tehSAC's NUVO 10

tehSAC · Mar 19, 2018

here are a few updated photos.

Since my last post, I've lost one torch but added one to replace it. I now have the green, a purple, and a gold torch. I've also added a couple new zoa frags, a blasto, and a blue hammer. If you take a look at my instagram, you can see these new frags.

tehSAC · Mar 23, 2018

New FTS

tehSAC · Mar 26, 2018

I added a Mint Green Pavona and Red Monti Cap back in Feb, and noticed recently that the Pavona wasn't looking so hot. Actually starting to brown in one area. The red monti was showing growth and good color, but it was an impulse purchase that I regretted. If and when it started to get bigger it would eventually run out of room. So a local reefer and I met up yesterday, and swapped some frags. I knew the monti and pavona would do good in his system, and he had a couple colorful items he thought would do well in mine. I picked up a small purple mushroom and a gorgonian from him. The gorgonian he has had since 1993 and frag's it twice a year. So I know its an established gorg, and I have always enjoyed them.

tehSAC · Mar 28, 2018

New photos!

I really need to learn how to use my DSLR and start shooting with that. This iphone just cant capture the colors.

tehSAC · Apr 2, 2018

Picked up a small box of Reef Crystals last week and planning on seeing what, if any effects it has on my tank over the next month of water changes. Currently use IO salt in my tank. If it has a positive effect on my tank I'm most likely going to make the switch to reef crystals. I've noticed a small dip in CA, MG, and Alk over a week period, and hoping to correct this with salt. I'm still trying to stay away from dosing if at all possible. Below I have posted my latest results over a week period, testing with salifert test kits. My belief is that all of my euphyllia are the culprits to the depletion of elements over that week period. My tank doesn't have much coraline, so corals are my next point of focus when trying to pinpoint this small issue. I have noticed some stalling of grown in some of my hammers, and a couple just look like they are hanging on. One hammer for instance just doesn't inflate as much as it once did in the same spot it is now. Could be something else, but I'm not going to throw everything at it at once, because that may just cause more issues. If I loose a coral or two, so be it. My acan's also just look blah (see photo below), and I'm not sure what the heck is going on with it. I removed it from the plug a couple weeks back and it just never looked the same. :/ Everything else is happy as a clam, the trumpets seem to sprout a new head weekly, same with my zoa's. I have to admit, as I get further into this hobby, the desire to remove some corals, and focus on others have crossed my mind multiple times. Is that crazy to think/say?

I contacted the other salt mix suppliers in the business and no one had a small box/sample to try out, so that's why I'm going the RC route. In my opinion I'd love to see these brands offer something up to consumers to allow them to purchase and sample their product to see if it works with their system. To me its not cost effective to purchase a large supply of salt to try it out. If it has negative effects on my tank I'm stuck with said salt mix.

Did my first waterchange with Reef Crystals Friday evening, I will update as soon as I find something out.

3-23-18

Temp 79.6

Salinity 1.026

PH 8.0

CA 450

Ak 8.6

Mg 1470

3-30-18

Temp 79.8

Salinity 1.026

PH 8.0

Calcium 420

Alk 8.3

MG 1380

tehSAC · Apr 6, 2018

Just wanted to share a quick little vid.

https://instagram.com/p/BhNSEnuhXWv/

SPR1968 · Apr 14, 2018

Just read your build thread Paul and tagging along. Very nice tank indeed

And congratulations on the Reef Tank 365 award, very well deserved.

tehSAC · Apr 14, 2018

I've noticed that my corals have seemed happier/fluffier since using reef crystals two weeks ago. I've also noticed my alk and ca levels are not dropping like they were with the regular IO salt. Other than that, nothing has changed. The tank is on autopilot, and thriving.

Capital J · Apr 20, 2018

Maybe I missed it, but what percentage do you run your A80 at - how high? I have same tank and light, and most corals are doing good, but some of my zoas seem not to like it. My A80 maxes out at 85%. Thanks!

tehSAC · Apr 20, 2018

Capital J said:
Maybe I missed it, but what percentage do you run your A80 at - how high? I have same tank and light, and most corals are doing good, but some of my zoas seem not to like it. My A80 maxes out at 85%. Thanks!

Sure. I run 100% for 8 hours a day. 40% color.

tehSAC · Mar 20, 2019

Updated livestock list in the original post.

New Top down shot under full kessil blue's.

Instagram - tehSAC_reef

tehSAC · Apr 25, 2019

Here is a current look of my little nano. Torches have been removed, but still love and want to add more euphyllia.

Let me know what you think.

Bigbaby · Apr 25, 2019

tehSAC said:
Here is a current look of my little nano. Torches have been removed, but still love and want to add more euphyllia.

Let me know what you think.

What happened to the torches??

Pbh-reef · Apr 25, 2019

Tank’s looking good - I like the more open space look. What kind of blasto is that on the right hand side? Or is it a rock flower nem? I’m thinking of getting a blue and red blasto variety for my tank but they’re kind of pricey.

tehSAC · Apr 25, 2019

Bigbaby said:
What happened to the torches??

Out of the 4 I had, 3 of them eventually acquired brown jelly disease. Couldn't save them. A local reefer had been looking for the dragon soul I had, and I sold it to him with hopes of him being able to keep it for a long time. I hate not having torches any longer, but stuff happens. On to new things.

Pbh-reef said:
Tank’s looking good - I like the more open space look. What kind of blasto is that on the right hand side? Or is it a rock flower nem? I’m thinking of getting a blue and red blasto variety for my tank but they’re kind of pricey.

Thanks!

It is a blasto, but I couldn't give you an exact name. I purchased it at a frag swap from underwatergardners. Its highlighter pink with a green mouth.

Bigbaby · Apr 25, 2019

Torches are finicky

. From flatworms to brown jelly, it ain't fun. If you ever plan to keep them again, give lugols a try. I've saved my torches countless times and haven't had brown jelly on my euphyllias since.

tehSAC · Apr 26, 2019

Bigbaby said:
Torches are finicky . From flatworms to brown jelly, it ain't fun. If you ever plan to keep them again, give lugols a try. I've saved my torches countless times and haven't had brown jelly on my euphyllias since.

Yes they are. I will check that out for possible future torchs and the euphyllia I currently keep. Thanks!