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Yes, yes oh great one........but it has worked for me, perhaps it was just the fresh water that did it. I wondered where you have been.......
Yes you can just follow their directions. Reduce the dose to whatever amount of water you will be using. If they say (just an example) 1 teaspoon (5...
Hello Nikon, with all due respect to szrazzt, 20 nitrate is acceptable but should be reduced. Water changes to reduce Nitrate is only a band aid. Too...
Hello, yes, there is always a huge debate about closed/open tops. I used closed for 22 years and only recently went to half closed. The gas exchange...
Say, I googled phosphat-E and nothing (relating to aquariums)?
My wife says she gets it....must be a "girl thing"!!
Hello, contrary to the popular belief of many an aquarist, the 1" per gallon is utter nonsense...well, sort of, let me explain. If it is true at all,...
Wow, I think I missed something!
Hello, the first looks to be macro algae (like Bryopsis type) could be trouble. I don't know about 2 & 3 but the toadstool is budding, that is how...
From my understanding the bryopsis can poison if eaten, it does not have the ability to sting.
RO/DI, plain and simple. Look into "The Filter Guys", they have the best prices and I got mine (5 stage) from them, I believe it was $135.00.
My recommendation of heating the water first was to insure the salt was able to be totally dissolved because I thought the person wanted to use the...
Here is my thought....depending on what fish you have, the added Coral may attract attention and get nipped at a lot. Not only will it stress the...
I would say to heat the RO water first then add the salt. Now, if you have an over flow and sump set up, and you have a little time and patience, you...
Hi, the one on that site is a nano, no good for your size tank unless used for a specific purpose like a dead area. Two Koralia 3s at opposite ends...
Ah yes, the garlic issue. Well, I researched that until I couldn't take anymore and I came away with the conclusion that there is no "actual" proof...
Hi, the practice of a lot of us is; first two hours = actinic only (your 2 bulbs if possible) then the rest come on for 8 hours and when they go off...
Hi, I know you meant well, however, many, many aquarists who use QTs still have fish that get an ich breakout. Contrary to the belief of those who...
My pleasure.
Hello, first and foremost let me commend you on being patient. Too many aquarists lack this virtue. It is always the best way to go with reef...
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