Do a big water change (75%, which shouldn’t be much on an 11g system) and knock down the phosphate…chemipure blue is more for carbon than phosphate and not going to dent anything over .10 PO4. Your NO3 levels are already bottomed, so you don’t need to worry about that effect. A big water change also will give your major elements a better chance at getting into more standard ranges and allow you to siphon off the bacteria’s. Then be consistent with small water changes so the tank can stabilize around that. The corals you keep shouldn’t be consuming so many major elements that dosing is necessary. Just be good about a 3g water change a week and don’t overthink dosing for the nano. That’s where one slip can be catastrophic and require testing on a weekly if not daily level as the tank is not mature. My suggestion, do not dose two part just do water changes. My tank does the best when it gets 20% weekly changes (even as a 6+ year mature reef). 2. Start adding liquid dosing of nitrate. Feeding is imprecise. Dosing set amount of liquid NO3 to an exact water column is dead precise. I suggest methods that are predictable and controllable, not ones that are guesswork and hopefuls. Things change fast in nanos, especially newer nanos that are trying to stabilize. Get the nitrates to phosphate at a 16:1 ratio as a good starting point. For example: if your phosphates are .07 (that is one part) get nitrates to 1.12 (16 parts). From there take the raising of Nitrates slow. Really slow. Observe corals. Test with good test kits for low nitrates as well to make sure it’s accurate. 3. Consider getting some pods and base level biology going in the tank. Plenty of pods in bottle products out there and a few locals who do breed pods who could really help. Feed some phyto as that is a good building block to encourage microfauna growth, which brings more baseline stability. After all that I think you can get the tank in a good spot and then continue with developing the good habits. If you want to knock the aiptasia back, I breed Berghia nudibranchs and they’re the best at demolishing aiptasia. Some local shops get them in from time to time as well. Hopefully this helps in some way. And as I’m not one to give advice without showing successes, I’ll post a pic of my Nuvo20 nano tank on here.
  6. Update: I’ve had a few more reefers come out and come grab some bigger orders of berghies but the hatch from a month back are starting to grow come out with a good number of them already laying eggs. I can still take another 2 to 3 reefers for this hatch unless they’re all max size orders. But I expect to have plenty more stock to fulfill orders here in the upcoming few weeks. If interested shoot me a DM or text with your details and order size and we can work out a time to have you over for a pickup. I do also sell corals at more reasonable rates if you see anything you like while you’re out here in the fish room. ***for fun: I was able to find a few of my XXL breeders that I’ve had for 6+ months the other night. I will attach a picture for people to see with my finger and an MP10 as reference. Always fun to see these buggers when they get mature adult size.
  7. Hello reefers, I have recently had a few people on my waistlist for Berghia cancel / need to hold off for a month / never responded. This means I have some nice and mature egg laying Berghia still available for pickup before going back in the long term breeding tank. It’s first to reach out for getting on the list for pickup. They’re all easy to get and ready to go and I provide the container for transport 👍🏽 Pricing 2 berghia - $40 ($20 each) 4 berghia - $60 ($15 each) 6 berghia - $80 ($13.33 each) 8 berghia - $100 ($12.5 each) Location: Vancouver WA just of I5 and 500. If interested shoot a DM on here or text (206)930-9952 and let me know your name (and username on here if texting) and how many berghies you want.
  8. So gutted to hear this @pdxmonkeyboy wish I could have seen the system at its peak. Good points on not doing anything with haste. The wise reefer learns from other reefers and this is a great reminder. Honestly, so many benefits but also potential catastrophic aspects that can come from skimmers. This is one of the few reasons why I just don’t run a skimmer. Little fish to water ratio for me so less worry about nutrient export and large water changes. Hopefully this can be a good reef sabbatical for you and eventually you can come back into it after some good time away. Plenty of stickheads on this group to help you get back what was lost when that time comes.
  9. @Collin I just cleared it down to 15% the other night. So not sure how it’s saying it’s full. Feel free to shoot me a text with your info and how many you’re looking for and I can see what we can make happen for you 👍
  10. I did get a few more who have reached out and getting close to the end of this hatch but should still have some left, shoot me a DM or text if you want to see if we can get you the berghies this round or be sure to get on the waist list for the next big hatch.
  11. Oh and if anyone has any questions about the farm or would like more info, feel free to drop them in a thread on here as it is possible others might have the same questions.
  12. Hello again, fellow reefers! For all the SW Washington and Portland reefers there has been another good hatch of the berghia nudibranch farm out here in Vancouver. I have for the most part worked my way through the waitlist of those who wanted berghia for their aiptasia outbreaks. There are still a few on the waitlist who are doing pick ups this week to get their berghies but from what I am counting, there are still going to be a number of berghia from this hatch that will be available. Berghia Pricing: 2 berghia - $40 ($20 each) 4 berghia - $60 ($15 each) 6 berghia - $80 ($13.33 each) 8 berghia - $100 ($12.5 each) Feel free to reach out via text (206)930-9952 or DM on here (which I do not check as frequently) if you are interested in getting on the waitlist. I will make sure to time stamp everything for the order in which they come in either via text or DM. Just please make sure to give me your real name and contact number and the desired berghia amount you are looking for. One of my goals in 2024 is to put a lot more effort into the berghia farm to have better consistent supply of berghia for the reefers of the Portland area and hopefully at some point, beyond. ***The pic was from a few weeks back when the berghia were still growing and I was catching them out of the farm. I always do my best make sure the berghia are mature enough to survive the tank transfers and are of the age where they begin laying eggs, so that hopefully you can have hatches within your reef as well to take down the aiptasia faster. Hopefully there are enough members in this forum and on FB that can speak to their positive experience of buying from me (either coral or berghies) and know that my heart is always to get the local community healthy animals at fair prices for the hobbyist***
  13. Great stuff here! @SE PDX Reefer let me know about the tank after this is all taken and for the transfer. Considering a different display for the SPS grow out system. …and if anyone is still interested in getting frags of Blue Thunder after SE PDX has moved all his; I have tons I can cut from my 3 colonies.
  14. Glad to see the frag tank is looking good @Gumby. Well done with offering corals for good prices 👏🏽
  15. I just had a big hatch if Berghia nudibranchs. It will likely still be a few weeks before they’re big enough to sell but I can always get you on the waitlist. There is a big waitlist right now but every hatch some people choose to pass on their spots. I can put you on if you want to shoot me a DM
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