Biocube's Build Thread, Tank teardown 1/6/14

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Biocube, May 1, 2012.

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Well today is a sad day but well over due.. I am going to trade in my Toadstool for some fish food.. It's getting to big and honestly there are many fuzzy sticks that could take its place in my tank.

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    Biocube, Jul 2, 2012
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  2. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Hmmm.... I love fuzzy sticks! But that's a beautiful toadstool!! Oh well.. out with the old and in with the new!
     
    Thatgrimguy, Jul 2, 2012
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  3. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Thanks, it was a very pretty piece but there are so many other things that could go in its place. :)
     
    Biocube, Jul 3, 2012
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  4. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    7/9 Update

    UPDATE:

    I ordered the Hanna Phosphate checker because I have one SPS that browned out on me, since I have been feeding AquaVitro Fuel the SPS has turned a very slight neon green but still isn't what it should be.

    I also decided to take advantage of the Dr.Fosters & Smith sale and I picked up:
    • Pico Pump 200 (70gph)
    • PhosBan 150 reactor
    • PhosBan


    Current Tank Params:
    • PH: 8.20
    • SG 1.026
    • Mag - 1600 (Little High)
    • Ca - 420
    • Alk - 10.2
    • Phos - .19ppm
    • Temp - 78-80
    Supplements/Food
    • Rods Fish Food (Every other day)
    • AquaVitro Fuel (2ml Daily)
    • Cyclop-Eeze (Every other day)



    Lastly everything has been great, the corals are all looking great! I still need to get them off the frag rack and attached to some rock very soon. I needed to turn down the % on my lights because some of the corals started to bleach, but overall everything is happy and healthy.
     
    Biocube, Jul 9, 2012
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Getting the PO4 down and the Mg down will help. High levels of Mg can cause bleaching of corals.
     
    2in10, Jul 9, 2012
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  6. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    The high levels of Mag are because of the BRS reef calculator, I called them to verify 500ml of Mag would be needed to raise from Mag from 1250 to 1400 over a few days and they confirmed!

    I questioned them because I added 100ml and I was already at 1600, they told me 500ml was the right amount and my new Red Sea Pro test kit was bad. (Needless to say I DIDN'T add another 400ml of Mag)

    So going forward I plan to take what ever their reef calculator says and divide by 10 and go from there.
     
    Biocube, Jul 9, 2012
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  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Today was a good day!

    For the first time I cleaned my return pump in vinegar and for the first time in 2 years I cleaned my skimmer. There is a HUGE performance increase I have noticed between the both of them!

    Now I need to get rid of the smell before the fiancée comes home.. :/
     
    Biocube, Jul 10, 2012
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  8. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Just explain you tried to make pickles. :D
     
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  9. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Good one!!! I told her I was cleaning the dishwasher... But then I forgot there are dishes still in there so I came clean. FAIL
     
    Biocube, Jul 10, 2012
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  10. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    lololololol. I clean almost everything with vinegar in the house now. Its amazing.
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Jul 10, 2012
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