There is an Aquarium giveaway happening. Cade Aquariums is giving away an entire setup to someone. Enter by clicking the link below. bit.ly/36mwiNZ

You're trying to skip too many steps. And those fake rocks can't hold anything that can build up your nutrients that much. You need an export strategy to deal with the fish first. Get an algae reactor or start carbon dosing, stuff like that, and then you need to build up your confidence with easy corals. Don't get coral cocky because you can keep LPS happy in a QT tank, it's much easier than in a reef. Also your coralline algae has slowed way down. Your lights on the reef are either too dim or too blue, you need some white. The amount of algae doesn't show 30+ nitrates and .4 phosphates. So start with easier corals rather than trying to get an instant euphyllia rainbow collection lol, you're too new to do that skillfully. So arm yourself with patience.

@multanemo

3 жыл бұрын

It’s because he’s a freshwater scrub. He’ll ignore us.

@athomeontwo

3 жыл бұрын

Mostly good advice, he needs way more experience and the system is way too new. I’ve run systems for years with 30+ nitrates lol. Hats off to the OP for making a video illustrating his mistakes and inexperience.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

hey DVs Reef, the system is 1.5 years old. Mistakes happen and I am not afraid to post them. Thanks for your insight.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

TattooedDancer91 - I had a fug at one point but it wasnt working out. I am planning on getting an algae scrubber to go along with the skimmer for export. I will mess around with the lighting spectrum to add in more white, slowly of course.

@TattooedDancer91

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking yeah, basically you're trying to turn a FOWLR into a thriving reef overnight, water parameters and, light and flow suddenly matter. It's those you need to learn to master. Usually done with easy corals and advancing from there.

Oh man Paul damn what a tragedy but u got that back up locked and loaded 🤙🏽🤙🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Braddah! It will come back for sure!

It all about patients, it’s taken me two years to get my 500 litre tank to be fully cycled reef and only now just stared putting main hammers and torches in. I started of with Caribsea Life Eco Rock and mixed in with some live rock to get it seeded which took ages, after 3 months I started putting corals in like acans and hammers but even these I lost as it was to early to put them in. Started of with a few clown fish and mushrooms and gradually built it up over the course of two years and only now it’s looking more like a reef tank. It will come together, I’ve learnt over time not to rush things. Time and patients is key especially in the hobby.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Andrew. Its appreciated. My tank has but running for 1.5 years and I only started to add coral to it 2.5 months ago. So I need to do for digging

Theres always minor setbacks to this hobby. It happens to the best of us. Stay positive bud!👍

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Sure are! Thank you sir.

Respect, for having posted your challenges. Subscribed as a result of it. Big hi from a fellow rifa on the other side of the pond @Rock of Gibraltar

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for subscribing. Yeah challenges happen and not showing them isnt real. So I had too. Thanks again. Lots of videos coming out soon.

Good evening Sir. I'm very sorry, that is heart aching. Kee your head up, I know you will sort out the problem.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you. I will get it right.

@ultimatefishkeeping

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking My pleasure Sir. Stay safe and take care.

Man, I feel you. I had a beautiful torch I lost before. That really sucks!

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it happens. Got to keep on trucking.

Man your coral collection is insane!!!!! Hey I was wondering where do you buy your corals at because you always have crazy colorful ones. Btw love your video sorry to hear about the tank. All this work will be worth it at the end! 👍

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I get them from a few places. LAX Aquarium, AquaSD, Ebay and LFS

It’s too bad about the torch corals I didn’t know they can shed like that at first I thought it was eaten by a fish , love your videos man. Have a great weekend!😁

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is not cool at all. Have a great weekend as well.

Thanks for sharing the ugly side of things. I’m going through same as you right now so I feel your pain.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Dang Kenneth, that stinks. Yeah its part of it so sure, got to keep it real

Oh man that sucks. You'll get it figured out and fixed!

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Dude its the worst

Awesome video mate

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great video, i feel like this is a relatable video for real people, who sometimes take shortcuts, or don't religously follow ever saltwater rule and check everything every day, sorry you lost so much stuff, but glad you made the video to share what happened and what you learned from it! = )

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Learning is the key

Thanks for sharing your woes. It's a rewarding hobby sometimes but it can be totally horrible when things go wrong. Especially when trying to find the cause. I had total polyp bailout on all my hammers in a tank that had been running fine for 3 years. It's not nice seeing it. I had heard if you put the bailed out head in a very low flow area it can recover???

