{"id":13324,"date":"2023-01-16T20:22:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T00:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=13324"},"modified":"2025-01-26T23:26:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T03:26:52","slug":"aquarium-update-1-16-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=13324","title":{"rendered":"Aquarium Update - 1\/16\/2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After a few months of certain downloaded light program <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaillumination.com\/lightsciences\/signature-series\" target=\"_blank\">from the manufacturer site<\/a>, I believe I picked <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaillumination.com\/signature_series\/david-saxby\" target=\"_blank\">David Saxby's preset<\/a>, and maybe overfeeding? from feeder, without caring much of what's going on, not even doing much observation, the tank is now flourished with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=green+hair+algae+under+microscope&amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS879US879&amp;sxsrf=AJOqlzW2wzGvk-9VrSEVSOKl0MewzILSUQ:1673723058373&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwirzuKi4Mf8AhW2FVkFHQtJBQEQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=880&amp;dpr=1\" target=\"_blank\">green hair algae<\/a> as shown in video below. I've also uploaded what I've seen in the microscope from some sample of the algae. I used some sites for identification (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/magazine\/hunting-with-a-microscope\/\" target=\"_blank\">1<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reefhacks.com\/dosing-phytoplankton-reef-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=microscopic+in+reef+aquarium&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjxkdqQ28f8AhWan3IEHbbnDXIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=microscopic+in+reef+aquarium&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJ1DXDliGIWDtImgAcAB4AIABZ4gBuwWSAQQxMi4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=TvfCY_GyEpq_ytMPts-3kAc&amp;bih=880&amp;biw=1920&amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS879US879#imgrc=FPe8tM6Hn5j4XM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GreenHair Algae?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9csDdUnBr7o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1024x632.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13327\" srcset=\"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-1024x632.png 1024w, http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-300x185.png 300w, http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-768x474.png 768w, http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image.png 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diatoms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"230114140430 Green Hair Algae\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l4hdSBdT-VI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Green Hair Algae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"230114135957 Cyanobacteria\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0i1hR-ojibQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cyanobacteria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"230114134754 Rhodomonas\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fB47Br3mbo4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=rhodomonas&amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS879US879&amp;oq=Rhodomonas&amp;aqs=chrome.0.35i39j46i512j0i512l2j0i30l3j69i60.326j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhodomonas<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I've also taken microscopic photos of Spirorbid worms. Below is a video from other youtubers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What are spirorbid worms? (Reef Tank Questions)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E3_Lag9kZCc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have not been checking back on this tank other than making sure the feeder is working and that I tried to do water changes usually 50% or less every month or so. A rather lazy approach. At this point, I think only 1 observable coral (duncans) left. The Duncans seems to do well. GSP seems to bloom for a while but now probably extinct, possibly caused by green hair algae, as shown in video above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 main fish left: 2 x Three Stripe Damselfish &amp; Clarkii clown.<br>Splendid Dottyback is possibly still around. Seen from time to time.<br>Mandarin Dragonet Goby is likely hiding somewhere as well.<br><br>The yellow belly Hippo Tang jumped out some months ago and died. As did the Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse even earlier. I will be building a cover for this tank.<br>The Chromis all died off, either jumped out or caused by bullies in the tank (those damsels). I really need to get rid of these stripe damselfish, and maybe the Clarkii as well until the tamer fish have been introduced first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current parameters prior to water change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ff0000\"><strong>Temperature: (Ideal 73-84 F)<\/strong><br>sticker: 72 F = 22 C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ff0000\"><strong>Salinity: (Ideal 34-36ppt \/ 1.023 to 1.028sg)<\/strong><br>43 ppt \/ 1.0326 specific gravity <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reefapp.net\/en\/salinity-calculator\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(Converter<\/strong><\/a><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reefapp.net\/en\/salinity-calculator\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4dcc00\"><strong>Ammonia: (Ideal 0 ppm)<\/strong><br>Not tested<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4dcc00\"><strong>Nitrite: (Ideal &lt; 0.2 ppm)<\/strong><br>Tetra Strip test: 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#4dcc00\"><strong>Nitrate: (Ideal &lt;5 ppm)<\/strong><br>Tetra Strip test:&nbsp;&lt; 10ish ppm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ff0000\"><strong>Alkalinity: (Ideal 8 - 12 dkH)<\/strong><br>Hanna: 129 ppm = 7.224 dkH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>pH: (Ideal 7.8 and 8.5)<br><\/strong>Hanna: 8.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ff0000\"><strong>Calcium: (Ideal between 380-450ppm)<br><\/strong>Hanna: 531 ppm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ff0000\"><strong>Phosphate:<\/strong> <strong>(Ideal SPS 0.01-0.05ppm, stony corals &lt;0.1ppm, generally &lt;0.25ppm)<\/strong><br>Hanna:&nbsp;0.97 ppm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coral Pro Salt<\/strong> Water change (50%) done right after measurement taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30 mins after water change:<br><strong>Salinity: (Ideal 34-36ppt \/ 1.023 to 1.028sg)<\/strong><br>35 ppt <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reefapp.net\/en\/salinity-calculator\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>(Converter<\/strong><\/a><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reefapp.net\/en\/salinity-calculator\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have since consider adding more water flow in the tank. But the well loved Vortech M10, M40 are just too expensive ($300, $400). Some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/549868775164515\/posts\/2471007226383984\/\" target=\"_blank\">suggestions on FB<\/a>: Octo Pulse 2 (1,600 GPH) appears to be a good rival to M40. Jebao brand just seems too bulky (I bought 2 x TW40, each the size of my fist, never really used in the tank, due to not just size but weight). It also looks like if I get any of these, I need to buy (or make myself) those 3D guards to prevent fish killing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as water purity goes, I'm still not sold on RO\/DI over my dehumidifier waste water. I just power sprayed its water bucket to clean the interior, so that when I do a TDS test later, it will give an accurate result, which should be less than 21ppm if not 12ppm (I forget the test result I just did, it's either 12 or 21). Online forums suggest zero ppm with RO\/DI or less than 1ppm is doable I suppose. We shall see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/reefsite.com\/mastering-the-basics-reefing-101\/\" target=\"_blank\">A good read on Reefing 101<\/a>: Apparently, Lee Chin Eng (Indonesian) is the founding father of reef aquarium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a few months of certain downloaded light program from the manufacturer site, I believe I picked David Saxby's preset, and maybe overfeeding? from feeder, without caring much of what's going on, not even doing much observation, the tank is &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=13324\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-biology","category-projects"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13324"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17552,"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13324\/revisions\/17552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}