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GFO will remove toxic metals, which can inhibit growth of many organisms. So, indirectly, it could help nitrate. Also though, if your phosphate is...
All skimmers overflow eventually. Would you rather have it overflow in your sump, or on your floor?
Not bad skimmers, but use a lot of electricity. I think I'd take some of the the approx.. $90 per year in electricity it will use, and get something...
+1 Also, I like to run the skimmer overnight in about a 30% vinegar solution. For sure, Merry Christmas as well :thumb_up:
Mag 3 is rated for 270gph, at 4'. So, you said you're going up 4'? You should be good. Elbows and bends will reduce this further. Also, if you...
+1, although it looks like a green toadstool on my monitor. What lights are those? LEDs are very directional, so, looks like a lot all pointed at...
Blue is for you.... Do you like the look? With proper acclimation, corals can adapt.
Hope it comes back. I have not found many LPS corals to appreciate iodine dips. Honestly, I think it generally does more harm than good. So, only...
I have nassarius snails and no nitrates. I don't have a DSB though.
Yeah, I don't see the problem. Just add some snails if you don't like the look...
No, cyano is due to accumulation of detritus and organics. You have cyano, so, you are feeding the tank more organics and detritus? By the way, I...
No one knows what prime does. It may interact with ammonia, and make it less toxic, or may just mess with the test kits. If you are dosing...
great looking aquascape so far. Should be fun to see it progress.
Hatch :) Sorry, not familiar with the RS or Salifert. I think they are newer. Usually we want to keep our tanks under about .03 ppm (mg/L) P04....
:thumb_up: Don't ya love it when your "forced" to buy new toys :P
The aquablue special is a bit whiter. Add one in and you'd be pretty good. Maybe even replace the blue plus, with a purple plus, if you want to...
I've seen people do so, but no I... I say, if you like doing that sort of thing, go for it. It's always great to be able to take satisfaction in...
Looks like your off to a good start! You shouldn't need the bio-spira is you added live rock, there is plenty of bacteria in LR and scoops of sand,...
Wow, that's a big difference on the kits. Was it an old API? And congrats on the sand, I knew you'd come to your senses ;D
Well, I didn't want to start a debate about the usefulness of skimmers - that's been done already and I'm still using one LOL. I'll just say...
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