+KimP Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'm planning on skinning my stand on the new build tomorrow. Just the bare wood and trim. The finish will come later. Yesterday I figured out a plan for the electronics and figured out where my reactors will be. Also made big progress drilling rock and supporting one of the stacks with pvc pipe, with Timfish's help. I'll probably continue that tomorrow too. On my 90g I managed to frag a dendro colony with a little coping saw. It worked great and the fragged heads are open and happy and don't even seem to notice anything happened. Anyone else taking advantage of the long weekend for tank stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I did a water change, added 2 RBTAs and some other goodies. Need to clean the skimmer cup and probably add my GFO/GAC reactor back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Kim, with all that work you've done it sounds like you deserve the day off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I went on a livestock acquisition binge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Kim, with all that work you've done it sounds like you deserve the day off!Thanks but it's hard to find chances to work on my tank, so if I have a day off, that's what I want to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 I went on a livestock acquisition binge! I saw your thread and I'm envious of your mummy eye chalice especially. You got a bunch of nice stuff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I did a big water change today and then rearranged my sump a bit and added a power head to it to allow my chaeto ball to tumble instead of just sit there. I need to improve my nutrient export so that should help a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I am upgrading my corner 52 to a 110. Which also involved sanding and restraining the new stand and canopy. Going to do a leak test on my plumbing in the am. Also finaly got my daughters biocube set up in her room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 I am upgrading my corner 52 to a 110. Which also involved sanding and restraining the new stand and canopy. Going to do a leak test on my plumbing in the am. Also finaly got my daughters biocube set up in her room. That's a nice upgrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I fed my fish... that's about it. It's been a busy weekend! Maybe I can squeeze in some testing tomorrow to see if all of my parameters are still in line. Sent via Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Literally ignored it. Worked all day Saturday. Then bought a new car when I was off. Woohoo! Car buying is miserable. Out all evening Saturday. Church all morning Sunday, and then I was in Austin yesterday and didn't get home till late. Come to think of it. I haven't seen my tank with the lights on since Friday morning. My fish must be hungry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Normal maintenance (filled top off reservoir, scraped the glass, cleaned the outside glass, emptied skimmate, water change), changed carbon/GFO, made 15 gallons fresh water, dipped both power heads in vinegar, fragged a few pieces, glued frags to rocks, and changed my light schedule back from a constant intensity to a ramping up and down schedule. You know, the usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Can you come over Manny? Sent via Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Normal maintenance (filled top off reservoir, scraped the glass, cleaned the outside glass, emptied skimmate, water change), changed carbon/GFO, made 15 gallons fresh water, dipped both power heads in vinegar, fragged a few pieces, glued frags to rocks, and changed my light schedule back from a constant intensity to a ramping up and down schedule. You know, the usual. You put my normal maintenance to shame. You lost me at "cleaned the outside glass". After you're done at Ty's you should stop over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Manny's Xpress Reef Cleaning Services has the best prices in town. I charge 1" of coral an hour. Call now to schedule an appointment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Reefer Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Dide the month end routine: vacuum gravel with 12 G water change check sg & ph test & balance the alk, ca, & mg clean glass inside and out empty and clean skimmer change the carbon In addition did a little rock rearranging and feed the little guy (Harliquin Shrimp) I now have a 4 legged chocolate chip Ha! poor dude; Look up the blue affect. you will then realize why you are so addicted to reefing. Happy Labor Day. You should look up the origins of labor day as well. it was a bone the federal government thru to the laborers after using the military to put down a strike. Very brutal times in this country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Let's see. I did all my testing, alk, ca, Mg, phosphate, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, sg, PH, temp, ORP. Did a 5g WC. Trimmed my fuge a little. Did all my dosing which is; Dosed AquaVitro fuel, dosed phosphate, dosed Mg. Cleaned my glass with razor blade and mag on my DT and fuge. Cleaned my skimmer. Refilled my ATO. Gave my power head a bath and all my normal feeding. Manny, I've got some Birdsnest and Stylopora come on over. Sellers choice right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenver Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Added a new bright RBTA to my little tank yesterday (clowns are already hosting it!), and then even gave the little tank a water change today! My pistol shrimp has been finding all this dirt inside the dry rock I used.. so vacuumed that out. Once things clear up, might even take pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'm with manny. I run the algae magnet daily, even if the film is barely visible. I also windex the outer 3 panes of glass every other day, sometimes every day. My son has a habit of running his oily hands on the glass of the tank every time he walks by and every time he stops to look he puts hand prints on it. I like a clean view so I am constantly cleaning the glass every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I'm with manny. I run the algae magnet daily, even if the film is barely visible. I also windex the outer 3 panes of glass every other day, sometimes every day. My son has a habit of running his oily hands on the glass of the tank every time he walks by and every time he stops to look he puts hand prints on it. I like a clean view so I am constantly cleaning the glass every dayI have full blown handprints on my glass every day from my 3 year old pulling up the guitar stool and placing his hands on the glass every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 My son has hand prints all over my tank too. I guess I've always seen it as an exercise in futility seeing as it's instantly covered in hand prints again. I do clean the inside almost everyday and frequently do the outside. Crazy kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrown Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The love for reef . Does anyone esle just look at your tank for hours coming up with new ideas to do to their setup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 The love for reef . Does anyone esle just look at your tank for hours coming up with new ideas to do to their setup Always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I do as well. I replaced carbon today. I hate replacing carbon. Such a chore and a mess getting it all rinsed without losing any. I've been using a Jaebo DC return pump as my carbon reactor pump and really letting the flow run high....so high that it smashed the top sponge paper-flat and nearly plugged up the flow entirely over the last month. for you BRS reactor users you know those sponges are like 1" thick. I'll be turning that flow down this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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