[olsaltybastard]

Ok,

I took a few measurements just to see how things are going. Here are some of the results:


Ca: 425
dKH: 6
Mg: 1300
NO3: 0
pH: 8.3

So far, so good. Alk always measures low using M.E. salt. Since the pH is so stable, I could care less. Coralline growth is really starting to take off. I upgraded my water change containers in order to keep up with the larger water changes that I have to perform due to the larger tank.

I added a few corals that I received from an individual that I KNOW has no AEFW, ich, flatworms, etc... My impatience will not go unheeded. I KNOW better than to have corals shipped during the cold season and I will pay with my wallet. Heat packs are nice if the weather is in the 60's. When it's below freezing, shipping corals is NOT a good idea, especially SPS.

I have a large batch of water made up for this weekend's water change. I am going to pay special attention to removing the detritus that has built up inside the sump and the stuff that has built up along the back of the tank behind the starboard bottom. I have been paying extra special attention to make sure that I don't put my hands in the tank unnecessarily.