Hello people

[blasto_master]

My name is Chris and I have been in the hobby for 12 years. I started with a 29 gallon tank, and I am now up to 400+ gallons of tanks; 180 aquarium, 190 pond, 55 algae tank. Through the many years I have had my ups and downs. This year 2017, seems to be where I have made some adjustments and really taken things to another level. What works for me is: low nutrient system via vodka dosing/ giant algae scrubber/ marine pure bio blocks /large Protein skimmer/ no sand.
Having a low nutrient aquarium requires extra feeding otherwise the corals turn faded or even die. I do this by adding 4 cubes of frozen per day and what I like to call the dealbreaker....reefroids.
Thank you guys for having me as a member.

 

[Bendint]

Welcome from Weymouth tank looks great btw


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[blasto_master]

That's where my wife is from Weymouth! I used to go out there every week until I convinced her to move in with me.

 

[Chris A.]

Welcome to club
Where the blastos at?

 

[blasto_master]

They ended up at my friends house and stayed there during a tank crash. It was a gift from me for helping out. I'm going to get some more soon.

 

[blasto_master]

 

[s_kelley]

awesome looking tank! Can't wait to see it when it fills in, make sure you update this like a year from now!

 

[blasto_master]

awesome looking tank! Can't wait to see it when it fills in, make sure you update this like a year from now!

I need to take a more current picture I've gotten rid of a lot of stuff and put more stuff in.

 

[Chris A.]

I need to get some
I had a red/green and a red/blue merletti before I got rid of my tank

 

[blasto_master]

I need to get some
I had a red/green and a red/blue merletti before I got rid of my tank

I love the way they look, but hate the slow growth. When I restock I will have only really nice high-end pieces.

 

[blasto_master]

awesome looking tank! Can't wait to see it when it fills in, make sure you update this like a year from now!

 

[blasto_master]

 

[blasto_master]

 

[s_kelley]

Awesome!

 

[blasto_master]

Awesome!

Thanks!

 

[Abrooks12376]

Tank looks excellent! Question...ive circled one of your specimen, what do you call it? How long have you had it? Is that the largest the polyps open?

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[blasto_master]

Tank looks excellent! Question...ive circled one of your specimen, what do you call it? How long have you had it? Is that the largest the polyps open?

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Nuclear green trumpet- they are a very fast growing coral. The polyps on it are about half an inch In size. I know many people with these including myself in Bostonreefer's. The good thing is they are fairly inexpensive.

 

[blasto_master]

Tank looks excellent! Question...ive circled one of your specimen, what do you call it? How long have you had it? Is that the largest the polyps open?

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Start small and grow big.

 

[Abrooks12376]

Pretty sure I have the same thing. Just curious on your experience with them.

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[blasto_master]

Pretty sure I have the same thing. Just curious on your experience with them.

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I have had nothing but good luck with them. They grow very well for me. I have fragged them many times and never lost even a single head. Great centerpieces when they get to massive sizes.