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Recently picked up this...
Amazon.com : Finnex External Refugium Breeder Hang-on Box Water Pump, Fuge Ray LED : Pet Supplies
Seriously liking it. I went with the fugeray LED.
Ive got a bit of Cheato in it so i can raise some pods in it and deaigned an algae scrubber for it.
So far would happily...
I accidentally left a pump in a vinegar bath (about 20% vinegar) for 4-5 days. It was useless, all the rubber was destroyed.
Recently left a few odd pieces in a vinegar bath including a pump stand. Everything came out nice with the eception of the rubber suction cup feet, which were warped...
Less than 1 month later from previous pic - Xenia growth is coming along nicely, much faster than expected.
Zoas will eventually transfer to other tank, as will Darwin clowns.
Haven't seen my Pompom crab in a week :(
She's up and running.
Filling it with higher quality pretty things.
Scape:
Bare bottom
25# base and live rock
Equipment:
Upgraded media baskets (with marine pure plates cut to fit lower chambers)
Hydra 26HD on AI bar arm mount (12" above waterline)
Stock pump (replacing with Rio 1100 382gph...
IMPORTANT (No photo)
Ensure you cut or hole punch a few holes in the bottom of the unit to allow adequate amounts of water to get in.
Likewise, puch a few holes in the top to allow water to get out.
While you're at it, you can punch a few holes in the right side of the unit as well.
Here's how...
Now, remember that connector piece I talked about? Were going to find it and create a hole on the side of the container that it snugs into and silicone it in place.
IMPORTANT that this is in line with the connector we siliconed in previously.
Cheat sheet - I used a piece of the cut tube to...
So, the 25IM is set up and I wanted to run some cheato. To do so I purchased the Fixxex Hang on Fuge (not part of the build, but it is that part that the build is going to fit inside).
It seems a pretty solid product and the pump and light are quite adequate for their jobs.
Once I got to...
Soz guys. About 2 weeks ago I had a flare up and ended up in hospital again. I neglected to take down some things that were sold, including, I believe, the doser. List updated this morning.
Mark just buys old corals from other places and glues them together and paints them. That's why they're so colorful.
Seriously, I work down the road from Mark's place and have been there a number of times. He's a fantastic guy. Always helpful, always going out of his way to offer advice, and...
Just a heads up as they're playing some smaller venues on what seems to be there 'Every 15 years' tour schedule.
They're at the Count Basie theatre in Red Bank on July 9th and 10th (Sun and Mon). Tickets start at $99. There's not a bad seat in that theater but they are selling quickly as word...