Jasonanatal's Piece of the Reef (Photographic Intensive)

[Jasonanatal]

Originally posted by Trigeek
Love the canopy modification. I like to see reefers "use what they have" for things because I'm that type of person. I'll rummage around the garage and look for simple (although they are usually not so simple) and cheaper methods of doing things rather than just spending more $ on equipment etc. The money is for frags!!

Your lighting set-up gives you great ventilation. Are you running T5 actinics?

I have a GSM also. Great fish, acts like dog more than a fish! When I come over to the tank, he wags his tail and leaves his anem to come out and greet me, hoping for a bite to eat.

I agree with steve the plumb about Randy's improved 2 part. With an SPS dominated tank, you could save a lot of money on your dosing.

Try this link for the ASM mods
http://www.asmskimmer.com/modifications.htm

Trigeek, thank you once again on the compliments. I am currently only running 108 watts or two Current USA T5 VHO bulbs of 460nm Actinic lighting.

[Jasonanatal]

Originally posted by Juanfer
looking really nice!!!

Jaunfer, thank you very much for the compliments on my Reef Aquarium.

[Jasonanatal]

ASM G-2 Series Protein Skimmer

I finally made my decision on whether I would purchase a Euro-Reef Protein Skimmer or ASM Protein Skimmer. Needless to say I am completely happy with the ASM G-2 Series Protein Skimmer and it's performance. The design is exactly the same as a Euro-Reef Protein Skimmer but the construction is where the difference lies. Instead of being constructed of High Grade Acrylic as with the Euro-Reef Protein Skimmer the ASM G-2 Series Protein Skimmer is constructed of High Grade Plastic to save on production cost which lowers the overall price. The ASM G-2 Series Protein Skimmer has been operating in my Reef Aquarium for about 1 week already and it's performance is amazing. If and when I upgrade my Reef Aquarium to something larger I will purchase a secondary ASM G-2 series Protein Skimmer to run side by side. Not a bad purchase for $299.99 in my personal opinion.



Photograph - August 10, 2007 - ASM G-2 Series Protein Skimmer with added Stabalizer Beams.


Photograph - August 10, 2007 - ASM G-2 Series Protein Skimmer Collection Cup.

[Jasonanatal]

The Newest Inhabitants of the Reef.

Here is the newest addition to my Reef Aquarium. An ORA Vivid Blue Tortusa Acropora purchased from House of Fins in Greenwich, CT. I can't wait for it coloration to set in. I'm just curiuos and wondering if this was mislabled and it is really a ORA Purple Tortusa Acropora.



Photograph - August 07, 2007 - ORA Vivid Blue Tortusa Acropora.

[Jasonanatal]

Coral Identification Required

Could anyone please identify this coral with it's proper latin name. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


Photograph - August 09, 2007 - Sold as a Blue Tortusa Acropora but I'm sure it something else.

[Jasonanatal]

Reef Aquarium Water Parameters Testing

Date: Monday, August 06, 2007
Average Temperature: 74.9 degrees Fahrenheit
Salinity: 1.025 SG
Alkalinity KH (Carbonate Hardness): 9.0 dKH
Calcium: 380 PPM
pH: 8.0 pH
Magnesium: 1125 PPM
Ammonia: 0.0 PPM
Nitrite: 0.0 PPM
Nitrate: 0.0 PPM
Notes:
- Added 1 capfuls or 10 ml. of Kent Marine Tech M Expert Series ionically balanced Magnesium supplement to increase Magnesium level to 1200 PPM. Magnesium level currently at 1185 PPM after supplement addition.
- Added 9 capfuls or 90 ml. of Kent Marine Tech CD Part A Expert Series and 9 capfuls or 90 ml. of Kent Marine Tech CD Part B Expert Series ionically balanced Calcium supplement to increase Calcium level to 450 PPM. Magnesium level currently at 440 PPM after supplement addition.
- Added 12 g. of Seachem Reef Builder Alkalinity supplement to increase Alkalinity level to 9 KH. Alkalinity level currently at 10 KH after supplements addition.

