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Not much changes to the tank itself - just 'maintenance mode' for now. And relaxing & enjoying the ease of reefing that some of the automation previously set up (i.e. from control & notification that Apex is providing). Some recent random pics : Opening a new tub of salt. And the usual practice of remixing them as the large particles will seperate from the smaller ones. Objective is to ensure consistency (of Ca, Mg, KH & trace elements) as I use the entire bucket of salt over time. This phenomenon is present in any brand of salt whether its evaporated or synthetic salt. Been using this salt for many years now. Works very well. With boosted Calcium & Magnesium as these will be depleted as corals grow. Explaination of the "Brazil Nut Effect" : Tangs feeding on dried seaweed. Feed about 2-3 times a day. Go through a pack every 4-5 days. 2 months back, the right side mantle of the clam retracted severely. Thought it was going to die. I noticed there were 2 vermatid snails attached to the shell. Figured that the slime from the vermatid irritated the clam over an extended period. In any case, it was cut out. 2 months later, good to see that the mantle is fully extended again.