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ws6kid
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Thanks guys. Yea, the losses are terrible. So much time spent in QT and making sure they are healthy just to lose them while away. Really frustrating.
Just got a nice pack from @kacrocorals581 though! Will get some photos once they settle in.
Just got a nice pack from @kacrocorals581 though! Will get some photos once they settle in.
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Some things have really taken off. Was just looking back through the thread and its so cute how tiny some of these pieces were at the beginning of the year.
RR The Vihn
WWC Flamethrower
WWC Snowy Dragon
Starburst Monti
JF Fender Bender
Tyree Red Dragon
Couple of other new ones and old ones mixed in there.
Replaced the light over the 120g with Radion G3 Pros. Been playing with that as well. Pretty nifty lighting. Will be interesting to see how the color differs from the ATI to the Radion.
Updated shot of the sump room. Love my new 818 from GEO!
RR The Vihn
WWC Flamethrower
WWC Snowy Dragon
Starburst Monti
JF Fender Bender
Tyree Red Dragon
Couple of other new ones and old ones mixed in there.
Replaced the light over the 120g with Radion G3 Pros. Been playing with that as well. Pretty nifty lighting. Will be interesting to see how the color differs from the ATI to the Radion.
Updated shot of the sump room. Love my new 818 from GEO!
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Couldn't help myself today at the local swap. @CherryCorals had one of their Full Tilt favias. Looks awesome! Thanks for taking my money guys.
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Got into a lot of trouble today at C-Sea 
@aquavista99 it was great meeting you. The corals are amazing. Here is a terrible iPhone pic under just blues for a few that stand out.
@aquavista99 it was great meeting you. The corals are amazing. Here is a terrible iPhone pic under just blues for a few that stand out.
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You are going to love the Homewrecker and Beach Bum! It was nice meeting you too. And the Freakshow is over the top nice too.
Yessir! That Freakshow is going to be one that looks great with the white lights on and in the evening. Really a wild piece. Can't wait for it to grow up
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Was making room on the frag racks for the new pieces and grabbed a couple of decent macros with the point and shoot
Rommels Watermelon
RR The Vihn
Tyree Pink Lemonade
WWC Firebreather
Tyree Blue Matrix
Rommels Watermelon
RR The Vihn
Tyree Pink Lemonade
WWC Firebreather
Tyree Blue Matrix
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Was looking at a random aussie no namer I grabbed a while back. It really is not looking awesome from a distance, but when I picked it up, I noticed a pretty little detail at the tip. Sorry for the bad photos 
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Just popping in to let you know the tank is still up Here is a bad video edited with some cheap software just to show the tank and all of its inmates Battling cyano for about a month and a half now. Driving me bonkers, but I am sure it will subside with better maintenance. I have been slammed at work opening our first expansion location so husbandry has been slacking. Some of the corals have exploded. Others are just slowly putting along.
Here is a bad video edited with some cheap software just to show the tank and all of its inmates Battling cyano for about a month and a half now. Driving me bonkers, but I am sure it will subside with better maintenance. I have been slammed at work opening our first expansion location so husbandry has been slacking. Some of the corals have exploded. Others are just slowly putting along.
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Debating about upgrading all of my apex so that I can accommodate the Trident system, or if I would be better off to just grab a kh guardian. Anyone have an opinion? Looks like getting out of my apex and into a new one will end up costing me over $1000 and then I will still have to purchase the trident when it is available. KH Guardian doesnt handle calc and mag, but is quite a bit cheaper to get into.
Also, why is cyano such a pain?
Also, why is cyano such a pain?
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I've had a couple alkatronics now for a few months without any issue. one of the biggest things to consider is support. Jonas the the focustronic team have essentially 24 hour support throughout facebook messenger and will reply within hours if not immediately with detailed one on one help whenever you mess something up or can't figure something out unique to your set up. they are amazing. the product has been running flawless since day one. integrates with your existing apex easily without upgrading equipment.
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That is good to know. I have to say that as frustrated as I have been with WAV pumps dying, Neptune's service has been excellent as well. I have a friend with the KH Guardian and it has been running perfectly since setup as well. Consistency is a good thing.
Following along will be building my in-wall tank in two years after I finish up PA school. I love the cabinetry around the tank.
What makes your tank have the least amount of maintenance? If that makes any sense.
What makes your tank have the least amount of maintenance? If that makes any sense.
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Thank you. The cabinets came out nice for sure. Everyone loves to see the tank when they come over.
There are so many options for automation these days. I caution making recommendation based on maintenance level, but if you are like me, and cannot be in the tank room daily, there are a few items for sure that I couldn't go without.
1. Controller - I like the apex as it is familiar to me and readily available with good support. When set up properly, it notifies me of issues that need immediate attention.
2. The best equipment you can afford. Reliability is key when looking for low maintenance.
3. Don't think you can have the tank that you love in photos without work. You can't automate the husbandry that lead to those tanks being so successful.
Hope that helps
Thank you. The cabinets came out nice for sure. Everyone loves to see the tank when they come over.
There are so many options for automation these days. I caution making recommendation based on maintenance level, but if you are like me, and cannot be in the tank room daily, there are a few items for sure that I couldn't go without.
1. Controller - I like the apex as it is familiar to me and readily available with good support. When set up properly, it notifies me of issues that need immediate attention.
2. The best equipment you can afford. Reliability is key when looking for low maintenance.
3. Don't think you can have the tank that you love in photos without work. You can't automate the husbandry that lead to those tanks being so successful.
Hope that helps
I won’t be able to be in the fish room everyday for sure. That is good info. I appreciate that.
I’ll keep following along.
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I live about 7 minutes south of Mantis I think I read your build thread on CORA. I dont post much there, it is pretty dead these days.
Thank you for the compliment. Let me know if you ever need anything.
I think I read your build thread on CORA. I dont post much there, it is pretty dead these days.Thank you for the compliment. Let me know if you ever need anything.
