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@timjohnson3913 Сағат бұрын
Related to the amazeballs Goni, do you ever run carbon? I have 5 smaller frags of Gonis that have very low extension for months and it’s been probably over 6 months since I ran a bag of carbon. Practically the same day as adding a bag a carbon to the sump, all of those Gonis have extended ever so slightly and remained that way for the last 36 hours since adding the carbon. Might be worth a shot for your amazeballs.
@theloneaquarist Сағат бұрын
@@timjohnson3913 I actually did add am some carbon into the reactor a few days after this video. I also started adding Polylab Booster in the morning during fish feeding time. And it’s at least started extending a tiny bit. I ordered some Brightwell Restor after watching Devon’s video on his ReefDudes channel
@timjohnson3913 33 минут бұрын
@ Thanks for the tip; I will likely be using this on my two Gonis that are struggling the most.
@SH-wz3jo 4 күн бұрын
Need bigger fish I think.
@queencityreefs 6 күн бұрын
Great update! Thanks for sharing. That fox face is disrespectful 🤣
@Jommybutler1234 7 күн бұрын
Google. “Syringe 500 ml large opening”. It’s a much easier, cleaner option for storing and dispensing Mastic. You can dispense onto a small rock fragment for a more realistic feeding experience than putting it on the glass and getting that dirty.
@ckkennedy35 9 күн бұрын
Do a KFC dip on the goni. It works wonders.
@theloneaquarist 9 күн бұрын
Yeah, this idea has been bouncing around my head since one of the BEYOND THE REEF podcast (@fraggarage5922) episodes.
@SukaroRene 9 күн бұрын
Why do you keep such big fish in such a small tank is????????? incomprehensible :-🤮🥵🥵🤮(
@thatplantguy93 9 күн бұрын
No one pay attention to that comment. This guy has clearly been keeping fish for over a decade and he knows what he’s doing. This tank is plenty big enough for his fish. As long as they’re taken care of properly, not overstocked, and aren’t showing signs of stress or aggression, you can keep them in any size tank you want.
@joshadam5518 9 күн бұрын
what size tank do you find appropriate for these fish?
@joshadam5518 9 күн бұрын
@@thatplantguy93 100% what were they going to suggest a 200 gallon, 500 gallon? SMH NO TANK IS AN APPROPRIATE SIZE as long as youre keeping the fish healthy
@Dibilibix27 10 күн бұрын
How did you get rid of dino?
@theloneaquarist 9 күн бұрын
Mostly patience. But I don’t think I was dealing with actual Dinos. It was probably chrysophytes. I tried a few things initially - light out, h2o2 treatment, and Dino-X. The Dino-X did hit it back. So that probably gave a leg up to other bacteria or diatoms or even other algae to out-compete. Since then I’ve been good at bacterial dosing and silicate dosing. I’ve also let my asterina population explode. The large population of asterina stars has really made an impact on algae and the chrysos.
@Dibilibix27 10 күн бұрын
How it is?
@theloneaquarist 9 күн бұрын
They are gone now.
@Dibilibix27 11 күн бұрын
did you solve:?
@queencityreefs Ай бұрын
Looking great bud 🔥👌🙌👏💯
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@citykidoutdoors8716 Ай бұрын
Where did you get the tiles to glue the goni?
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
I picked these up some time ago from Amazon: a.co/d/3SuYVGG
@thomasdirocco Ай бұрын
Coralvue's outlet has 50% off on T5 bulbs for black Friday, way cheaper. Basically $65 for 10 bulbs
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
What brand? I forgot to check them out. Doh! Looking now…
@thomasdirocco Ай бұрын
@@theloneaquarist Geismann I think, coupon code is BF50. I picked up a varios return backup pump and an extra RODI unit. Insane deals!
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
@@thomasdirocco 10 bulbs bought! Thank you for sharing that deal.
@chasencorals Ай бұрын
I have to clean my glass daily. Even if it’s not dirty, it keeps me busy with the tank and I do get lost in the moment daydreaming during the cleaning 😂
@ericgans5884 Ай бұрын
You got any paint drying I could watch?
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
@@ericgans5884 lol. Maybe some sand vacuuming next time. Or watching RO water being made.
@ccalin6592 Ай бұрын
Awesome! What size is the tank?
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
It’s a CADE 1500P about 5 ft long, dimensions: 59.0 x 29.5W x 35.4H…with 178 display volume.
@HeftyReefs Ай бұрын
My sandsifting stars always make their way up the glass into my mp40s, they do end up growing there legs back.
@moereefer Ай бұрын
I had starfish with one leg and grew back the other it was amazing just as long mouth is intact. Unbelievable
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
@@moereefer I’m meeting an eye on it but I think the mouth got cut. Just crazy bad luck.
@thomasdirocco Ай бұрын
I think those are Caribbean cup corals that hitchhiked onto your rock. Haven't ever been able to keep it alive long term.
