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You should have no problems then. The rock has probably leached out all it has to give.
Generally you will want to add about 1 tsp. per gallon and mix. Let the mixture settle. It will form a layer of sediment on the bottom and a crust on...
When the rock was in the freshwater cure, did a film still develop on the surface between water changes? (Without areation of course) I would start...
There are several advantages to using a glass/plexiglass shield between MH bulbs and your tank. 1. By enclosing your lights and using a protective...
It seems like you are adding alot of supplements very quickly. I would suggest starting off dosing 1/4 - 1/2 of the recommended dose and work your...
There are many different types of coraline algae. Different types prefer different light levels. For example, in my tank under the halides the pink...
Personally, if you already have the VHO's then I would not switch to PC's. Switching to PC's would be a downgrade in your case. If anything I would...
Some pics of some DIY rock I made last summer. My mix consisted of portland cement, crushed oyster shell, and crushed coral. Also, it has taken...
Black lights emit mostly UV-A light which is in the 320-400 nanometer range. Actinics emit light in the 420 nanometer range. I don't have any factual...
Thanks! Since I have gotten into this hobby I have met some of the kindest most genuine people. In the past people have gone FAR above and beyond my...
Basically fuge is short for refugium. A refugium is basically a seperate area connected to your tank where you can grow macro algae, pods,...
There are a ton of places to get fans online. I got a great deal last year on a bunch of 4" 105 CFM fans on EBAY. What are you trying to do...
I lose about 1 gallon per day due to evaporation. I drip 1 gallon of kalk everyday for make up as well.
Hey poppy, I got your PM and sent you a reply.
I would reccommend purchasing "dead" sand to fill your sandbed with and then getting a few handfulls of sand from some local reefers to...
Re: Question - buying a used tank system and clean Thanks for the Karma. It is kind of hard to tell exactly what kind of algae it is from the pics....
There is no problem using the aquaclear for carbon filtration. But most will tell you not to use the foam filter as this will encourage aerobic...
Cheatomorpha. I also reccommend either running the bulbs 24/7 or a reverse photoperiod. This will help balace the ph swings.
It is a great idea to add a refugium to your set up. Do not use halogen lights as these will overheat your tank and provide very little usable light....
Lots of people have success only using live rock, a skimmer, and a refugium. By filter I assume you mean like an ehiem or aquaclear or penguin...
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