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as with all LR you would need to cure it first but otherwise no you should be fine to add more, but I wouldn't for all of it at once either, but...
Yes you will eventually want to put more LR in. as for when... I would give several weeks to let the tank settle in. It may not cycle again. did you...
ok, well I have done all of my tests again. everything again is at zero accept for nitrate which is at 20ppm. I am raising my PH which was at 7.8....
well yes I used the water and rock from the old tank however I did not use the sand, it is all new sand. I only feed every 3 days and I do not pour...
how far back should I move the photo period back? also will LR help at all or only add to the problem. again this is a 75 gallon with only 30-40lbs...
ok at this point my water comes back at 0's for all levels accept nirate which is still at 20ppm. the tank is now 2 weeks old and I have cyano, and...
it is normal about 2 weeks into a new tank (upgrade from a 30) for you to get a high amount of hair algae on the substrate and glass right? that...
yeah I know the fish came from my 30 gallon, I couldnt both at the same time, so this is there new home
yes you can see from the pic that I do, I always thought nitrate was the cause of all my algae.
ok I guess my question about the reactor is this.. I have never had phospahtes in my water. am I just lucky or am I misinterpreting the name, for...
as always thanks for your advice. from my reading and other comments I think LR or base rock and power heads are going to be my next additions. as...
ok but given the picture and what I ahve told you is that the next thing to do? the reactor or LR? I also know I need stronger powerheads for...
guitarman, I have not seen a spike yet in a any level to say it has done or even started it yet. the fish are what came over from my 30 when I...
right now my skimmers (2) are not really suited for a 75 thats why they are both running. one is in the sump, the other is a HOB prism, both pull...
why a phosphate reactor? I am kinda new to SW have had a SW for many years but never knew how to keep it right. this tank has only been up for...
more pics more of my tank
looking for input on my tank. I have already asked alot of question with other threads, so this is it. again let me know what to change, add or just...
oh I did forget to mention there is a skimmer in the sump also but it isnt a name brand skimmer, so I honestly dont know what it is rated for. I dont...
I have a 75 gallon SW tank with a 36in 96w 10k and 96w actinic, a very small sump with a 500gph return pump, 2 power heads that total only move like...
thank you all those who answered my question
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