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What are your nutrient levels (nitrate/phosphate) at, out of curiosity?
All at once, yes. But it could accumulate over multiple additions of nitrate rich water. I had to tear my old system down from something similar...
I'm not sure I agree with your LFS's opinion on power-head placement, nor do I think it's the root of your problem. Have you tested your top...
Could you grab a picture? Is your return wide open? Even if it's at 50%, flow shouldn't be an issue. Is this a new tank? If so, I'll guess...
When did you set up your tank? How many fish? Any ammonia or nitrites registering?
Mine stays pristine, as do my rocks. What exactly is growing on the sand? Diatoms? Cyrano-bacteria? What are your nutrient levels at? Light cycle?...
Any plans on another "Amazing Sale"?
Good question. I'm not sure. Maybe someone else can help you with that one.
I've had it for 4 months and it started splitting about 2 weeks ago. They can get large and the splitting be more frequent the more heads it gets. It...
Bristle worms got a reputation because they've been found eating fish and snails. It turns out, they were doing their job and eating what was already...
See here:
My candy cane polyp created a second "mouth" and now it's slowly splitting into another polyp.
I've had my GSP for a month and it hasn't grown a micrometer. There's really no telling. But one it established, it can grow like wildfire (happened...
Well, you sound like you're in good shape without a sand-bed cleaner. No algae, no nutrients means no food for a sand sifter. Keep your nutrients in...
Awesome! I just added a 250 gph Koralia to my system. I think my 400 gph is on its last leg. The 250 feels stronger than the 400. That may be my...
Sound advice.
Very nice. What's your tank size and flow?
Should I double my flow? From 400 to 800 gph?
Great article! I have a Kent trace that I try to avoid using since I can't test for them. How much total flow should a 20 gallon have?
I think I'll do a water change today. Just in case Im missing trace elements. My iodine is at .09, possible issue?
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