Flow Rates and New Space

I sold a piece rock that was home to almost all my soft corals.  I fragged several of the SPS colonies and drilled holes in another rock for yhem  to grow out.  I also believe the second Vortech was producing too much flow so one was removed.  The flow on the original was increased and placed facing into the previously lowest flow zone.  I will monitor how the tank reacts over the next week.

Go Pro Tank Dive

I have some learning to do but this was pretty cool.  Have to adjust to 1080P for a better view.

Red Millepora

FTS 12.12.14

Water Test Results 12.04.14

Updated water test results two weeks from previous water change.  I typically do weekly changes but wanted to see the effects of waiting longer especially with upcoming vacation plans.  Obviously the Calcium Reactor is doing a great job of keeping Calcium and Magnesium levels up.

Photos 12.05.14

Morning Blues

Softies 11.24.14

Ca Reactor and Color

 

Corals and Climate Change

Corals and Climate Change - The Ohio State University

Water Test Results 11.07.14

Two weeks after starting the use of LifeReef's Calcium Reactor and I have never had better water test results than from this past week.  All water samples are taken just prior to water changes to represent the time at which I would have potentially the worst water quality.  I am happy to see every single parameter is within the recommended range for the first time ever!  The tank is looking better and better every day that passes, and I wish I had installed the reactor earlier.

FTS 11.08.14

Green Acro and Pink Birdsnest

Reactor Feedback

Liking the side effects of running a calcium reactor so far. Corals look happier and the water tests results will be back on Monday or Tuesday to see whats behind it. Reactor PH is running 6.51 to 6.59 and the tank PH ranges from 7.72 to 7.86. Meters are independent and were calibrated at the same time the Reactor was installed. The low PH in the tank has not had any bad side effects that I have seen. The polyps never retract and I have seen only positive growth.

Calcium Reactor Set Up

Just need a full tank of CO2 and it will be good to go!

It's Time

Time for me to finally install the Calcium Reactor.  It will be nice to not have to mix Kalk into the ATO every week.

Evening

Video!!! 10.07.14

Camera is not very good with color unfortunately....

Red Legged Hermit in Softies

FTS 09.27.14

Water Test Results - 09.18.14

Water Test Results from samples taken 09.18.14 prior to a scheduled water change.  I have not been running any chemical media (Carbon, Phosban, etc.) for months now and if anything I would say the results improved.  Kalk additions are made via the ATO pump and is the only additive.