Greg's 75g

[gregzz4]

Tonight I performed another 25% WC
The skimmer was still going balistic with the cup off, but it became better when I put the cup back on
I let it run a few gallons out the drain and it's looking manageable for now. It's still turned down as far as it goes

As far as Chemicleam goes;
I'd do it again, but I wouldn't leave the skimmer running as it made a huge mess
Next time I'd rather run an airstone in the DT and deal with a small amount of salt creep. The mess from the skimmer overflowing is a big headache to clean up

Tomorrow night I will change the carbon again, and the tank will get a 10% WC Friday/Sat as part of my regular routine

So, Monday I did a rescape that is not finished yet
I'm very happy with how it's turning out, but can't post pics yet as it's not finished, so you'll just have to stay tuned ...

[gregzz4]

I started rescaping the tank Feb 10th, but it's taken me this long to finish it
My reasons for the redo were to make more room for SPS
I can see where things will grow now and hope my plans all come together

If you look closely enough you'll see where I've remove many rocks from the tops of the burbs

Before



After

[gregzz4]

The big green birdsnest colony takes up a lot of space

[Reef Pilot]

Looks great,... and you have a plan!

You could have put that birdsnest even lower, if you wanted. I have a couple down near the bottom. One is even partially shaded, but both looking good there, and growing nicely. I initially had one higher, but found the color was better lower down.

[hillegom]

Looking good Greg,

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

I initially had one higher, but found the color was better lower down.

Originally Posted by hillegom

Looking good Greg,

Thanks dudes

I hope things turn out well after this change

[Madreefer]

Looks awesome bud
All those wrasse get along good?

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Looks awesome bud
All those wrasse get along good?

Thanks Bill

The wrasses tolerate each other, but there are some bullies

[gregzz4]

Nothing exciting to post, but I'll report that the Cyano is still gone
I still have brown film algae on the glass and sand but all-in-all, I'm pleased with the Chemiclean results

I've again started dosing Mg
I found our tank was, on it's own, hovering around <1250
I've brought it back to 1350 - give or take - and have seen a significant increase in growth from corals that were stalled
IO regular salt used to have up to 1380Mg, but is currently only 1170
I'm currently only using Mg powder from J&L, but plan on buying it in bulk

So, with the proper levels of Mg, our montis are growing, some are plating, and a couple stagnant ones are brighter
I've also noticed our Purple Stylo is growing. It wasn't happy in an old location so it was moved during the re-scape. Since then it's mostly done nothing.
Once the Mg was brought back up it started to fill back in again and has shown signs of, shall we say, being 'bigger' as it's more 'puffy' now and is starting to spread

A Green with Purple Monti I bought from Brad last summer is plating nicely, and is the first in our tank to grow this fast.
I'm thinking about getting rid of our other montis .... looking for more plating critters. We have 2 beautiful red montis that encrust and grow very well, but take time to spread out.
I was always looking for something to 'plate', but never knew how it could happen until I saw Brad's growing so quickly in our tank
Call me impatient, but after a year and a half of 'not quite right' parameters and the wrong corals, you can't blame me for wanting the 'next level'

Starting off with the proper corals makes a big difference ....

I have a pump on order for Mg, and am planning a third MP10wES
I think this will be enough shock for the tank this time around