Bad Luck Chronicles: I Keep Taking a Step Backwards on the Reef Tanks!

[@jimcummins582]

Hi Eric don't get disheartened this is the world of reefing, just take things slowly and eventually the tanks will get back to normal and then you can start enjoying them, have a good weekend and happy reefing 🐠

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hey Jim, thank you for the words of encouragement! Much appreciated! Yes just have to keep moving forward! Enjoy the weekend and thanks for watching!

[@bosstang3355]

I wish you the best. I also have a 525, been up 6 years. Familiar with the " ups and downs ". Hang in there.

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hey there, Do you have a channel on youtube? Would love to see your tank. Thanks for watching!

[@jefflewis2897]

Get yourself the trident DIY refurbishment kit. If it’s never been done, the factory put the vinyl tube in through the pinch valves and they get a permanent kink that causes blockage errors/no sample. You can take it apart and cut the pinch out of the vinyl tube to get it working again but the refurbishment kit replaces the vinyl tube with silicone at the pinch Valves. You also get a new testing vile that’s nice and clean. Worth doing probably every year.

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hey there! I actually tore it down and cleaned out the tubes. Turns out the waste water line was blocked so all the reagents were leaking into the tray. Once I figure that out .. took a few disassembles and reassembles to find the issue, all is good now. I clean the covet regularly so I knew that wasn't the issue. Thanks for watching!

[@lengxiong1756]

Hang in there man, things will turn around. Just takes time. Just keep swimming

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hey there, yes nothing happens quickly in this hobby.. just have to keep pushing forward! Thanks for watching!

[@JeepinReefer406]

Hang in there! I'd check my RO system to make sure that's working ok. For nutrients in the seahorse tank, Stop the Bacto Balance. That should be used when the nutrients are within a certain range. They make 2 other bacto products, Plus NP for when you are low, and Elimi-NP for when your Nitrates and phosphates are high. I would suggest Brightwell's NeoPhos and NeoNitro to adjust your nutrients up (Or feed heavier) . It's super easy to control with the dosing instructions on the back of the bottle. I have to say, from an outsider not looking at the tanks every day the 525 is looking good despite the small issues! Reef on man!

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hey there, thank you for the tips. I have yet to use the Plus NP and Elimi-NP yet but have had some subscribers say the same. I will be going to the LFS this weekend to get some. Thanks for watching!

[@zburnreefing]

Hang in there....I can't help but wonder about the correlation between the tanks both going south (although the larger tanks looks to be rebounding)....think your RODI membrane/filters need to be swapped out? Enjoying the videos, including the good and the bad. Keep it up!

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hey there! Funny you mention that! I replaced the membranes mid summer last year. so I'm assuming they are still ok. TDS meter is reading 0 on the output.Thank you very much and thanks for watching!

[@angelflys97]

Do you have a uv sterilizer?

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hi there, yes I run one on both tanks.

[@Black-ij3ft]

my duncans are the same right now but i have candy cane coral also and they are doing vey well and so is everything else i don't get it

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hey there, originally when I bought the duncans they were recessed for 2 months before the opened up. Still don't know why. These guys are unhappy with the roller coaster ride of nutrient levels. Thanks for watching!

[@Black-ij3ft]

@@My525XLRedSeaReefer yea its a bummer thats for sure i was told they are very hardy and easy to keep but it seems like its the complete opposite im doing better with hammers and btas lol

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

@@Black-ij3ft I've never had hammers ... they easy to keep?

[@Black-ij3ft]

@ very just don't get a small one they tend to have a harder time

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

@@Black-ij3ft thanks for letting me know!

[@Sonny__b]

If you frag it let me know I would love to have that in my tank. I hope you can get the algae issue under control and things start getting better.

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Hey there, I will definitely be fragging it shortly. Where are you located? Thanks for watching!

[@Sonny__b]

@ I’m located in California.

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

@@Sonny__b ah ok.. I"m in Canada, Toronto

[@Sonny__b]

@ oh damn okay.

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

@@Sonny__b 😀

[@Mike2k30]

Yeah my trident is down for the same thing as well. My biggest waste of money in this hobby

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

Did you find it's inaccurate ?

[@Mike2k30]

@My525XLRedSeaReefer yes, it throws crazy numbers all over the place. So I just use my Hanna

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

@@Mike2k30 Mine has been ok in terms of comparing the hanna. Not exact but acceptable. I see all kinds of good and bad reviews..

[@semisuccessfulreefer220]

Switch over to gold fish😅

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

🤣 certainly an option!!!! Hope you are keeping well! Thanks for watching!

[@semisuccessfulreefer220]

@My525XLRedSeaReefer Picked up a Innovative Marine 150g ext today so we are back on!! Gotta build a stand and all that...I'm excited!!

[@My525XLRedSeaReefer]

@@semisuccessfulreefer220 Sweet!!! Looking forward to some videos fro you!