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TLTGF
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Is it normal to have visible daily growth on a Monti? Am I just getting lucky?
Tim's 54 Gallon Corner -> Going Reef
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carey
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LOL, I thought it was just me. Mine has visibly gotten larger, I just keep thinking that it can't grow that fast. Would like to know also if this is the norm?
Ricksreef
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It is normal ,good sign.Make sure you keep check on your calcium and especially alk. Levels.
rdnelson99
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My little one has grown a good 1/2" on all sides. There was even a piece that broke off when I was getting it situated. I just laid it on the rocks and it has now encrusted itself to the rock and thriving. It has only been about 3 weeks. 
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TLTGF
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Same here - little broken piece, but yup in a week or so I've gotten probably 1/4"!
On a negative note, I just found that my latest mushroom purchase came with a... MAJANO! I saw it today as it detached from the mushroom rock and reattached to another rock I have just above the mushrooms... Its about an inch across.
Removal techniques?
I also found an aptasia hitchhiker that came on a xenia, but luckily, I caught it in time, and its easy to toss the rock away with that one.
On a negative note, I just found that my latest mushroom purchase came with a... MAJANO! I saw it today as it detached from the mushroom rock and reattached to another rock I have just above the mushrooms... Its about an inch across.
Removal techniques?
I also found an aptasia hitchhiker that came on a xenia, but luckily, I caught it in time, and its easy to toss the rock away with that one.
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TLTGF
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I've been so focused on my corals lately that I haven't been thinking about fish.
Right now in my (54) I have a pair of B/W Perc clowns, and (2) green Chromis along with (1) skunk cleaner shrimp.
I was planning to add:
(1) Midas Blenny
(1) Purple Firefish
(1) McCosker's / Carpenters Flasher wrasse
(1) Skunk cleaner shrimp (for a total of 2)
Anyone see any issues?
Needless to say the fish won't be added all at once!
Right now in my (54) I have a pair of B/W Perc clowns, and (2) green Chromis along with (1) skunk cleaner shrimp.
I was planning to add:
(1) Midas Blenny
(1) Purple Firefish
(1) McCosker's / Carpenters Flasher wrasse
(1) Skunk cleaner shrimp (for a total of 2)
Anyone see any issues?
Needless to say the fish won't be added all at once!
slitherbomb
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TLTGF said:
Everything looks good about that lol. I haven't really posted in this thread for like a year, but rest assured, I'm still reading haha
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TLTGF
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Thanks for the feedback!
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TLTGF
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How many gallons do I need to make through my new RO/DI (I got the PWC 100gpd from eBay link) before I can start saving?
carey
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I went through I believe 10 or 15 gallons before I started using the water.
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TLTGF
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That's what I thought! Thanks! I've got about (8) made so far! Woot!
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TLTGF
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Officially producing my own RO. I've now made around 30 gallons total, threw out the first 10-11.
I bought a 32 gallon Brute for storage.
I ordered my refractometer off ebay, and should be here next week sometime.
I have decided to purchase a Derasa clam from my LFS. They have quite a few, so I'll pick one out tomorrow or Sunday. Very excited!
I bought a 32 gallon Brute for storage.
I ordered my refractometer off ebay, and should be here next week sometime.
I have decided to purchase a Derasa clam from my LFS. They have quite a few, so I'll pick one out tomorrow or Sunday. Very excited!
carey
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isn't the ro/di unit somewhat freeing? lol I love not having to lug water anymore. I also use a 32g brute for my water, works out fine, takes about 6 hours to fill.
Good luck with the clam, make sure we get pictures!
Good luck with the clam, make sure we get pictures!
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TLTGF
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Pictures for sure... of the clam! I don't think the garbage can / ro/di necessarily deserve photo space...
All kidding aside, I think that hands down the BEST two purchases / bang-for-the-buck items I have gotten have been ATI bulbs and my RO/DI unit as far as improving the entire aquaria experience for me.
All kidding aside, I think that hands down the BEST two purchases / bang-for-the-buck items I have gotten have been ATI bulbs and my RO/DI unit as far as improving the entire aquaria experience for me.
carey
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Do you have a refractometer yet? Thats for sure in my top 3 lol
Gregcoyote
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I agree..I went for years with the little plastic box and pointer system. Spent $25 on e-bay on a refractometer and can't believe I went so long without one.
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TLTGF
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actually the refractometer should be here MONDAY! I just ordered it on Wednesday.
carey
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You'll be praising that purchase too! Trust me....lol
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TLTGF
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I almost forgot... I found a small aptasia (about 1/2") growing on a small rock that a xenia frag was using. I planned to get rid of it this weekend, but today when I looked in the tank, it had completely disappeared.
My skunk cleaner didn't eat it did he? He's getting a high-five if he did!
Should I now be more concerned? Yikes!
My skunk cleaner didn't eat it did he? He's getting a high-five if he did!
Should I now be more concerned? Yikes!
rob_mango
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Go get some aptaisha x and keep it on hand so if u do start to c little ones u can stop them b4 they become a big issue
