Pancho's Reef S-500 Roller Coaster

[SPR1968]

They are still high, NO3 fluctuating between 10 to 20 ppm and PO4 around 0.3 so the biopellets are a must now.

The Nitrate isn’t to bad, but I would do something about the phosphate level which is high if it’s 0.3. A good target is 0.03ppm so very low.

If you do add something (like GFO) just take it slowly as the corals may have adapted to the higher levels.

I’m actually at a similar place with nitrates, I’m trying to keep them from going higher so will be interested to see how you get on with those Bio pellets and the NYOS Torq when you get it set up (yes you need it don’t you! Lol)

But the tank and that video look great so it’s working whatever your doing!

 

[PanchoG]

The Nitrate isn’t to bad, but I would do something about the phosphate level which is high if it’s 0.3. A good target is 0.03ppm so very low.

If you do add something (like GFO) just take it slowly as the corals may have adapted to the higher levels.

I’m actually at a similar place with nitrates, I’m trying to keep them from going higher so will be interested to see how you get on with those Bio pellets and the NYOS Torq when you get it set up (yes you need it don’t you! Lol)

But the tank and that video look great so it’s working whatever your doing!

I cannot lie I want it!... and it arrives on Thursday!!!

 

[PanchoG]

I also want this thing!

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/r...MI86-Y3oOy4wIVh5-fCh3USAKkEAQYASABEgLNzfD_BwE

 

[SPR1968]

I also want this thing!

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/r...MI86-Y3oOy4wIVh5-fCh3USAKkEAQYASABEgLNzfD_BwE

I’ve seen a few reviews before on it, it uses existing test kits but I’m not sure to be honest.

It looks like the setting up and maintenance might take longer than just doing the tests manually. I’m still set on Trident to be honest.

But anyway, I think you should do a review for us Pancho and see what you think!! Lol

 

[PanchoG]

I’ve seen a few reviews before on it, it uses existing test kits but I’m not sure to be honest.

It looks like the setting up and maintenance might take longer than just doing the tests manually. I’m still set on Trident to be honest.

But anyway, I think you should do a review for us Pancho and see what you think!! Lol

What reviews have you seen? The ones I have checked seem very positive about it APEX Trident will not test NO3 and PO4. It makes me wonder what to buy if a I should buy the Apex Controller or this device first.

 

[PanchoG]

What reviews have you seen? The ones I have checked seem very positive about it APEX Trident will not test NO3 and PO4. It makes me wonder what to buy if a I should buy the Apex Controller or this device first.

What reviews have you seen? The ones I have checked seem very positive about it APEX Trident will not test NO3 and PO4. It makes me wonder what to buy if a I should buy the Apex Controller or this device first.

 

[SPR1968]

What reviews have you seen? The ones I have checked seem very positive about it APEX Trident will not test NO3 and PO4. It makes me wonder what to buy if a I should buy the Apex Controller or this device first.

I saw one on another forum, it was a positive review so nothing bad and the guy I think liked gadgets. I’ve pm’d you the link.

I just remember thinking it looked like a lot of faffing around and programming, but sometimes I like simple things.

@GoVols mentioning that calcium reactor made my head hurt!

Anyway you need to buy it and give us a frank honest review! Lol

 

[GoVols]

@PanchoG

Man,
Your reef really is really looking super nice in your video.

Great job so so happy for you!!



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Holding tight to the alkatronic over here, but I do run a cal reactor.

 

[PanchoG]

@PanchoG

Man,
Your reef really is really looking super nice in your video.

Great job so so happy for you!!



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Holding tight to the alkatronic over here, but I do run a cal reactor.

Thanks Freddie!, I am still battling nitrates but no adverse effects in the reef, only algae in the glass.

I am starting to save for my next gadget, it will be a controller or tester... I think lol

 

[GoVols]

Thanks Freddie!, I am still battling nitrates but no adverse effects in the reef, only algae in the glass.

I am starting to save for my next gadget, it will be a controller or tester... I think lol

Pancho,
I love my Alka-T, but please pick the one that best fits your needs and lifestyle.

Good luck and can't wait to see how you go.

 

[PanchoG]

My Nyos Torq 2.0 arrived today!

Now I will go ahead and buy the VCA nozzles for Red Sea for both the return and the rear chamber.

Wednesday FTS.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Update after 9 months: lost two naso and some chromis, gained in a tang and foxface, montiporas, torch, seritipods, frogspawn and zoas, hammer, acans,

oadded.

Starting from scratch. All those corals are showing incredible growth in all directions here. Awesome.

Dont mind me. Might spam ur thread with reactions while catching up

 

[RichtheReefer21]

As I had issues with algae growing fast in the glass, I switched from the standard activated carbon to Seachem carbon the results are awesome! In 3 days the algae has not appear. I hope to have a nutrients reading done by tomorrow but I am already loving it.

