The Miracle Tank

Dolelo96 · Apr 5, 2020

Back! I know, you’ve all been bored since I left ;Wacky Was just giving someone a little guidance..

So what have I missed?

dieselkeeper · Apr 5, 2020

I use regular Aqua Forest. Parameters are where I keep my tank. I use to use reef crystals until I found out it has phosphates.

Dolelo96 · Apr 5, 2020

Scratch08 said:
Lol...no...but I'm so stir crazy right now I'll agree to just about anything for human companionship other than my wife...lol...bless her heart. ;Hilarious

Is that a southern “bless her heart”?

Scratch08 · Apr 5, 2020

Dolelo96 said:
Is that a southern “bless her heart”?

Yes...yes it is

Dolelo96 · Apr 5, 2020

Scratch08 said:
My only thoughts on this are the reports of varying types of residue left behind in mixing buckets/tanks. I personally never had issues with Red Sea, but I have seen increasing reviews from people talking about residue and whatnot after mixing. On other brands I've seen talk of inconsistent levels of alk, calk and mag from bucket to bucket...i get that stuff settles in transport and all...and i always mix the salt before adding it t my water but just curious as to what you guys use

I used TM Pro in my last tank. Loved it. When I upgraded to my 425xl, the LFS had switched to Red Sea blue bucket and I was still buying my water from them. I can say the brown crud drives me nuts. I use a power head to keep the water moving and still get the crud, so I end up making just enough salt water for my water change. It just gets to nasty to store. Also, I NEVER had any algae problems when using TMP, other than diatoms. No hair algae, bryopsis, Dino’s..nothing. Can’t say the same since using the RS. I planned on switching back, but life got in the way. BRSTV did some great videos on the salt mixes. I think TMP was one of the top choices and cleanest

Dolelo96 · Apr 5, 2020

Scratch08 said:
Yes...yes it is

Ah, true love.. You and my husband could be great friends

Joe Glass Cages · Apr 5, 2020

Why-Me said:
Watch Onward with the family!!
Such a goooood movie!

Agreed @Why-Me, Cat from Outer Space, North Avenue Irregulars, Snow Ball Express to name a few.....

sfin52 · Apr 5, 2020

Dolelo96 · Apr 5, 2020

I really need to put together a better clean up crew..When I “re-started” my tank I was overrun with hair algae, so I got some Mexican turbo snails. started adding dish, still had hair algae, so stayed with my Mexican turbos.I’ve added some trochus and two emerald crabs, but that’s it. Any suggestions? I would love some shrimp, but I have a flame hawkfish and I’ve been told they don’t play well with shrimp

fishguy242 · Apr 5, 2020

Dolelo96 said:
I really need to put together a better clean up crew..When I “re-started” my tank I was overrun with hair algae, so I got some Mexican turbo snails. started adding dish, still had hair algae, so stayed with my Mexican turbos.I’ve added some trochus and two emerald crabs, but that’s it. Any suggestions? I would love some shrimp, but I have a flame hawkfish and I’ve been told they don’t play well with shrimp

trouchus n margarita snails...SNAILS.. are my go to

fishguy242 · Apr 5, 2020

@sfin52 ,heres octo in action ,yes needs to be cleaned ;Facepalm but they are great

StatelineReefer · Apr 5, 2020

Scratch08 said:
On a serious note...what salt is everyone using in their tanks? I used to be a Red Sea pro guy, but I've been seeing some negativity about it lately. Tropic Marin seems to be soldout at most all online venders, so not sure what to go with.

I'm all about Tropic Marin Classic, but with my recent alkalinity troubles (Lost everything but the fish!!!) I'm thinking of going with their 7-8dkh salt.

fishguy242 · Apr 5, 2020

good night all,poppin

StatelineReefer · Apr 5, 2020

fishguy242 said:
good night all,poppin

Those birbs are almost buffalo wing sized already...

NY_Caveman · Apr 5, 2020

If folks were wondering about animals...

Tiger at Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus

A 4-year-old Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo announced Sunday. It is the first instance of a tiger testing positive for the virus, the USDA said. Nadia, the COVID-19 positive tiger, was exposed by an asymptomatic worker, the zoo said. The zoo says...

www.nbcnewyork.com

Scratch08 · Apr 5, 2020

Dolelo96 said:
Ah, true love.. You and my husband could be great friends

Lol...you have hit the proverbial nail on the head...we grew up a couple blocks away from each other...went to the same elementary school, middle/jr high school, and high school together...after graduation, we didnt see each other for nearly 20 years. Out of the blue she invited me to an impromptu and unofficial class reunion...been inseparable ever since...that was 8 years ago this past week. At this point Id be lost without her. Lol

fishguy242 · Apr 5, 2020

NY_Caveman said:
If folks were wondering about animals...

Tiger at Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus

A 4-year-old Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo announced Sunday. It is the first instance of a tiger testing positive for the virus, the USDA said. Nadia, the COVID-19 positive tiger, was exposed by an asymptomatic worker, the zoo said. The zoo says...

www.nbcnewyork.com

i just seen minutes ago ...how you doing up there? been kinda quiet

NY_Caveman · Apr 5, 2020

fishguy242 said:
i just seen minutes ago ...how you doing up there? been kinda quiet

A lot going on right now related to and not related to the virus. Just not in the right mindset for posting if you know what I mean. Still love all you #Katrinarinos

fishguy242 · Apr 5, 2020

NY_Caveman said:
A lot going on right now related to and not related to the virus. Just not in the right mindset for posting if you know what I mean. Still love all you #Katrinarinos

be safe ,here 24-7 "peace sign"