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  1. Mike Yasin

    Are there any BC Space Lasers active in DBTC?

    I moved my colony a couple of weeks ago and want to give it another week or three of time to settle back to its glory. I also would like to make a few copies for a bank and dbtc. Lmk if any interest from SPS proven tanks. Thx
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    Please help me prevent my tank crashing! Sudden swing in parameters, unknown source!

    Bacterial blooms (if indeed that was it) are best fought with UV. Water changes help, but not much since the bacteria are actively reproducing. The fact younger nitrite isn’t necessarily indicative of a cycle, but that something is dead/dying and creating nitrite. The coral you have (gorgonian)...
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    Some stacked images.

    Range from 5 to 9 different photos at different focus points
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    Aquabiomics going out of business

    Andre posted that he is discounting the inventory he has of their tests
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    Mike's RS 425XL Reboot 01/2024

    I never took pics of some when they were first added except the fruity splice. Better late than never lol
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    Hello from Mountain View

    Unique will ship Marco rock from Florida - live rock in the ocean - comes wrapped really well and still wet. Best $100 you can spend imo
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    Mike's RS 425XL Reboot 01/2024

    track
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    Hello from Mountain View

    Welcome!
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    Coral order

    Yes and yes. Just way down from the 6ml ramp I did. I was testing with organo religiously, too. It’s these bone headed mistakes that make me crazy. Why, just why, did I do that???!
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    Coral order

    Sometimes bad things happen. I almost mini crashed several months ago due to an amino overdose, which I’m sure led to some bad bacteria taking hold and causing problems. I blame the amino supplement because it was the only thing I changed and I ramped up way too fast. My bionics test reinforced...
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    Coral order

    Yeah, he was away for a few weeks and something happened- he had his brother there at his house, but still crashed his system
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    Acro Bleaching Question

    I would dip the corals immediately and observe what comes off. The dip can be a healing solution as well. It’ll take a while for them to fill back in. Like others I suggest you get some nitrates in there asap. I make my own ammonium and urea to keep nitrate stable. I don’t dose nitrate directly...
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    Coral order

    I’ve gotten to the point that I only order from a handful of folks I have gotten to know very well and who are as anal as me (us), Cody is legit and has a very good process. I float, drip, treat with a dip, replace plugs, and observe everything and what may fall off the coral either way.
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    Coral order

    I’m getting an order from Cody at Coral Wealth on R2R next Tuesday. He’s got a few nice pieces and pretty good pricing. If anyone wants to order something below his minimum free ship, you’re welcome to have it added to my box and I can hold it for you...
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    Looking for a fish tank lens for my Canon DSLR

    You’ll love the result of adding the filter!!
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