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I have heard that as well, but I haven't tested it, so I am not sure.

Looks like save to me, I’m glad you’re testing a lot.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, me too.

Sorry to hear that man. I switched to bare bottom, and I put 2 pumps on bottom corners with max flow.... that way it pushes all the detritus to the front, and once a week I siphon it out. Helps a lot to ensure I have little to no detritus, and whatever left I have, goes into the filter socks.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kennan. Thanks for sharing how you do things in your tank.

It’s good to see you having problems. The reality is that this is a hard hobby with lots and lots of moving variables, some of which you can control and some you can’t. Welcome to saltwater, freshwater scrub!

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Its a hard hobby yes;

@TwoGayReefers

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this is a fun hobby 😂 recommend 10% weekly water changes, could be trace elements and stability. The water level in the overflow is too high, this prevents surface skimming - that takes out all the “bad stuff”. We’ve had about a year of issues trying to dial in our tank, definitely weekly water changes help the most.

@multanemo

3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoGayReefers I love you guys. Two of the best Saltwater 🐻

@TwoGayReefers

3 жыл бұрын

@@multanemo thank you sir, I feel we’ve really earned our viewers after the last 8 months 😂 and I love the term ‘freshwater scrub’ 😝

I love your power blue tang, where did you get yours ?

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I got it from Live Aquaria. I quarantined it for about 2 months

sorry for your euphylias. It's a heartbreak... If I may suggest an idea: the two pumps you added in the back, put them on the side instead of the bottom you will get a better flow to move all the dirt in the water column. You may also consider a lighter aquascaping, allowing a better circulation of water in the tank. All the best for the future and thanks for sharing. Regards from Geneva Switzerland

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is Javier-Maria Martin. Thanks for your suggestions.

First for the first time lol. All part of the reef journey bro

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks Robert. It sure is, but doesn't make it easier. Appreciate your continued support. Thanks.

@robertward6813

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking it definitely doesn't bro. Chin up and reef on

This is why I'm afraid of doing a reef tank...things can very quickly go south and it can kill years of hard work in a matter of days...I hope you get everything sorted Paul.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gurvinder! I am learning that is for sure.

Why don’t you add a refugium to the system

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bobby. I did have one at one point, but I was having issues. I plan on getting an algae scrubber.

Sorry man. I hope I sorted it all out and get things back up 🙏🏾

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. Yeah I am getting there.

Gutted for you pal 😫 but we’ve all been there . Unfortunately it takes time AND patience. Something we don’t always do. Believe me it does get better, 😀👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! I will get it right

That’s sad, sorry to see that. I agree with leaving the skeletons of Acans, euphyllia, plates and a few others in place. Surprisingly over time you will get regeneration. Also perhaps your tank hasn’t matured enough to house those types of corals.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is. The tank is 1.5 years old. So I am not sure on that. I know the elevated levels are playing a part for sure.

You had a NO3 and PO4 problem. I detect none in my tank, so i had to start dosing them. Sad to hear you lost those corals but its part of the hobby. You will succeed with new ones for sure!

@jessieoliphant8136

3 жыл бұрын

I also dose NO3 and PO4. I actually removed my chaeto because it was melting and making a mess in my tank. Nutrients at 0 made a huge dino problem as well

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks AP. I hope your tank is doing well.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

That stinks Jessie.

Bummer! If it’s not one thing, it’s another. It never ends 😖

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is Lyndsay! Thanks for commenting.

Dude thats sucky man. Sorry to hear and see the loss of coral

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro is is the worst.

Thanks plenty for the video, but sorry for the setback.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thansk Kavir. It happens and I wanted to share it

Do you have no filter media apart from a chunk of rock in middle of sump

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I have a bag of matrix in another chamber.

I have been there for 20 years. Its like that manin the saltwater hobby, everything goes good and suddenly, boom.... It sucks and I feel so sorry for you but that is how it can go.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicolaas. I appreciate you sharing your experience. Yeah it sure is part of it. But I have to and want to keep going.

