Tony's Intro

[Tony]

Started out with a 38g about 2 years ago rescuing a Hippo Tang during a snow storm that was abandoned. Now I have a crystalline 85 with 40 refugium. Currently using current ic loop. Have just received my viparspectras (2). And need some advice on set up mainly what level should I start out the ramping up. And on off timest. Thanks Tony

 

[Fourthwind]

Welcome! LED lights can be a struggle in the beginning. Start low (like 30% blue and 12% white) and watch your corals. If they stretch, then add 5% per week until all is happy. if you see things shrinking, then dial it back. An important thing to note is that LED's while they can work very effectively, have a high chance of burning corals if the water parameters go out of whack. Typical ramp times are an hour going from zero to what your high level setting are, a 6 to 8 hour photo period, then an hour ramp down time. Everyone's tank, aquascape, coral stocking, and ect are different. Do not use someone else's final settings.

 

[zombie]

I like 6 hours at max intensity (start lowish here. 50% is a typical starting point and add or remove depending on how corals react), 3 hour ramp up and 3 hour ramp down to/from the minimum intensity of just blues, 6 hours of complete darkness, and the remainder at minimum blue only intensity for viewing purposes.

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[Cherub]

welcome! I do max intensity for 2 hours and the rest of the time is ramp up/ramp down for 10 hours total

 

[SkyShark]

Welcome!

 

[Tony]

Cool! Thanks! I have them 10" off water line. Water depth at 17" to sand bed. I think I have that on course! NOW my problem is i dropped a plastic nut while removing the currents. Can't find it . Having a pinpoint metal detector overnighted. Lol praying I can find it. One step forward and 2 steps back.

 

[zombie]

If it's a plastic nut, it's unlikely to be an issue. Put some polyfilter in the tank if you're worried at all. It will change colors and remove heavy metals if introduced to the tank.

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[SynDen]

Welcome!

 

[Tony]

If it's a plastic nut, it's unlikely to be an issue. Put some polyfilter in the tank if you're worried at all. It will change colors and remove heavy metals if introduced to the tank.

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Sorry I've been working on the issue. Kind of slow. 2 back surgeries and knee replacement last 4years. No worries! The nut had possibly brass insert. Non ferris. Thanks Tony

 

[Tony]

Oh polyfilter will now be in my arsenal.

 

[zombie]

If its potentially brass, polyfilter and carbon can both remove any leached metal. I would pre-emptively use one or both.

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[Legonch]

Hey Tony, welcome!!

 

[Tony]

Thanks this is a kick.

If its potentially brass, polyfilter and carbon can both remove any leached metal. I would pre-emptively use one or both.

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Will do! Thanks

 

[Tony]

If its potentially brass, polyfilter and carbon can both remove any leached metal. I would pre-emptively use one or both.

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Thanks will do.

 

[Tony]

Found It. Right under the rbwbta I believe it had consumed it and exspelle it. Crazy. Thanks Again Tony