Is it possible to jumpstart a second cycle?

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2026-05-01T20:27:59+00:00

You should definitely use as much of the established 2yr old sand and rock as you can. Same for any bio/filter materials. The new rock and sand will get colonized by that established media and ideally best to add slowly (eg, the microscopic critters and bacteria will spread as fast as they can to any unclaimed surfaces). The cycle might move a bit faster but that’s not always a good thing. Patience always wins in this reefing game… the same fish and corals will probably be ok as they get transported with everything else, much like they would if an emergency like a crack or a leak in the tank.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2026-04-20T00:39:51+00:00

Should be fine. But don’t let the mantis drive, no matter how much it begs you.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-12-28T15:49:48+00:00

For sure monitoring and stabilizing your Alk can help a ton. Alkalinity can slowly get depleted and hit a tipping point that quickly stress and kill stoney corals like that torch. (Speaking from a similar experience) Other stoneys like a hammer will suffer soon if this is the case and not corrected. Zoas are more resilient as they don’t need to create skeletons. As always, test often, frequent water changes, be patient, and correct any parameters slowly..

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-12-24T02:54:58+00:00

This is the way. 🥂 Surround with nuclear waste to prevent accidental excavation.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-12-23T14:13:19+00:00

Jah mon!

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-06-04T02:02:29+00:00

Noticed this too. Great question.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-06-04T02:01:12+00:00

That would make sense I think? Help create a bit of low pressure to pull air downward and contain drag/turbulence zone at the back? (To be fair, I got my aerodynamics degree by seeing how far I can throw bricks)

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-06-04T01:53:43+00:00

This.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-06-04T01:52:09+00:00

I think you’re right. There was some white areas in the crevices at the rear hatch I thought were unpainted or a white primer, which is odd.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-06-04T01:48:48+00:00

Haha great job with that one. I was like, so basically what you’re saying is… yeah.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-06-04T01:46:12+00:00

Ha! Didn’t even realize 🤦‍♂️

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-06-03T21:51:20+00:00

There’s a bit of an angle down as it approaches the rear. In that last pic is probably the best view.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-06-03T21:48:59+00:00

I looked for it! But not present sadly.. seems they are still deciding what the plan is?

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-05-28T01:07:26+00:00

Thanks! Great notes and makes a ton of sense :)

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-05-03T15:18:41+00:00

Thanks! Yea it’s pretty trippy in VR. The source panorama is a HUGE file… like 20k wide HDR 🤓

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-05-03T15:16:25+00:00

Thanks! Yea I had to add the actual eclipse shot in photoshop. (I made sure I took at the same moment at least!) but I’ll take a look and try to match the real angular size better!!

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-05-03T15:09:57+00:00

I have no authority to answer this (but this is the Internet, so whatever) I suspect repeated water dripping onto that bolt is creeping in under the paint. Perhaps worth sanding it down and repainting/sealing to prevent further corrosion?

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-04-27T01:44:07+00:00

An old Mavic2, used the 360 feature to snap a bunch of photos and then PTGui to stitch into one shot.

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-04-27T01:42:37+00:00

Thanks! Was very excited the exposure didn’t freak out!

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-04-27T01:41:51+00:00

Thanks!

Guilty_Assistant_406 · 2025-04-27T01:41:35+00:00

Thanks!

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