You can't have everything. Where would you put it?

[Slocke]

Pokémon for sure!
Then call the regal mudkip

I have to admit I haven’t made it far. The Pokémon names are far longer than I’d remembered. I had penciled down pichu for the regal though

 

[i cant think]

I have to admit I haven’t made it far. The Pokémon names are far longer than I’d remembered. I had penciled down pichu for the regal though

I’m pretty much at the end of the Pokémon games for now, still need to complete violet but other than that I’m pretty much complete with them all

 

[Slocke]

I’m pretty much at the end of the Pokémon games for now, still need to complete violet but other than that I’m pretty much complete with them all

I was really into the first 5 generations of games since I could play them on the computer. Decided to try 6 and 7 over the pandemic. I liked 6 (sorry forgot the names) but the Hawaiiesque one for gen 7 didn’t do it for me and that was the last time I touched the franchise. Still fond of it all though.

 

[i cant think]

I was really into the first 5 generations of games since I could play them on the computer. Decided to try 6 and 7 over the pandemic. I liked 6 (sorry forgot the names) but the Hawaiiesque one for gen 7 didn’t do it for me and that was the last time I touched the franchise. Still fond of it all though.

Sun/Moon was fun but definitely agree with the Hawaii theme being a bit much.

 

[Slocke]

Well I cleaned my tank and it is incredible how clear my tank lid is now:

You'll notice the cyano and unfortunately USPS seems to have lost the calcium carbonate I ordered for coral snow. It was supposed to be here Sunday and it hasn't moved since 8:07 am yesterday.

 

[Slocke]

Finally it arrived @tbrown3589 ! Also I found the magicians this morning though they have not reopened yet.

 

[SaltyT]

Finally it arrived @tbrown3589 ! Also I found the magicians this morning though they have not reopened yet.
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Just wait until it clears up you'll be amazed at how crystal clear your water is. I don't have any "floaties" in my water ever anymore.

 

[Goaway]

Just wait until it clears up you'll be amazed at how crystal clear your water is. I don't have any "floaties" in my water ever anymore.

I must be doing something wrong. All it did for me was turn into white pellet looking turds. I dosed 3 times, once per day following instructions. Unless i got the wrong calcium carbonate

 

[SaltyT]

I must be doing something wrong. All it did for me was turn into white pellet looking turds. I dosed 3 times, once per day following instructions. Unless i got the wrong calcium carbonate
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If it's pure calcium carbonate it should be fine. FWIW this is the stuff I use


I mix 10 tablespoons into 15oz RODI. I do this the day before I use it then put the mixture in the fridge. When I'm ready to dose I shake it real well then dose 5 ml per 50 gallons. Put the mixture back in the fridge and repeat until my next batch.

 

[Goaway]

If it's pure calcium carbonate it should be fine. FWIW this is the stuff I use


I mix 10 tablespoons into 15oz RODI. I do this the day before I use it then put the mixture in the fridge. When I'm ready to dose I shake it real well then dose 5 ml per 50 gallons. Put the mixture back in the fridge and repeat until my next batch.

I'll try the 5ml per 50g and see what happens. I was just adding 5ml due to the dosing on the diy thread.

 

[tbrown3589]

I just add 1 tsp in some tank water, shake well, let it sit for a couple of minutes, add Microbacter, shake well, dump in the tank with the sump Off and let it run for 2 or 3 hours and turn the sump back on.

 

[Slocke]

I just add 1 tsp in some tank water, shake well, let it sit for a couple of minutes, add Microbacter, shake well, dump in the tank with the sump Off and let it run for 2 or 3 hours and turn the sump back on.

Thanks for the tip. I'm feeling hopeful on this. How often do you do it?

 

[tbrown3589]

Thanks for the tip. I'm feeling hopeful on this. How often do you do it?

Whenever I feel like it. I've done it 7 or 8 times over the last two months.

 

[tbrown3589]

Also, @Randy Holmes-Farley commented yesterday or today exactly what I thought was going on - a drop in alk is likely when using calcium carbonate as well as a potential for losing some trace minerals, calcium, and magnesium.

 

[Slocke]

Also, @Randy Holmes-Farley commented yesterday or today exactly what I thought was going on - a drop in alk is likely when using calcium carbonate as well as a potential for losing some trace minerals, calcium, and magnesium.

Thanks. I’m dosing 30ml AFR now and I just tested ALK as 9.3.

Other news the tank is clearer and turning off all but red light has done a lot against the cyano in the sump. Finally I slightly moved a rock! Since the toadstool and nepthea were fighting for light.

 

[Slocke]

Also, @Randy Holmes-Farley commented yesterday or today exactly what I thought was going on - a drop in alk is likely when using calcium carbonate as well as a potential for losing some trace minerals, calcium, and magnesium.

Having trouble picking a profile pic?

 

[tbrown3589]

Having trouble picking a profile pic?

Playing @CodyBot games. He's forcing me.

 

[CodyBot]

Having trouble picking a profile pic?

He's part of Team Butterfly waging war against three other tribes in one of my new game concoctions!

 

[Petcrazyson]

I just add 1 tsp in some tank water, shake well, let it sit for a couple of minutes, add Microbacter, shake well, dump in the tank with the sump Off and let it run for 2 or 3 hours and turn the sump back on.

I had no idea you were you with THAT pic

 

[Slocke]

Stopped by the LFS on my way back from training and got a couple corals. One for each tank. They’ve repaired their main display and look at its only fish!

Also here is their fresh monster tank for you fresh lovers: