Time for another one... Custom 300 Gallon setup

I am not sure of the soap issue. I run mine twice when I wash them. Hmm theres probably nothing to worry about if they are some sort of pod.

good to know, ill throw it in the wash today, needs it really bad lol Thank you for the help bTW!

Everything has been doing well, I had one fish die the other day for unknown reasons. However starting a couple weeks ago there has been a small film of algae coving the rocks slowly, any ideas what could cause this. ive ran tests and everything other than my mag (being 1200) was in check. I haven't tested for PO4 though which i will later tonight. Any recommendation on how to kill this stuff before it gets out of hand?

I would say thats just part of the bio process. You did start with mostly dry rock right? I did the same and have had to battle film, cyano, and hair algae with reduced photoperiods, gfo, carbon and heavier water changes. As soon as my tank hit 3 months 90% went away and I'm getting some pretty explosive coralline growth out competing with whats left. Im back on the usual maintenance schedule now with no issues and have 8 fish in my 70g almost fully stocked with coral now. Just be patient and let your rock mature, maybe not add anymore fish for awhile.

^ agreed

mojo

looking great tyson,,someday i like to visit,,cheer

Thanks guy, ill wait to add more fish for a few weeks. I had my powder blue tang die a few days ago, not sure why though, my corals and other fish seem very happy in the tank.

Dang-Your always welcome to visit. Might make you give me a camera lesson though

Originally Posted by tyson256031

Thanks guy, ill wait to add more fish for a few weeks. I had my powder blue tang die a few days ago, not sure why though, my corals and other fish seem very happy in the tank.

Dang-Your always welcome to visit. Might make you give me a camera lesson though

yes i can ,,not a problem,,see you soon

Debating on adding two more MP40's to the system or 2 of the Tunze 6065, Any input would be great, im looking to have a larger surface agitation and the front of the peninsula isnt getting enough flow i feel to keep sps fully happy. Im also going to tear out oll the rock this weekend and redo the rock work to make two islands i think. any ideas for flow in between the islands? they will be shallower (Most likely about 12" tall only)

I prefer mp40's over the 6065's. I like your scape now but would like to see what you come up with at the same time.

The only problem with the MP40's is they are fixed in one place on the tank wall. I might need to go the Tunze's just to be able to rotate them to face the front part of the peninsula where there isnt much flow from the other MP40's.

try the nutrient transport mode or tidal swell. they will give u more flow. the vortechs dont really work well for directional flow. if u have them setup like the manufacturer recomends it doesnt matter where they are pointing. try putting them on opposite sides.

Thank you Darth. The issue is not enough output from the MP40's, rather that they cannot be aimed in different directions. with the peninsula layout its tough for the SPS on the very front of it to get enough flow that i feel comfortable with. Thus thats why im thinking about adding two of either Tunze's or maybe two Korilia's for directional flow.

Tank looks great, I believe i will be doing a similar build when i decide to go big! Cant wait to see it mature..

The car choice however i cannot support : P But im biased as i drive a modded 370z : P

Yours is a base lancer with mods right? sorry for side tracking your thread.

Here is a video of me vs my brothers WW EVO X.. sorry for the lame music : P

370z vs EVO X - YouTube

Latest test results:

PH:8.2
KH:6.5
NO2:0
NO3:0
NH2/4:0
MG:1050
CA:420
PO4:0.03
K:300

Whats the best way to raise potassium? Do many people even worry about that? I'm working to raise my ALK, MG, and CA currently though. This is what I get for neglecting my tank lately. Corals are growing like crazy though, Ill try to get pics up soon.