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What a disaster! With record low temps across the globe, look at the impact it is having on our denizens of the deep; Millions of Funky Dead Sea...
With all due respect, there is no such thing as Green Hair Bubble Algae. There is Green Hair Algae and Green Bubble Algae. I have never had an...
Color has to do with light and phytoplankton and the algae they harbor. Find out what light your LFS had it under and compare to what you have as it...
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The "aroma" is from disrupting the tank. The skimmer doesn't have any skimate in it in one day. It will settle down. If you are using carbon it may...
Alkalinity Conversion Chart
Yes, plenty.
I would say two of these are what you might want; Ecoxotic Panorama LED Module I have two over a 55 gal. supplimented with 2 T5 bulbs and it is...
The ranges you mention above are fine. PH should be kept 8.0-8.3. I use API tests for Alk and Cal. I have A Hanna pHep for checking Ph and Temp. I...
I have been in the UAW for 37 years. I have fought many a battle with management. I won most because in the end I was in the right. Every job is...
What I've found is keep Alk between 10-12 DKH and place in the tank where there is moderate flow. Too much flow and it won't come out for long...
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I agree. Also, what is your Alk? Mine always shrank when Alk got on the low end. Coral can take up to a week or so to adjust and the ammonia is...
The Iodine/Iodide debate is akin to the Bioball debate....passionate! I employ both the Bioballs and dose Iodine/Iodide. I use Lugols' which is a...
WOW! Someone who actually has patience! Welcome. I always ascribe to the 4-6 month mark for soft coral introduction and 8-10 for the more difficult...
I use one in my 14 gal. BioCube in the first chamber (on the right) strictly for the oxygen. I don't have a sump or skimmer on it. It will not "hurt"...
Isn't 6500K the proper spectrum for plants?
Sorry, I can't go along with everyone saying the tank looks good. Yes, the coral of course are nice, however, at 10 months the tank should have...
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