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You guys are getting me all choked up...I Have to go wash my face now, seriously. To see that no matter what comes my way I might be able to keep my aquarium going bc I have friends who would help me, or help me down size, or help me get out and then back into the hobby is just such a blessing. I am truly blessed!

I am so touched by all the offers to help from my Buckeye friends! From folks offering good homes, to those of you I know in real life offering to temporarily house my beloved fishies, and you all willing to give me back frags in the future, or offering to help dismantle it! I am touched all the way to my bones! Life has been so topsey turvey. I am scared that the future may bring an urgent shut down of my tank. So I was thinking to preemptively shut it down. But after sharing this plan with my kids I got voted down. Sigh...my dream come true to have the boys interested in my tank again! Sigh. For now I will continue to enjoy my tank and keep you all in mind if it comes to a shut down. all my love, Victoria

Hi, everyone My name is Cole, I have been in the reefing hobby on and off for the past 7-10 years! I recently bought a 28 gallon bio-cube which I am in the process of setting up. I have everything running I just need to get fish and corals to go in it! I look forward to meeting and learning from everyone on this site! I will get a build thread started soon! Have a great day, Thank You, CMH

The gorgonian opened up nicely today!

My heart rejoices. And I am locking this thread before you change your mind.

One of these months I think it would be cool to see what kind of pics we can get at lights out with a flash

Let’s see those summa tanks!!

I have to do this to feed my tusk. such a fierce looking fish but won't touch it unless its heated. 7 seconds in microwave for 3 pieces in total the size of a nickel . He is also a big wusy! if I walk by the tank too fast or make a quick move by him he goes to the bottom and plays dead for about 2 minutes.

Picked up this guy at Gerbers today. He was already eating there and right after acclimation into the QT tank he ate PE mysis right away. Hoping for the best but he will reside in the 65 Frag tank once through his treatment.

Thank you, Haha I actually don’t follow any directions. I have a Gatorade bottle that I made a hatchery. I just fill it with tank water and then pour in some eggs. Then I turn on the air stone and make it just enough to keep the water moving around and the eggs off the bottom.

Tank is doing 50xs better. Added some cured Florida keys liverock to the sump and frag tank along with 15 lbs of miracle mud. Been dosing zeobak, microbacter, and eco balance for the past few weeks. Largest charge occurred when the fish returned to the tank. It’s an ecosystem that defiantly can not take much change. Been running nutrients higher and the corals seem happier. The skimmer only runs for 6 hours a day at night. Phosphates are 0.10 and nitrate is 25 The wild pair of Red Sea bicinctus clowns are doing awesome and don’t bother the other clowns at all

A few new additions today. I added a some more rock for some more hiding space, a Biopellet reactor, a doser for fusion 1 and 2, a orange w/ white polyp gorgonian, another engineer goby, and a blue hippo tang. This will be it for awhile

so happy to hear that you are staying in! I know life can be crazy and sometimes the tank is the last thing on your mind...ive been there. As travis said, there are so many in here that are willing to help out. That tank is a beauty and it would be a shame if you had to let it go! let us know what else we can do. Sometimes just going on to the DBCT thread and adding new corals or trading will help keep you interested

As the others said I hope all is ok for you and your family. I would be interested in the kole tang, flame, wrasse, and blenny. I am willing to give you money as well so you are not completely out. I would also give you the fish back in the future if you decide to get back into the hobby.

I haven’t updated in awhile so here are some pictures from this week! Disclaimer the sailfin does not have ich lol it’s just stuff floating in the tank.

Birdsnest corals are also easy to care for. It’s not a large frag but I have a piece of enchanted forest birdsnest you can have

A Facebook messenger group for quick questions would be beneficial. Get answers a little quicker

That anemone is huge, Clowns probably love it. Tank looks like it’s coming along nicely

Selling this. Bought new in October of 2019. Installed January of 2020. Still very much like new. Leaving GHL and never looking back. Here is my build thread to show how long it’s been in use. I can’t find a link to the one I got. Maybe they no longer offer that bundle? It is this plus the display. https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/usa/product/profilux-4-mega-set-6e-black-usa-cnd/ I would like to get $850 for it. I am using it until a replacement controller arrives and I can get it hooked up. Cash only and will motivate me to move quickly. I have original box along with calibration fluids. I will also throw in a KH Director for parts only. No power cord and the top is busted. But still worked last time it was plugged in. Also here is my original PayPal receipt of what I paid for it.

