Monday, September 22, 2008

Light change in Fuge to 2700K

So today I had swapped the Actinic 9 Wt for a 2700K 9Wt in the fuge. I had also added a timer to make the lights go on alternate schedule (one on other off). This way people say the Ph will be more stable. I was able to fit the surface skimmer fixture, but not sure if I should turn it on.
Can't wait for things to get back to normal to re-start the tank.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Filter Maint

Didn't have much time this morning, so just quickly took out the filterfloss from the bottom basket and swished it in the pre-made water (the left overs from prior water changes). The yeild was brownish load of gunk in the water. Placed floss back into the filter and turned it back on. Will check parameters later on tonight.
Oh, the CPR is now serviced by 9 watt actinic bulb that is on 24/7.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Morning Check-up

So, this morning I have added some water as some got evaporated. After that the tests have shown the following:

t = 78.6
Ammo = 0.25, but closer to 0!
Ph = 7.9
SG = 1.025

I will do the filter maint (floss wash in tank water and about 1/2 gallon PWC tonight) to further bring ammo down.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Morning Check-up

SG = 1.026
Ph = 7.9
Ammo = 0.25
t = 78.4 F

Monday, September 15, 2008

Filter Maint

PWC 1 bucket
Filter floss rinse in a bucket of used water yeild yellowish-brownish water. Two smaller filter pads were rinsed too.

More Measurements

A PWC of 1 gallon and measurements:
SG = 1.026
Ph = 8.5
Ammonia = never saw this color before. it is brownish - off the charts

Friday, September 12, 2008

Re-introduction of LR & Worms (?!)

So, this morning I woke up at 6:00 AM and decided to go with advice on killing aiptasias by injecting them with lemon juice. After making this decision I did:

  1. PWC (1 bucket of water out) = approx 1 gallon
  2. Scrubbed LR (stored in another bucket of water) with turkey brush under running tap water.
  3. Examined LR for life and found the following:
  4. Large Worms 2"+ will post picture later
  5. Small crustacean (like a snail 1/3")
  6. Piece of brown seaweed - 1/4"
    White leathery blubs.
  7. Some hair algae
  8. Weighted LR = 12 Lb - which is good according to this article
  9. Put scrubbed LR back into the tank and a couple of small pieces into the fuge.
  10. Filled up the tank with water with pre-dissolved salt using a declorinator from a yellow bottle.
  11. Re-measured SG = 1.026

Oh, while doing the above, I managed to drop my Fuge light inside the fuge! - it got the GFCI tripped and hopefully the light will be OK.

Salty First Attempt (Failed)

Salty First Attempt (Failed)
My Salt Water Tank Very few mods from how I got it.

Water weed bought 5/6/08

Water weed bought 5/6/08
red gracilaria (?) - Got either desintegrated or eaten

Moni Jr. on top of live rock!

Moni Jr. on top of live rock!
I have like 3-4 of these - turned out to be Petsts!

Moni Sr.(Haitian pink-tip anemone)

Moni Sr.(Haitian pink-tip anemone)
Largest Anemone in my tank RIP - (rock crashed on her during tank maint)