conix's 75G

[reefermadness]

Usuing an aqualifter as a doser is also asking for trouble IMO.

[conix67]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

Usuing an aqualifter as a doser is also asking for trouble IMO.

Why?

[reefermadness]

because they are not precise at all. Also they are not meant to handle solids and any calcification or precipitation that develops will clog it. Other people have tried it and over time it has given them headaches. If all you needed to do is run a $20 pump to dose then people wouldn't be spending more to get quality dosing pumps....my experience and my opinion.

[conix67]

While not as precise as dedicated dosing pumps, aqualifter is far more precise than any other pump, and precise enough for 2-part dosing based on my experience. Yes, it's cheap and it may not be as reliable as the true dosing pump, but it's far better than hand dosing.

I've been dosing using these pumps for about 10 months, and so far I haven't found issues with the pumps themselves. While I would also advise anyone considering dosing pumps to go out and get the true dosing pumps, these aqualifters do the job when coupled with controllers like RKL.

[conix67]

Here's one of the corals I have no idea what it is. It's definitely some sort of montipora species, but can't find a reference of the same coral anywhere.



two of the same frags on the frag rack. One is growing more or less flat, but not plating.



On the skimmer side, my new SWC 160 cone has been consistently pulling out more than 3x amount Tunze 9010 was pulling out, I'm definitely happy about that.

However, it's very sensitive to water level and condition, and if not adjusted correctly, it easily overflows. That's about the only downside so far.

Most SPS corals appear to have a better polyp extension. This acro frag looks better than before...

[Greenmaster]

I like your mystery coral... if you lived closer I might try to get a frag in a couple months

[ksalt]

Is it a Montipora spongodes?? or Montipora stellata??