Juiceman Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 New guys were really hard to photograph! Here's the Clown Fairy Wrasse! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 I have a few SPS STN'ing and some burnt tips so I did some testing. 8.07 Alk .10 P04 Not horrible but higher than normal. I also tested my Salinity the other day after replacing the brace and it was low at about 29 ppt. So I'm slowing bringing that up. Still not horrible but definitely low. My C02 ran out during spring break and I'm not sure how long my ALK wasn't being maintained then either.... So yeah I don't blame the acros for being upset. Put an alarm for the CaRX ph to tell me if the Co2 stops again and I now have a backup Co2 tank for when it does run out. Now on cruise control! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Got em! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Ok all... I need help from Tunze users...! I'm looking at replacing my Jabao pumps with a higher quality pump via Tunze. Looking at 2 6055 pumps controlled to pulse exactly how I have the RW's but with better customer service and a longer lifespan. Do I need anything extra to connect to Apex, it show I even bother to do so and use the installed controller instead? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/2-channel-aquasurf-apex-to-stream-cable.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Preview of Frags that will be for sale at the meeting at my place next week! Red Mille, Juicemans Blue Acro, Tri- Color Valida, ORA Ponope Birdsnest, Purple Mariculture, Roscoes Blue Acro, Ty's Original Pink Jade. Better pics and prices to come! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Juiceman Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Yeah.... I bought Richards Mp60s.... Couldn't pass it up. Seriously.. I had my Mp40s on 75% and they can't do as much as these on 20%... Geez Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 https://vimeo.com/162267122 https://vimeo.com/162267195 Check it out, I installed one of the mp40 quiet drives on the mp60 just to see. Listen to the difference at 100% Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Installed the new Amcrest HD Wifi cam... The HD makes a difference! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Welp...... My skimmer got pretty noisy today so I took it apart for a nice cleaning only to find a cracked impeller... And of course there are none in stock anywhere Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Welp...... My skimmer got pretty noisy today so I took it apart for a nice cleaning only to find a cracked impeller... And of course there are none in stock anywhere Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm pretty sure Timfish did it to prove a point when he was there Saturday. [emoji12] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Time for a Lifereef? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Time for a Lifereef? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Curious, what's so great about a Lifereef that you like Bpb? I know the people in Houston go nuts for it but it looks like a pretty plain skimmer to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Obviously I don't own one, but it will be my next skimmer purchase. Some of the people that use them have some pretty spectacular tanks and seem to really rave about those skimmers in particular. Some of the attractive points I gather about them (some taken from the site obviously but others from the big thread on RC) Less frequent cleaning needed than pinwheel skimmers Wider array/more readily available pumps used/can take many different pumps (I'd trust the longevity of a mag 9 over a reef octopus, bubble magus, or even sicce skimmer pump) Much more stable performance needing less frequent adjustments Comparable price point to comparably sized skimmers Easier to mod/fix problems since most the plumbing appears to be standard stuff. The builder will customize nearly every conceivable arrangement you can from size of any component, to shape, and footprint Only real downsides I have seen is there tends to be a bit of a turnaround time on orders (since they're all hand made) And they tend to be more of space hogs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Obviously I don't own one, but it will be my next skimmer purchase. Some of the people that use them have some pretty spectacular tanks and seem to really rave about those skimmers in particular. Some of the attractive points I gather about them (some taken from the site obviously but others from the big thread on RC) Less frequent cleaning needed than pinwheel skimmers Wider array/more readily available pumps used/can take many different pumps (I'd trust the longevity of a mag 9 over a reef octopus, bubble magus, or even sicce skimmer pump) Much more stable performance needing less frequent adjustments Comparable price point to comparably sized skimmers Easier to mod/fix problems since most the plumbing appears to be standard stuff. The builder will customize nearly every conceivable arrangement you can from size of any component, to shape, and footprint Only real downsides I have seen is there tends to be a bit of a turnaround time on orders (since they're all hand made) And they tend to be more of space hogs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm not all up on my skimmer technology but aren't they just old school Beckett-style skimmers? Basically, use a giant pump and tons of water pressure to create your bubbles? I always thought it was just one of those fanboy brands but I've never used one or knew anybody who used one directly so the jury is still out for me. Buy one and let me know. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Venturi skimmers. Old school yes...metal halides are old school too though and they tend to work pretty well [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Venturi skimmers. Old school yes...metal halides are old school too though and they tend to work pretty well [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Very true. But coming from a MH die-hard like yourself, who's still running MHs? I know neither one of us are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 True that. Just suggesting something different. I'd like one based on researching the design and how robust they are. I don't know that one would fit in my sump though. Juiceman what kind of skimmer are you running currently? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 True that. Just suggesting something different. I'd like one based on researching the design and how robust they are. I don't know that one would fit in my sump though. Juiceman what kind of skimmer are you running currently? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It's a Skimz sm201. I had hell getting it out to clean it... I don't think I could fit anything bigger because of how tall my sump is and how little head room I have over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 True that. Just suggesting something different. I'd like one based on researching the design and how robust they are. I don't know that one would fit in my sump though. Juiceman what kind of skimmer are you running currently? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It's a Skimz sm201. I had hell getting it out to clean it... I don't think I could fit anything bigger because of how tall my sump is and how little head room I have over itGo external man! You just cleaned out the nice spot just to the left of the tank. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Just a thought.. should I run the Skimmer even with the cracked impeller? It's noisy but it does work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Just a thought.. should I run the Skimmer even with the cracked impeller? It's noisy but it does work.I'd be afraid you'd start damaging your pump housing. At that point, you might have to just buy a new pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Just a thought.. should I run the Skimmer even with the cracked impeller? It's noisy but it does work.I'd be afraid you'd start damaging your pump housing. At that point, you might have to just buy a new pump. That was my thought too.. The funny part is the Impeller is $109.. the pump is $175... smh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Just a thought.. should I run the Skimmer even with the cracked impeller? It's noisy but it does work.I'd be afraid you'd start damaging your pump housing. At that point, you might have to just buy a new pump. That was my thought too.. The funny part is the Impeller is $109.. the pump is $175... smh I know, I saw that too and was thinking, for just $66 more dollars, he could just get a new pump and not have to wait on a backordered impeller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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