Reef Casa Studio 12 Mixed Reef

[reaper93]

Any recent changes to lighting or flow?
I’d try lowering the lighting it’s exposed to and see if that helps.

No change in flow. Only change in lighting was added a frag rack near it..buts its clear so idk

 

[Sharkbait19]

What are params? It probably wouldn’t hurt to reduce lighting on it and try feeding.

 

[reaper93]

What are params? It probably wouldn’t hurt to reduce lighting on it and try feeding.

I don't want to annoy the other corals by changing lighting tho. Tbh haven't tested in like a month although every other coral looks fine like hammers, zoas, etc

 

[Sharkbait19]

I would move the shroom into a location with less light to help it recover.
It also wouldn’t hurt to do a water change and see if that helps.

 

[reaper93]

I would move the shroom into a location with less light to help it recover.
It also wouldn’t hurt to do a water change and see if that helps.

It's glued so can't really move it. I'm sure my tank would benefit from a wc

 

[reaper93]

Update 9/27/22 -

Finally did a water change, testing, and cleaned the glass. (I also got 15 gallons of RODI water for the new tank)

I only had enough water for 10% but better than nothing I guess

Here's where I'm at

Regarding the mushroom, it's still looking pretty bad. Not sure what I can do about it

Anyways here are some pics of the tank...

ALSO.. got myself a new digi...hopefully I don't kill it again lol

 

[reaper93]

Update 10/5/22 -

I finally got around to transferring my 5g into the Studio 12! Pretty simple just used new sand and transferred everything else into the tank. Corals look a little stressed out but besides that it looks pretty good. Not sure what I want to do with the aquascape, two islands is probably what I'll end up with...don't know the configuration I'm going to go with yet.

Almost definitely will get a clown pair for the tank, so we will see how that ends up.

Also going to have to figure out how to re-use my ATO for this tank (I hope I will be able to)

 

[reaper93]

Wow this tank is evaporating really quick....not sure why

 

[reaper93]

Update 10/12/22 -

My pistol shrimp went missing a few days ago and I didn't find a dead body or anything. Heard some snapping and checked out the back chamber of my tank....

Pesky bugger... back in his tank now.

Here are a few others photos!

I have a feeling I need to up the light. The blue hammer especially is not as open as it used to be and it is away from the main source of light.

 

[reaper93]

Update 11/8/22 -

Hi guys!! It's been a LONNGGG time since I last updated you guys on the tank. To be honest, there was not much to update on. I have been kind of neglecting the tank in regards to WC's and testing but it is still chugging on.

This past weekend, I got some new additions to the tank! A pair of clowns and a yasha goby (who has already found his pistol shrimp buddy) will now call the Studio 12 home!

 

[reaper93]

Anyone know what I could do for a lid on this tank? I am looking into one for two reasons: one being that I don't want to end up suicidal clowns and the other being I want to reduce evaporation because as of now it is almost 1L/day of evaporation.

 

[The Deaf Reefer]

Anyone know what I could do for a lid on this tank? I am looking into one for two reasons: one being that I don't want to end up suicidal clowns and the other being I want to reduce evaporation because as of now it is almost 1L/day of evaporation.

You mean a solid lid?

 

[reaper93]

You mean a solid lid?

Probably unless you have different suggestions.

 

[The Deaf Reefer]

Probably unless you have different suggestions.

Don't think you suppose to have a solid lid... because you need the gas exchange

 

[reaper93]

Don't think you suppose to have a solid lid... because you need the gas exchange

How can I reduce evaporation in my tank then? Having to fill my water bottle ATO daily is kind of annoying..lol

 

[The Deaf Reefer]

How can I reduce evaporation in my tank then? Having to fill my water bottle ATO daily is kind of annoying..lol

I think that just how it is ... get an ato and a jug for water reserve

 

[reaper93]

I see. I still need a lid just to prevent jumping. Any recommendations?

 

[The Deaf Reefer]

I see. I still need a lid just to prevent jumping. Any recommendations?

Don't they sell the lid for it as well? On their site

 

[reaper93]

Don't they sell the lid for it as well? On their site

Yes.. to clarify I'm looking to DIY it because it is around $90 with shipping

 

[The Deaf Reefer]

Yes.. to clarify I'm looking to DIY it because it is around $90 with shipping

Yeah it pricey... I have seen some people diy using window screen... can cut to size

Probably can search the forum on the idea