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How long are people seeing the KDF media last?

My 22 gallon coral quarantine tank is fishless. I dose ammonia daily and phosphate weekly. I will feed pellets from time to time. There’s a ton of amphipods and bristleworms in it since there aren’t any predators. I previously ran the same tank as my main display with 2 clowns and a hawk. The corals seem to not notice a difference.

@SE PDX Reefer has a Naso he's looking to rehome: https://www.pnwmas.org/forums/topic/53422-naso-tang/#comment-502457

This link is great, thank you!

At our last meeting we were discussing using KCl as a coral dip for SPS frags. Has anyone used KCl with LPS? Does anyone in the PDX area use Bioadvance? If so where are you getting it? I checked Home Depot and Lowe’s and can’t find one that has the ingredients that Bayer had: beta cyfluthrin imidacloprid

Captive bred option too: https://shop.thebiotagroup.com/products/molly-miller-blenny-aiptasia-eater

I originally did not QT when I had only a nano. That was 3 fish total and just 12 corals. Once I went larger the “stakes” become greater. I actually introduced ich to the nano with that 3rd fish. The close quarters of the tank and the aggression from the clowns caused that 3rd fish to present an ich infection after a month of being introduced. From that point I knew I’d have to be more careful and QT everything when moving to a new larger tank. CORALS: I do 76 days for each frag through the coral QT. I also plan to QT CUC in that same tank. I dip in coral RX. I’m likely going to start Bayer dips and possible potassium chloride after @Lexinverts convincing case. FISH: For fish, I don’t plan to bring new fish often once I get this initial batch established. I keep ceramic media in my sump in the event I need to start up the QT tank. It’s a 20 tall (width restraint, I wish I could have done a 20 Long) with a hang on back filter, plastic rock structure, and heater. I’m hoping to keep these fish alive for years and years. My method is based on Marine Collectors and Humblefish: methylene blue bath formalin bath 2-3 days of observation and ensure they’re eating, eating is very important copper power @2.3 ppm for 30 days formalin bath again metro in their food for 3 weeks 2 weeks observation I agree in theory of the philosophy of having healthy fish with strong immune systems. What concerns me is large stress events becoming an outbreak if ich is being “managed” in the tank. A power outrage is my main worry.

I really enjoyed hosting and getting to know more people. The pH dip was totally worth the good company. Thanks @obrien.david.j for the presentation and the encouragement to host.

I’m very close to Reed College.

I've got a Coral Beauty that unfortunately has a taste for corals - Acans and my digis. Does anyone have a fish trap I could borrow? I don't anticipate needing a trap regularly so hate to purchase one and have it just sit. I'm in SE Portland. Also anyone interested in a Biota Coral Beauty? - obviously would recommend a FOWLR or fish only tank. It's about 1.5" long. Pretty fish, I'm bummed it's eating my corals.

After a similar problem with overfeeding, I now use pill organizers and autofeeders. My grindall worm culture can't be autofed, otherwise everything else is on autofeeders. I have a 360 camera that I leave in front of the aquarium with the doors open. That way if I need to check something out I can. My Apex has also given piece of mind with temps and water levels. My recommendation is try out a week or so by using your vacation method. Also labeling your equipment plugs so you can give better instruction to who's watching the tank.

$108 shipped for the colony. We could frag it between to the two of us. Only concern is it ships from NY. I’m hosting the January meeting, we could split it then? Still would love if someone locally had it.

I'd try calling.

My heart goes out to you @Eatfrenchfries not only the losses but also the stress of going through that 52 hours. Sorry you went through that and for your losses. I’d love to support a fundraiser.

I just grabbed a generator from BiMart in Oregon City.

I’m interested as well.

I hope power comes back soon! 🤞🏻

My wife and I are going to be getting one this year. We switched to heat pumps from a gas furnace. A portable generator can’t run them. I didn’t even have to bring up the money saved due to not losing corals/fish. We went without power in the ice storm of 2021 for a week, so it’s a real concern. In 2021 I didn’t have an aquarium. We have a DC to AC inverter that I used power from our electric car to run the old furnace and the refrigerators.

I'm interested in joining for a new one.

I'm happy to host. I'm in SE Portland near Reed College / Woodstock. The 27/28 weekend would be my preference. Feels vulnerable for you all to see my setup with your own eyes.

When a member hosts, how many members do we typically attend?

Yes! My bad, life with a 6 month old… USB is back at cuttle ready for the next person. Great device!

Reef looks great!

I paid a deposit and have the USB meter. Jeff had both meters and says the handheld is back. I’ll return by the weekend.

I’m hoping to make a net for my QT tank with my spare parts but I need a set of (4) corners and (4) supports from Red Sea. Wondering if anyone out there has these pieces lying around.