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  1. erics210

    Anyone in North NJ growing their own pods cultures?

    Dose the phyto? Or grow pods to add? My nitrates are always 0. Even with heavier feeding and no skimmer on. If I feed too much or use reed roids my phosphates skyrocket along with the nitrates. So I found myself adding a few capfuls of NeoNitro to try and artificially raise my nitrates...
  2. erics210

    Anyone in North NJ growing their own pods cultures?

    Reason I ask is...I feel that is the next stage in my self culturing progression. I have had success with the Phytoplankton Nannochloropsis oculata cultures. If anyone local to the Dumont 07628 area would like to trade some pods or even corals for either 16 ounce, 2 liter, or even gallons of...
  3. erics210

    Anyone in North NJ growing their own pods cultures?

    Anyone in North NJ growing their own pods cultures?
  4. erics210

    Fish room build “this is the way”

    Are you using backer board for wet areas like showers? I have heard people have issues with moisture between walls of built in tanks? Just wondering.
  5. erics210

    A Happy Place for corals

    My corals are placed by attrition. If they survived there...must be a good spot.
  6. erics210

    Phytoplankton available in Northern NJ - 07628

    We will see what the future holds... Would love to see the new setup. Seems to be looking good
  7. erics210

    Phytoplankton available in Northern NJ - 07628

    Cultured Phytoplankton - Nannochloropsis Oculata, originally sourced from Mercer of Montana, an industry staple. 16 ounce Bottles $10.00 2x 16 ounce Bottles $16.00 1 Gallon $25.00 To set up a discounted repeat purchase, message me. PHYTOPLANKTON Nannochloropsis is a beneficial micro algae...
  8. erics210

    Alkalinity

    I went through this a bit too. I couldnt understand why it was consuming different amounts at different times. Pick Your ALK Goal Number. I selected 9.0 I dosed and tested a few weeks and was getting frustrated. Would adjust ALK to 9.0, Calcium to 450. Some days ALK would test at 7.5 others...
  9. erics210

    NJRC Meetup at Reefapalooza NYC June 26-27

    Picked up Saturday - Both Sessions! See everyone there... Orlando Saturday session did Sell Out. So dont wait too long.
  10. erics210

    What Temperature is your Tank

    Have a smaller tank with only a bonded pair of clowns. Raised to 80. Seeing if heavy feeding and warm water helps trigger eggs
  11. erics210

    WTB LIGHTS FOR A 220 GALLON TANK

    D Did Hammer 1970 decline them? If not, kinda messed up to jump in on his thread and pillage his offer.
  12. erics210

    80g rimless build

    Not for nothing, but I have seen lots of variations of your setups. While I liked the bowfront from 2017, this one seems like its well on its way to becoming the top tank. Keep at it! If ever up here in North Jersey stop by and grab some frags...
  13. erics210

    Cleaning up some items have to go

    If Madreefer doesnt take it, I am your guy. If OK, I will pay you online and then gran in the next week- week and a half when I am driving by. PLanning to head back and forth from Philly to North NJ. LMK Eric
  14. erics210

    Phyto test run...

    Jamie, Is that a Day 1 vs Day 7 comparison?
  15. erics210

    Phyto test run...

    Jamie. Very cool.
  16. erics210

    Coral ID

    Possibly Montipora Spongodes. Google and see if the result images match what you are seeing...
  17. erics210

    FS: 6 Stage Deluxe Plus 150 GPD Water Saver RO/DI System

    Are the membranes in place? How old are they?
  18. erics210

    Phyto test run...

    Seems like the daily flipping in the fridge will even get me.
  19. erics210

    Phyto test run...

    So decided to give phytoplankton a go. Cleaned everything really well, using the starter kit from Mercer of Montana with 32 ounces of nannochloropsis phytoplankton and 8 ounces of Gilliard's formula F2 algae.fertilizrr food. I split one 16oz bottle between 2 - 2 litter bottles with the rest...
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