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
@@thomasdirocco that’s interesting. I’ll read up more on those.
@danielrichwine6061 Ай бұрын
Great video man I like it. Nice job.
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
I appreciate it!
@timjohnson3913 Ай бұрын
Chris Meckley has picked top 3 corals at a few events on Reefbuilders KZbin channel. He gave a top 3 to an amazeballs Goni because it looked so good. The coral grower who was selling the Goni claims to have good success with them. He said his secret is to keep the amazeballs in tanks that have no other Gonis in the tank because he thinks other Gonis are releasing something into the water that amazeballs does not like. I’m not saying remove your other Goni, but if that guy is correct, it might help to move the Amazeballs far away from the other Goni.
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
I’ve actually heard some rumblings about that. That is definitely something I should think about.
@PaulytheParrotfish Ай бұрын
Great update on the tank! Do you have a favorite doser among all those, or are they all the same to you?
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
My favorite daily doser is actually not shown there and that's the Neptune DOS. I have this mounted on the inside wall. It's integration into the APEX UI and ease of setting up a very particular dosing regimen is why I like it most. I use it for Alk and Ca supplementation. Second is the Kamoer X1 PRO T2 -- and this is for constant dosing. I use it to feed the kalk reactor 24/7.
@prion2727 Ай бұрын
Nice tank!
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@queencityreefs Ай бұрын
Great update. Great idea on the graduated cylinder. I'm getting one now too. Thanks! 🙏
@TacticalVikingcorpo Ай бұрын
Have you tried reef flux for the hair algae?
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
Oh yeah....the algae was waaaaaaaaaaaaaay worse some months ago. I've take a slow approach but did use ReefFlux and it definitely does work.
@mxr52t6 Ай бұрын
I stumbled on your video and enjoyed it. Was laughing when you showed the foxface spitting because one -two of my tangs also do that. Having different tanks myself, I will say euro brace tank easily solve the fish spitting, salt creep and water splashes. With regards to Ecotech grease, there's also a big tube u can buy that'll last u a life time for the next time u have to buy another batch...that might save a little money. Maxspect pumps - same here, I buy backup pumps for two purpose: backup and makes easy cleaning... just switch out the pump when u need to clean. 2nd, I am assuming you have the cloud version, the controller can use either pumps - xf330 or xf350. setting can be changed in the menu. I don't have a regular version to confirm if that can also accommodate either pumps as well. I like ur idea with regards to the Tropic Marin hyydrometer. Will copy that. I have one still new in the box since it was first introduced. Never used it because I never got around to it and the idea of stopping my pumps to measure salinity seems like a hassle until now. Thanks appreciate the video
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
Thanks 😊 I’m using the non-cloud edition controller. So it can only run the 330 I believe, that’s the version I have-But it can run the cloud edition pumps since the voltage requirements are the same since the pump is basically the same but with a better motor housing assembly.
@MikeLemming Ай бұрын
Nice update man. I recently cleaned all my pumps as well. Just a quick vinegar bath does the trick!
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
The common thinking with vinegar is that it can penetrate plastics over time. Here’s a quote from a Reef2Reef forum member and staff, “Vinegar (acetic acid) is great for tanks, and any parts that are not metals covered with plastic (magnets on pumps come to mind). The reason is that acetic acid does not dissociate very well....actually very poorly dissociates....that is, forms free ions in solution. So what you have is a small "neutral" acid that now has the ability to penetrate plastics. Doesn't happen overnight, but repeated cleaning with vinegar will eventually penetrate the plastic, getting to the metal parts within. And now they rust and swell and eventually crack open the plastic cover. I have five Vortech wetsides that I can show you, so I know first hand. I no longer clean pumps/magnets with vinegar.”
@MikeLemming Ай бұрын
@ I’ve done this for years. I guess it won’t be an issue until it’s an issue. I tried acid but wasn’t impressed.
@theloneaquarist Ай бұрын
Muriatic acid is just so fast for me. The soak is just a couple minutes compared to vinegar or citric acid. But it is definitely dangerous.
@MikeLemming Ай бұрын
@ yes I did citric and didn’t care for it. Maybe I’ll try muriatic next time!
@FaunaMarin_Official 2 ай бұрын
Did you check first the manual and do an ICP before using the Dino X ?
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
I followed the manual yes. But I did not do an ICP. At this point though the golden algae has cleared since this video.
@MikeLemming 2 ай бұрын
Did you figure out what the ants were doing? I’ve never seen that before!
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
@@MikeLemming so the a couple factors that I think is the reason is mold and moisture. The Cade sump cabinet is very air tight unfortunately--more than I’ve seen in other sump cabinet designs. I also live in south Orange County in Southern California which is on top of one of the world’s largest colony of Argentinean ants. This year has been extremely bad for some reason.
@MikeLemming 2 ай бұрын
@ that’s crazy bro. What did you do to get rid of them? Can’t use any sort of spray I assume..
