Waterbox 130.4 - Page 2

JGreiwe2 · 11/05/2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mnml

I’ve been using it now for 3 weeks at 2ml each every other day. So far I have not seen positive or negative effects. Will keep dosing for at least 2 months before I decide whether or not to keep dosing.

I've been dosing 6ml once every couple of days for about 2 weeks, also have had about the same results as what you are describing. keep me posted on your results! I'm eager to know if this stuff actually works.

jsbzmcdaniel · 11/16/2018, 05:08 PM

mnml - Nice setup! I ordered my Waterbox 130 last week. What brand dosing containers are those? They look slick!

mnml · 11/17/2018, 05:15 AM

Hi jsbzmcdaniel,

Congrats on your 130 purchase. You're going to love it! It's a nice tank. I'm using 800ml VOSS glass water bottles as dosing containers.

Really inexpensive and they work well. You can get the bulkhead and acrylic tubes from BRS. If you plan to dose NoPox, stay away from the acrylic tube, however. Let me know if you have any other questions. I need to update this build thread. A few things have changed since my last update.

mnml · 11/17/2018, 05:22 AM

The tank has been up for 2 months now. Things are starting to settle in.

I changed my lights from Radion XR15 G4 Pro to XR30 G4 Pro. Quite a difference in PAR and aesthetics. Also received my custom lid from Safe Top Lids. Fits like a glove.

mnml · 11/17/2018, 05:27 AM

Also have 2 tangs in QT. If all goes well, they’ll be ready for their new home by Dec 5. 2 rounds of PraziPro done and now treating Copper Safe.

mnml · 11/17/2018, 10:55 AM

BeanMachine · 11/17/2018, 11:41 AM

Great looking tank. I need to get over to Seaside it’s been a while. They always have nice fish.

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mnml · 11/17/2018, 06:35 PM

Thank ypu, BeanMachine. Seaside is great. A bit of a drive for me but the fish selection is awesome.

mnml · 01/04/2019, 08:56 AM

My Waterbox 130.4 turns 4 months old this week. Very happy with the tank, things are starting to thrive.

IMG_1085.jpg IMG_1084.jpg IMG_1083.jpg IMG_1082.jpg IMG_1081.jpgWater Parameters:
Alk 8-8.5 DKH
Cal 410-430 ppm
Mag 1350-1400 ppm
Nitrate < 5 ppm
Phosphate .02
pH 7.8-8.1
Salinity 1.026
Temp 76-77F

Daily Dosage:
50ml BRS Calicum
50ml BRS Alkalinity
10ml BRS Magnesium
1ml RS Trace Colors ABCD

Feeding:
2 cubes of Mysis/Spirulina a day
2 scopes of Benepets a week
15ml of RS Reef Energy a week

Water Changes:
20g once a month with Fritz RPM Salt (Blue Box)

mnml · 01/04/2019, 08:57 AM

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mnml · 01/13/2019, 07:57 PM

Added some new friends to the Waterbox 130.4.
- Leopard Wrasse
- McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
- Firefish
- A pair of Tierra Anthias

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keepLearning · 01/18/2019, 12:27 PM

Tank is looking good. How about a new full DT shot. I love the new anthias...

mnml · 01/18/2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by keepLearning

Tank is looking good. How about a new full DT shot. I love the new anthias...

Thank you. I was planning on getting a set of Lyretail Anthias but couldn’t pass these up when I saw them. Here’s a recent fts. C8B3E5F2-75BF-47F8-BAC5-EF236585BFA8.jpg

keepLearning · 01/18/2019, 01:45 PM

Whete did you get the anthias? Seaside ? I am worried about anthias require a lot of feeding frequently. I don't have a tank sitter so taking a 2 week vacation is tough ...:-)

mnml · 01/18/2019, 01:48 PM

Yep, all my fish came from Seaside. I feed 2 cubes of mysis a day and they seem to be okay. Weekends they get feed twice a day since I’m home.

mnml · 03/02/2019, 11:06 AM

I started an instagram page for my tank if anyone is interested. @tranphan_reef

11/17/2018, 05:15 AM	#28
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Hi jsbzmcdaniel, Congrats on your 130 purchase. You're going to love it! It's a nice tank. I'm using 800ml VOSS glass water bottles as dosing containers. Really inexpensive and they work well. You can get the bulkhead and acrylic tubes from BRS. If you plan to dose NoPox, stay away from the acrylic tube, however. Let me know if you have any other questions. I need to update this build thread. A few things have changed since my last update. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

11/17/2018, 05:22 AM	#29
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	The tank has been up for 2 months now. Things are starting to settle in. I changed my lights from Radion XR15 G4 Pro to XR30 G4 Pro. Quite a difference in PAR and aesthetics. Also received my custom lid from Safe Top Lids. Fits like a glove. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

11/17/2018, 05:27 AM	#30
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Also have 2 tangs in QT. If all goes well, they’ll be ready for their new home by Dec 5. 2 rounds of PraziPro done and now treating Copper Safe. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

11/17/2018, 10:55 AM	#31
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	__________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

11/17/2018, 11:41 AM	#32
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	Great looking tank. I need to get over to Seaside it’s been a while. They always have nice fish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

11/16/2018, 05:08 PM	#27
jsbzmcdaniel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 2,585	mnml - Nice setup! I ordered my Waterbox 130 last week. What brand dosing containers are those? They look slick!

11/17/2018, 06:35 PM	#33
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Thank ypu, BeanMachine. Seaside is great. A bit of a drive for me but the fish selection is awesome. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

01/04/2019, 08:56 AM	#34
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	My Waterbox 130.4 turns 4 months old this week. Very happy with the tank, things are starting to thrive. IMG_1085.jpg IMG_1084.jpg IMG_1083.jpg IMG_1082.jpg IMG_1081.jpgWater Parameters: Alk 8-8.5 DKH Cal 410-430 ppm Mag 1350-1400 ppm Nitrate < 5 ppm Phosphate .02 pH 7.8-8.1 Salinity 1.026 Temp 76-77F Daily Dosage: 50ml BRS Calicum 50ml BRS Alkalinity 10ml BRS Magnesium 1ml RS Trace Colors ABCD Feeding: 2 cubes of Mysis/Spirulina a day 2 scopes of Benepets a week 15ml of RS Reef Energy a week Water Changes: 20g once a month with Fritz RPM Salt (Blue Box) __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

01/04/2019, 08:57 AM	#35
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	IMG_1080.jpg IMG_1079.jpg IMG_1078.jpg IMG_1077.jpg IMG_1076.jpg __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

01/13/2019, 07:57 PM	#36
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Waterbox 130.4 Added some new friends to the Waterbox 130.4. - Leopard Wrasse - McCosker's Flasher Wrasse - Firefish - A pair of Tierra Anthias IMG_1182.jpg IMG_1181.jpg IMG_1180.jpg IMG_1179.jpg IMG_1183.jpg __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

01/18/2019, 12:27 PM	#37
keepLearning Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Near Cypress College Posts: 1,712	Tank is looking good. How about a new full DT shot. I love the new anthias...

01/18/2019, 01:45 PM	#39
keepLearning Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Near Cypress College Posts: 1,712	Whete did you get the anthias? Seaside ? I am worried about anthias require a lot of feeding frequently. I don't have a tank sitter so taking a 2 week vacation is tough ...:-)

01/18/2019, 01:48 PM	#40
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Yep, all my fish came from Seaside. I feed 2 cubes of mysis a day and they seem to be okay. Weekends they get feed twice a day since I’m home. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

03/02/2019, 11:06 AM	#41
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	I started an instagram page for my tank if anyone is interested. @tranphan_reef __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4