Aquarium Log

This is a chronological log of all measurements, changes, and observations relating to this tank. Also check out the coral growth log for the Acropora Challenge.

1993 log entries

1994 log entries

1/8/95

Added a green chromis, and 4 turbo snails.

1/21/95

Replaced R/O filter media. Measured coral frags: M. digitata: 6cm x 4 cm; P. cactus 5.8cm x 5.1cm; A. elseyi: 4.6cm x 3.9cm; A. microthalmpta: 8.5cm x 6.3cm.

I've been horribly neglecting this tank...

5/25/95

The sailfin tang died, cause unknown. It became skittish for a couple of days, then was found caught against the overflow.

5/27/95

Water measurments: Specific Gravity 1.025, Temp 78.4, pH 8.2, nitrate 0, hardness 8.1 dKH. Unable to get a clear calcium reading.

6/4/95

Added three juvenile hippo tangs and a rather large male mandarin fish

7/3/95

The smaller female mandarin harassed the new mandarin fish to death. It's time to get rid of her, or give up on getting a mated pair.