@nicobari1965

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking Don't give up, its a beautiful hobby and worthed the try to overcome all the cons. I never gave up aswell until I had a systemcrash during a wrong moment in my life. Iff I may give you a good advise, never mess in your system while everything goes well. Never change a winning team. Goodluck.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nicolaas. I agree. I think things are in a good place. I rented a part meter and I know I have range on my percentage run. Appreciate your support.

What percentage do you have the return pump? If you turn it down, you can lower the water level in the tank. I don’t understand that sump design where the water level in the skimmer chamber changes the level in the other changes - when you baffles are set, the only place where the water level should change is in the return chamber - unless your pump is struggling.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

The pump is on 3 of 5.

Nice tank. What size is your DT and full system size? I have a yellow and purple tang i want to put in my DT but im worried my kole eye and scopas will kill it.? Any trouble with yours fighting?

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tynan. The Tank is a 120 gallon 4x2x2. Sump is like 20-30 gallons depending on the water level. With my tangs they do chase around from time to time, but So far so good. I added the Yellow Tang, Purple Tang and Whitetail Bristletooth tang all at the same time. I then added the Sailfin tang and powder blue at the same time. The purple went after sailfin for a while but the differences are worked out. Still some chasing etc, but not bad at all. I have kept aggressive cichlids so I wanted to try multiple tangs and its been working out.

@tynanfriesen420

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking i added my yt and pt in an acclimation box and no issues so i dropped then in. So far its been good

Part of hobby.I know it’s sad but I’m sure in coming months tank gonna become more epic

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the positive comment Desi. It does happen But I will work hard to get it right.

How often do you change your "socks" on the reef tank? Although I use cups and filter floss I know I found the change frequency there had a major impact on nitrate and phosphate.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I need to change them more often. Thanks for the comment

@freakygoblin3068

3 жыл бұрын

For information "Is your filter sock changing schedule helping to reduce nutrients?" by BRS is a useful/informative video.

Sad to see. Did look like the tank was moving too fast. Hopefully, bounces back nicely.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too

That coral qt is bangin

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir! Its awesome. I think that is half the fun have a coral qt tank.

Look into some automation especially with AWC and test, test, test (especially when putting that much coral in at once)

My nitrates are also the exact level yours are now, how do i reduce them, should i do one really big water change. Thanks regards Josh

@richardwalker4220

3 жыл бұрын

80% water change once a week!

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. Good comment. I am really on the water changes myself.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

That stink Joshy Jock. Like Richard said the water changes and I would test very often as well.

@gyrafn

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking thank you

@golfinusa

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardwalker4220 please don't do a 80% water change. Maybe 50% max and do them more frequently. Think of adding a refugium and/or gfo reactor

I highly recommend getting a liter meter for auto water changes. It makes this hobby much more enjoyable.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I do thought that fly was on my screen when I seen the comment LOL. Do you have a specific brand you use?

@masonmclean1573

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking it’s the best profile picture ever. Look into the litermeter by spectrapure. A full setup ( main unit, slave pump, and tubing) will cost about $600, but it will change your reefkeeping world. I would prioritize this over buying new fish and corals (and defiently the algae scrubber you just bought)

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

You know I have a spare Neptune Dos. I can use that for auto water changes. I just need to get containers, etc. New DIY video? hmmmm

Patients is the name of the game ,along with stability,

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald. Sure is.

Just stay in there man. Most people wouldn’t put that stuff in there until your coralline has at least covered all your rock scape. Just means it’s mature enough usually. Takes a year for some people. Some people 8 months. Or even sooner. Just isn’t all about the technology and dosing and what not. Your rocks will mature over time. I don’t have a sump or skimmer just hob filter and lights, with a couple pumps and my tanks happy. But every tank is different. Just be patient, stable, and consistent.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke. The tank is 1.5 years old. But I know it can continue to get more and more mature. Thanks

Sorry man that sucks! Try an algae scrubber or refugium good luck!

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I am planning on an algae scrubber. I had a fug but it wasnt doing well.

Well I have velvet, aiptasia, and hair algae all at once coming from frags so boom. Still have 3 fish left of 15 and like 2 corals left of 34.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Dang that stinks Alessio! Do you dip and qt your coral?

