Taking things apart and putting them back together again helps to relieve the boredom that sets in over time. Just like setting up a new tank is so much fun.
You two are the best. Rich: fish don’t eat pellets in the ocean either. I think nori has to be closer than most everything else we feed; it’s dried seaweed!! Here’s one vote for more Nori.
To be honest I had .10 phos and 39 nitrates with an algae turf scrubber and the algae growth on the scrubber was minimal until I doesd iron which help we grow algae and lower nitrates. After 4 months I lowered my nitrate from 39 to 22… hopefully it will keep going down. This was after 4 months with only 1 15% water change
My tanks close to a window that's almost always open and I just use a little bit of kalk a week to knock back aiptasia but I haven't had trouble with ph. Fresh outside air must be helping a lot.. pegged at a solid 8.3-8.5. This got me thinking my ph must be a big part why my gonis stay so happy and extended
I agree, enjoy the process- building a 180 to upgrade my 65gal and taking it soooo slow and enjoying making as good as I can. Plumbing /wood working/ wiring- love it!
Oddly, I find the planning process on paper to be almost as fulfilling of a process, as physically building a new system, or maintaining a tank long-term. How deeply can I diagram something? How accurate can I make a mock-up for a custom order? How well did I think through and draw my manifold so I don't have 5 trips or orders from the hardware store? I'm to the point I could likely give my paper plan to another reefer, and they could likely build the same system. And it's almost cathartic and something I can make progress on in the background, while I wait to save for a purchase or have to take a step back on part of a build. A completely unnecessary step, but very much grounded in enjoying the process. I think the difference is that I'm a personality who takes enjoyment from overthinking something. Making something harder, especially when planning it from the outset, adds enjoyment. And that is a separate thing altogether from giving a recommendation. For example, I absolutely love the idea of a no-water-change system. The premise is fantastic. But, the gain for me is in understanding how it works. Delving into nutrient management at a deep level helps understand the concepts I should be aware of in my own reef. However, while I find enjoyment in understanding a complex process: I would personally never actually run a no-water-change system. Nor would I ever suggest anyone else should do so. And I don't think that difference is broken out in many reefing conversations... Which conversations are simply diving in for a deep understanding, vice what is actually a recommendation? I also enjoyed the article. I hadn't know about it, until this episode. Good read. Easy to digest.
Yes you over complicate, this is not easy to digest. But keep sharing your work! Our hobby grows when we share what we do. You have me wanting to start an ATS or macro algae refugium.
I have not had a coral die since I started watching Reef Beef. 🥩 thank you Ben, Rich, and Snowman!
Thanks for the shoutout! Vince is such a great asset!
I love your work. Thank you for your contribution to the hobby! I made an account on your website tonight.
The best advice: 1:14:14. Thanks Ben!
Taking things apart and putting them back together again helps to relieve the boredom that sets in over time. Just like setting up a new tank is so much fun.
The magic sauce of paying attention
Thanks for reminding me that I need to get a webcam for the tank for my upcoming 3 week trip!
warming up the locline with a heatgun (hairdryer) makes it snap together easier.
Wow, you guys really sent some kind and positive vibes on this episode!!!
You two are the best.
Rich: fish don’t eat pellets in the ocean either. I think nori has to be closer than most everything else we feed; it’s dried seaweed!! Here’s one vote for more Nori.
th-cam.com/video/hshkcXeJYgY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qgv1Ju1a2toqXAuD
To be honest I had .10 phos and 39 nitrates with an algae turf scrubber and the algae growth on the scrubber was minimal until I doesd iron which help we grow algae and lower nitrates.
After 4 months I lowered my nitrate from 39 to 22… hopefully it will keep going down. This was after 4 months with only 1 15% water change
My tanks close to a window that's almost always open and I just use a little bit of kalk a week to knock back aiptasia but I haven't had trouble with ph. Fresh outside air must be helping a lot.. pegged at a solid 8.3-8.5. This got me thinking my ph must be a big part why my gonis stay so happy and extended
You guys are beefing awesome keep them coming!!!!!!
I agree, enjoy the process- building a 180 to upgrade my 65gal and taking it soooo slow and enjoying making as good as I can. Plumbing /wood working/ wiring- love it!
Rich be lookin good. New haircut or glasses or something? Looks happy/healthy. Besides that cough lol
Oh yea! New beef!
Beef time is the best time!
I am a baby in the woods. Working on mastering the basics
I was watching hunger games yesterday and can’t help thinking Rich looks like the TV host (Stanley Tucci) 😂
Maybe a potential Halloween costume idea
Squirrel handssss 🐿️🖐🏼
Great show fellas!
Oddly, I find the planning process on paper to be almost as fulfilling of a process, as physically building a new system, or maintaining a tank long-term.
How deeply can I diagram something? How accurate can I make a mock-up for a custom order? How well did I think through and draw my manifold so I don't have 5 trips or orders from the hardware store?
I'm to the point I could likely give my paper plan to another reefer, and they could likely build the same system. And it's almost cathartic and something I can make progress on in the background, while I wait to save for a purchase or have to take a step back on part of a build. A completely unnecessary step, but very much grounded in enjoying the process.
I think the difference is that I'm a personality who takes enjoyment from overthinking something. Making something harder, especially when planning it from the outset, adds enjoyment. And that is a separate thing altogether from giving a recommendation.
For example, I absolutely love the idea of a no-water-change system. The premise is fantastic. But, the gain for me is in understanding how it works. Delving into nutrient management at a deep level helps understand the concepts I should be aware of in my own reef. However, while I find enjoyment in understanding a complex process: I would personally never actually run a no-water-change system. Nor would I ever suggest anyone else should do so. And I don't think that difference is broken out in many reefing conversations... Which conversations are simply diving in for a deep understanding, vice what is actually a recommendation?
I also enjoyed the article. I hadn't know about it, until this episode. Good read. Easy to digest.
Yes you over complicate, this is not easy to digest. But keep sharing your work! Our hobby grows when we share what we do. You have me wanting to start an ATS or macro algae refugium.
Mittens on the kittens...:)
Good one!
Ritchie was a reef car driver. He reefed so goddammed fast…
So hard.
Don't throw your beef in the reef!
Ben is the Buddha of reef keeping and Rich is the Mother Theresa
I’m new to the discord thing, I can’t seem to figure out how to find other discord like “ telegrams”.
Anybody have any advice?
TH-cam algorithm comment
🤯
Reef meat