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got some new stuff after killing all the majano  got more but getting my macro chops back in order so I'll have more soon

got a few frags to get rid of since I only got a nano need to keep these things at bay : 

2 kenya tree frags

3-4 'frags' of the dragon macro

5 of the mushroom frags

and I also got some orange monti if anyone is interested

Yeah that was fun!! looking forward to the next one

Congrats everyone!

My wife now hates you for posting that video  she said she will be going through the rest of the day with it stuck in her head

Another option to look at would be ChaetoGro supplement

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1 hour ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

Wild fires release a ton of CO2 into the atmosphere, thereby decreasing PH. 

I kinda figured this was the case..  I don't chase 'perfect numbers' so I wasn't worried, especially after realizing all other water parameters were fine.

Just something interesting to notice.

Yeah, it was a day my wife and I were home all day.. it felt pretty stuffy so I figured that would be it, but I'm sure letting in 'fresh air' in wouldn't be much better

It never really dropped below 7.5 and it's back up to the higher 7's today after the night (it's usually around 8 so it's not a huge swing).. I'm sure there is a lot less oxygen in the air in general and pulling in 'fresh air' from outside to run through the air pump would be detrimental.

I do have a bin outside curing some LR which I promptly covered to keep any ash out.

the 200w might do, the 500 is just overkill, it's only a 20g with maybe 10g sump

10 minutes ago, Higher Thinking said:

I do believe there is one currently available as Gumby returned the one he had. Please send refundable deposit to PayPal@pnwmas.org or leave with Jeff at CnC before taking possession. Thanks!

awesome just sent it over with details and username in the notes.  I should be able to stop by tomorrow about 12-1pm

Just wondering if there is a PAR meter available for testing my Kessil a160.

I know a lot of us are dealing with fires.. and I have not had any aquariums setup during fire season so I was wondering if there were anything to do/note regarding tanks with all the smoke and fires.

One thing I noticed was that my ph dropped from the ~8 range to mid 7's, I have all my windows closed.. I also noticed a bit of a film so I'm assuming it was due to air quality and probably stagnant air in the house.  I added an airstone which seems to have cleared up the film and ph appears to be slowly getting back to normal but I really don't want to open windows for my own health with air quality so poor.

26 minutes ago, TheClark said:

Totally understand that.  This hobby is expensive, most normal people take it in steps.  Like boiling a frog slowly, we don't even realize how expensive it is til its too late

This controller looks cool to me, its a hardware kit for the reef pi.  If I were starting fresh, would definitely consider it as a research topic at least:

https://www.robo-tank.ca/

 

 

That looks interesting and within a price range I'm looking to spend.  I'm also very tech savvy and that would be a fun project.

Since I have a nano, the price of a Apex would basically be almost the price of the whole system since I was doing a 'budget' build :D 

7 minutes ago, pdxmonkeyboy said:

I have extra titanium heaters.  I bought a bunch for my big tank and ended up not needing them.

I might grab one of those from you sometime if you got like a 100-150w one

1 hour ago, TheClark said:

FWIW, it can work in tandem with the thermostat on your heater, as an extra level of protection.  I believe you can also set audible alarms as well if things go out of range.

If cost is not an issue, an APEX is hard to beat, it can do this and allot more.

Yeah, exactly what I was thinking about using something like as a 'backup'.  Though I wish I could justify a Apex controller, I just can't at the moment.. but something to ponder

Yeah, I'm using an Eheim glass heater right now but upgrading to a titanium wouldn't be a bad thing..

I guess I just want to make sure it has a cooling option since it just said 'heater system' and I couldn't find anything about cooling but did see the dual plug control

43 minutes ago, Micah said:

Its okay, I have a couple of them for random stuff. My only gripe with the aquarium is the smallest hysteresis between on/off is 1degF.    So, your tank will constantly swing 1 degree up and down.    The BRS version of this (which is slightly more money) is 0.3degF, which is significantly better. 

Which BRS version are you referring to? I'm not too fixed on price as I'd rather invest a bit more for a better product that won't fail  

anyone have any experiences with these? Was looking at a temp controller and this has some neat wifi features at a decent price.

not going to drop the funds for a fully auto system but figured this would be an upgrade from using the built in chiller/heater probes

That's why I use gloves : https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-21080-M/Chemical-Resistant-Gloves/Showa-Atlas-772-Chemical-Resistant-Nitrile-Gloves-Medium

especially when grabbing/moving any rock, at first it was kinda weird using them... but now that I've gotten use to them it's great, I can just grab most anything and not worry.. chaeto balls.. no worries, spikey LR.. good to go . And my hands stay dry

only problem I've run into is that they do need a cleaning since there can be long periods of time wearing them

I've had good luck with peppermint shrimp keeping the aptasia at bay in the DT, though I'm sure mileage will vary.  Also there are manual removal possibilities (F-aptasia, Aptasia-X, kalk, etc.)

I'd personally say at this point, it is what it is and to just keep an eye out and your doing everything possible.  At least your tank wasn't contaminated by say bleach  

Looks good!! If it's one thing I learned in this hobby is that patience is the key to success  

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It's really hard to tell used condition without looking at it firsthand, especially since this equipment is around saltwater 24/7, if it's old and crusty it means it's probably seen a lot of use and might just need a cleaning but might be totally worn and need replacement.  It does look like a pretty good deal for everything provided it works fine.

My personal opinion when setting up a reef tank is I always want a sump.. more water volume, more ability for equipment you might need later and space for macro/LR/etc. It also allows you to upgrade the sump to a larger one or plumb it into another system if you choose to setup multiple tanks.

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