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Forum: Nano Reefs 01/11/2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 672
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Posted By LaurentSeattle
- The skimmer mod was completed around 6pm. Not...

- The skimmer mod was completed around 6pm. Not really easy with a small hand-saw. My cuts are irregular.

- I cleaned the skimmer body before working on it and usually in such case, it is...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/11/2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,254
Posted By LaurentSeattle
I agree, the dark green of the algae is quite...

I agree, the dark green of the algae is quite pretty but bryopsis overwhelmed one very nice zoanthid colony of mine...

Since then, I am a bit paranoid and I cut, cut, cut... As much as I can!
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/11/2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 523
Views: 133,897
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Millhouse2: One click is enough to plug the...

Millhouse2:

One click is enough to plug the lights, if I remember well.

I think the problem is more likely that the either the timer is dead, or badly connected. That happened to me.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/11/2008, 08:23 PM
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Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Month 7 - Week 29 - Day 197 - Friday January 11th...

Month 7 - Week 29 - Day 197 - Friday January 11th - Around 5pm

- Started the "Cut the Skimmer" mod at 4:45pm. And I am taking a little break because I am only half way of having it done...
...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 196 - Thursday January...

Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 196 - Thursday January 10th - Around 8pm

- Tonight I went hunting for more Red Hairy Algae...

- Xenia has not reached the glass yet. Other stalks are growing in all...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,776
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Hey thedidavid, You had a beautiful setup...

Hey thedidavid,

You had a beautiful setup and I can understand the pain...

Red Sea is shipping you a new MAX and I am sure you will rebuild a gorgeous tank.

Cheers,
Laurent
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By LaurentSeattle
If you can install a small filter in your nano...

If you can install a small filter in your nano just for mechanical filtration purpose, you will get clearer water and better overall conditions, if you do not slack on cleaning it, of course...
...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/09/2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 195 - Wednesday January...

Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 195 - Wednesday January 9th - Around 7pm

- Cleaned a few rocks located on the top of the tank: removed quite a lot of red hairy algae. Used some tank water to rinse the...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/09/2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 772
Posted By LaurentSeattle
This online store sells replacement parts for the...

This online store sells replacement parts for the RSM, including the lights.

http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/aquarium_redseamax_parts.htm
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/08/2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 523
Views: 133,897
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Royal Gramma

Yes, I lost one too. :(

Beautiful fish, was eating Cyclop-Eaze and Mysis and was looking healthy.

But got sick when I tried to boost Magnesium levels in the tank... And ultimately died because...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/07/2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Hey Marty, Probably a second feather duster...

Hey Marty,

Probably a second feather duster to be placed in the middle and another LPS coral to be placed in the left, middle height... It will also depend on what's available at the local LFS's....
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/07/2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 193 - Monday January 7th...

Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 193 - Monday January 7th - Around 8pm

- Nothing really special to report today, except that I am going to try to perform perfect regular maintenance this week because I...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/06/2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 192 - Sunday January 6th...

Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 192 - Sunday January 6th - Around 9pm

- Back from the weekend and was happy to find everything in good order and all animals healthy...

- Re-Established mechanical...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/06/2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Rue: It is not uncommon to zero phosphates...

Rue:

It is not uncommon to zero phosphates and plenty of algae: The phosphates are immediately eaten by the algae. I would add a small GFO bag (PhosBan or similar) for a few weeks. That helped a...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/05/2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 523
Views: 133,897
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Rue: This is on Page 25 (click me)...

Rue: This is on
Page 25 (click me) (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1153840&perpage=25&pagenumber=25)
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/05/2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 523
Views: 133,897
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Rue: I have documented on the before-last...

Rue:

I have documented on the before-last page of my build thread (click the red house) how I have gotten rid of pest algae after weeks of patience and efforts.

Maybe this could help you...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/05/2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Actually, when my zoas and fishes were sick,...

Actually, when my zoas and fishes were sick, daily small water changes of about a bit less than 2g prevented the spread of the diseases.

Not enough to save the animals in both cases, but still......
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/05/2008, 12:28 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
That's what I believe too, Marty. Also... I...

That's what I believe too, Marty.

Also... I tried to picture the new colors showing on the head of Lucy Lu, the Yellow Wrasse, but she is too fast... I'll try again next week.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/04/2008, 10:05 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 190 - Friday January 4th...

Month 7 - Week 28 - Day 190 - Friday January 4th - Around 7pm

- Removed a tiny bit of green hairy algae and cut the very last bit of bryopsis.

- Done a 3g water change, again a bit early,...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/04/2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
First Impression I received yesterday my...

First Impression

I received yesterday my copy of "Aquarium Corals" by Eric Borneman.

Of course, I have not been able to read the whole book... but I had a very good first impression: Well...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,254
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Hi IOStream! Everything looks nice! ...

Hi IOStream!

Everything looks nice!

You removed eveything??? No mechanical filtration, no carbon, no phosphate remover, no nothing???

Laurent
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 10:53 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Hi Marty! Yes, I was just considering...

Hi Marty!

Yes, I was just considering placing another feather duster between the two big front rocks. The one on the right has been in the tank for five months and seems to be quite happy with...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,083
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Your tank is new and this probably is a bacterial...

Your tank is new and this probably is a bacterial or algae bloom that is somewhat part of the cycle. If your Xenia is still pumping, I would not worry too much. If this is not gone within 3 to 5...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 672
Views: 73,022
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Month 7 - Week 27 - Day 189 - Thursday January...

Month 7 - Week 27 - Day 189 - Thursday January 3rd - Around 6pm

- Did little in the tank but the routine maintenance...

However, here is (as promised earlier) an updated Full Tank Shot:
...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/03/2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,083
Posted By LaurentSeattle
Nitrates and Phosphates do not create any haze in...

Nitrates and Phosphates do not create any haze in the water.

Bacterial and algae blooms do.
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