Dear diary...lol
So I’m really enjoying the Apex EL. It’s interesting to see how a supplement can affect pH real-time. I’ve dosed Seachem’s Reef Carbonate and watched pH shoot up about .1.
I have my temp settings turn on the heater at 78 and turn off at 80. I’m curious if that is too much of a temp swing? It takes about 12 hours to drop from 80 to 78. So the heater doesn’t kick on but twice a day? If that?
My slimer from the recent
@TCK Corals ”died” last night. I believe it gave in to rapid tissue necrosis. I noticed the lower half of it looked to have bleached out and the tissue was sloughing off. I had a mild panic attack and removed it from the tank immediately. It’s a bummer because it was a huge frag with a number of branch stubs beginning to form alongside the three branches that were already formed.
While being attacked by panic I googled and couldn’t find a definitive answer if RTN is now in the tank or can spread? I’m hoping not. I also realized during my panic that I didn’t get a photo of it before removing it from the tank.
Aside from that, I turned my 5 gallon QT into a mixed reef pico. It’s got two tiny clowns, some chalices, favia, and a monti from the main tank. And I just added a torch from my LFS.
Finally, I’ve been eyeing a new tank to add to the living room. Either the JBJ 45 or 65 gallon. I’ve got this weird outcrop/column separating the living room from the dining side.
Instead of golf clubs I’m thinking a new tank?
The outcropping measures about 32” from moulding to moulding. The JBJ 45 measures 26.5” wide and would fit “inside” centered on the column.
The JBJ 65 measures 36” so when centered it would stick out a couple inches on either side.
After learning from my recent reentry into the hobby/addiction, I’m sure it’ll be an expensive endeavor. What to do, what to do...
