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    10 gallon Metaframe Rehabilitation

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    The hot days are definitely helping to soften the asphalt, but wimpy me has a hard time working in those temperatures. Progress has been slow, for sure.

    The only way to remove a side glass panel on a Metaframe is by removing the bottom panel. It is the only way to fit the glass through the frame. The glass has a lot of scratches and I am wondering if I should replace all of it. 

    I really like this tank!

    The air pump is fully functional!

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    Puget Sound Biotope

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    On 7/29/2022 at 3:25 PM, jamieterrin said:

    Well that explains that, i was hoping to find something like a goby or loach but the natives aren't as well documented as NZ 

    We have lots of great natives, but they require very large tanks. @Fish Folk has a great journal entry for NANF that is lots of fun to follow. 🙂

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    Patrick’s Puffer Page

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    On 7/29/2022 at 8:14 AM, Patrick_G said:

    Señor Globo is doing pretty well aside from some excessive glass surfing. We might try introducing a few Mollies as dithers, and adding to or rearranging the hardscape in hopes of getting him off the glass.
     I decided to hold off on the expel-p for a while because he doesn’t seem to be losing weight. 

    The tank is making a lot of diatom type algae. I've been brushing it off but it actually looks ok on the wood. Not everyone would agree, but I think it looks natural. 

    If you can get a hold off some amphipods, they’ll feed on the diatoms and provide food for Globo. Usually on the beach under muddy rocks and shells.

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    Pseudo-saltwater journal

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    On 7/28/2022 at 5:21 PM, Patrick_G said:

    I’m having a lot of fun with my 40g brackish, soon to be marine setup. It is more work because of mixing water but a sump would make things much easier. Converting from brackish to marine is the most stressful part because at some point the cycle gets disrupted, but starting at full marine seems pretty easy. 

    I think brackish may be a good choice. I love @Zenzo‘s mudskipper tank, and those little guys are full of personality! I think that is the trait I seek in the critters I have… 🙃

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    Puget Sound Biotope

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    On 7/26/2022 at 10:49 AM, Guppysnail said:

    That is quite the lounge chair!  I do believe I may be jealous.

    It is not even leather! 🤪

    On 7/27/2022 at 8:37 AM, jamieterrin said:

    I wish more people would do this.

    Might you do a freshwater nano version?

    What do you mean? I have other FW tanks but none biotope type. I have a pond and a ditch near my house, but have yet to find interesting critters that my husband would let me bring into the house. 

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    Pseudo-saltwater journal

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    On 7/29/2022 at 7:11 AM, OnlyGenusCaps said:

    That should be pretty cool!  I'm definitely in this for the corals and anemones, which seems like I've once again decided to jump blindly into the deep end, as is my way.

    Well, that is how I did it. I did study the local waters for about a year before I started the tank, and contacted the Seattle Aquarium seeking advice. Back when, I was fixated on a Grunt sculpin, but the tank had other plans. As with FW, follow what the tank wants to do, the critters know better.

    I can’t give you any useful advice on tropical marine environments, unfortunately. But you have seen the set-up and the V-Sump (which was greatly influenced by you), and that part of the maintenance is pretty straight forward.

    At about nine months I started to see macros grow on their own, which was pretty exciting. I stopped collecting a while ago since most critters are reproducing on their own, and I may be already overstocked.

    I do follow other reefers, and be prepared for a very steep price tag when it comes to corals and anemones. Luckily, that is one aspect that has cost zero in my tank.

    Feel free to ask any questions. 😃

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    Puget Sound Biotope

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    Now just trying to get motivated to go get some saltwater for a WC. It is supposed to be hot all next week, so I may just skip the trip and mix SW to keep it closer to temperature. Still having coffee, cup number three… Studying while at it, and getting distracted while at it… 🤨

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    Puget Sound Biotope

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    On 7/23/2022 at 9:17 AM, Odd Duck said:

    How’s the Flerken family doing?

    Etienne and Leopold Flerken have disappeared. Maybe buried somewhere for protection, maybe eaten by a bristleworm, who knows. I have learned to not be surprised by anything in this drama box, so they may show up a few months later all grown up with beards and a guitar asking for money. 🤪

    Ursula Flerken is doing well, she is now asleep and buried. Her usual morning routine until she smells food and comes out to make sure she does not miss out.

    I cleaned the skimmer and added a new airstone, and found very healthy red macros growing inside!

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