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Sorry to hear that. Karma!
If the nitrates never came down then I would guess you're still cycling.
If your filter has any sort of bio-balls or ceramics remove them. The only thing you should run in your filter is carbon and floss (alternatively...
For a fish only system with LR/LS I personally don't believe in water changes for the sake of just doing a water change. If my water params are good...
No idea really. Maybe someone else can chime in with an ID. Sorry. Personally speaking I don't trust any crab. Especially hairy-legged ones.
I spray some widex on a paper towel (away from the tank) and clean the outside front. I have a FOWLR system, never dosed any calcium and have...
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Cool ;) I knew you're an allright kind-of guy.
I think the problem is he is going wayyyyy too fast. On April 8 water is poured in the tank and sand from the "beach". This may be problem number 1....
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Welcome to 3reef! I'm sure you'll find all kinds of good help in here so don't be shy to ask anything and always remember that the only stupid...
@ Lissa: You mentioned you do a water change every month. My question is what prompted you to do your first water change? The way I see it is that...
Yes, I would get rid of the bio-wheel. Eventually bacteria which will accumulate on the wheel which will turn into nasty stuff. Your live sand will...
Way 'ta go Matt!
You may also be going through an algae bloom which is normal at this stage and should go away in due time. But do run the carbon though.
I ran my tank for a good 4 months without a skimmer but I did have LR and LS. First thing I would do is keep the filter you have but ditch the...
Your heart's in the right place..... I gotta say that much. Very hard fish to care for. Good luck!
I've gone through a couple of copperbands.......with no success.
Another suggestion is to use those plastic cable ties, link them up and thread them through any holes in the rock (much like a needle and thread). If...
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