Dying birdsnest

[Psiber_Syn]

i just thought if it wasnt filled up all the way your numbers would be wrong but even with a .5 point swing im still in range only thing is alk is in the 12's but it has tested there ever since i started testing it so if its wrong least im consistent lol

have started seeing more and more pineapple sponges and like dust/fur or something on the rocks

 

[Russ265]

i just thought if it wasnt filled up all the way your numbers would be wrong but even with a .5 point swing im still in range only thing is alk is in the 12's but it has tested there ever since i started testing it so if its wrong least im consistent lol

have started seeing more and more pineapple sponges and like dust/fur or something on the rocks

sounds like a tank less than 6 months old

 

[Psiber_Syn]

thanx for all the info guys you rock i hope the WC fixed the prob just trying to figure out why as to stop it from happening again

 

[Russ265]

thanx for all the info guys you rock i hope the WC fixed the prob just trying to figure out why as to stop it from happening again

12 is too high.

if i was a birdsnest i would rtn in a hurry.

to give you a little insight.
my birdsnest will STN at 9 and RTN at 10+

 

[Psiber_Syn]

no the tank has been set up for about two weeks shy of a year first fish went in 4/20/15 so the log book says

 

[Psiber_Syn]

how to get alk down that low?? mag is at 1400ish and calc is between 430 to 490ish ph best i can tell with api drops is about 8.1 8.3

 

[Russ265]

no the tank has been set up for about two weeks shy of a year first fish went in 4/20/15 so the log book says

pineapple sponge proliferation is an indication of a rich nutrient or particulate system. they die down after that phase. ime usually after the 4-5 month mark.

 

[Russ265]

how to get alk down that low?? mag is at 1400ish and calc is between 430 to 490ish ph best i can tell with api drops is about 8.1 8.3

what salt do you use?

 

[Psiber_Syn]

i have never seen calc mag or alk drop since i have been testing it which is 1 time a month before wc i dont have to do top offs very often i have a lid on the tank and use led's mostly they are small leds but thats my main light i do throw 2 bulb t5s on few hours a day

 

[Psiber_Syn]

get water from the lfs but pretty sure they use IO salt

 

[Psiber_Syn]

pineapple sponge proliferation is an indication of a rich nutrient or particulate system. they die down after that phase. ime usually after the 4-5 month mark.

wish they would they get everywhere i know we overfeed most the time specially the mysis but 95% of the time the pig of a yellowtang dont let it reach the bottom

 

[Russ265]

i have never seen calc mag or alk drop since i have been testing it which is 1 time a month before wc i dont have to do top offs very often i have a lid on the tank and use led's mostly they are small leds but thats my main light i do throw 2 bulb t5s on few hours a day

lack of activity in a year long tank is either bad testing, or something is missing. i have many questions now. but i cant deep dive atm in to this. perhaps tomorrow.

in the meantime.
tank size, lights, your gettup will tell us a lot

 

[Psiber_Syn]

its a 60 gal with marine orbit reef 46w led from 10am to 9pm at 100% blue n whites 30 min ramp up and down and a few hours of 2 bulb t5s 54w actinic and 10000k i have a hob filter and skimmer not sure the size but it was what was recommended for the tank size on the box two powerheads 1 hydor 700 and 1 aqueon 1250 2 heaters dont remember the size but again what was recommended for the tank size on the box

and i will check back again with you to answer all questions so if there is any just post it

 

[Russ265]

its a 60 gal with marine orbit reef 46w led from 10am to 9pm at 100% blue n whites 30 min ramp up and down and a few hours of 2 bulb t5s 54w actinic and 10000k i have a hob filter and skimmer not sure the size but it was what was recommended for the tank size on the box two powerheads 1 hydor 700 and 1 aqueon 1250 2 heaters dont remember the size but again what was recommended for the tank size on the box

and i will check back again with you to answer all questions so if there is any just post it

you need more power captain. even if you give her all she's got. 120w for led minimum.

well... thats what "I" would do

 

[Psiber_Syn]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-60-gal-reef.215695/#post-2471875

heres the tank in sept will post updated shots tomorrow when the lights come on or you could check my other posts they all should have some updated photos just about

 

[Brandon Chi]

Check if things like a penny of sort fell into you tank system. Because my buddy's tank crash because of a single penny that fell in.

 

[Psiber_Syn]

i somehow KNEW that was gonna be the first response LOL have been looking at the marsaqua 300w just havent pulled the trigger cause the 125 has 4 6ft t12 vho's already and going to upgrade just havent had time to reseal and paint the new tank or set up the sump etc got parts coming in slowly new powerheads skimmer pump gonna rebuild the sump also

 

[Psiber_Syn]

no metals go in the tank sept for some grabby pole if i need to move a rock or something but normally just plastic and the metal of the glass scrapper

 

[Russ265]

i somehow KNEW that was gonna be the first response LOL have been looking at the marsaqua 300w just havent pulled the trigger cause the 125 has 4 6ft t12 vho's already and going to upgrade just havent had time to reseal and paint the new tank or set up the sump etc got parts coming in slowly new powerheads skimmer pump gonna rebuild the sump also

just get the $80 light. be done with it.

they can fit on big tanks too

 

[Psiber_Syn]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/what-did-you-buy-this-weekend.215331/page-6#post-2597011

slightly updated pics and the birdsnest when it was first put in