Introduce your self. :-)

[twotangs]

Frog still looks a little closed up. Still getting used to its new home it appears

 

[James210ReefLife]

It's going to be exciting when they're all fully open and enjoying their new home.
**** shrimp was checking them out too.
i gave him a little food before bed. Looked like he left them alone after that.

Frog still looks a little closed up. Still getting used to its new home it appears

 

[James210ReefLife]

Looks like someone opened up while I was at work. The frog still looks the same tho.

 

[twotangs]

Looks nice. Give the FS some time to adjust to the lights and water.
Is your wife happy with the additions?

 

[James210ReefLife]

She's happy
Thanks

 

[James210ReefLife]

Finally one of the FS is wide open. Other onez still the same as other pictures.

 

[717Reefer]

Hello everyone, Kenny from hershey PA here. Just got started in reef tanks in January. Currently have a 40 breeder with 20L sump. I'll try and get sum pics up soon. It's nice to find some local reef hobbyists.

 

[twotangs]

Finally one of the FS is wide open. Other onez still the same as other pictures.

Looks Good Jim. The other will open as well. Probably needs time to adjust to lighting or maybe it is in too high of flow.

 

[twotangs]

Hello everyone, Kenny from hershey PA here. Just got started in reef tanks in January. Currently have a 40 breeder with 20L sump. I'll try and get sum pics up soon. It's nice to find some local reef hobbyists.

Welcome Kenny! Look forward to seeing your build. There are a number of people around in the hobby. You should be able to find lots of support and a good assortment of frags to add to your display.

 

[James210ReefLife]

Hi.

I attached a pic of the red Monti.
Turning white....
All numbers are great.
Calcium is 410
Too high up, too close to light?

FS and SB are doing amazing!
Attached pics of them as well.

Thanks

 

[twotangs]

What is your alk? I would think by now it would have adjusted to the light. If your alk is in the 8 - 11 range try moving it a little lower.

 

[James210ReefLife]

What is your alk? I would think by now it would have adjusted to the light. If your alk is in the 8 - 11 range try moving it a little lower.

Saturdays test for alk was 2.9 (does that sound right or was I dyslexic again)
I'll retest tonight.

 

[twotangs]

If really 2.9 that is a problem. (There are different test kits which use different measurements.) I am using good old API kits. You should be in the 8 to 11 range IMO using API or similar test kits.

 

[James210ReefLife]

If really 2.9 that is a problem. (There are different test kits which use different measurements.) I am using good old API kits. You should be in the 8 to 11 range IMO using API or similar test kits.

I'll recheck tonight n let ya know

 

[James210ReefLife]

I'll recheck tonight n let ya know

I'm using API too......

 

[twotangs]

lets hope it is not 2.9 then

 

[James210ReefLife]

Retested
Alk, 8.4
Magn, 1280
Calcium, 390
Salinity, 1.023
Temp, 81.5

 

[James210ReefLife]

Mixing new salt water for water change tomorrow night....

 

[qterry22]

Make sure your not causing salt burn by not allowing the salt to mix properly.

 

[twotangs]

Retested
Alk, 8.4

Just curious how are you getting such a specific ALK level using API test kit? When I test, fill the tube to 5 ml add drop, shake and another drop shake till water goes from blue to yellow. Number of drops equals the ALK.

In any case if your alk is in the 8 range guess that is not the issue. Based on your parameters, thinking a water change is not going to make much difference. Move it a little lower in your aquarium. Is the whole thing bleaching or just parts? From time to time mine will loose color in patches but it always comes back.