Nancymacc

Had a great time at RAP this past weekend. I'm so glad I went. Got some great corals from Golden Basket & Stumptown (my first bounce). Trying to think of how to tell the BF that I want to go to the Frag Swap this weekend. I did not win any raffle prizes, but got some decent swag, including the new Somatic Media Reactor. They gave that away to everyone who had paid for parking at the venue. I mentioned to someone on Sunday that I had flown in so no parking, they gave me their ticket since they had gotten a reactor the day before. I love the folks in this hobby!

Heading to RAP in the early morning. Anyone going? I know Rudy will be there. I can't wait to see his corals up close and personal. Staying at the Residence Inn Marriott (BF was super and gave me my 2 nights from his giant pool of Marriott points) Send me a PM if you're going to be there. Would love to say hello. Going to be there both days.

where are you located?

Is it coincidence or design that this is national mushroom month and corallimorphs is our potm topic? Purple Haze Rhodactis.

Gone, please close thread.

Drilled tank, plumbing, 7g glass 2 chamber sump, Aquatop return pump and gloss black stand. Levelling mats for both tank and sump. The latch on the door does not work quite right but I think that can be adjusted. It stays closed. Tank was only running for 5 months. Just upsized this past weekend. No trades please, trying to recoup some cash from upgrading tank. Any accessories in pictures are NOT included. Bought from Barrier Reef Aquariums back in March. Tank has been broken down and rinsed out. Pick up in Renton WA, near Valley Medical Center

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Not this year, next year for sure. I considered it but decided to upsize my tank instead. Represent the PNW, show them the awesome!!

Since you're a supporting member you can put your name on the list to borrow the PAR meter and check your lighting. Then you know what the light levels are like throughout your tank and can place corals in the approximate zone. Every coral is different. I don't always start corals on the bottom. I try my best to find out what light they were grown under and the distance from the light. It gives me an idea of what type of acclimation they will need and how I need to acclimate.

Going to have my new RS Reefer 250 to fill up. Have it marked on my calendar.

I really appreciate the consideration to have the grand prize be available to all supporting members. Its so tough with my summer work schedule to even consider leaving town.

Hello there. I used to live in Puyallup. Live in Renton now. Welcome to the group.

Welcome to another WA reefer. Renton here :o)

What are these? Name? I'm too far away to get but I am setting up a Seahawks pico tank. These look like they would look great in it.

DIY screen top. I bought the screening from BRS but got the clips, spline and frame from Lowe's.

Its like an aquatic chameleon the way it catches prey!! that's awesome.

I have officially replaced everything that came with this Aquatop system but the tank, sump and plumbing...Today I put in a Current eFlux DC return pump. I love the DC skimmer and everything I read said these were quiet. WOWSA no lie, its silent. The Aquatop pump I had vibrated so much it was a distraction and I hated the rough stop and start for feeding. I was nervous that I would not be able to dial this in low enough for my tank but I actually have it at about 25%. I attached a limewood airstone to the front grate and connected the airline tubing and tomorrow going to see if I can get some microscrubbing going. I have made sure everything I have purchased can be used in a bigger tank :). Only thing I will need to buy to upsize to a 50g will be a second AI Prime....I like to plan ahead LOL. My Corcea clam has been in the tank for a week or so now and seems to be doing great.

Well I redid it with the powerheads off. Made quite a difference. I ended up raising my light to 10" and changing my settings. Being a noob can be such a drag sometimes...I did, after I dropped something behind the tank and have to move things solve the mystery of my little disappearing clown. Found him, dried out on the floor. There is about a 1" gap in the back of the tank around the screen...sigh...Well at least I know the other one is not a killer.

It was just brought to my attention that I should have turned off my powerheads and flow before taking the readings. That seems so obvious after the fact. I am going to redo them in a bit. I'll post if ti changes how I set my lights

This is what I posted on the PNW facebook page a few minutes ago. After checking PAR with my new Seneye I set my single AI Prime HD for my Crocea Clam and 2 BTAs. I was really surprised at how quickly the PAR drops off. My light is 8" above my tank and clam is about 6" below the surface. I just made this change so I have no results thus far, but this gives my clam about 220 PAR and the Anemones about 175.

So I received my Seneye yesterday.. Biggest setup issue I had was getting the suction cup on...I was trying to put it on the wrong side. So today I decided to do some PAR testing and wow what a shock. My tank is 18" deep and my light is about 8" above, but the top of my rocks is probably 6" below the surface. I was really surprised that they settings I was using on my AI Prime HD was way too low. I have mostly LPS and Zoas but I have 2 BTAs and now the Crocea clam. I really wanted to be sure i had adequate lighting for those. I ended up turning up my violet, Royal and Blue way up over 100% to get 200ish PAR and 80% PUR where I was putting the clam. The nemes are sitting at about 175 PAR and 79% PUR. I was amazed at how fast the PAR drops as you move away from the center. So l placed the clam where it will get the best PAR/PUR of the tank and will wait and see how things go. So far I am glad I bought the Seneye, if only for the PAR meter. I have to wait 48hrs to get the slide it comes with soaked, then I can monitor the pH and Ammonia. It does give a calculated value for dissolved O2, which is cool.

what color are you using?

I tried to talk a friend into taking my single Darwin clown but no go, so I will have to pass on the clowns sadly.

Silly clowns. Sorry meant to ask how big they are as well?

Do the clowns have an anemone that hosts them? I am interested in them, and I live in Renton. Easy drive to Tumwater, then I can go to Curry Corner too. (used to live in Tumwater)