@zafishguy5166

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking dip not qt I always understood why everyone qt's corals but I never did. Lesson learned I guess.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Got it. You can put together a qt tank for not that much. You can see how I built mine in my videos

This is a tricky hobby also dialing back you lights helps with that lps likes lower par those are sting lights your using they seem to like to reach or extend for light too much they tend to run

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I will have to look at adjusting the lighting a little. I rented a par meter and at the current levels is not that high.

With how careful and long you went with quarantining corals. I'm surprised you let your nitrates and phosphates get that high. I'm sure you're already aware of this, but you should look into growing some macro algae in your sump to help with nutrient export since you have so many large fish. I don't think it had anything to do with time cause your beneficial bacteria was getting rid of the ammonia and nitrites very well. That's the main thing we worry about when it comes to "time" This really sucks though. I've had my reef tank for about a year. It takes me months of setting aside money for corals and if I lost them at that scale. I would be very close to shutting it down. You have more resolve than me!

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

It stinks for sure! I am getting an algae scrubber to assist in nutrient export.

What is typically used to combat the ammonia spikes when you don't have plants? Or do corals have the capacity to take in the nutrients from the fish poo?

@MrGrombie

3 жыл бұрын

I keep fresh water aquariums and have a decent understanding of the chemistry. But I feel like a mix tank of plants and corals could potentially be really good to create symbiotic relationships. I use my plants to make no filter ones. And it makes it really nice and chill.

@MrGrombie

3 жыл бұрын

Not 100% sure what you can use though.

@TattooedDancer91

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrGrombie The ammonia should never spike. Decomposing larger organisms is usually the cause of ammonia spikes. The ammonia ends up as nitrate as you know, corals do take up nitrates, but it's not that fast and it really depends on how well kept the corals are and wether or not they are fast growing. This is why we have export methods in reef keeping. Refugiums, algae reactors, algae scrubbers, carbon dosing and chemical filtration. So we can process the nitrate and phosphate.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

a strong colony of beneficial bacteria in the take should keep the ammonia at 0 all the time.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

@tattooedDancer91 - thanks for filling in MrGrombie

Auto water change, do it 👍 sucks man. Hope you have no more crazy loss.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I am so wanting to do that.

Hm, I am not as experienced with LPS, but fro. The amount that died off, it seems like some kind of bacterial event. With LPS, that kind of thing spreads like crazy. I know it sucks to lose so many, especially the high end ones like the dragon soul. I do think you are kinda hitting the panic button too fast, though. Any bacterial issue is going to spread much faster in high flow. Plus LPS can get cut up on high flow, making them vulnerable. The nutrients and your fish load are kinda high, but I don't see tons of algae growth on the skeletons. These corals should be able to handle the nutrients. I would stagger your feeding schedule, possibly look at reheoming or spreading your fish out. Also, keep an eye on your alk and pH. Big swings, not the numbers themselvss, are often what cause this kind of thing.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Marina. I am going to get an algae scrubber to assist in nutrient export and stay on top of my water changes. I might even set up an auto water change system for it.

Turbostart helps a lot with new tanks and carbon

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

The tank has been up and running for 1.5 years. Any other thoughts?

The solution to pollution is dilution. People really need to stop using chemicals. Even when you do a ICP test, they recommend doing water change to correct the problem. Water change is the best solution to prevent and correct problems

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Ricky. I agree that water changes are the best. I just had to react.

I had a tank leak at seam and upon moving everything to new tank. The heater over heated and took out fifty percent of my corals. This hobby definitely has its ups and downs.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Dang that stinks Brian! Its does have its ups and downs. Have you considered a Inkbird temp controller?

@brianernst2081

3 жыл бұрын

Ive got one now just sucks live and learn.

Leave the skeletons in there after bailout or melting. I started my reef at the same time you did and a few months ago had lost a few to melting as well. Now one hammer skeleton has about 5 tiny heads growing out of it!!. A lot of corals will come back even after all tissue recedes and dies off

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks for sharing Jessie

Losing corals and money is saddly part of the hobby. To me it seems like you realy tried to do everything right from the start, and mostly succeeded. Probably need to get some more n and p export though and you ll be fine.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is LJ. I plan on getting an algae scrubber to assist in nutrient export. Thanks for your comment.

