55 gallon SPS reef tank- 5/31 Tear Down

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  1. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Love the birdnest Kevin.

    What is the green acropora under the Valida image? And what is the encrusting under the unknown image #3?
     
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  2. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    The green acropora is an Acropora aculeus. It is that green color even during the day. It's a tabling species.

    The encrusting coral is the reverse superman monti that is growing on an old acropora skeleton.

    Here is the aculeus 2 years ago: 10941304_10205755392594059_700222558_n.jpg
     

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  3. oldfishkeeper

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    corals are looking really good!
     
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    Those are some beautiful corals! :)
     
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    Beautiful corals
     
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  6. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    You all are too kind. Thank you!
     
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  7. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Good news:

    I just tested my calcium for the first time in too long (apparently). Twice my test revealed a concentration of 290 ppm.

    It may be time to hook the calcium reactor back up. I have been putting it off and waiting for the coral to begin growing after the move. I wasn't even hand dosing as it wasn't being consumed during my last test. I suppose I should have tested when I noticed my all dropping, which I correcting with soda ash in the ATO.

    I may try and get by with dosing calcium chloride for a week or two before setting up the reactor.

    I'm sure you're askingvwhy that is good news. It's good news because it means I have happy growing coral.
     
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  8. oldfishkeeper

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    I figured that was your thinking :) it would be mine for sure
     
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    Nice growth and color kevin, very good update.
     
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    loooooookin goooooood!!
     
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