Recent content by MartinE

Thats ok Jay, he writes a bit to Sphinx for most folks.

I like the start as well, quite unique.

Very nice, looks to be doing good.

Looks and sounds a bit like a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea), try here for more info: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/seacukes.htm

Hi guys, I started my 30 breeder about 3 mo. ago it has: Equip. 30 Breeder AGA tank 36Lx18Wx12H 50w and 75w Ebo heaters 2xTunze Nano Streams (6025) 660 gal/hr each Aqua-C Remora Skimmer Live Stuff. Approx. 32lbs of live rock. 2-2.5" of Seafloor Special Grade Reef Sand (soon to be live) Various...

Oh yeah Dawg's got a brand new bag. :D

It takes time and stability, more than anything. Once it gets going it will become the new PITA for ya, scrape scrape scrape because you cant see in the tank. :D

Yes carbon does take elements out of the water, but you can run it all the time as many do. Imo if you keep up with your water change schedule and change out the carbon at regular intervals you will be fine.

Congrats and I look forward to the build. :D

I like the Solana. The others are so closed off to air circulation, one has to wonder what that would do for things like heat, PH, etc. and where does all the evap. go under those enclosed plastic lids? And what does evap. do to the light fixture in those hoods in the long term, prolly a fair...

Could be the RO filters need changed, how does the RO water from your filter test out as far as nitrates and phosphates? You could run carbon and phosphate removal media to help reduce some of the nutrients, if you are not already. Heavy skimming helps as well, again if your not already doing so.

I hope you get to as well. I admire your patience, I have often wondered if I could accomplish breeding and raising marine fish.

:lol: Good one.

I to have been impressed by this thread and will continue to follow along.

Hmm Well I am at a loss then. Do take a pic when you can, sounds interesting.