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
@@MikeLemming wiped up around the inside of the sump using H2O2. I followed the line to section in the baseboard that runs alongside the tank and caulked the gap.
@MikeLemming 2 ай бұрын
@ oh ok! Glad to hear it’s not an issue anymore. I’ve been following you for a bit now and just like you have been dealing with bull shit for months. Dino’s, hair algae and now super high nutrients. Such a frustrating hobby!
@Ant0n_42 2 ай бұрын
Marine pure block did same for me, useless things
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
Definitely a source of aluminum leaching…my RO has always been tested pristine. I’m curious about the PolypLab Genesis Rock. But am not adding that to my tank. Just going to add coral skeletons and aragonite rock going forward.
@FaunaMarin_Official 2 ай бұрын
Hi , yes that is a a usual source , add some fresh live rock and do not add to much material , the sump should be empty
@ccalin6592 2 ай бұрын
How big is your tank?
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
It’s 178 gallons main tank and 45 gallon sump volume.
@ccalin6592 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful tank. What size he is? And dimensions?
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊- the tank is approx. 5ft long x 30” wide x 24” deep.
@queencityreefs 2 ай бұрын
Love the look of your reef tank. I wish I had a layout in my home to accommodate a peninsula style aquarium. Thanks for sharing! 💯🙌👌👏🔥
@NewLookrajaaslam 2 ай бұрын
Nice video.
@PaulytheParrotfish 2 ай бұрын
Can't wait for that Checkered Wrasse to grow twice that size 😂
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
Definitely true. I was hoping he would max out at around 6-7inches but not sure why all my fish get so large. I'm already considering contingency plans for the hippo and checker board in case I need to re-home.
@MikeLemming 2 ай бұрын
Looking good man. Glad to see the tank coming along!
@PaulytheParrotfish 2 ай бұрын
After a little research, I found some interesting info on using Nori sheets. Feeding a lot of Nori can cause other nuisance algae to pop up. I'm wondering if you cut back or find an alternative to the Nori would clear up all the algae you got going on.
@cryptophish3540 2 ай бұрын
Sumps are optimal environments for mold. Consider the type of interior finish under the tank. I try to make sure it’s at the very least a high gloss white finish so it’s easier to see the mold and also easier to clean it. Mold colonies on bare wood are sometimes difficult to see before they get completely out of hand, and almost impossible to fully wipe off without harsh chemicals. Tip: Many airborne spores can be sterilized using ozone. After cleaning as much mold off surfaces as you can, run ionized O3 through your skimmer every night, with the cabinet fully enclosed. The sump mold problem may not go away completely, but you’ll have 95% of the mold propagation managed using this technique. The most important thing to mitigate is the health risks, and enclosed ozone in the sump for an hour every night when the lights go out is the best way to keep it contained.
@queencityreefs 2 ай бұрын
Great update. New Corals look good 🔥👏👌🙌💯
@daniel-saltyinvestments984 2 ай бұрын
super set up and video!
@gordonellisjr331 2 ай бұрын
Hello. I just happened to have your video pop up in my KZbin feed today. I like your reef. How Old is it? You have some really good growth on your Torches, Goni and SPS. I currently have a Nano reef tank that is 1.5 years old. I am looking to move into a 200 gallon Penninsula soon.
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
So going back on my build thread on n R2R looks like around October 2022 is when I introduce water. So that’s like almost 2 years…🎉 😅
@aaabraham14 2 ай бұрын
Always exciting when corals start encrusting. Could you tell me the make of the fans. I am based in South Africa, summers here are terrible. Thanks
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
They’re off of Amazon here in the states…. They are called “Vornado Pivot3” And I just liked how they looked and their size -- luckily they work great too. Here’s a direct link: a.co/d/0NFfBPY
@chasencorals 2 ай бұрын
Looking good! I wish I could keep a powder blue and a CBB in my tank. Tried several times and they don’t make it past QT.
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
Yeah…I’m actually surprised that the only two fish that get at it regularly are the PB and the Foxface.
@usmc187 2 ай бұрын
What did you use to shoot this footage?🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
@theloneaquarist 2 ай бұрын
Thanks…I wish it could look better. I’m just using my handy iPhone 12 Pro Max. And an orange lens filter.
@moereefer 2 ай бұрын
That coral that incrusting is called a Cyphastrea
@queencityreefs 3 ай бұрын
Overall looks great 🙌👏👌💪
@moereefer 3 ай бұрын
I love your tank also I think Cade is the best tank you can buy. 😊
@rayp7066 3 ай бұрын
Could u please let me know where u buy your rolls from? I have the Red Sea 500 Thanks!
@theloneaquarist 3 ай бұрын
@@rayp7066 definitely. Here’s the thread on R2R with all the information you need to order. www.reef2reef.com/threads/reefmat-1200-6-5-in-replacement-fleece-roll-hack.1012804/
@rayp7066 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@lucasgouvea5410 3 ай бұрын
Can you share the recipe?