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I dont think I understand. What then is the base rock 'usually'?
I have been searching the internet for an answer to this question and am still a little confused. Can I grab a bunch of dead coral rubble from the...
sadly..I am going to have to agree with the last post. I think I am going to just buy new LR. This could be too much hassle. I am all for putting in...
Bump!!!
Yeah we were happy we were home to unplug it after the cord was severed. Bump....any other ideas about whether the rock is ok if I cure it long...
Not sure of the model but yes it was marineland. It is in a million pieces right now. I had about 125lbs of LR in there (all of it).
Ok, so I am pretty sure this is a new one for you guys: I was having major algae issues a couple of months ago and decided to cook the LR in a...
Thanks. My LFS owner said the same things you did. Basically, chill out, increase the crew slowly and just keep on it. Cooking does sound extreme....
What is the reasoning behind removing the mud? I have no problem doing it; I just want to understand better.
Ok I have ordered the book (thanks for the suggestion). in the mean time...would you suggest I get new filter socks for the prefilter aspect? In my...
So I need to get back to my original quest. I have GHA and need some assistance. In my opinion, I have eliminated all nutrient sources except:...
I will start reading on DOC as I am unfamiliar with it. How does it get into my tank?
Anyone please help!! So I need to get back to my original quest. I have GHA and need some assistance. In my opinion, I have eliminated all...
I have read that on two different sites and it is very interesting. But if you look at the end of the posts it seems that it was abandoned bye...
Very interesting. Where did you purchase a standalone DI chamber and how did you hook it all up? Also, I have to ask...what is GFO? which biopellet...
I have always used a hydrometer. My next purchase will be a refractometer. I hear that they are more accurate. In response to the other post, this...
So last night I tested phosphates from the mixed instant ocean salt and RO/DI and it read 0ppm. I tested the TDS in a solo cup and it read 13. Tested...
Right now I am doing 20% water changes weekly. I am starting to read up on cooking the live rock. I have cleaned all equipent, vacuumed the sand...
I will buy a magnesium test but should'nt my calcium test tell me about my magnesium levels? So If I get 8-15 out of the DI, will that cause...
I always try to remove dead snails so as not to add to the problem. I only feed about 5-6 flakes per day and skip one day a week. I am worried about...
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