Which did you use?
Phosbond, phosguard, or Phosnet?
2 are gfo I believe.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

The new aquascaping generated two big islands, here is the gap.

Niiiice move!

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Here are the new light settings per BRS investigation.....

I hope to enhance coral growth and further coloration. I will have a 7 weeks ramp up to avoid bleaching.

The previous settings were:

OG. Ha!

I run a modified brs AB+ on my hydra26hd's. I am praying for HALF the growth u showed in the progressing after new year. Well done up to this point.

5 pages to go

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Wow.

That sentosa is something to behold! It's like, you just let it go and it did its thing. Suttle changes here and there and that was it. Your sand is also the cleanest I've ever seen. Excellent job employing the k.i.s.s. technique, and the success you have had shows.

As far as the nutrients and test results in the tank, if you dont have a huge issue with algae, cyano, etc, then if it's not broke why fix it?

Like it was said before... the corals seems to be thriving, and it's likely they are acclimated to those conditions and doing great!

Just my 2cents. Your reef is lovely, and congrats on the reeftank365. Very much deserved. I'll be here for the ride as you travel the world and let ur reef do its thing! !

Cheers,
Rich

 

[PanchoG]

Which did you use?
Phosbond, phosguard, or Phosnet?
2 are gfo I believe.

Hello Rich,

Thank you for stopping by! I am currently using Carbon Matrix and could not be happier. I am not using a reactor for it but it is working really nice.

Niiiice move!

Thank you!

OG. Ha!

I run a modified brs AB+ on my hydra26hd's. I am praying for HALF the growth u showed in the progressing after new year. Well done up to this point.

5 pages to go

Thanks a lot, I am pumping the light up and corals are picking growth and color but at the same time I am encouraging algae growth in the glass

Wow.

That sentosa is something to behold! It's like, you just let it go and it did its thing. Suttle changes here and there and that was it. Your sand is also the cleanest I've ever seen. Excellent job employing the k.i.s.s. technique, and the success you have had shows.

As far as the nutrients and test results in the tank, if you dont have a huge issue with algae, cyano, etc, then if it's not broke why fix it?

Like it was said before... the corals seems to be thriving, and it's likely they are acclimated to those conditions and doing great!

Just my 2cents. Your reef is lovely, and congrats on the reeftank365. Very much deserved. I'll be here for the ride as you travel the world and let ur reef do its thing! !

Cheers,
Rich

Thank you Rich, I really love my Setosa, it started in my nano about 3 years ago and then exploded!

Thank you for the advise, I think you are completely right, I am trying to reduce my levels to help my acros, as they are barely growing and also to help with the algae growth in the glass, I would like to avoid the daily cleaning or reduce it. [emoji13]

 

[PanchoG]

I am in Japan again so I went dinner with my boss and another colleague, we had a great dinner in a Korean BBQ place in Tokyo, there was light rain while we ate. When we came out we headed to the train station and my stupid brain decided to step in one of the tiles designed to help blind people to find direction, the thing was flat and very slippery. My left leg when to an extend I didn’t know it can do and the rest of my body experimented Earth’s gravity. I came back to my room to cry and laugh (what else can you do after that).

The tank did not missed action as I got informed we have an ants infestation around the tank so I ordered to cover the tank and spray venom, it is not a pleasant experience to know somebody will spray a thing you it can nuke your tank while you are more than 10,000 km away. Fortunately the tank and I are ok after our near dead experiences.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Hello Rich,

Thank you for stopping by! I am currently using Carbon Matrix and could not be happier. I am not using a reactor for it but it is working really nice.




Thank you!



Thanks a lot, I am pumping the light up and corals are picking growth and color but at the same time I am encouraging algae growth in the glass



Thank you Rich, I really love my Setosa, it started in my nano about 3 years ago and then exploded!

Thank you for the advise, I think you are completely right, I am trying to reduce my levels to help my acros, as they are barely growing and also to help with the algae growth in the glass, I would like to avoid the daily cleaning or reduce it. [emoji13]

I want sushi from japan. FedEx overnight.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

I am in Japan again so I went dinner with my boss and another colleague, we had a great dinner in a Korean BBQ place in Tokyo, there was light rain while we ate. When we came out we headed to the train station and my stupid brain decided to step in one of the tiles designed to help blind people to find direction, the thing was flat and very slippery. My left leg when to an extend I didn’t know it can do and the rest of my body experimented Earth’s gravity. I came back to my room to cry and laugh (what else can you do after that).

The tank did not missed action as I got informed we have an ants infestation around the tank so I ordered to cover the tank and spray venom, it is not a pleasant experience to know somebody will spray a thing you it can nuke your tank while you are more than 10,000 km away. Fortunately the tank and I are ok after our near dead experiences.

Insane. Never thought I'd hear about ants infesting and disrupting a reef system.