Bryan's Cadlights Artisan II 70G Mixed Reef

[#theMatrix]

My section where the return pump had no movement so the bubbles have to be from air in the pvc joints...i guess ill take bubbles over a leak
I had no bubbles with the previous pump or vynil tubing..it was just too small and weak

 

[xj_matt]

yea if you already have crystal clear water then there's no point doing this...if you see organics or anything floating around or clouding/tinting your water then this helps quite a bit

this does not help with microbubbles either

I am going to give it a try, my water is clear but with now canopy I get floating particles in the tank maybe this will help reduce it

 

[ThePorkchopExpress]

I am going to give it a try, my water is clear but with now canopy I get floating particles in the tank maybe this will help reduce it

it's worth a shot...if you do this and it does nothing then it means your water is as clear as it's going to get...i thought i had clear water, besides the microbubbles, and after doing this the next morning it was even clearer in there...goes to show how much organics are in your water column that the eye doesn't perceive

 

[xj_matt]

it's worth a shot...if you do this and it does nothing then it means your water is as clear as it's going to get...i thought i had clear water, besides the microbubbles, and after doing this the next morning it was even clearer in there...goes to show how much organics are in your water column that the eye doesn't perceive

And for only 8 bucks, it do sent hurt to try

 

[ThePorkchopExpress]

Little update. Got a shipment from TCK today and highly satisfied with the quality and colors.

HOC Dragonslayer
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HOC Inferno
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TCK Pikachu
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TCK Bali Shortcake
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TCK Lightning Bolt
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TCK Rainbow Spath
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[ThePorkchopExpress]

some stuff brewing in the frag tank

Forgot the name of this Cornbred piece but it's a beaut...middle is my RR Pretty in Pink encrustment and then a no namer
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Cornbred Miami Sunset and Cornbred Flaming Pink Lemonade
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CC Castaway monti to the right
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WWC Halle Berries
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JF Brainfreeze
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ASD Rainbow Phoenix on the bottom
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RR Aussie Gold
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RR Pink Passion
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Space Invader Pectinia
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[ThePorkchopExpress]

and stuff growing in the DT

Clockwise: CC Heaven and Hell finally showing a little red, Tyree Pink Lemonade, RR Nautispiral surrounding a RR Raven, CRT Crimson
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PC Rainbow, TCK Dragonfire, WWC Somewhere Over the Rainbow, ORA Red Planet
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TCK Frostfire stag
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Tierra del Fuego growing like a champ, TCK Gold Rush to the left, RMF Red Devil to the right
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UC Bali Shortcake finally getting some pinks...took long enough
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JF Slow Burn, ASD Rainbow Mille, RR Pretty in Pink, WCR Rainbow
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WD sprouting nubs
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Top down shot
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[SkullV]

Little update. Got a shipment from TCK today and highly satisfied with the quality and colors.

HOC Dragonslayer
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HOC Inferno
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TCK Pikachu
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TCK Bali Shortcake
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TCK Lightning Bolt
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TCK Rainbow Spath
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Looking good! I'm supposed to get a couple more TCK pieces next week as well. I wish they would hold their color for more than a couple days before having to color all the way back up for months, but that's part of the fun!

What lighting are you running in all of your pictures btw?

 

[ThePorkchopExpress]

Looking good! I'm supposed to get a couple more TCK pieces next week as well. I wish they would hold their color for more than a couple days before having to color all the way back up for months, but that's part of the fun!

What lighting are you running in all of your pictures btw?

Sweet! What are you getting?

For the most part, the majority of acros I get from Dan stay colored up. There are some that don't and turn green and I think it might have to do with the fact that he grows them in his Zeo tank. For instance the TKC King and TCK Dragonfire both turned completely green and has pretty much stayed green the entire time no matter where I put them. But the yellow ones like Gold Rush and Pikachu (I've had 2 Pickachus in the past that died, this is Emmy third) has stayed yellow and the blues like Frostfire and Fruity Pebbles has stayed blue.

I'm using all blues for these pics. When I get a chance I'll take some daylights but the lights were already blue when I got home so I just took all the pictures in it. (Plus daylights are no fun )

 

[tinman]

Wow thats a lot of heat you gonna be hung #2 haha

Well atleast i dont have to drive too far


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[reeftrinh]

Wow that's a lot of fire!!!!


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[Rcunning8]

WELP. I officially feel inadequate. Thanks Bryan! haha nice reef man I would really love to come check out your settup sometime! Im up north in lincoln park but am down in your area all the time for work, hope to meet you and your reef one day!

 

[rockhead]

Hot dam dude ... Showing everyone up , nice collection

 

[ThePorkchopExpress]

i think i have a serious problem guys...i can't stop buying coral...ask [MENTION=2300]ultimatemj[/MENTION], i tell him practically weekly i'm done, i'm not buying any more stuff, i'm now in maintenance mode...and then i buy more corals...i even already have an order placed with AquaSD for some rock nems next week...i need an intervention

 

[tinman]

i think i have a serious problem guys...i can't stop buying coral...ask [MENTION=2300]ultimatemj[/MENTION], i tell him practically weekly i'm done, i'm not buying any more stuff, i'm now in maintenance mode...and then i buy more corals...i even already have an order placed with AquaSD for some rock nems next week...i need an intervention

Lol dont we all ?! Haha .. Im literally out of space qnd my sps tank cant have chalices and still im looking at another rainbow chalice haha

 

[ThePorkchopExpress]

Lol dont we all ?! Haha .. Im literally out of space qnd my sps tank cant have chalices and still im looking at another rainbow chalice haha

oh man, i'm glad i never got into chalices...i see how you guys love them so much, the colors are phenomenal but the prices are crazy!

none of these new frags can even fit into the DT, there's just not enough room...i know i can add more rock but i already feel like my aquascape is cluttered...first world problems

 

[ninjamyst]

i think i have a serious problem guys...i can't stop buying coral...ask [MENTION=2300]ultimatemj[/MENTION], i tell him practically weekly i'm done, i'm not buying any more stuff, i'm now in maintenance mode...and then i buy more corals...i even already have an order placed with AquaSD for some rock nems next week...i need an intervention

AquaSD rock nems are super nice and super $$$ for the ultra ones. Where are you gonna put them????? They move =P.

 

[tinman]

oh man, i'm glad i never got into chalices...i see how you guys love them so much, the colors are phenomenal but the prices are crazy!

none of these new frags can even fit into the DT, there's just not enough room...i know i can add more rock but i already feel like my aquascape is cluttered...first world problems

haha my newest piece

 

[ninjamyst]

chalice grows so damn slow...

 

[ThePorkchopExpress]

AquaSD rock nems are super nice and super $$$ for the ultra ones. Where are you gonna put them????? They move =P.

I have one already. I made a dimple in the sand and he's stayed put. But yes you're right they can still move if unhappy. Their sting isn't so bad tho, I don't think.