Bubble tip anchored upside down? - Page 3

edsbeaker · 04/23/2013, 07:13 AM

Double post.

kegogut · 04/23/2013, 07:31 AM

If your specific gravity is 1.021 you need to raise it. Use SW to top off your tank for a few days until you get a SC reading of 1.023-1.025. I would suggest getting a refractometer when you can and NOT using a hydrometer. Theyre OK to use for beginners but you dont want to rely on it for long.

A fellow reefer had a tank semi-crash because his hydro was reading .025 and his SG was really .029

TomTheWicked · 04/23/2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokiman

does the bta look sick?

Looks a little bleached IMO.

Curious to know why the montipora in this pic wasn't on your list of corals you recently purchased. And the torch in your FTS doesn't show up in this pic.

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Originally Posted by Rokiman

(friend bought the other and a green chromis)

My guess is they've died.

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Originally Posted by Rokiman

(hosted anemone from day 1)

Yet neither pic of the BTA or the FTS actually show the behavior.

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Originally Posted by Rokiman

temp is usually 78-80

The thermometer in you FTS says 81.7

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Originally Posted by Rokiman

my live rocks are entirely covered in corilline algae.

And I'm superman. I mean, I bought a superman suit. Just like you bought a few rocks covered in coralline algae.

edsbeaker · 04/23/2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokiman

does the bta look sick?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokiman

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Originally Posted by edsbeaker

I could be wrong, but if you compare this picture to his FTS above, I don't think they are from the same tank?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
does the bta look sick?
Looks a little bleached IMO.

Curious to know why the montipora in this pic wasn't on your list of corals you recently purchased. And the torch in your FTS doesn't show up in this pic.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
(friend bought the other and a green chromis)
My guess is they've died.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
(hosted anemone from day 1)
Yet neither pic of the BTA or the FTS actually show the behavior.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
temp is usually 78-80
The thermometer in you FTS says 81.7

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
my live rocks are entirely covered in corilline algae.
And I'm superman. I mean, I bought a superman suit. Just like you bought a few rocks covered in coralline algae.

I'll say it again, it's not the same tank.
The OP, whether a troll or not, is not being honest, and therefore wasting the time of all the people on this forum. Maybe it's time to close this one up?

aydemir · 04/23/2013, 09:42 AM

Also I would've thought there would've been more die-off from the LR and it wouldn't be as covered with algae, unless I missed the part where he said he cured it and let them grow out... Most stores in my area sell LR that is close to white because they keep it under very little light...

Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 12:11 AM

LOL u guys want me to post a video?

Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 12:23 AM

Edsbeaker, You honestly can't see my Torch right in the middle of the fts??

Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edsbeaker

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
does the bta look sick?
Looks a little bleached IMO.

Curious to know why the montipora in this pic wasn't on your list of corals you recently purchased. And the torch in your FTS doesn't show up in this pic.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
(friend bought the other and a green chromis)
My guess is they've died.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
(hosted anemone from day 1)
Yet neither pic of the BTA or the FTS actually show the behavior.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
temp is usually 78-80
The thermometer in you FTS says 81.7

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokiman
my live rocks are entirely covered in corilline algae.
And I'm superman. I mean, I bought a superman suit. Just like you bought a few rocks covered in coralline algae.

I'll say it again, it's not the same tank.
The OP, whether a troll or not, is not being honest, and therefore wasting the time of all the people on this forum. Maybe it's time to close this one up?

LOL you willing to bet money on that it's not the same tank?

Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aydemir

Also I would've thought there would've been more die-off from the LR and it wouldn't be as covered with algae, unless I missed the part where he said he cured it and let them grow out... Most stores in my area sell LR that is close to white because they keep it under very little light...

As you can tell my lr are quite purple

Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 12:49 AM

http://youtu.be/9aZrc8P6s6I

alexander_ktn · 04/24/2013, 03:33 AM

The OP might have been very lucky and the live rock might have come from an established system - maybe even the store's system. That would surely lead to no or only a small cycle.

Nonetheless it's not the ideal way of starting a reef tank and I'd urge you to read up on tank setup and maintenance as well as the biological and chemical basics. A little background knowledge/understanding can make the difference between keeping animals alive and having them thrive in the long term.

maddmaxx · 04/24/2013, 08:50 PM

well ill give him credit for posting a vid... this tank seems like it could have been set up quickly from other established tanks. is it a complete troll, idk, but he did say he trolled in other forums. so I would completely expect sarcastic and random replys... but the anemone doesn't look to happy tho

MTF7 · 04/24/2013, 09:41 PM

The rock has to be from a well established tank look at the coralline algae on it

MTF7 · 04/24/2013, 09:43 PM

Also are you running a sump or is that just a power filter on the back?

Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 11:19 PM

Sorry. I still haven't figured out forums entirely. I'm not THAT much of a troll xD But here's a pic after I fed my gbta and as it opened up

Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 11:20 PM

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Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MTF7

Also are you running a sump or is that just a power filter on the back?

Just the aqueon 55/75 with the aquac remora nano protein skimmer. I clean my filter every other day now and clean the entire unit weekly. I also do 10% water change every two weeks which was 2 days ago. Today being the 14th day.

Rokiman · 04/24/2013, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTF7

The rock has to be from a well established tank look at the coralline algae on it

you like the coralline? bahaha because there are apparently some people that like to buy superman suits and call themselves superman these days. I must be Batman then.

MTF7 · 04/25/2013, 09:12 AM

No just that type of algae takes a whole for it to grow and since there is none on your powerheads it's just means you rock is established more then the tank

moonyrat · 04/25/2013, 12:35 PM

well if the nem dies your tank gonna crush....

accordsirh22 · 04/25/2013, 05:03 PM

that thing is super bleached, dont be surprised when it dies

Rokiman · 04/26/2013, 12:19 AM

course

Rokiman · 04/26/2013, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonyrat

well if the nem dies your tank gonna crush....

yeah that tends to happen when anemones die and you don't take care of it right away.

Rokiman · 04/26/2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTF7

No just that type of algae takes a whole for it to grow and since there is none on your powerheads it's just means you rock is established more then the tank

you sir are correct. Like I said it's been up for about 2 weeks.

moonyrat · 04/26/2013, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokiman

you sir are correct. Like I said it's been up for about 2 weeks.

look at the color the nem is super bleached

04/23/2013, 07:13 AM	#51
edsbeaker Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 857	Double post. __________________ Marilyn RedSea Max-E 260

04/23/2013, 07:31 AM	#52
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	If your specific gravity is 1.021 you need to raise it. Use SW to top off your tank for a few days until you get a SC reading of 1.023-1.025. I would suggest getting a refractometer when you can and NOT using a hydrometer. Theyre OK to use for beginners but you dont want to rely on it for long. A fellow reefer had a tank semi-crash because his hydro was reading .025 and his SG was really .029 __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

04/24/2013, 08:50 PM	#62
maddmaxx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,003	well ill give him credit for posting a vid... this tank seems like it could have been set up quickly from other established tanks. is it a complete troll, idk, but he did say he trolled in other forums. so I would completely expect sarcastic and random replys... but the anemone doesn't look to happy tho __________________ One Life One Shot Current Tank Info: 40B Mixed reef

04/25/2013, 12:35 PM	#70
moonyrat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 180	well if the nem dies your tank gonna crush.... __________________ [IMG]http://i43.*******.com/2n6g8pk.gif[/IMG]

04/23/2013, 09:42 AM	#55
aydemir Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 306	Also I would've thought there would've been more die-off from the LR and it wouldn't be as covered with algae, unless I missed the part where he said he cured it and let them grow out... Most stores in my area sell LR that is close to white because they keep it under very little light...

04/24/2013, 12:11 AM	#56
Rokiman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 49	LOL u guys want me to post a video?

04/24/2013, 12:23 AM	#57
Rokiman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 49	Edsbeaker, You honestly can't see my Torch right in the middle of the fts??

04/24/2013, 12:49 AM	#60
Rokiman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 49	http://youtu.be/9aZrc8P6s6I

04/24/2013, 03:33 AM	#61
alexander_ktn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austria Posts: 851	The OP might have been very lucky and the live rock might have come from an established system - maybe even the store's system. That would surely lead to no or only a small cycle. Nonetheless it's not the ideal way of starting a reef tank and I'd urge you to read up on tank setup and maintenance as well as the biological and chemical basics. A little background knowledge/understanding can make the difference between keeping animals alive and having them thrive in the long term.

04/24/2013, 09:41 PM	#63
MTF7 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 285	The rock has to be from a well established tank look at the coralline algae on it

04/24/2013, 09:43 PM	#64
MTF7 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 285	Also are you running a sump or is that just a power filter on the back?

04/24/2013, 11:19 PM	#65
Rokiman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 49	Sorry. I still haven't figured out forums entirely. I'm not THAT much of a troll xD But here's a pic after I fed my gbta and as it opened up

04/24/2013, 11:20 PM	#66
Rokiman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 49	...

04/25/2013, 09:12 AM	#69
MTF7 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 285	No just that type of algae takes a whole for it to grow and since there is none on your powerheads it's just means you rock is established more then the tank

04/25/2013, 05:03 PM	#71
accordsirh22 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 817	that thing is super bleached, dont be surprised when it dies

04/26/2013, 12:19 AM	#72
Rokiman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 49	course