The LAST RIDE - SPS coral Reload - Reef Update | Ep.35

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

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[@leroycline8849]

Seriously feels like yesterday you were building stand and piping

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Me and you both.. the videos are the only true record of time spent

[@ProducerReef]

This was the best succession video for you, my brother! You’ve been fighting the fight and showing the journey while disclosing everything. Unlike other KZbinrs and those Fake Influencers that gets upset about what gear you use and what company you support. THANK YOU for being 💯 with this tank build…,

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Imma keep doing what I do and use whatever tools provided to me to try to be success. Ether way I’m gonna always keep filming the journey it’s the mission that must be completed. Thanks for tapping in 🫡💯

[@michaelmarfield8474]

Monti caps on the front right of the archway! No corals to shade underneath, would look awesome!!

[@MaineReef]

Let's hope the sps stick around this run. I think if you can let the tank do its thing and run. Without much intervention, you will see good results. Cruise control, so to speak. Just my .02 cents. Keep up the hard work cj. Never a dull moment in this hobby.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Hell yea.. I’m sitting back now. Just makin sure dosers staying primed and checking nutrients. Not much to do now but enjoy the tank 🫡

[@SimplyReefing]

Thanks for the shout out homie. good luck with the sticks you got a good start already.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Hell yea that tank of yours is top tier it’s a easy sub 🫡

[@gordonellisjr331]

CJ, my reef tank is roughly the same age as your tank. I've also struggled with some SPS in my reef as well. After I've gotten my nutrients under control, i have added a few more test pieces of SPS. Currently, i do not have any aquarium controllers on my aquarium. I have made the move to put a water station together in my basement that will be automated. For the past few months, I have upped my water change regiment. I still do my weekly water change on my day off. However, every day, i will manually change 4 liters with fresh mixed & heated saltwater. I have really noticed a positive response from this change. Everything just looks puffy and healthy. This is why I've decided to move forward with the water station and auto mating it. Ireallyvthink it's going to be worth the investment. I am also trying to build up my microbiome in my tank. I have been running my UV and protein skimmer 24/7. I feel this has been a portion of my issues as well. I have been treating the tank with Dr. Tim's refresh, waste away & eco balance. I have turned off my UV sterilizer for the time being. I have purchased a couple of programable smart outlets to manage the skimmer and UV. I want to limit the amount of time they run during the day. To answer your Answer to your end of video question the answer is westcoast reefer. I am a new subscriber by the way. I really dig the Be easy reef.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

I have a 25w uv that I use to run but turned off last few months also attempting to increase bacteria in the system. It’s never for sure way In this hobby. Thanks for tapping In and the new sub 🫡

[@eddyortiz8110]

The reef is looking awsome. I've followed West Coast for a while. I have a little suggestion CJ at the end of your suspended arch theres some blank real estate,all the way at the end how about a green or any color monti. It will be at the end ,so wont shade anyone 🤔. You deserve all the success .

[@queencityreefs]

Maaaan.... tank looks good. Love the scape 👏🔥🙌💯

[@ReeferSTL]

WCR - will definitely keep it in my follows so I can check him out once I get out of no light cycle. Also, now we just gotta figure out a way to automate you putting salt into the bin..

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Working on it.. maybe a solenoid letting the salt be released 😅

[@jussless2834]

Can’t wait to see the Sps growth I’m trying it too good luck

[@pingu8666]

Amazing 🎉

[@Dambrah]

Beautiful SPS pieces you picked up there. I also was unsuccessful in the past with SPS. Super stoked that my frags have turned into mini colonies at this point. One thing that i defiantly overlooked was the amount of space needed in-between pieces. Might be worth spacing them out a bit more, as ive come to findout its much more difficult to move them once they've happily encrusted and started to grow. Not trying to throw shade just trying to maybe save you from a headache im dealing with currently. Love the vids, love the system, keep up the good work. Happy Reefing!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

No shade taken.. I’m already plotting a couple relocations. Mounting them when neighboring corals where closed up have a false sense of space. Small adjustment coming. Thanks for tapping in 🫡💯

[@Medic7000]

It would be cool for you to do a live Q&A some day. Do you think having chaeto is just as good as an algae scrubber?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

I’ve done them before make sure you hit the bell they are unscheduled and random

[@opethmike]

Algae scrubbers are much more aggressive, but more consistent

[@adamkwek5888]

Great job , waiting for your par video and setting of your schedule...😊

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

It’s coming for sure a important part of the process

[@jarrettkelly7254]

Tank is jaw dropping bro! Keep the videos coming CJ. Always appreciate the gems you drop

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

We gonna keep filming till the day the tank ends and I don’t plan on stoping no time soon 🫡💯

[@opethmike]

Huge frags, nice

[@DrunkyMcAwesome]

Thank is looking amazing!! Can't wait to see those SPS grow out.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Me and you both 🫡

[@EnergyInclineReefing]

SPS Arch on fire Bro!!! Slideshow at the end is Fly too!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

That arch been empty so long it’s making a major impact now 🔥💯

[@mckinleytam]

Watch the pink urchins. I had one chewing on corals. Mostly chalice. Pink is the only one according to live aquaria that is reef safe with caution.

