Joel's Tank Journal(s)

[iCon]

So glad I purchased an r/o 5 stage system from BRS: No longer do I have to fill my trunk 15 (5 gal) to buy R/O water from Lighthouse in HMB every other month for the past 7 years. Not to mention the 20 mile round trip :0(

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Holy smokes. You're quite dedicated to those water changes!

 

[Reef Keeper]

Now that I'm making NSW at home, I only change 25 gals once per month. Don't need to change much, since I been dosing 2 part these past couple of years. Display seems to do better with fewer water changes. My "Thanks" to Tuberider, as he was over a while back and suggested this schedule for me and the Kitters. Now saving time and money. That is another reason why I'm a supporting member, Great resource these boards are. Not to mention some of the nice corals I swap for too.

 

[Reef Keeper]

Getting ready for 1st Swap of 2015

Here are some photos of the mother colonies too. Last Swap was a bust, for me, hoping I do better this time around.

Have 10 pieces - 8 in the swap and 2 to trade with icon.


Display as of 3/13/15

Frags packaged for Swap

Tuberider's Mycedium Chalice - Frag 15+ eyes - Second Genration in my display

Tyree BLue Lamallosa - mother colony

Screebo's Miami Hurricane - mother colony

Jeremy's Mycedium Chalice (gorilla nipples)- mother colony

 

[Reef Keeper]

Here is a good link to Jeremy's (coral of all kinds) dipping instructions:
An expanded dipping regimen your input helps!!! | Bay Area Reefers | BAR

Here is the lead in:

In light of the upcoming swap, I'd like to open some dialogue about techniques and tips to help you keep your tank free of pests. Bear in mind that trading corals is like engaging in unsafe sex practices, you're going to get cooties

 

[Reef Keeper]

I did a light dipping, when I returned home, in Revive; and the corals were very clean. Thanks to those who took the time to frag some nice pieces for the Swap :0)

Will post Frag Photos soon, but these photos from the net show the potential nicely...

Here goes:

Green Rhodactis - Shroom - Corallug sp? it was on SPS table for my last pick, not happy about that, but it is showy none the less. Within the order of Corallimorpharia.
green rhodactis - Yahoo Search Results

Capt America Zoas - RA2R sp? May look like this once it settles in. Right now kind of brown rim and red center is starting to show.

Palythoas (Zoanthus Gigantus) - Captain America Paly ...

Blue Stag Acro SPS- Bee505 sp? Very deep blue and pretty - Looks more like this Cali Blue Tort "Blue Tortusa."

Cali Blue Tort

Light Blue Tort - SPS - Neuro Was lucky to get one of the two pieces on the table, and drew the smaller of the two as the larger was claimed. Very light pale blue, and very nice contrast with the other blues in the display
SPS Live Corals

Tyree Red Cyphastrea - SPS -Dswong01 Not sure if this frag is just "Tyree Red" or "Blood Red" All the links come up "Blood Red." This stuff grows like mad in my tank, so it should be very showy for an all red Cyphastrea....
Limited Editions Blood Red Eyes Cyphastrea

Purple Stylophora Acro - SPS - Member didn't list their Name - Very pretty and very nicely mounted. Very healthy and showy - Nice of the Member to bring it in. Like to thank them whom ever it may be.

Vivid Purple Stylophora | Vivid Aquariums | Buy Online

That's it: I came with 8 pieces and went home with 6 nice pieces. One of the best things was getting to meet and know some of our Supporting Members, and some of the Board Members a bit better :0)

I think this Swap was very well managed, and the Board Members really held an excellent event. Looking forward to our next meeting / get togethers and Swaps.

Now, I have to transfer this post to my Journal Page.

Happy Reefing,
Joel - Reef Keeper.

 

[Reef Keeper]

New polyps on my Wish List: NEON CLOVES



Got these from "Eight" but they faded out over the years. Now trying to create a new colony :0)

 

[Reef Keeper]

These were photos I found from a BAR's Tank Tour a few years ago: One day my display will look this nice

 

[tygunn]

Nice, I'd like to learn more about the "water saver" feature as we pay more for water here, than any place in the U.S; and the unit expells / rejects apx 2/3rds of the water entering the unit. :0(

You'll want to check your water pressure before getting the second membrane. I only have a single membrane and my pressure was 45psi at the tap. Low pressure can cause slow production and lots of waste. A booster pump was an awesome purchase -- fast production and less waste.

 

[Reef Keeper]

You'll want to check your water pressure before getting the second membrane. I only have a single membrane and my pressure was 45psi at the tap. Low pressure can cause slow production and lots of waste. A booster pump was an awesome purchase -- fast production and less waste.

I get 65 -70 psi, but I have another hook up that is >90psi that I can reduce. Thank you for the 411

 

[Reef Keeper]

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY - 2015

Hydnophora 03/17/15

1st coral received from a BAR's Member - Mario
9/16/2009

 

[tygunn]

I get 65 -70 psi, but I have another hook up that is >90psi that I can reduce. Thank you for the 411

My booster pump brings me up to around 90psi so if you reduce to around 80 you should be good for almost anything.