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TDS of 10 is a contributing factor but I do not think the sole culprit. I hear this a lot, “water tests perfectly – but I still have hair algae”...
I did start with a half cup actually - just tested and monitored the rise in Mag to ensure I was increasing at an acceptable rate and made...
When you say ‘42 ounces’ are you referring to a volume of make-up water? Certainly not 42 ounces of Epsom Salts right? ES doesn’t dissolve very...
What is "matrix" ? Noodles are those ceramic pieces right? Those are designed to trap detritus and grow algae to be a biological filter. I run a...
Looks like there is a difference of opinion on the chemical smells. When you smell something you are taking particles of that item into your body,...
I add Epsom Salts to my overflow and let it disolve slowly. 100ppm is the max that you will want to let is raise in 24 hours.
As said, once the cycle is over – running carbon will resolve the smell. In my opinion once a tank is stable it should never smell if its well...
Sure you can, some people can use tap water (usually good wells, but even these can change quality over time – wet seasons). Test the water and...
Light is measured in Kelvin, a standard color temperature chart actually. The color spectrum goes from red do blue. 1,000 Kelvin is red and then...
Magnesium is roughly 5 times more abundant that calcium in sea water when considering the mass of ions present.. It is substantially lighter than...
I use rubbermaid containers, two 35 gallon tubs – once filled with water it really stretches the top so I flip the lid upside-down and it seals...
I recall a few different conversations on LED’s. Has anyone invested in a setup yet? I am interested in switching to LED’s from my MH’s and find...
Doesn't a scolly have a more defined indentation in the center? could be a good call on your part - I am going to google it and see what I can find.
I do not think Caulastrea. It appears to be more of a red/orange mushroom to me. But on the right it seems thick – not shroom like, but I am...
LOL -- I like this post !
Nemastoma trial page, algae ID Very cool
Wrasse are easy fish, can't really go wrong. But to be honest, if your new - it's hard to justify tht kind of bucks for a fish....but it's your...
LOL ! how true it is....however, you should be cleaning your glass with that Mag float long before coralline takes hold....if I knew you a bit...
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You were sure it wasn't micro bubbles - can you post a picture? in my opinion you can tell the difference between MB's and debris. Perhaps if we...
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