Schmitty's 40g Nuvo Reef

[Schmitty]

Had to start over with sunny Ds

These lost some color and what it but I think they’re bouncing back


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[Schmitty]

Right before dinner


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[Schmitty]

I talked to kessil today and they said that my problem could definitely be from the light that’s over 7 years old. Excited to hook up new light but realized it’s missing the power source so I have to order that now-never easy


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[Schmitty]

Ok, so I just used the clubs par meter with my Kessil A360x lighting on 100% intensity 60 Blue... With the mesh lid on here's what I got. Is there a better mesh lid that lets more light in, I was shocked to see how much less light it actually gets with the lid on, but I dont wanna lose any more fish!

I guess now I know why the zoas have been reaching... NOT ENOUGH LIGHT?!?!? Crazy that i have it cranked to 100% at these readings, Im gonna acclimate my lights up to 100% apparently... Currently my bottom row is at 40-48 with 70% Intensity

 

[Schmitty]

So I got a new mesh DIY lid and look at the difference! Hoping to reach higher par[emoji1417]

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[ashburn2k]

Oh that mesh ( old ) is more like a diffuser


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[Schmitty]

Oh that mesh ( old ) is more like a diffuser


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Now you know why my par was so low. I’m optimistic and hopeful for things to really start thriving

 

[Coral reefer]

Now you know why my par was so low. I’m optimistic and hopeful for things to really start thriving

I still have a meter if you want to borrow it

 

[Schmitty]

I still have a meter if you want to borrow it

Sure!

 

[Schmitty]

Big thanks to [mention]Otakuthugster [/mention] for this beautiful frag. Can’t wait to watch her grow so I can frag out some pieces for BAR members - also included a birds nest not photographed yet

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[Schmitty]

Ok so I’m increasing my lights! Need to go from 85% for four hours to 100% for six hours ramping up and down for an hour so total of eight and see where that puts me... my question is how slow should I raise the time and power of the lights and how do I prevent algae spikes which I’m already seeing? If it’s a bigger CUC-what suggestions because I’m scared of crabs now not wanting them to pick on my precious zoas. Here’s a picture iPhone style of the algae

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[Schmitty]

I’m so close to getting an emerald crab or two... I havent been able to rid the bubble algae... Bad idea???


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[Jonathan Chia]

I know there are varying opinions on emeralds, but I've had good luck with them

Consensus seems to be YMMV though

 

[jhuynh]

whats your no3 and po4 at? emerald crabs are a hit or miss with those bubble algae. as for the sea lettuce, maybe try to pluck them carefully and get some trochus snails in there. lawnmower bleeny, sea hare, tuxedo urchin might help. do you run a refugium? macro algae in your sump can fight the battle for nuisance algae in the dt.

 

[Coral reefer]

I’ve got some baby trochus for you

 

[ashburn2k]

Seahare wins my vote, it was super effective until it killed itself in the wave pump


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[Schmitty]

I’ve got some baby trochus for you

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[Schmitty]

Seahare wins my vote, it was super effective until it killed itself in the wave pump


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Do you think Sean are will eat bubble algae too?


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[jhuynh]

Seahare wins my vote, it was super effective until it killed itself in the wave pump


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lol i know the feeling... powerhead 2 - sea hare 0

 

[Coral reefer]

Sweet-I’ll text you before I bring oat meter by

Can’t wait to get a reading on my oats!