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In case anyone is interested, the tentacles receded into nothing but was still alive, moving and reactive to light. In the end it kept declining and I decided it was better to pull it out. 

After I pulled it, I noticed all the soft corals in the tank were much happier and fully extended. Might be a coincidence but I'm think it was releasing something into the water. It was definitely leaving slime behind when it would move. 

I've got lots, but how you get them out of the rock is the question 🤔. If you know I'd be happy to give you some. 

They're pineapple sponges, good thing to have in your sump. Wouldn't try to get rid of them. 

1 hour ago, CuttleFishandCoral said:

I have the handheld meter ready for u. 

Thanks Jeff! I'll come by and pick it up. 

Sorry I ended up giving it away. 

Don't have insight on the 3d printing part but I did something similar with an esp32 & bme680 sensor. I was measuring home air quality and posting to my home assistant server. Great to hear you're rigging up a co2 sensor!

Here's what the bme680 outputs 

3 minutes ago, CuttleFishandCoral said:

Sorry I thought u got it. I will put u next. I promise I am on top of these meters. I know one has been out for over a month. I do the best I can. Wish it would move faster. 

No problem, not upset, thank you! 

Did I get missed? I posted on July 31st.

I can also confirm that they eat bubble algae, take a look 🔽

 

Less than a week to go until this month's meeting, just a reminder to bring a frag with you for the blind frag swap! 

Thanks for the advice and offer! 

I had dreaded 0/0 nitrate & phosphate for awhile which starved the coral and anemone. The tank is back to normal and all the coral are healthy but the BTA continues to look like this after a month. 

Will it ever recover or is it dying a slow death? Nutrients have been back up for awhile. I've also tried feeding it. 

Just wanted to share a pic of my new pitho crab. They came with nothing on top of them. Immediately went to snip off some hair algae and stick it on her head. Now it's got a green hair mohawk. The coolest crab I've had. 

Officially announced.. September's blind frag swap!!

Check out the details on this thread: 

Announcing PNWMAS Blind Frag Swap, September 25th 2022 

Last month’s frag swap was such a hit that we want to make sure we continue the fun with September’s meeting at All Things Aquarium! We had 31 total last time with many really nice pieces! Only 3 LPS though. Can we beat it this month!? Yes, challenge accepted... 

Let’s get the ball rolling by posting some of the pieces you plan on bringing in below.

Here's how it works

• Bring a Frag, go home with a Frag.  Of the same category.
• Organized by category.   SPS/Stony, LPS/Hard, and Zoa/Shrooms/Softies
• Up to two frags, per paid member 
• Bring up to two frags, in separate bags.   Sharpie the frag name on each bag.
• You will get a ticket for each representing what coral category you brought
• At check in, your frag will get hidden in another bag 
• Check-in is from 1-2pm
• At 2:30pm, exchange your ticket for a blind frag of the same type you brought
• At 3pm, remaining frags will be sold for $10/draw, to paid members (The club will be supplying some bonus frags into the pool as well.  Therefore, there will be extra frags.)
• Two frags per member. Don't make these the worst frags you have, we want everyone to go home excited about their new frag! Bring a cooler to drive new frags home.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at this month's meeting!

September Meeting Details

I'd think if the chloramines were making it past your carbon filter it'd begin degrading the ro membrane and start burning up the DI resin prematurely. 

There might be other factors in play because of the move. Replenishment of major/minor elements, different PO4 NO3 levels now, etc. I saw the biggest improvement in corals getting fluffy when I boosted my nutrient level. 

Just some thoughts. Hard to say without an ICP before and after but your rodi should've been filtering out chloramines. 

PO4 and NO3 look good, within range. 

Not sure on SE Portland but there's TAP Plastics in Tigard

I have a large emerald crab that I don't need anymore. It's never touched my corals in my mixed reef. 

Since they're not expensive, trade for a frag?

Tualatin. 

I'll sell you my 5 head Jebao doser if you're interested. 

On 9/8/2022 at 12:15 PM, itotiani said:

Should I go cheap with Jaebos or something more expensive? 

 

I'm ok buying expensive if it's worth it, but if cheaper items are good too then why spend more. 

 

Just looking for some guidance. Thanks! 

 

P.s. I don't have an Apex so I can't get thr Neptune dos. 

17 minutes ago, obrien.david.j said:

Your chance is Monday evening.  Otherwise I’m out of town. 

Thanks David that works! I'll PM you. 

7 hours ago, Emerald525 said:

We could certainly do one again we were definitely doing one for December . 

Yes it was . David did an excellent job with the organization 

Great! I'll chat with @obrien.david.jto hear his tips from the last one. 

Looking forward to meeting everyone, I missed tge last one. 

Is a frag swap an option? If others are interested, I'll volunteer to set it up and manage it. 

Anyone have a frag of wwc toxic green slime? I lost my small colony while on vacation. Really liked it ☹️

Pic for example... 

Not sure I was added, was I?