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03-29-2008, 05:37 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, GA Age: 45
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ok so that answers another question about Lilly's G...on to the next one.
Lilly's G did you move it or has it moved on it's own? | 
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03-30-2008, 09:18 AM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio Linda, California
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Howdy...good day to you all.
Ok ...
I moved it up to the rock for one day...but have since moved it back to its orig. place, because I was informed (while reading about them yesterday) it "needed" to be in the sand. I also read that it is possible for them to regress a bit after feeding, a couple of days it stated. I had put about 3/4 of a cap of photo-plex when I should have only put in 1/2...It seems to me that was the only change in chemistry that was introduced...The irony here is that since using the photo plex, zoas are standing tall and love'n it..as well as starpolps and my mushroom as well as the others...today, it, brain, seems to look a bit heathier...the MH lites dont come on until 1230..thats when it generally gets happy.
We will see...I'll send some photos at around 1500 / 1600 today.
I am going to LFS to get more testing equip.
I have the common 4(amonia, ph,nitrate, nitrite)..what is a good kit to compliment what Im using already.
Thanx again folks. _________ 
55 gallon cycle complete and have been adding from 30 gallon all week...Photos soon "Luna" : ) | |
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03-30-2008, 09:24 AM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio Linda, California
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Originally Posted by lunatik_69  What time did you check the ph? | I check the ph (all testing) every other day, unless I see some changes...such as this. Then it is immediate. | |
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03-30-2008, 09:49 AM
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| | Stylophora
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Quebec City
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I have spot feed my open brain in the past and it was the only time I ever saw the tenticals come out and it was almost instantly I think it will be due for a good feed when I return 2.5 mth I guess it should be getting hungry lol _________ 
55gl skimmerless, 80lbs live rock, DIY wavemaker running 3x MJ1200 with hydor deflector.
2 DIY fluidized reactors Carbon & ROWAphos
LIghts- 2x 50/50 atinics T10's , 2x life gro T10's ,
1x20,000K T12, 1x6,000K T10.
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03-30-2008, 09:53 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 39
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Originally Posted by lillys Grandad I check the ph (all testing) every other day, unless I see some changes...such as this. Then it is immediate. | I think you misunderstood, What TIME of the day did/do you check the ph? _________ 9YR OLD 90G/55g custom sump/refug Mag18 Aquac 180skimmer 692w MH AC jr,yel&kole tang,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Acropora(2) Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, xenias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew..  | |
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03-30-2008, 12:21 PM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio Linda, California
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Hmmm....I believe the latest test was during the day when the MH lites were on...so I would say 4:00 pm / If this is relevent, I will add this information to my journal...I never assumed that testing had an optimal time....to make any difference. wow. humbled again. : )
thanx | |
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03-30-2008, 12:49 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami, FL Age: 39
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Originally Posted by lillys Grandad Hmmm....I believe the latest test was during the day when the MH lites were on...so I would say 4:00 pm / If this is relevent, I will add this information to my journal...I never assumed that testing had an optimal time....to make any difference. wow. humbled again. : )
thanx | Of course it does. If you test early in the morning, your ph is going to be low. If you test it right before the lights turn off, thats where the ph is going to be at its highest. Light predicts the level of ph and how long. Take a look at this web-site so you can get better acquianted with the marine eco system. Saltwater Aquarium Setup Guide Luna | |
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03-30-2008, 01:37 PM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: May 2007 Location: Saucier,ms Age: 38
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Just mt 2 cents... have had one for about a year and a half . we spot feed about once every 2 weeks ,with water flow off for about 10 minutes frozzen brine, krill or mysis soaked in micro vert. ours is on rock in tank about half way.ph 8.0 to 8.2, nitrate 20 to 40,calcium 380 to 425, 
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ITS NOT A HOBBY IT IS A OBSESSION!!!!!!
100 Gallon Reef Tank, 30 Gallon sump, 480 watts of t5 light, Mag 18 Pump .
1 Gold Stripe Maroon Clown,1 Domino, 2 Talbot Damsels, 2 Blue Devils, and Assorted Corals
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03-30-2008, 01:37 PM
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| | Stylophora
Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisville, KY ( derby town ) Age: 40
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Originally Posted by lillys Grandad I told my wife something is wrong with my brain!....Lmao...you can only guess at the response!  So I decided to ask the pros.
Here is a couple of shots..
for the past 2 months open nice when MH is on..closes a bit as the CP lights take over 
this is what its looked like for two daze...even under the MH. 
It responded to touch..but it seems harder now than ever before. 
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aside from all the wise cracks LOL , your wife has most likely known of your "problem" with your 'brain" for quite some time' , LOL
Now on that little brainey , hmmmm 10k's you say ? how deep the tank ?
ive seen these things do nicely under VHO/power compacts
maybe just maybe ! it will start to revert back to its beautiful self some times' for no aparent reason corals will do things like this and shrivil up for a time and then bounce back'
i would test for proper water chemestry' but i wouldint make any sudden changes to the tank as far as additives. | |
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03-31-2008, 09:22 PM
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| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio Linda, California
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Its looking much better tonite but still not up to snuff. I believe I will up the water flow. It seems the little fluval 2 I use is not optimal for this type of tank...looking into that right now.
everyday brings some other issue and lesson...some good some bad. The motor on my skimmer just stopped. I have been gone all day and came into a quiet room??? sure enough. dead. I will post my questions about an upgraded motor in the proper forum.
Thanks as always....check'n out the eco system website also luna. thanx again. | |
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