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Some backdated Softies corner topdown shots

So far not much changes to the hair algae. I noticed the algae on the back glass has subsided quite a lot. Also my rbta has been closed since treatment. Hopefully it will open soon. Will post some pic updates in a few days time

Some have asked about Nyos Bio Booster. Its a somewhat convenient all in one product that includes 'carbon dosing' + amino acids + vitamins. Using it the past year with pretty good results. Based on my limited layman understanding, this is what I make out of what's stated on the brochure & what it actually does. Carbon dosing boosts specific beneficial bacteria population which reduces nitrate/phosphates. The resulting increased biomass is also used by corals as particulate nutrition. And it also contains a blend of amino acids & other ingredients to improve growth & colors. Definition of biomass : plant or animal material that can be used for energy production Definition of particulate matter : microscopic particles of solid/liquid matter suspended in water

Tank maintenance + water change weekend. Usual maintenance routine includes : Measure water parameters. For me, I usually measure it just before water change to know what its like at its 'worst' water condition Look for aiptasia & inject with Aiptasia X Trim corals Measured Phosphate levels. Close to 0.1ppm phosphate after the conversion. Time to change the rowaphos. Nitrates : 5ppm. Hmm...gone up a little due to increased feeding. Need to ramp up flow of the sulfur reactor a little. Calcium : 420ppm, Mg : 1440ppm Alkalinity :

I may have shared this before but some folks brought this topic up recently. A small hack to ensure the Clarisea roll winds up nicely without bunching up in the middle. Basically the root cause is the fleece is wound v tight, causing the white acrylic to warp a little (i.e. becoming a curved edge). Workaround is to stiffen the white acrylic by making use of the clear acrylic housing. What i've done was to insert a 12mm piece of acrylic in between. You can just use an egg crate as well (they are about 12mm thick too). Just make sure the reinforcement piece does NOT touch the fleece.

Thanks, quarantasei. Thinking of adding more Angels too. Added more wave makers.