[@fletcherwright7042]

Looks good 👍 i would move the softies away from the sps

[@Dariusdoesreefing]

Man I been slacking on YT. I had no clue you had restarted after the initial setup ! I guess the hobby wouldn’t be as interesting as it is , if everything was sweet and simple

[@inventoryking]

Tank is looking fire bro. I wonder if you have a slight bacterial issue going on which might be causing the tissue issues on your LPS. Your tank still looks better than mine. I feel like I might finally be coming out of the dino issue I’ve been struggling with since February.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

The thought crossed my mind about bacterial issue in the tank. I still have Dino’s and they flair up randomly… something that’s never gonna be cured permanently

[@brobi44]

Get a 3D printed hat for your urchin. Mine has been wearing a mini Viking helmet for months, and I definitely believe it stops him from picking up frags/coral.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Hahaha no way! Didn’t know you could get those. Let me find a cheese head 😎

[@FirstClassFishTanks]

You are awesome CJ love your videos

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Appreciate it bro takes hours to make on my phone. Thanks for tapping in 🫡💯

[@MikeLemming]

Nice additions CJ! Gotta be careful with coral warfare on them sps though. Might have to move a few things in the next year or so. Either way, it looks dope. Nice pick ups from WestCoastReefer!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Is that happens it means I did something right growing them 🫡👌🏾

[@MikeLemming]

@@CJSAQUARIUMS haha for sure! Not a bad problem to have!

[@BankersReef]

I think the automatic water change helps SPS so much more than we really know about… I really think it’s looking like physical irritation on those LPS, in particular that torch. You were scrubbing so hard in the Timelapse I could see the whole structure moving 😅

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Man I was afraid I caused it but if that’s case at least won’t have to worry about the others I’ll just be more careful removing algae. Water changes are happening every day no effort I definitely feel it’s gonna be a major win 🫡

[@BankersReef]

@@CJSAQUARIUMS I hope the last ride… is a hell of a ride, my man!

[@opethmike]

Dude, clever as fuck way to catch that Molly miller

[@MACNTOSFAM]

great tank man. advice on sps placement, once they like the spot… they take off in growth. and they will fight for that real estate. so those pieces might be too close to each other in placement

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

I’m hoping I get that amount of growth. I have tabling sps pointing outward. Branching in the middle and taller growing ones in the back. I’ll have to make some minor adjustments but we will see. Thanks for tapping in 🫡💯

[@MACNTOSFAM]

@@CJSAQUARIUMS ah i gotcha. keep up with the great vids! 🤙🏾

[@AquaticPolyps]

Tank looking good. Sucks about what happened to the anemone. I want one for my tank but most likely it'll be put in my sump display when I build it instead of my main display

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Yea that was a crazy bright nem.. didn’t even get to enjoy it more then a. Week 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ozzman31982]

Put that torch in low flow till it heals

[@pdiehm]

threw in the towel on SPS about 4 years ago. LPS fits my lifestyle better, though I can't keep frogspawn or hammers if you paid me. Tried 3 times and every single one has died. As a baseball coach, I need something that won't just get pissed and die if I ignore the tank for a day. After a long day at a tournament, the last thing I want to do is spend 2-3 hours working on a tank. I just want to pop open a cold beer, kick my feet up, and rest. I couldn't do that with sticks. very high maintenance

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Imma football coach so I fully understand what you mean… that’s main reason I have my system full of so much automation. So when I get home I can enjoy that drink and just look at it. I’m not throwing in the towel yet.. if that day comes I’ll fill the tank full of all softies and LPs 🫡💯

[@pauldunienville3928]

Tank looking good CJ You might have a bacterial infection on your LPS. I’ve heard people putting some amoxicillin and chemiclean in to rectify. Always wanted to get a flame angel is it nipping any corals ?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Angel hasn’t committed any evictable offenses yet he may peck something but nothing major

[@Mark43613]

When I get the plumbing fittings and pipe back together can you help me plumb the tank?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Not sure where your located but if your in Lousiville then shoot me a email [e-mail] or hit me on IG we can chat.

[@braveheartreefer525]

West coast reefer

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

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