For the last 3 evenings after dosing the Ultra, I’ve noticed mesenterial filaments from my acro, something I’ve rarely witnessed before. From what I remember in coral biology classes, it can be a normal feeding reaction, or elsewhere in the spectrum, defensive. Given the circumstances and idea behind the products (i.e. feeding coral in low [...]
December 8, 2007
The last water test was November 1st, just over a month ago. During that time, I’ve re-aquscaped the tank, kicked up tons of crap, didn’t run a skimmer for over a week, and only did one water change. Regardless, my phosphates are down even more, my NO3 is now UNDETECTABLE (compared to 2ppm), and I’m [...]
December 3, 2007
Gotta let them burn in. I’m now about 2 weeks into the Ushio 14K bulb, and I am happy with the change. The first week was awful, water color was akin to someone taking a leak in the reef. But, the yellow has faded, much more white, little blue to speak of. The color of [...]
November 8, 2007
I suppose a possible result of any c-dosing is a dinoflagellate bloom, and I am starting to see them. Skinny strands of reddish / brown that grow straight up and trap bubbles. I see just a strand here and there, and do my best to baster them out when I can.I have been feeding (too) [...]
December 14, 2007
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