Recent content by Cody Ramirez

Been a while since I last posted an update, but everything’s been going great with the systems. I’m finally past the ugly stage on the 10’er and it’s starting to come together the way I envisioned. I ended up getting rid of the DSA tank in the garage after a failed seam and swapped it out for a...

I’m not saying a 48/72 hour hold magically eliminates pests or fully quarantines a coral. That’s obviously not realistic. But to the LFS’s point, even 48/72 hours substantially increases the chances of survival because the LFS is taking on the risk during the most dangerous period. Bag sales...

I’m in agreement with this ban. Let the LFS take on the responsibility and the risk. Let them color these pieces up properly, especially with maricultured SPS. It takes a trained eye from someone doing this every day to really see through the over saturated photos what a coral is capable of...

I have a frag available of this one if anyone is interested

I think that’s a great idea! Let’s do it!

Would anyone be interested in taking this green slimer chunk? It’s getting to big and want the real estate for other corals.

I finally got the 10-footer filled earlier this month. I’m currently battling the ugly stage from the new rock, which was expected. The system is plumbed into the garage with 2” drains. Flow is handled by four Maxspect XF350s mounted on the back wall. I’m running temporary T5s for now until I...

Looks like elephant slugs to me. I would be careful, I’ve read mixed results regarding reef safe compatibility. From my experience, I added a couple to my nano tank during its “ugly phase.” They ate all the algae but then started munching on some SPS. I came out one night to find one feasting...

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@derek_SR if you still have that green monti available, I’d love to give it a try! Also time to trim the fuge again. If anyone’s interested, I can bring a mix bucket of red macros: red ogo, atomic broccoli, and red gracilaria.

Hey, thanks for the feedback! They didn’t come with glass on the reflectors, so I really appreciate the heads up. I’m definitely going to start looking into having some cut. I also want to create some kind of cover to protect my eyes from direct exposure, especially with my son running around...

I see, I do remember hearing that it’s not good to touch these bare - you guys think a microfiber would suffice for handling?

I can do EB as well @Arvin R if you run out of space

I made a quick video with the new configuration, I adjusted the layout to have the leds in between the halides. Video doesn’t do the brightness and the color w/ the radium’s justice though.

That’s an awesome article! Makes me rest a little easier when I do have days that punch me up to 83°.