It's about a year old. I was hoping to get somewhere around $550 for it with the magnetic probe rack.

@Joe I'm getting ready to start breaking down my system. I'll be selling an Apex system as soon as I find a new home for the livestock. Let me know if you end up going that route!

Looks awesome, my wife would divorce me if I bought that many corals lol.

I honestly can’t believe how large this anemone is getting!!! I don’t understand why it hasn’t split!! It’s getting better color. Purple and green. I’d say it’s about the size of a basketball!

So life's been happening and it seems like I haven't had much time for anything. But today, I get a break and wanted to share some updates. Been working on stabilizing the system since I let my all drop super low due to not testing and just letting the tank run without my dosing pumps setup. Some sps, mainly my monti cap and rainbow delight got very pale. Everything is back to where it needs to be now so hopefully everything will start to do better in the next few months.

Introducing the RedFlex Reef 100. By far the coolest sump I’ve ever seen. Starting from the intake. There is a silence tube that prevents the sound of water trickle being heard. Adjustable water level baffles. Probe holders, cord holder/organizer. A heater holder. 4 part doser tube. Finally above the return pump is a hose holder and a cord holder to help hold them both in there place. Coolest thing I’ve ever seen

Looks good.

I did get to use my credit. Bought a MP40 and they gave my $10 off for the trouble. Guess they aren’t so bad after all.

Cool keep us posted!

All ATI bulbs, 4- blue plus, 3-coral plus and 1-purple plus.

I guess it did, looks great! Planning anything special to feed it?

Well switching up my lighting... I am going back to T5s.. I loved my t5 setup on my 90. Switched to LEDs when I got my 120 grew coral but nothing like my T5s did. I kinda like the simplicity of them.. set it and forget it. I just got a 60" ATI 8 bulb fixture.

Why do you have to live so far

Sold through a few already

Awesome Victoria so happy for you that this will work out. Praying all is well

I am humbled. I dont even know what to say. Thank you Travis.

This hurts my heart. I hope everything is ok with you and your family.

Nice tank! I have been bouncing ideas off of Jen and Jeremy about my next build for the last two years. This is exactly the route I am wanting to go... exact measurements, closed loop, PVC bottom... You ordered my tank. Lol! Can't wait to see what you do! I am down in Anderson so if you ever need help, don't hesitate to reach out.

@crimsonvice your purple frag disc inspired me, and I ordered a pack for me new frag tank. Woot!

I agree lol

Crazy color. Look amazing!

Two good choices or any you can get cheap or for free.

green slimmer or birdsnest

I use super glue gel. Take the plugs and put in some sort of rack or holder outside of the aquarium. Put a blob of super glue about the size of a pea in the center of the plug. Let set up for a few minutes. Then take frag and push into the glue and give a little twist. Let sit for a couple more minutes. Then. Put into tank in low flow area for a few more minutes. Most coral will be ok out of water for a little bit with no issues. Some reefs have hours of low tide exposure. You just need enough time for a skin to form with the glue. That how I learned to do it and it works every time.

Well I went and picked up Wyatts first additions! A large green long tip anemone and a mated pair of true percula clowns. From what I was told they lay eggs every 2-3 weeks. We shall see haha

Bummer. I used a mirror to keep my yellow busy when I put it in a 90 with my Kole tang. It took a few weeks but worked. Good luck when you get ready to add again!

Picked up some new corals! I now have a ton of Kryptonite Candy canes if anyone is looking to trade lol. I don’t have everything in their permanent spots but all are in the tank and doing well.

Here we go.