Do not add any more coral to the tank till you see recovery and actual coral growth. And I mean new heads visible... otherwise you risk losing it all again.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

That baby melanarus I see you added could be doing something

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I will keep an eye on it. Thanks

You should try out AquaticLog app for keeping track of testing results

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam, I will look into it

@Val_Halla777

3 жыл бұрын

Sam L Agreed. It’s a great app.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for seconding it Val Halla

I first thought, looking at the rocks, it needed more time but you mentioned this tank is 1.5 years old. What about an ICP test and rule out anything? What I've learned about this hobby is that.. Stability is the game, and without it, these delicate creatures will die..ICP test may shed some light, but man.. You sure did do a lot of changes in a short time though

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Rudra. I am going to do an ICP test. I have one here I just keep forgetting to send it in.

Daaaang! It'll turn around

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

It will, but still stinks

Happened to me to i would use nopox or get an algae reactor search up algae reactor and It will have information that will reduce nitrates and phosphates I have ordered one there are so many vids on KZread about it If you want a algae rector I recommend the tunze algae reactor I have no corals accept a really large finger coral that I have for years so I am waiting for an algea reactor because it is the easiest way to reduce nitrate and phosphate plz reply thank you

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

My plan is to get an algae scrubber. Thanks for sharing.

@SinghSingh-xp3hv

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking I've got one aswell the bad advantage is that the blade get very numb and you have to spend more money on the blade but it is your tank so it is up to you I hope that your tank gets better and keep it up with the videos and stay safe

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Toxic entered the water? (from your hands or something)

Next episode. BATTLING DINOS!!! All good, this hobby is just swings and roundabouts. I wouldn’t be adding anything to that tank for a good while or at least until everything is properly thriving and the rock work has coralline all over it.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Dinos suck lol. I had them in my coral qt tank when It was young. The rock is the purple rock from caribsea so seeing coraline on it is tough. There is coraline on the rocks (still needs more) and on all my plastics like the overflows, pumps, etc. I just got to keep at it.

Hard to see in video but it looked like the water level in the back of the overflows was even with water level in the tank. Water level in overflows needs to be below the bottom of teeth in the wear.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, I will need to look at it.

put your refugium back on it would help your tank

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. My plan is to get an algae scrubber because I was having issues with the fug

@Mike-op5mv

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem too with my refugium I bought a different light left the lights on for 24 hours end it finally started growing after three times because my nitrates we’re high after one month my nitrates at zero Everything is looking beautiful finally

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Steve. I am happy to hear that your tank is doing well.

Where did your Fuge go ???? Definitely set that back up best exporter of nitrites and phosphate keeps everything stable Also it’s always the high end stuff that jumps ship first sorry about you losses !! Also you can feed as much as you want just would have to up or lower your light for the cheato

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I was having issues with it. My plan is to get a algae scrubber. Thanks Tom

PLEASE READ!!! Very humble of you to post but his makes me cringe! There were so many nice euphylia that were totally wasted. You are NOT going to be able to export enough nutrients on water changes alone, even with auto changes. Too much water volume for that, your talking gallons of water to change each and everyday. It's just not practical. You will have to incorporate some more equipment. Definitely put a GFO reactor online and take care of those phosphates. For nitrates, either biopellet reactor (highly recommend), liquid carbon dosing or a very large refugium, a small fuge isn't going to export enough nutrients. In a larger volume of water and trying to keep the coral you have, you must incorporate the right tools for nutrient export. Please listen to criticism, do more research and save those beautiful corals by getting the proper equipment. Good luck!

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan. I have an algae scrubber coming in soon

Your phosphates and nitrate might be too high

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they were. Working on getting them down

@SinghSingh-xp3hv

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking get your nitrates and phosphate down properly first because when you have got you nutrients down dont add the corals straight away because it could rise again water at least 2 weeks for a sustainable nutrient level the slowly gradually ad the corals ad one coral see how it goes and move on etc

Think your issue here is your trying to hard... my tank has no sump no skimmer. I use reef crystals with TAP water no rodi. I have 100x more fish and larger than you do in my 135g.. i have 40ppm nitrates at any given day... and i have 84 corals. Some of which are larger than all of your corals combined. I have a full mixed reef too with acros. Softies.. lps.. doesnt matter.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your experience and feedback

@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305

3 жыл бұрын

I hope things get better for you

Run a biopellet reactor and GFO reactor and/or an algae scrubber. You were very arrogant to only have a protein skimmer and water change as export. That tank is overstocked via your export. Beef up the export, freshwater scrub. Also, those two Hannah phosphate checkers are the same - one is old - the phosphorous - and one is new - the phosphate. They are both low range.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I like the ULR Phosphurs better personally. I am planning on getting an algae reactor.

