I am throwing in the towel. (12/10/14)

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    3.5 months of struggles after going bare bottom, going through red bugs, going through temperature issues, incessant bacteria blooms, issues from the addition of new sand, a mini-cycle and high alk. (14 DKH), I am back to coral growing.
    A lost a few frags completely and had several STN for a bit, but now, in the last week, my back wall is finally beginning to cover in purple coraline (pretty quickly and heavily in fact) and my coral are beginning to encrust over their previous skeleton that became exposed from STNd.
    Hopefully in a few weeks, everything will be back to color and in shape enough to warrant a new photo.
     
    Kevin_E, Oct 23, 2014
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  2. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    I am really happy for you. Take a look at my build thread. I totally sympathize.
     
    Servillius, Oct 23, 2014
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Yay! Beer Time!

    Seriously, glad things are getting under control for you
     
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  4. Billme

    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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    Glad to hear it Kevin
     
    Billme, Oct 23, 2014
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  5. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    yay! so glad to pop in and see a great update!
     
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  6. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    Awesome news kevin! Looking forward to new pics
     
    DSC reef, Oct 23, 2014
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  7. rcflyer1388

    rcflyer1388 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    nice! best of luck with the tank and that it won't happen again.
     
    rcflyer1388, Oct 24, 2014
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  8. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I'm beginning to get some substantial and noticeable growth from my SPS, as well as color.

    Tank is clearer than ever and polyp extension is unbelievable.

    Haven't had a bacteria incident since. I think my mini cycle is complete.
     
    Kevin_E, Nov 13, 2014
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  9. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I'll get a picture in the coming weeks as color returns further.
     
    Kevin_E, Nov 13, 2014
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  10. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    That's amazing news. I think this hobby requires a bit of despondency before it lets you enjoy it.
     
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