Geoff’s 265 build

[Bostoncoral]

I think in this case, the plastic wrapping of the tank actually caused the fatality of those fish. I think the “bad” air got into the tank and since it’s wrapped up, it takes longer for it to escape. Not to mention the low level of oxygen being wrapped up like that.
It’s too late now, but I wonder if it would’ve been better to cover the tank with a piece of plywood or something flat to prevent the dust and debris going in the tank while the work is going on. Then take it and leave the skimmer off when the work is done with open windows and/or fan running to circulate clean air into the room.

You could be right. Kinda didn’t think that through and was in a bit of a panic when I realized how strong the chemicals were

 

[Bostoncoral]

How long were you out of power? How is everything now?

We have had 6 or 7 outages this winter. The last two were bad. Ice storm hit us and we were out for 4 days!! The last nor easter we got we lost power for about a day and a half. Happy to report no casualties

We live way out on the tip of one of these long peninsulas in Casco bay Maine so we are usually the first to lose power, and last to get it back. But not the end of the world because our generator can power most of our house. Including the entire fish tank

 

[DatReefGuy]

We have had 6 or 7 outages this winter. The last two were bad. Ice storm hit us and we were out for 4 days!! The last nor easter we got we lost power for about a day and a half. Happy to report no casualties

We live way out on the tip of one of these long peninsulas in Casco bay Maine so we are usually the first to lose power, and last to get it back. But not the end of the world because our generator can power most of our house. Including the entire fish tankView attachment 204704

Wow. Good thing you had the generator. I can't imagine losing power that much. Do you also have a transfer switch? On a side note, I'll be in the area-ish in September. We're camping in Searsport.

 

[Bostoncoral]

We have had 6 or 7 outages this winter. The last two were bad. Ice storm hit us and we were out for 4 days!! The last nor easter we got we lost power for about a day and a half. Happy to report no casualties

Wow. Good thing you had the generator. I can't imagine losing power that much. Do you also have a transfer switch? On a side note, I'll be in the area-ish in September. We're camping in Searsport.

Yes we do have a transfer switch. No extension cords.

 

[DatReefGuy]

Yes we do have a transfer switch. No extension cords.

Fantastic. I've played that extension cord game before. It's not fun. Haha.

 

[Bostoncoral]

Already a reefer at heart!

 

[Bostoncoral]

Just sharing a few photos from tonight. Hope everyone has a happy xmas and new year! Here is to 2025

 

[Bostoncoral]

Got a great deal on a used gem tang from a guy breaking down his tank. $300 for this beauty 6”-7” gem tang and he threw in a free godspawn bounce mushroom. The new boss of the tank is doing well. Surprisingly my other 6 tangs accepted him as such!! Only needed the peacemaker acclimation box for a few hours and there was very minimal aggression upon release. Still might add a hippo tang and chocolate tang in the future.

 

[jonesboy6]

Somewhat new here at BRS and had not read this through. Just had a chance on a quiet morning here. Really nice tank and documentation. Definitely an inspiration to see the progress of the tank over a longer period.

 

[Bostoncoral]

Coral dad on duty again. Also just got a red sea 90 LED. Im going to setup a little frag area in my sump. I will update as I go. Thanks

 

[Bostoncoral]

Got this from Fish of hex over the summer. Was listed as ORA Pearlberry. Not sure if it is actually that, but i guess we will tell when it grows in more. What do you guys think? Hard to tell from a photo i know

 

[Bostoncoral]

Did a 100 g water change yesterday and decided to hide the gyres behind the rockwork