@glasscanvasart5273

3 жыл бұрын

You sound pretty arrogant yourself.

@multanemo

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking you’ll be fine, I know it!

@multanemo

3 жыл бұрын

@@glasscanvasart5273 that’s pretty arrogant of yourself to say that.

You are killing your lps with too much light I believe. You Need a par meter for real. Also, this death didn’t just happen you are killing them. And everything the first comment said. Good luck buddy.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Lisa, I rented a par meter a few weeks back. I tested at the current levels and elevated levels. I am running the lights at like 18%. When I tested and upped the % to 40-45 it was 100 part give or tank on the sandbed, and like 140+ on the top of the rock work. So at 18% it was much lower par. Might need to tweak the spectrums?

@liquidpapersynth

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking my collection of torches thrive between 65 and 150 par max. I killed several with the new G5 Radion to over lighting before I got my par meter.. 8.5 dkh and super clean water. Good flow and feed every cpl days. Yes, I never exceed 38% on my light.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Lisa. I do know how high I can go with my lights now since I checked par. What are you feeding your torches? How often are you doing water changes? Nutrient export methods other than water changes? Thanks.

@liquidpapersynth

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking I keep everything simple and have a dedicated torch 65 Red Sea xl 300 tank. So please take that into consideration as many ways to skin the cat. I run 1 Radion blue g5, 1 good skimmer, 1 return pump, 2 EcoTech power heads. Chemicals - 2 part from bulk reef supply plus magnesium at 4:1. For every 20 ml of alkalinity I add 5 ml of magnesium. No trace elements as you keep them plenty with 5% water change weekly or I do 10 to 15% every two weeks. 1.025 salinity tropic Marin. I measure dkh every day at same time in evening with Hanna checker. The drops are not specific enough. Hanna will save you. 8.5 is my goal. Let dKh be your only guide and you won’t poison them. I rarely check calcium or mag but when I do it is spot on. My tank uses only 9 ml of 2 part daily about 80 gal total system. Keep the dkh stable is #1. Lighting- starts 8 am purple violet spectrum. Ramps up and slowly gets whiter to ab+ spectrum at 2pm. Also max par at this time, Never exceed 150 par on any coral. Now my light is 38%. Then ramps down and goes back to purple violet spectrum then dim moon light. Moonlight starts 11pm They seem to love bluer spectrums and are a deeper water coral in nature so makes sense. Ok so my light holds its peak for only 1.5 hours so corals get way less light than 65 - 150 most of the time. My 7 head dragon hellfire and 6 head ny knicks or whatever averages around 75 par. Yes my viewable light duration is long because I enjoy them before and after work. My tank is 3ft wide approx and the single Radion spreads plenty edge to edge. A couple never get above 65 par and do great. I am very surprised at how little they need and like. Feed and export- 1 ss150 reef octopus skimmer wet, nylon socks, floss. They love pe calamus and brine. Mine spit out Mysis, however, many supposedly like Mysis. 3 times a week with a baster. I feed lots and have zero algae. Here is why- I put a square of floss over the sock openings and change every day, then change sock after 3 days. Water flowing through food fuels a tank for algae quickly. Floss is cheap, you don’t use much, and is easy. Twice a week i run my water through a carbon reactor, but, I use a carbon filter instead of granules. They also like a surprising amount of intermittent flow. Wow, I hope that does it. When things are right they are unbelievably strong corals and grow very fast. Good luck Buddy!

Make it sps only !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@glenbuyer8738

3 жыл бұрын

So he can lose that as well, makes sense may as well lose em all.

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

I hope for a mix, but that aint happening for a while

@Angel-cp3zo

3 жыл бұрын

@@inventoryking oh wow just wait tell Caroline covers the whole tank

@inventoryking

3 жыл бұрын

All in due time right? its been running for 1.5 years and lot of coraline is growing. Its hard to see some of it on the rocks.