Devoted Reefer 250

pelphrey · Feb 26, 2018

So it begins... Dino’s?!?! Reduced the time frame on the ATS in hopes I could raise phosphates and nitrates. Light settings haven’t changed, I have been dosing ESV Bionic alk and calcium to raise alk. Otherwise it’s all the same, unless I’m missing something!

Alk - 8.7
Phosphates - .04
Nitrates - 0 (tank has never registered nitrates
PH Average - 7.86

Side tank shot after I blew the sand, rocks and pumps!

Mal11224 · Feb 26, 2018

Wow. That sucks. Reducing the the ATS likely had something to do with it. Tank just needs to adjust to it. Now you have to get it out of your tank. Nutrients are being absorbed by it. Maybe a large water change will help.

pelphrey · Feb 26, 2018

Mal11224 said:
Wow. That sucks. Reducing the the ATS likely had something to do with it. Tank just needs to adjust to it. Now you have to get it out of your tank. Nutrients are being absorbed by it. Maybe a large water change will help.

From what I read a water change will cause more harm than good. But I’m still researching and trying to figure this out! I’ve bumped the ATS up a little to see if I can find a happy medium.

jasonamyers · Feb 26, 2018

for me, i had to dose NO3 in my old tank to get the nitrates up., and it helped.

pelphrey · Feb 26, 2018

jasonamyers said:
for me, i had to dose NO3 in my old tank to get the nitrates up., and it helped.

What did you use to do this? This tank has never had nitrates. Very confusing this tank has been! Haha thanks for the input!

jasonamyers · Feb 26, 2018

pelphrey said:
What did you use to do this? This tank has never had nitrates. Very confusing this tank has been! Haha thanks for the input!

pelphrey · Feb 26, 2018

jasonamyers said:

Thank you!!!

pelphrey · Mar 16, 2018

Got the Aquariclip, brings out some pretty good colors!

pelphrey · Mar 16, 2018

pelphrey · Mar 16, 2018

Time to clean the Nyos 120!

pelphrey · Mar 17, 2018

Pulled skimmer out of sump a few days ago because of a mishap! Relying on the @SantaMonica RAIN2 and it’s gone CRAZY!

pelphrey · Mar 17, 2018

Vinegar bath, rinse. Another vinegar bath and rinse. Then the Tunze citric acid and water bath. Skimmer going to sparkle!

jasonamyers · Mar 17, 2018

squeaky clean skimmer!!!

pelphrey · Mar 17, 2018

jasonamyers said:
squeaky clean skimmer!!!

Didn’t realize I posted that picture last night! Haha You going to run the DOS on your reefer 250?

jasonamyers · Mar 17, 2018

pelphrey said:
Didn’t realize I posted that picture last night! Haha You going to run the DOS on your reefer 250?

Still not sure yet... tempted to try something else...

pelphrey · Mar 17, 2018

jasonamyers said:
Still not sure yet... tempted to try something else...

I’m currently on the fence, the GHL is the best option as far as space and price. I’d like to try out the DOS but I’d want the 1 link module and cables, although I know I don’t have to use them.

jasonamyers · Mar 17, 2018

pelphrey said:
I’m currently on the fence, the GHL is the best option as far as space and price. I’d like to try out the DOS but I’d want the 1 link module and cables, although I know I don’t have to use them.

I’m happy with the DOS + DDR setup on the 425 but not sure about the space on the 250.

pelphrey · Mar 17, 2018

jasonamyers said:
I’m happy with the DOS + DDR setup on the 425 but not sure about the space on the 250.

Exactly! That’s why I bought some of the 800ml Voss water bottles from Walmart and the 1/4” bulkheads from BRS. Haven’t added them to the tank yet, but I have a few options with them since they are only about 2” in diameter.

jasonamyers · Mar 17, 2018

pelphrey said:
Exactly! That’s why I bought some of the 800ml Voss water bottles from Walmart and the 1/4” bulkheads from BRS. Haven’t added them to the tank yet, but I have a few options with them since they are only about 2” in diameter.

Hmm solid idea I want something to sit on the back of my ATO reservoir I think. Still pondering