Back from the brink...

[Submariner]

Here are pictures of my sump (old wet/dry) w/ old pc light, ev-240 skimmer bought here on MAAST, my kalk "system", and light rack that I built out of C channel and the 4 t5s and 2 250W HQIs that I also bought from Maastards. All of that is contained in this, which is my old wet bar converted. Everyone hangs out in the kitchen anyways.

[hobogato]

that looks great - very well done!

[ErikH]

Vince, it looks great man! Wonderin' where you been! I wouldn't feel right not having a tank with corals in it in my house anymore, glad you found a happy medium.

[Submariner]

that looks great - very well done!

Again, coming from you Ace great praise indeed.

Vince, it looks great man! Wonderin' where you been! I wouldn't feel right not having a tank with corals in it in my house anymore, glad you found a happy medium.

Good to be back Erik!! Hey I still have that xenia for you! Whenever you're ready bud!

[Submariner]

Have begun to add 100ml of vinegar to my Kalk "system". It's actually a 5 gal water container with an air line coming out of it. I use a air line valve to control the drip and it serves as my ATO. I have to refill every 4-5 days. I've had good result so far, sps is really starting to color up. I am also dosing 5 ml of vodka daily.

My wet/dry has a section right after the return and since I don't have a filter sock I cut squares of 100% polyester felt, which is what filter socks are made of. I cut them a little big so that there is no bypass. Great improvement with all the above steps. Hair algae almost completely gone. I've also gone to a DSB in my main tank since there is no room in my sump.

[Europhyllia]

that is very cool! love the in-the-wall thing!

[Submariner]

I got a question about my SPS. Is it normal for SPS to be pale after coming back from browning. They are now thankfully the right color but it's pale right now. They seemed to be improving but I'm a little nervous something else is wrong. How long before they completely color up. These were my older corals that survived my crash.

[ErikH]

Check your mag levels

[Submariner]

Thanks Erik. That's the only test kit I don't have. I will order ASAP.

[lt1z28]

Looks great!!