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ryansweet

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  1. What’s up Jimmy! Welcome to the club. We may have to exchange some info. I’ll help you learn fish and you help me learn cigars
  2. Hoping to make this one. I have some hardware that I found in my reef closet cleanup that needs to go to someone that can use them
  3. +1 on the smart ato. I had one on each of my tanks and love them
  4. I have small battery backups on each tank (maybe 5-10mins worth of power), and I also have a portable generator for longer outages. I can get you the models when I get home. Like Luis, my area isn’t known for long outages so it isn’t something I worry about much but I do like to be prepared
  5. Welcome to the club Kyle. First thing I would recommend is getting an ATO (Automatic top off) for controlling salinity due to evaporation. And as mentioned above, don't hesitate to ask questions
  6. Every tank I’ve started has been cycled for at least a month. I’ve never used any of the beneficial bacteria’s, but have heard good things about them. I have rock that was dry cycling in a brute that will be there for a few months before I start my next endeavor, as well as at least a month once the new tank is up and running. I’m not saying that a tank can’t be successful with shorter cycles, just that I’ve never done it.
  7. That sucks Amanda. I personally like the Smart skimmer security option. I’ve used it and it helps with overflowing when I do water changes and forget to leave the slimmer off until the level in that section goes down to the appropriate height.
  8. Def a starry. It’s the fish that got me started in the hobby many years ago. Some websites label them as eyelash blennies because of the look. They can change colors and patterns slightly because of special cells, so each one can look a little different.
  9. Awesome! Sorry I didn’t respond sooner, but I was going to suggest marine spar as well.
  10. You should see if @Mike762 would be willing to have you you over to check his setup out. Probably the most thought out build I’ve seen
  11. That’s pretty sweet! Love the rustic/reclaimed look. Did you seal with anything to protect from salt water?
  12. Aside from the topics we’ve already communicated on, I was staring at my tank and one of my wrasses jumped out... So, what about a tank cover topic? What’s better? Glass tops, large gap screen covers, DIY vs store bought, etc. Also, how do these covers effect lighting, o2 exchange?
  13. Welcome to the club. I’m liking the LPS in that tank. Are you leaning towards LPS/softie tank for this one as well, or more SPS?
  14. I 100% would be if my wife hadn't told me I have enough expensive hobbies already...lol Always wanted a tracking telescope (slightly so I can do my own programming with it) but never been able to convince myself to spend the money on a good one. Do you have some photos to share??
  15. Can’t miss this one. Amber will probably come too
  16. Big thank you to Craig and Connie (Candy, Lol) for hosting. Beautiful house, Amber loved your flowers, I loved the tank. The food was great and the company was pretty alright too.
  17. Have there been any additions to the tank recently? Either fish or coral. Some fish will swim curiously close to (or even nip at) torch corals and if the torch isn’t used to it they will close until they become accustomed to the new behavior. Also, if there has been a new coral placed in the tank it could be a release of new chemicals that the torch doesn’t like.
  18. Looks like we may have a smaller turnout for this summer social than normal (to be expected with everything going on right now), but I was wondering if anyone has any drink requests? Alcoholic or non. Just wanting to get a read on who will drink what
  19. That is really strange. Sorry this happened and we couldn’t help find the reason behind it
  20. Do you feel any sort of electric current when you touch the water? Do you test salinity with a refractometer, or hydrometer? If refract, when is the last time you checked the calibration? (I’ve made this mistake multiple times and have done a water change with the salinity waaay off is why I ask)
  21. Who’s the assigned moderator for r2r now? It used to be Dustin, then was supposed to be transferred but I’m not sure who to. There was talk of having me do it but I’ve never had any contact from the admin team at r2r with approval or denial
  22. Nice. Looks like this will be build to follow. Congrats on the new tank
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