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8 Year Anniversary

melev — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:14:36 +0000

8 Year Anniversary

The 400g reef AND the 60 anemone cube celebrate this date together

melev Sat, 11/13/2021 - 03:14

8 years ago today, all the livestock in a temporary aquarium were placed in their new homes. We've been through a lot together all these years, and overall I'm very happy where things are currently despite the unpleasant experience that happened three months ago.

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Four Year Anniversary of my 400g reef

melev — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:05:08 +0000

Four Year Anniversary of my 400g reef melev Sat, 11/11/2017 - 00:05

Today marks four years when the livestock was placed in my 400g reef. Here are all the links I talked about in this video:

Reef Trace app: https://itunes.apple.com/app/reeftrace/id1280244308?l=en&mt=8
See what I share: www.facebook.com/melevsreef
Water testing party at Frank's Tanks tomorrow: http://www.dfwmas.org/event/water-testing-event-at-franks-tanks/?instance_id=35
Live Stream about Auto Top Off: This channel at 2pm CST tomorrow (Saturday 11/11/17)
Sebae anemone: http://melevsreef.com/critters/sebae-anemone-heteractis-malu
Tiny clam: http://melevsreef.com/critters/baby-clam
Tracy Morgan gorgonian: http://melevsreef.com/critters/gorgonian-pseudoplexaura-sp
Mandarin: http://melevsreef.com/critters/psychedelic-mandarin
XHO lighting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyIbJff2bLY

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Video Tour of the 400g Setup

melev — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:59:01 +0000

Video Tour of the 400g Setup melev Thu, 10/26/2017 - 13:59

Unnarrated filming of my 400g set up, showcasing everything from the light rack to the refugium, helping you visualize where everything fits together. I shot this with my iPhone 4 prior to a trip, allowing me to share the video with others during my travels.

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The temporary livestock vats

melev — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:56:31 +0000

The temporary livestock vats melev Thu, 10/26/2017 - 13:56

While construction of the new fishroom was underway, the livestock awaited their future home in Rubbermaid feeding troughs. It was like living in a mad scientist's lab, and no I didn't enjoy it. But what can you do when your reeflings need a new home? You improvise.

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Day 180: Six month video update

melev — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:44:38 +0000

Day 180: Six month video update melev Thu, 10/26/2017 - 13:44

Check out the 60g Anemone Cube and the 400g reef, as well as a few moments of the sump area.

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One Year Anniversary (Part 1)

melev — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:27:45 +0000

One Year Anniversary (Part 1) melev Thu, 10/26/2017 - 13:27

To make the day special, I took some time to document the system and explain the gear I use to keep the 400g healthy and thriving.

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One Year Anniversary (Part 2)

melev — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:19:43 +0000

One Year Anniversary (Part 2) melev Thu, 10/26/2017 - 13:19

Part 2 of this video showcases the corals. It was filmed under 20,000K lighting so those colors really pop, and I discuss a few husbandry practices.

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Melev's Reef Viewing Party @ Resetting the 400g Reef

melev — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:02:40 +0000

Melev's Reef Viewing Party @ Resetting the 400g Reef melev Thu, 10/19/2017 - 01:02

9-15-2017: After more than 3.5 years of growth, some colonies were dominating the aquarium blocking light and impeding flow. Duane helped me with this project, which involved cutting out the huge corals and planting smaller choice bits to reset the reef. It's not an easy task, and mentally it can be challenging as well. I had to give him the reigns because left to my own means, I would have saved every coral instead of sacrificing the bulk to attain new beauty. It's been a month since we completed this event, and I've gradually come around to accept the newer look and appreciate the individual polyps more and more each day. And I have room to add a few more SPS frags now. ;)

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