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Saltgator · Feb 15, 2015

Released the fowleri tonight during feeding. Everyone is calm but Ole scarface. He's showing his size and bowing up.

schooleyosis · Feb 16, 2015

Way to wait it out a few days... LOL

That's good that nothing but Scarface is flexing. I'm sure there will be a little pecking, tail whipping but that is normal in the Tang world. Gotta get that hierarchy established.

Saltgator · Feb 17, 2015

schooleyosis said:
Way to wait it out a few days... LOL

That's good that nothing but Scarface is flexing. I'm sure there will be a little pecking, tail whipping but that is normal in the Tang world. Gotta get that hierarchy established.

Thanks Ryan. Over the years I've had plenty of tangs so I was expecting it. As of last night, everyone was happy go lucky.

On another note, I contacted Rick @ reef radiance in regards to a malfunctioning light of mine. Rick himself called me 30ish minutes later and we discussed my light issue. Rick went outta his way to keep this customer super happy by sending me a replacement part for nothing. Can't ask for better quality service than that!!!

schooleyosis · Feb 17, 2015

I'm just pulling your chain!

Awesome customer service. that says a lot about a company.

Saltgator · Feb 17, 2015

schooleyosis said:
I'm just pulling your chain!

Awesome customer service. that says a lot about a company.

I know you were. Lol. I'd have to agree on companies with great customer service

Saltgator · Feb 20, 2015

My fuge looks like it's growing good, bugs all over the back wall and caulerpa taking over

Aquaph8 · Feb 21, 2015

How's that urchin working for ya Brad?

Saltgator · Feb 21, 2015

Honestly I haven't seen him. I found him the last 2 days, but he's in the same spot. It's scary cause I've been afraid he might have passed. Do they usually return to the same area to sleep?

Aquaph8 · Feb 21, 2015

Saltgator said:
Honestly I haven't seen him. I found him the last 2 days, but he's in the same spot. It's scary cause I've been afraid he might have passed. Do they usually return to the same area to sleep?

Not mine, he moves in a slow steady pace and to find him you just gotta look for the cleanest spot on the rocks.

Saltgator · Feb 21, 2015

Just got home and looked again. He's half way around the tank so still kicking. I can't really say if he's making a dent yet because he's working the acrylic walls that I scraped already, lol.

Saltgator · Feb 26, 2015

API nitrate test was just done. Nitrates are showing between zero and 5 (yellow,lol). So.... do keep dosing my vinegar at it current rate (40mL) or do I cut back to 20mL? I have been dosing @ 40mL for 2 weeks now because I've forgot to up it.

prsnlty · Feb 28, 2015

Personally I would stay right there. How is the HA doing?

Saltgator · Feb 28, 2015

prsnlty said:
Personally I would stay right there. How is the HA doing?

I'm not seeing any new growth in the algae right now. Hopefully it stays this way.

Saltgator · Mar 19, 2015

I know I mentioned this prior but it's becoming a circus in my reef. My black tang swims upside-down and sometimes eats that way. Crazy. Anyway, his best companion is my regal angel. Now he's doing it! He flips upside-down in front of a Wp40 and let's it jet him upside-down across the reef. Swimming back to the wp40 is 100% normal, feeding is normal. I just simply think these 2 are have too much fun or getting a new perspective of their world. We'll see if my other w tangs start this,lol.

schooleyosis · Mar 19, 2015

That's hilarious. You need to get a video of it.

My Hippo Tang used to swim upside down all the time and splash water out of the tank with it's fins while being upside down to get attention. I'd feed it and it would stop. LOL

Saltgator · Mar 19, 2015

My guys do it just cause. If I stroll up to the tank they hoard whatever area I'm closest too

schooleyosis · Mar 19, 2015

Friendly fish! Maybe you need to jump in there with them. Haha

Saltgator · Mar 19, 2015

Saltgator · Apr 2, 2015

Just wanted to wanted to thank Christian aka #Electrobes for his help tonight. He came over and we discussed my reefs current status and he used his test for numbers. Numbers are as follows:

NO3 at 10
P04 at 05
Alk at 7.45
Cal at 380
Mag at 1020.... yep, most likely my issue with the corals. Shopping now for supplements.

schooleyosis · Apr 3, 2015

I would suggest BRS magnesium. Affordable and easy to use/mix.

From what I've read the ALK and CAL won't balance properly until MAG is around/above 1260. Prepare for you ALK and CAL to drop when you raise the MAG.