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Not really. If anything maybe it’s gained a little bit of mass but no outward growth
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Master spreadsheet has been updated. Sorry to see a couple possible losses coming. Good luck to all
July entry.
@Reefing102 @Jasonak @Troylee @Mschmidt
I haven't tested parameters since last month's entry.
@Reefing102 @Jasonak @Troylee @Mschmidt
I haven't tested parameters since last month's entry.
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July
@Reefing102 @Jasonak @Troylee @Mschmidt
Still can't figure out how to get a good measure on this... lol
Alk 8.3
Cal 430
Mag 1370
NO3 ~ 8
P04 ~ 0.05
@Reefing102 @Jasonak @Troylee @Mschmidt
Still can't figure out how to get a good measure on this... lol
Alk 8.3
Cal 430
Mag 1370
NO3 ~ 8
P04 ~ 0.05
It’s been a rollercoaster lately… been putting in some hard work trying to get back in order.
Ghostbuster is right, PO4 was high but I got it back down pretty quick. I pulled it down via huge water changes added GFO and also lightly used lanthanum a few times. It came down to 0.3 quickly and then I’ve slowed down from there. 0.15 is pretty normal for my tank and I’m around 0.2 and declining. Nitrates are also in a much better place around 10ppm.
*knock on wood* it look like the efflo has stabilized and stopped retreating. A lot of acros have started to regain some colors so we’re headed the right way.
I also started really working on DOC reduction. I read Salem’s article and listened to the reef recap, and it got my attention. Then Andre (moonshiners) mentioned Oceamo had added that SAC254 measurement to there MS tests. It’s supposed to be an indication of DOC. I had just sent one in and it came back with a really high value (13.2) and healthy is supposed to be between 2-8.
So I’ve been on a mission to get that down. Added GAC, increased ozone to 15min each hour, and thoroughly went through the tank and sump pulling out fine detritus.
On top of all that… the ICP came back mostly ok, but was showing abnormal levels of tin, nickel was high, aluminum was higher and iron was elevated which is normally low, and antimony was registering high… sounded like metal in the tank. So I went on the hunt… and found an old scraper blade that had slipped in and hid at the bottom of the overflow… so that’s been removed.
Yeesh… I’ll send another ICP first week of August to check for improvements.
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awesome that you were able to find a likely source and that things seem to be getting better in the tank!
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as it stands as of now:
| User | First Pic Date | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 |
| @Reefing102 | 05/22/24 | x | x | - |
| @Jasonak | 05/27/24 | x | x | x |
| @Mschmidt | 05/22/24 | x | x | x |
| @Troylee | 05/30/24 | x | x | - |
| @JayM | 05/17/27 | x | x | x |
| @zbryant91 | 05/15/24 | x | x | x |
| @Outlaw Corals | 05/17/24 | x | x | - |
| @Ghostbuster | 05/28/24 | x | x | - |
| @Mr4000 | 05/27/24 | x | x | - |
| @dewy | 05/30/24 | x | x | x |
| @penguinexdeus | 05/26/24 | x | x | x |
| @Minifoot77 | 05/22/24 | x | x | - |
| @Redfoxtang | 05/23/24 | x | x | x |
| @abc123 | 05/17/24 | x | x | - |
| @bbak | 05/30/24 | x | x | - |
| @Reefer Matt | 05/16/24 | x | x | x |
| @keoreef | 05/16/24 | x | x | - |
| @JWontor | 05/15/24 | x | x | - |
| @ti_lavender | 05/19/24 | x | x | x |
| @Vinaka_vakalevu | 05/15/24 | x | x | - |
| @Tompickles | 05/16/24 | x | x | x |
| @GaultBrew | 05/21/24 | x | x | - |
| @Miami Reef | 05/24/24 | x | x | x |
| @Trixter227 | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT |
| @Pwnm30rdi3 | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT |
| @SEPDXReef | 05/19/24 | x | x | x |
| @SaltyArms | 05/21/24 | x | x | x |
| @Pakman2 | 05/19/24 | x | x | x |
Troylee
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Doing mine today.. been so busy sheesh! Barely got time to hop on here any more.
Troylee
all about the diy!!!!!
Little bit encrusted.. just moved it in my tank to higher lighting.
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July entry @Reefing102 @Troylee @Jasonak @Mschmidt
Haven’t noticed much growth because PO4 is still high, lights are pretty low to discourage algae growth.
Haven’t noticed much growth because PO4 is still high, lights are pretty low to discourage algae growth.
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July Entry @Reefing102 @Troylee @Jasonak @Mschmidt
Nitrates: 60-65
Phos: 0.242
Alk: 8.4-8.6
Been carbon dosing heavily, but nitrates don't seem to want to come down. Going to lower the dose a bit because i am seeing some minor STN in some acros. I think my tank likes being at 60+ nitrates because things are growing and colors looks good.
Nitrates: 60-65
Phos: 0.242
Alk: 8.4-8.6
Been carbon dosing heavily, but nitrates don't seem to want to come down. Going to lower the dose a bit because i am seeing some minor STN in some acros. I think my tank likes being at 60+ nitrates because things are growing and colors looks good.
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How do you like GHL? I've been eyeing their products recently for the next time I have money.July Entry @Reefing102 @Troylee @Jasonak @Mschmidt
Nitrates: 60-65
Phos: 0.242
Alk: 8.4-8.6
Been carbon dosing heavily, but nitrates don't seem to want to come down. Going to lower the dose a bit because i am seeing some minor STN in some acros. I think my tank likes being at 60+ nitrates because things are growing and colors looks good.
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