Our 75 gal build

[Dani305]

Todays testing of phos is reading at .19

…is this too high?!

alk is at 8.2. So I think I will dose 5ml of Alk in the tank with should raise it at Wendy bit. I want to try to keep it at 8.5.

 

[Lavey29]

Todays testing of phos is reading at .19

…is this too high?!

alk is at 8.2. So I think I will dose 5ml of Alk in the tank with should raise it at Wendy bit. I want to try to keep it at 8.5.

Slightly elevated just depends on what your nitrates are and how your overall tank health is. Bag of phosguard will walk that down slow for you.

 

[Dani305]

Slightly elevated just depends on what your nitrates are and how your overall tank health is. Bag of phosguard will walk that down slow for you.

Last I tested nitrates were at 25.

guess I’m going to test for that right now but I have an API kit so it’s like I don’t believe it lol

 

[Lavey29]

Last I tested nitrates were at 25.

guess I’m going to test for that right now but I have an API kit so it’s like I don’t believe it lol

Numbers aren't bad just depends on the overall health of your tank.

 

[Dani305]

Numbers aren't bad just depends on the overall health of your tank.

I think everything lools good. Fish are good.

May goni has been dying, butttt my new Duncan’s have not opened

 

[Dani305]

And thanks for your help!

 

[Lavey29]

I think everything lools good. Fish are good.

May goni has been dying, butttt my new Duncan’s have not opened

Goni can be finicky corals. Mine are phosphate sensitive to and close if phosphate is to high. Duncan's are pretty hardy though. Just focus on stability with consistent water changes and dosing as needed.

 

[Dani305]

Goni can be finicky corals. Mine are phosphate sensitive to and close if phosphate is to high. Duncan's are pretty hardy though. Just focus on stability with consistent water changes and dosing as needed.

They are so finicky that I’m OVER THEM!!

Went to one LFS near my job and they told me they only tested for ammonia and nitrates and maybe nitrites. I was like whaaaaat ( there’s something about it itt).

they also suggested I keep my salinity lower. I went there to get a phosguard and he didn’t even have any. Says no one buys it anymore. It was weird.

gonna hit the tank with a bit of alk and hope it balances.

 

[DarkReefer]

My long nose and dory were very hungry and didn’t want to wait after me finding the split anemone. Lol

LOL, good to see that my missus and I aren't the only crazy ones calling their Blue Tang Dory.

 

[Dani305]

LOL, good to see that my missus and I aren't the only crazy ones calling their Blue Tang Dory.

I feel so silly doing it, like a kid. My LFS says a lot of their customers do. Makes me feel a little better.

 

[Dani305]

Dory is finally eating nori!

 

[Lavey29]

They are so finicky that I’m OVER THEM!!

Went to one LFS near my job and they told me they only tested for ammonia and nitrates and maybe nitrites. I was like whaaaaat ( there’s something about it itt).

they also suggested I keep my salinity lower. I went there to get a phosguard and he didn’t even have any. Says no one buys it anymore. It was weird.

gonna hit the tank with a bit of alk and hope it balances.

I lost my first goni when my tank was new. It was one of the first 3 corals I put in my tank. Now at 14 months I have a huge one and 2 mid size gonis all doing well.

I like phosguard because it's easy to use in the sump and it walks the phosphate down slowly so no sudden swings.

 

[Dani305]

Went to LFS yesterday.
Bought some food, garlic, 10 hermits, 2 rock flower anemone and another porcelain crab.
There goes another $110 lol

Tested params today

Alk 8.0
Phosphate .061

 

[Dani305]

All fish are doing good.

my hammer looks like it may be NOT doing good. I noticed almost a tear in between the heads.

Any ideas ?

 

[Dani305]

Also I finally completed the painting of the cabinet.

Before

after

 

[DarkReefer]

Cabinet has come up nicely, good work!

 

[Dani305]

This is what the hammer looked like a little after I took the photo. So looks good to me. I guess I am not familiar with them so that center looking part looked off.

 

[Dani305]

Cabinet has come up nicely, good work!

Thanks! I think I am going to gold leaf (maybe green) the filigree so it pops.

 

[Dani305]

My two flower anemones were on the same rock, huddled together this morning lol. Didnt have time to grab a pic, but hopefully they are snuggled up when I get home! I also hope that the porcelain crabs find them, and make their homes.

 

[DarkReefer]

Thanks! I think I am going to gold leaf (maybe green) the filigree so it pops.

I think that'll look awesome too.
Post an update once you've done it so we can check it out