30
Apr 2017
Well worth the wait
February 2016 I set up my new frag tank. All the electrical stuff that supports the tank has been sitting to the left on top of a box of salt, primarily to avoid it getting wet if the fishroom were to get flooded.
29
Apr 2017
Excel at what you do
As I go through my daily routine, I often end up recalling things I've done in my past. They seem perfectly normal to me, but often others marvel at what I was able to accomplish.
20
Apr 2017
A nicer fan bracket?
A customer requested I build a fan bracket that fits her rimless sump, so I designed something different that the CNC could cut out. I also changed the order of gluing joints, and I think overall it's a nicer looking final product.
10
Apr 2017
41 month update (Day 1247 of the 400g reef)
If you follow my youtube channel, you've probably heard how I have to get my arms wet and really cull the 400g reef because the growth at the top is shadowing everything beneath, and those things beneath have little chance of living.
03
Apr 2017
The importance of hoarding
After making myself (literally) do all my water testing today on both systems, I'm quickly reminded why I prefer to only run one reef at a time. Those people that run multiple tanks or frag systems deserve heavy praise for being able to keep so many separate systems thriving.
01
Apr 2017
A difficult decision
I tend to overthink everything, and like to work systematically toward growth both for my business as well as the youtube audience I've acquired over the past couple of years. Some videos are easy to do, others are very involved both in the filming process as well as the editing portion.
14
Mar 2017
Such a simple tool: Easy Blade
I don't remember when the Easy Blade came to market, but it's a piece of plastic that you glue to a Magfloat magnet.
13
Mar 2017
Video: How to dose Phosphate Rx
I've been using Phosphate Rx for a decade, and it's my preferred product to keep PO4 levels under control. No GFO for me.
03
Mar 2017
Video: Installing XHO lighting over my reef
I replaced the VHO Super Actinics over my reef at last: These are XHO LEDs from ReefBrite, and do they ever deliver. The former bulbs were installed high above my tank, and my concern was "could XHOs provide enough light from that same installed spot?" I'm happy to say yes, and then some.
17
Feb 2017
09
Jan 2017
Ich - why do I never speak of it?
I've had people ask me how I deal with ich in my tank. Apparently they think I have a secret. I have bought all kinds of fish over the years, but you never hear about ich issues. Yet, based on posts by others it's like the majority of you are constantly suffering from this problem.