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You have very aggressive fish in your tank, they may be killing any fish you add.
I suggest getting BRS calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
Wow what a difference.
Definite possibility even if you are using carbon.
Sorry to hear about the quality. Hope the rest make it. Can you get replacements?
I see no problem removing the damaged piece. I would do an iodine dip to help the coral heal.
Params are good, good luck with the acro. Seems as though you are on a good path.
They may not pair up. They will need time to get together if they do.
They recommend at least twice what the OEM's do for the same material when it comes to GFO.
Lots of confusion starting up. It may be cheaper buying pieces from various online dealers. Always look for free shipping after a certain dollar...
I agree, I run mine fairly high during the rinse then cut in back once the carbon is in place. I also change the GFO and carbon every 2 weeks. I...
Welcome to 3reef, welcome back into the fish keeping hobby.
I suggest getting dry minerals from Bulk Reef Supply and mixing up solutions per their directions.
A standard 120 gallon tank is 48"X24"x24". A typical stand is 30" to 36" tall. I would suggest looking at the Sponsors section of this forum to...
There is nothing wrong with gathering information and getting in practice to prepare for the real deal. Once Mawnkey gets the parameters stable and...
You do leave the carbon reactor empty while rinsing the GFO and the empty and rinse the carbon chamber?
Baste it off all should be fine. How do you rinse the GFO? I put mine in the reactor and then run water through until it runs clear. I discard the...
Test for Ca, Mg and alkalinity. What size tank do you have?
What are your water parameters?
Most likely fines from your sand.
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