My 200 Gal Delight

[deaclauderdale]

I've found my hanna checker to be very reliable. I really like that they worked temp into the pen as well. I calibrated my apex and water mixing station's heater to it so they match perfectly. Great tool but I know some struggle with it for some reason. I just calibrate often, rinse in RODI after use and dry.

My Hanna checker should be here tomorrow. Hugo recommend it to me as he uses one and the way his tank looks I trust his advice like I trust yours.


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[deaclauderdale]

So once I get the waters SG tested with a few different device and if it's determined that the SG is really that low then I plan on doing a series of 3 water changes at 10 gallons each over 4 days or so. My question would be at what concentration should I make the new water? I 'm thinking 1.035-1.040?

 

[Smite]

So once I get the waters SG tested with a few different device and if it's determined that the SG is really that low then I plan on doing a series of 3 water changes at 10 gallons each over 4 days or so. My question would be at what concentration should I make the new water? I 'm thinking 1.035-1.040?

I'd be worried that'd either precipitate mixing that high or have extremely elevated levels.

What if you mix more like 1.026-28 and set up a house fan to blow across the surface to increase evaporation, turn off ATO and top off manually or fill ATO res with salt water?

Or calculate how much salt you need and use a shallow/wide tupperware and fill it with salt. Set it in the sump in a low-medium flow spot and let it slowly dissolve until you reach your desired level.

I normal do the top off method but I know people do container of salt in sump with no issue as well.

 

[deaclauderdale]

So yeah wow. Much more aligned with the ICP test results. I’ve never -to my knowledge- ever had a non-working refractometer in all my years of reef keeping.


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[Smite]

So yeah wow. Much more aligned with the ICP test results. I’ve never -to my knowledge- ever had a non-working refractometer in all my years of reef keeping.


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Damn, thats a bummer man. Glad you got it sorted out.

That checker is super handy, I use mine all the time.

 

[joseserrano]

Just add salt instead of you ro and you’ll be fine. Better to correct this faster thank not.

 

[deaclauderdale]

Damn, thats a bummer man. Glad you got it sorted out.

That checker is super handy, I use mine all the time.

Yeah Im loving it. Simple instructions and the temp reading is handy.

Just add salt instead of you ro and you’ll be fine. Better to correct this faster thank not.

Well I don't want to go to fast, the corals are somewhat acclimated to this low salinity and I do not want to further shock the tank with a rapid change in SG.

 

[joseserrano]

Yeah Im loving it. Simple instructions and the temp reading is handy.


Well I don't want to go to fast, the corals are somewhat acclimated to this low salinity and I do not want to further shock the tank with a rapid change in SG.

I’d do what i suggested. I took your appreciation into account prior to the suggestion.

 

[deaclauderdale]

I’d do what i suggested. I took your appreciation into account prior to the suggestion.

As they say to each his own. I've lost enough corals already including that blue hoke.

 

[deaclauderdale]

So running a bit of a hybrid method to raise salinity to its proper spec. I had a 10 gallon water change scheduled so that was performed at 35ppt, ad then I will top off with saltwater the next couple of days an perform another 10 gallon water change.\ then only top off until I hit 35ppt in the display. Things should be righted mid next week.

 

[Marlboroken]

She’s going to be a restomod


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Cool tank and mustang!

 

[s2k]

I would add a cup of salt in the sump. This way you can easily monitor the salinity as it increases slowly. Lots of reef moonshiners do this since we don’t do water changes.

Make sure you calibrate the Hanna often - i had one that was very inconsistent so ended up getting a Milwaukee and it has been spot on vs icp test.

 

[deaclauderdale]

I would add a cup of salt in the sump. This way you can easily monitor the salinity as it increases slowly. Lots of reef moonshiners do this since we don’t do water changes.

Make sure you calibrate the Hanna often - i had one that was very inconsistent so ended up getting a Milwaukee and it has been spot on vs icp test.

So far so good on the initial water change with the correct levels along with the the top off trick. I’m not a moonshiner (yet) but strongly considering going this route in the near future.

 

[deaclauderdale]

Update:

Tank is making a nice turnaround from running at 30ppt salinity for God only knows how long. Shout out everyone who have advice/recommendations on getting things back in tune. I did lose a couple of quality pieces during this process; TGC Cherry Bomb, Lady In Pink, Walt Disney, Hawkins, blue hoke, and a wild beautifully colored red milli. All have been replaced or are on the list to be replaced. Shoutout @LesPaulPlayer73 and @Hugo’s_reef maddd reef karma to them for their kindness.

Purchased a few new pieces and the PE is where one would expect it to be when a tank has stable parameters. My AquaSD milli is almost back to normal and my green slimer has recovered well.

Ive adjusted my skimmer to skim more dryly as I think the wet skim may have contributed to my low salinity issues.

With the salinity fixed I can now turn my attention to growing and coloring up these corals. I’ve placed an order for some reef moonshiner’s supplements and will begin the regiment once everything arrives.

Fingers crossed that my ill days are behind me. Will add some pics later.

 

[Smite]

Glad to hear it's back on track.
*Raises coffee mug to smooth sailing

 

[R33FERnatic]

Man I’m jealous. Can’t wait to see it all up and running. It a beautifully set up!

 

[deaclauderdale]

Glad to hear it's back on track.
*Raises coffee mug to smooth sailing

Yeah between me, you, and @gofor100 it’s been one topsy turkey ride getting our tanks started. I’ve frankly never had this many difficulties with a tank before but it’s been some great lessons learned I tell ya.

 

[deaclauderdale]

Man I’m jealous. Can’t wait to see it all up and running. It a beautifully set up!

Thank you. Now that she’s dialed in the magic should happen.

 

[gofor100]

Yeah between me, you, and @gofor100 it’s been one topsy turkey ride getting our tanks started. I’ve frankly never had this many difficulties with a tank before but it’s been some great lessons learned I tell ya.

Seriously dude... and I'm sure there will be a few more before the tanks are dialed in!

 

[deaclauderdale]

Seriously dude... and I'm sure there will be a few more before the tanks are dialed in!

Seriously! We legit have so many things in common when it comes to our tanks…….we are forever linked ?