[Jasonanatal]

Reef Aquarium Water Parameters Testing

Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007
Average Temperature: 78.6 Degrees Fahrenheit
Salinity: 1.025 SG
Alkalinity KH (Carbonate Hardness): 9.0 dKH
Calcium: 360 PPM
pH: 8.0 pH
Magnesium: 1110 PPM
Ammonia: 0.0 PPM
Nitrite: 0.0 PPM
Nitrate: 0.0 PPM
Notes:
-Added 4 capfuls or 40 ml. of Kent Marine Tech M Expert Series ionically balanced Magnesium supplement to increase Magnesium level to 1350 PPM. Magnesium level currently at 1350 PPM after supplement addition.
-Added 12 capfuls or 120 ml. of Kent Marine Tech CD Part A Expert Series and 12 capfuls or 120 ml. of Kent Marine Tech CD Part B Expert Series ionically balanced Calcium supplement to increase Calcium level to 450 PPM. Calcium level currently at 440 PPM after supplement addition.
-Added 12 g. of Seachem Reef Builder Alkalinity supplement to increase Alkalinity level to 9 KH. Alkalinity level currently at 10 KH after supplements addition.

[Jasonanatal]

I recently made some major equipment upgrades to my Reef Aquarium which include: Deltec PF501 Calcium Reactor, Precision Marine Phosphate Reactor and unforutnately a Aqua Ultraviolet Sterilizer. After the addition of many a new fish mostly Tangs I have an outbreak of Ich in my Reef Aquarium. Not cool in any sense of the way.

[HDAlien]

Very nice tank, I like the clean look of your set up.

[avshockey311]

Who makes that 45 gallon tank?

[Azazael13]

nice start

Derail

avshockey311 are you as excited as I am about this new season coming? We have a true powerhouse team with the offseason pickups.

/re-rail.

[avshockey311]

All I can say is Ryan Smith for the next 5 years ooooohhhhhh YEAH!!!

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Keep dreaming, guys....

[Eric55]

How about a partner for the clown? They are much more interesting when they have a mate.

[Jasonanatal]

Originally posted by HDAlien
Very nice tank, I like the clean look of your set up.

HDalien, thank you very much for the compliments on my Reef Aquarium.

[Jasonanatal]

Originally posted by avshockey311
Who makes that 45 gallon tank?

Avshockey311, the 45 gallon Aquarium is manufactured by All Glass. Your best bet in locating one is searching Pet Smart since their readily sold there.

[Jasonanatal]

Originally posted by Azazael13
nice start

Derail

avshockey311 are you as excited as I am about this new season coming? We have a true powerhouse team with the offseason pickups.

/re-rail.

Azazael13, thank you for the compliments on my Reef Aquarium.

[Jasonanatal]

Originally posted by Eric55
How about a partner for the clown? They are much more interesting when they have a mate.

Eric55, the Gold Stripped Maroon Clownfish is no longer a resident of my Reef Aquarium and has it own home since it has a very aggressive nature and chased many of my Tangs around. I just recently added two Percula Clownfish but one fell victem of being sucked into my VorTech EcoTech Propellor.

[IPT]

Throggs neck? Man, we used to hangout on the Jetti on the Queens side near Bell Blvd! Had some fun times down there. Amazing view of the Bridge late at night all lit up. Though that was a prevous life - don't miss NY at all anymore.

Cool tank, good luck with it all. Nice frags, and I guess I do miss being around good fish stores where you can see something nice and buy it on the spot! The selection up here, well, lets just say it's limited

[Jasonanatal]

Originally posted by IPT
Throggs neck? Man, we used to hangout on the Jetti on the Queens side near Bell Blvd! Had some fun times down there. Amazing view of the Bridge late at night all lit up. Though that was a prevous life - don't miss NY at all anymore.

Cool tank, good luck with it all. Nice frags, and I guess I do miss being around good fish stores where you can see something nice and buy it on the spot! The selection up here, well, lets just say it's limited

The livestock is great but unfortunately it difficult to get around the money hungry attitude of the Local Fish Store.

[Jasonanatal]

My Verge of Disaster and a Lesson Well Learned.

Well I recently added a few beautiful looking Tangs into my Reef Aquarium and after adding all my new toys I now find myself with a Reef Aquarium full of Ich. I just purchased a 27 watt Aqua Ultraviolet Sterilizer that is now 24/7 as of yesterday (Wednesday, August 22, 2007) and I just purchased a so called Reef Safe mediciation from Aqua Medic called Exodin. With reluctance I turned off my Protein Skimmer and dosed the aquarium. Three hours later my SPS Corals are still happily extended their polyps and my Shrimp, Snails and Crabs are still walking around with no problem. With some luck I won't loose the $400.00 worth of fish I just added.