Recent content by harryggumb

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...

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...

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

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

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

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 -...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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?

API Master Reef kit

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.