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Hi, I'm fairly sure that the pink foam is toxic. Please check it out. I used it on my pond a few years back and all my fish died. When I asked around...
Hi, I bought a small UPS, same as I use for my computer. It keeps my sump pump running for about 55mins when the power goes out. Usually in my area...
It's just doing it's thing be it shedding or protecting itself, it's a normal process.
If you just swapped out the lights that can be a problem. If the corals are used to the lighting (which was probably overdue) and then you change the...
Hi, I agree with both of you. I piled mine high and then have trouble trying to find a place for the coral with the rocks, which I seem to like...
Hi, I've had great success with Algae Magic from Weiss. Works in about 3 days and then repeat in 2 weeks. Also keep the lights off for a few days....
To do the freshwater dip you just fill a bucket with RO (no salt) water bring it up to temp and catch your fish and put it in the bucket for 2...
Hi, Sometimes a freshwater dip for no longer than 2 mins will kill the ick. I've tried it and it does work but I've also had fatalities from ick so...
Hi, Hey, we are all learning stuff and have questions. Usually we are talking about protein skimmers. They are a unit that creates fine bubbles in a...
Hi, Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Steve
Hi, I know you are in panic mode but stop adding all that stuff!! If the Nitrites and Amonia are off the scale then that's what you have to...
Hi, I just built a spray bar from my return out of PVC and that takes care of the top of my tank. Then I have 2 RIO2100 pumps in each of the back...
Hi, I've been told and read that Matrix works the best. I have used De*Nitrate and I'm not sure it did anything. IMO
Hi, I'm assuming this is a freshwater tank but never-the-less I have a feeling you didn't let it cycle properly and the high nitrate killed the fish....
Wow neat...could be!!
You are correct. If you have a good running sump with skimmer no need for a power filter. Mine has been empty for a year and just runs for extra...
Hi, Unless you have something to help it along like damsel's, live sand, cycling bacteria your tank my take 4-6 weeks to cycle. This is not a bad...
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