Mike's Red Sea Reefer 525 XL build

[mta_morrow]

Everything looks good and is in the tank.

I will get some pics once the lights are ramped up

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Everything looks good and is in the tank.

I will get some pics once the lights are ramped up

Antici...

Pation.

 

[mta_morrow]

As expected, @cromag27 at Octo Aquatics is sending me out a new frag rack.

Matt is a class act and I recommend his products to everyone.

I currently have an adjustable skimmer stand, heater holder, veggie clip, and frag rack from Matt.

Next will be a lid, but I gotta save up for that one!

 

[RichtheReefer21]

As expected, @cromag27 at Octo Aquatics is sending me out a new frag rack.

Matt is a class act and I recommend his products to everyone.

I currently have an adjustable skimmer stand, heater holder, veggie clip, and frag rack from Matt.

Next will be a lid, but I gotta save up for that one!

Score. Nice service there.

 

[mta_morrow]

Not good pics at all but I’ll get there

 

[najer]

Nice pieces.

 

[mta_morrow]

Nice pieces.

Thank you.

I waited a bit over a year to add sps.

I have to believe if my nems and clam are growing, then I should be able to keep sps.

I will just be careful to acclimate to the lighting slowly.......

Any advice would be welcome from the master!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Nice haul on the corals Mike and Happy Birthday!

 

[SPR1968]

Thank you.

I waited a bit over a year to add sps.

I have to believe if my nems and clam are growing, then I should be able to keep sps.

I will just be careful to acclimate to the lighting slowly.......

Any advice would be welcome from the master!

Can you remember what that ‘green’ coral is Mike ?

It’s one of the first corals I purchased and it’s gone from bright green, to brown, to white to green...... it’s like a barometer of my water conditions especially magnesium levels so I could do with knowing what it likes for once! Lol

And great pictures so keep them coming

 

[mta_morrow]

Can you remember what that ‘green’ coral is Mike ?

It’s one of the first corals I purchased and it’s gone from bright green, to brown, to white to green...... it’s like a barometer of my water conditions especially magnesium levels so I could do with knowing what it likes for once! Lol

And great pictures so keep them coming

Thanks! It a candy cane / trumpet coral. I think that’s the one you’re looking at?

 

[mta_morrow]

Nice haul on the corals Mike and Happy Birthday!

Thanks man! It’s actually May 3rd, but I was off Friday so timing was good!

 

[SPR1968]

Thanks! It a candy cane / trumpet coral. I think that’s the one you’re looking at?

No, 3rd picture green with black spots at the back ?

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Mmmm...

new coral...

 

[mta_morrow]

No, 3rd picture green with black spots at the back ?

Montipora Spongodes!

I love the look of them and the growth pattern randomness!

 

[SPR1968]

Montipora Spongodes!

I love the look of them and the growth pattern randomness!

Perfect Mike!

They do look very nice, well apart from mine has gone brown/white ‘again’

I’ve fragged it many times, or accidentally snapped pieces off I should say

 

[mta_morrow]

Hello everyone.

First I gotta say I am so busy this year and wish I had more time for hangin out on R2R.

Work is going gang busters and we are busy and growing.

Sadly I’m at the airport heading to Ohio for a funeral.

My good friend and just retired President of Huffy Bikes passed away. I worked with him for over 23 years.

I’m going to miss him greatly

I’ve had cyano crop up over the last couple weeks.

I’ve cut back on NoPox to 5 ml per day and have serious flow across all affected areas.

I’m wondering if I got too low on nutrients?

I did a full sand bed cleaning and vacuuming yesterday and it was back again today.

Today’s test results are:

Alk 7.8
NO3 4
PO4 .02

I’m not worried about it, I just don’t like it!

All recently added corals including my 1st SPS are doing great. I’ll post up some pics when I return.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

We miss the updates too mike, but, fecal matter occurs... :shrugs:

Glad to hear the tank is chugging right along...

Sorry for ur loss as well.

 

[mta_morrow]

Back from vacation. Immediately did a chemiclean treatment. Cyano was ridiculous!

I have used it many times and am always super pleased with the end results.

I do only use it when I know it’s not a flow or nutrient issue.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

It's looking good!

 

[Fudsey]

Looking great Mike ! ! !