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You have sand, so it’s likely you could replace all the rock at once without worrying about dumping in bottles of bacteria. Personally though, I’d probably replace one half of the rock and then maybe one or two weeks later replace the other half.

I just added Orange Ricordea Yuma to DBTC. There are 4 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

Looks like mine is gonna be a slow grower only a little bit of encrusting going on.

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Marketing isn’t doing the job they need to be doing. Trident should have always be marketed first, as a device to help prevent/detect failures that lead to tank crashes, and second to making your testing life easier. The second should be a bonus. Phosphate/Nitrate testing would be great for...

If there are only two reagents, not sure why the enclosure is the same size. Also not smart was not making a stackable design if it was going to be two different devices. How in the world are you going to fit this and a normal trident in a 36” wide or less tank stand? I’d venture to guess a good...

I want that cart now too…how to I hide it from my wife?

If you’re replacing the valve, considering swapping out for a standard Gate Valve. This is what I did on my old redsea reefer 250. Should be same parts for the 170. Post in thread 'Rostatos Reefer 450 and Reefer 170'...

Yes. This works fine as an accelerant for all cyanoacrylate based super glues. Beware that the reaction it creates is exothermic, so be sure you dip the coral in the water pretty quickly to keep it from damaging the coral from heat. This is the exact same stuff BRS sells.

I thought this one was toast and was on the way out, but it looks like it’s starting to make a recovery as well. BKChem Fruitloop

My frag is just chugging along. Encrusting more each day. Eyes might be playing tricks on me, but it looks like I might be getting some growth tips too.

I would like a frag of this one. @dochou, @Max Nano Justin, @Arvin R, @RandyC, have requested a frag. This post was automatically created by BARcode

Here’s another that looks to be on the road to recovery. TSA Bill Murray Feb 26 Mar 18 Apr 2 (new growth tips are back!)

Most things seem to be continuing the trend to being on the healthier side though not all. Here’s a pretty stark example of a “good” one on the mend. Battle Corals Backdraft the Movie the Table Acro