Ghetto Reef: ~14 months

[Macbeth417]

Some of you will remember this tank, so I thought I would give an update. I have been fighting some problems over the last three months, but things are slowly recovering. After treating for redbugs I ran into some nasty phosephates (as expected). Then there was the phos* media causing bleaching... and my ro unit needed new filters... and another XM DE bulb dying off on me. So... after lots of water changes, new bulbs and new filter cartridges, things are starting to recover. Color is coming back as well as growth, however, there are still some lingering signs of the bleaching...

Anyway, on with the pictures.

-Erik

 

[LCGoldman]

Looking good

 

[bradreef]

that table on top is nice.

 

[reedman]

I don't think you can call that the Ghetto tank anymore...the neighborhood is getting too nice for that title. Looks great man! I really like that table. The blue rim clam is sweet too.

Keep it going!

-Reed

 

[sarah]

Looking good Erik Glad things are getting better in there

Sarah xxxx

 

[big t]

Looks great to me Erik. That pink milli has definately grown quite a bit! The table is real nice too.

 

[NaH2O]

I really like the table . Tank is looking great! Good to see you, too!

 

[mojoreef]

Right on Erik , whatever it had before it sure doesnt show it now!!


Mike

 

[Macbeth417]

Many thanks guys. It is amazing what time and a little less slacking off will do, eh ?

-Erik

 

[bc_slc]

I thought you died man. Good to see you on the boards again. I also love the table, and the ric's look pretty sweet as well. What problems did you run into with phos-binders and bleaching? I am currently battling some nuisance algae and have planned on running some phos for a couple of weeks.

Mat

 

[Elmo18]

Looks good dewd!

- Elmo

 

[Macbeth417]

Updates

A month later:

Left side

Right Side

Right Sidelong view

Left Sidelong view

The roomers that I died or was in prison were not completely true ; P still out here, reefing in seclusion.

-Erik

 

[Macbeth417]

Was comparing the pics, amazing how fast that tort is growing now.

-Erik

 

[mojoreef]

Oh yea thier starting to pop now...excellent coloration to

Mike

 

[Elmo18]

Lookin' real nice. Better in real person.

- Elmo

 

[wrightme43]

Looking awesome man. If you think that is Ghetto, I wanna see your Uptown tank. LOL Steve

 

[Macbeth417]

Steve,
It all stems out of a long running joke about the equipment setup. If you saw my carabineers holding up the lights and the tubes and wires all over my fish room you would know why it was called that. Also, initially, it was put together manly out of donated and old parts I scrapped together. It was supposed to be my frag growout, but turned into a little nano sps tank. Many thanks on the compliments. I am working on getting uptown together.

-Erik

 

[esmith]

Nice looking tank there Eric...I treated my tank last night for the red bugs (thank you), so hopefully you'll be willing to trade me some of those beautiful corals when you're ready to start fragging .

Eliyah

 

[Macbeth417]

Excellent Eliyah, always happy to help eliminate bugs. I would be glad to trade in a while now that I know you dont have reef-t-d's ; )

-Erik

 

[CarlaW]

Lookin really nice Erik, I agree with a few from above, I don't think it's much of a ghetto anymore!!!! Movin on up...........................