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Awibrandy

Old School Reefer
Location
Far Rockaway
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Awi, that was a friends idea, and let me tell you something, having a cup of coffee, or even eating diner in front of the tank is awsome. My daughters even started doing their homework their as well.

And a wonderful idea it was!:wink1: Got the daughters engaged with the hobby.:flower: Next they will be wanting their own tanks in their room.

Love the new pic!! You, and Alan have inspired me to get mine going.;) I even did a water change the other day.lol
 

Macropora

Zoa Echino Aficionado
Location
Bayside
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When the tank was installed I always wanted to enclose it, Well after 3 plus years it's done, Like I always say this hobby is about patience, and time.
Before


During Build


http://s775.photobucket.com/user/rkaragozler/media/450_wall build/build_6.jpg.html

build_6.jpg


Removal of old sump




Rewired lighting




Control Center, Dosing, Pumps




And completed Wall.


This looks great! Got to stop by again when I'm in SI to see your tank. Glad to see you back in the game.
 

rkaragozler

Newbiee 4 Ever
Location
Staten Island
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Time for another update.
Guys please I can't stress this enough, do your QT for your newly purchased fish, and dip your corals. I seldom did this and nothing happened till last month, On April 27th, I introduced 3 Zooster Butterflies to my tank with out QTing, them. I am now paying for my mistake. I had over 60 fish in my tank at that time. Within 3 weeks all my fish came down with Marine Velvet, their was nothing I can do to treat this in a reef tank, from my research online (https://srac.tamu.edu/index.cfm/get...ia.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=83) (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-07/sp/feature/index.php), and talking to some reputable members, I found out that the only treatment would be to do a copper treatment. I no longer have all the tanks that I use to. And in my opinion it was to late to try to catch the remaining fish that was left. As far as corals go they are all fine and healthy. I started to run Ozone (400 mv). So as of today their is about 10 fish left, I guess these guys built some sort of an immunity to the parasite.
Here is a brief video of my tank as of today.
CLICK VIDEO
 

rkaragozler

Newbiee 4 Ever
Location
Staten Island
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Greg I was very careful, when I decided to go back, I started out at 300mv, and over a course of time went to 400mv. I know that it can be pushed a bit more but I think I am comfortable at this level, The fish do not look stressed, nor are they breathing heavy.
here are the articles that I read to achieve my settings. I know its a lot of reading to some, but without it I would not have done it.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-03/rhf/index.php
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/rhf/index.php#2
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-05/rhf/index.php
 

oh207

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Apex Freak
Location
Amityville, NY
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Sorry to hear about your losses.
So what's the plan going forth? Will the remaining fishes remain in the DT or are you planning to catch them? Does this disease ever "leave" the system once infected?
 

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