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  1. harryggumb

    Sump/ATO System

    I opted with the tunze and I love it. Really does just make for one less thing to worry about. It works like a charm. I’m using a 10 gallon jug for an ATO container. Not the prettiest but is getting the job done. Lasts about 2 weeks. My water temp has been running hot lately. Can’t seem to get...
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    asterina starfish eating coral!

    Yea my problem definitely wasn’t with the stars but since getting a harlequin shrimp they have been pretty much disappearing overnight! It’s crazy how quick they work in only a matter of a few weeks. It’s funny when my lights come on and the start fish are all huddled at the top of the glass...
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    Hydra 26 light settings for 75g mixed reef

    Okay I’m hoping they’re just adjusting still. Yess my alkaline was low. It’s been steady 8.9-9.1 since which I’m happy about. And steadily doing water changes as well
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    Hydra 26 light settings for 75g mixed reef

    Polyp extension seems good with the birds nest and every once in awhile the galaxea will extend their sweeper tentacles. I wish I would’ve taken more pictures it’s hard to tell for sure
  5. harryggumb

    Hydra 26 light settings for 75g mixed reef

    No I’ve never check par but figured maybe I’ll just wait and see in the meantime as they don’t seem to be dying either. Would just love to see some growth is all… seems like I’m at a stand still and it’s frustrating
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    Hydra 26 light settings for 75g mixed reef

    Frags have been in about a month. Tank is running for 6 years. No feeding as of now just whatever mysis the fish don’t get. I heard galaxea grow quick so that’s part of why I’ve been disappointed to not really see any growth. My levels are: ph - 8.0 ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 5 Salinity -...
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    Hydra 26 light settings for 75g mixed reef

    I’m currently running a 75 Gallon Tank with 20g sump and 100lbs of rock stocked with 1 Yellow Tang, 1 black ice ocellaris clownfish, 1 royal gramma, 1 Melanurus wrasse, 1 Starry Blenny, 1 Diamond goby and 1 harlequin shrimp. Protein Skimmer: Bubble Magus Curve 5 Protein Skimmer 2 Nero 5 Power...
  8. harryggumb

    asterina starfish eating coral!

    I was able to raise the Alk to 8.5 And Calcium is 546
  9. harryggumb

    asterina starfish eating coral!

    LFS tested the water and all my levels were good except for alkalinity! Will be raising with a Kent buffer and hopefully that fixes the issue nice and simple… hopefully
  10. harryggumb

    asterina starfish eating coral!

    Okay well thankfully the birds nest is still with me [emoji23] The only thing to do for phosphate spike is water change correct?
  11. harryggumb

    asterina starfish eating coral!

    You’re right it seems like a lot but in the long run it’s probably worth it. Especially with the amount of corals I would like to keep eventually
  12. harryggumb

    asterina starfish eating coral!

    So I was using the reef master kid. I’m going to continue with heavy water changes and possibly switch up the salt that I am using. I’m also going to take my water to get tested at my LFS tomorrow and see what they say. I would like to have more than a couple of frags eventually obviously so I...
  13. harryggumb

    asterina starfish eating coral!

    I see the Red Sea is the cheaper and Hanna obviously way more expensive. Do you recommend a specific one? Is hanna really worth it if Ted see is testing for the same thing. Could it be more accurate?
  14. harryggumb

    asterina starfish eating coral!

    Thank you. That’s definitely a lot to take in it you’re probably right. Water changes will be key. I need to be patient! Definitely something I struggle with.
  15. harryggumb

    asterina starfish eating coral!

    I’m using instant ocean but was thinking about switching to coral pro salt. I use the API reef master kit
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    asterina starfish eating coral!

    So of course I believe I have the asterina starfish that eat corals. About 2 weeks ago I got some frags an out then in my tank. I thought my gsp were just getting acclimated and and were a little stressed that’s why they weren’t opening. Then saw some stars on top of the frag but didn’t think...
  17. harryggumb

    Sump/ATO System

    any recommendation on the size of my auto top off container? I was thinking 5 at first but if that is too small maybe I'll bump it up to a 10 gal.
  18. harryggumb

    Sump/ATO System

    okay great thank you for the advice! I do not want to get in over my head and crash my tank thats for sure!
  19. harryggumb

    Sump/ATO System

    I'm going back and forth with the idea of dosing. I'm reading a lot and some people swear it only helps coral regardless of how many you have. I just started to add frags so I don't think its necessary yet but I figured it could help keep my corals happy? you don't think thats needed though? I...
  20. harryggumb

    Sump/ATO System

    See my only worry is that I’m not going to be able to sync them properly. Any recommendations on getting the right dosage?
  21. harryggumb

    Sump/ATO System

    Haha thanks! Sometimes you just have to work with what you have around lol honestly if I’m going to spend $100 I might as well spend another 100 and get a good product. I was reading reviews and a lot of people say they love the tunze. They seem pretty straight forward for setting up too?
  22. harryggumb

    Sump/ATO System

    I’m looking to add an auto top off to my sump and was hoping for some recommendations. I’ve never used one before but it just seems to make sense rather than fight to keep the salinity of my tank stable. Eventually I will most likely dose the tank when I eventually can get more corals. For now...
  23. harryggumb

    Diamond Goby in hiding

    He has mad his home at the front and center of the tank [emoji23]
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