Bubba's SPS Journey

[lbacha]

Following along just got some great frags from bubba. I really hope I can keep them as colorful as they are now

 

[justingraham]

Following along just got some great frags from bubba. I really hope I can keep them as colorful as they are now

I second this I got mine about a month ago??? The color is still there the intensity of the color isn’t but beautiful Corals non the less

 

[bubbaque]

Following along just got some great frags from bubba. I really hope I can keep them as colorful as they are now

I second this I got mine about a month ago??? The color is still there the intensity of the color isn’t but beautiful Corals non the less

Thanks Justin!

 

[bubbaque]

It's impossible to take a top down with all the lights on because of the bulb reflection. I even tried to barely stick the viewer under the water but the corals are just too close.

Right side of the tank top down

 

[SneakyTortuga]

It's impossible to take a top down with all the lights on because of the bulb reflection. I even tried to barely stick the viewer under the water but the corals are just too close.

Right side of the tank top down

stop showing off!!


if only my tank looked half as good. well done sir

 

[Crimsonvice]

@bubbaque can you go over your CO2 setup? I am thinking about switching over and am just seeing what everyone is using.

 

[FarmerTy]

Looks great Bubba! I can send you some of my angels to take care of that zoa problem you have if you want? [emoji16]

 

[bubbaque]

stop showing off!!


if only my tank looked half as good. well done sir

I am sure yours does. I seen your pics you posted recently.

@bubbaque can you go over your CO2 setup? I am thinking about switching over and am just seeing what everyone is using.

do you mean the co2 scrubber or calcium reactor?

Looks great Bubba! I can send you some of my angels to take care of that zoa problem you have if you want? [emoji16]

lol. I think they will turn into a problem as I’ve noticed them popping up places I didn’t put them. I blame my urchin wearing them all over.

 

[Crimsonvice]

Sorry, your calcium reactor setup.

 

[bubbaque]

Sorry, your calcium reactor setup.

I use a reef octopus dual chamber reactor, carbon doser regulator and a Master Flex peristaltic pump. My ph and effluent is rock solid and never moves. Before I bought the peristaltic pump I was always having to adjust my flow as it would slow down after a few days. I thought it was the biggest pain and almost regretted having the calcium reactor. Buying that pump is the best thing I did.

 

[Wrangy]

Holy smokes man!! Just crraazzzyyy

I also followed your advice and took the cover strip off my sb's! Just need a second strip now!

 

[cboltsd01]

Holy smokes man!! Just crraazzzyyy

I also followed your advice and took the cover strip off my sb's! Just need a second strip now!

What did removing the cover do?

 

[Straight.Reefin]

This is a long thread and I didn’t want to go back and look but just curious what par range do you keep the acros in?? Your corals look BEAUTIFUL!! Good job!! [emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji1319]

 

[bubbaque]

What did removing the cover do?

Under the UV leds you will start noticing that the strip is all burnt and it prevents the light from getting through. I tried to drill holes where mine were burnt but the cover was so brittle it just broke, so I removed them.

This is a long thread and I didn’t want to go back and look but just curious what par range do you keep the acros in?? Your corals look BEAUTIFUL!! Good job!! [emoji1319][emoji1319][emoji1319]

Thanks for the compliment!

Most of my corals are in 350 -450 par.

 

[acesfull44]

I would LOVE to remove my lids but too concerned for the Wraasses jumping out of my tank. The lids are costing me valuable lighting for sure.

 

[OnPointCorals]

Man. I can’t even believe they sell that. It is the worst. So thin and runny.

You used it before?

Yes I used it only once before and couldn’t understand how they sell it and people find it even usable. It was very very watery. I’m Shocked to hear others in this thread regularly use it also.

Now I’m wondering if I got a bottle from a bad batch.

 

[Wrangy]

What did removing the cover do?

Just tagged you in my thread where I posted about it and a photo of what happens

 

[bubbaque]

Couple updates on some frags.

BC Bonfire looks like it's about to sprout some branches.

BC Space laser. I am starting to get get some green and blue near the base Adam mentioned but it's hard to pick up on camera.

 

[Haggisman14]

Lookin good @bubbaque

Do you tend to put all your new frags on tiles first and grow them out a bit before placing them in your display?

Always love your pics!

 

[bubbaque]

Lookin good @bubbaque

Do you tend to put all your new frags on tiles first and grow them out a bit before placing them in your display?

Always love your pics!

Thanks!

My display tank is overcrowded with coral. Most of them are already encrusting into each other. I use the tiles in frag tanks as just another place to grow coral. I actually like the tiles better than the display as I can pick the corals up and get a better look at the colors.