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  1. coylee_17
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    Calcium, Mag, Alk

    I would go to LFS, only so you don't waste money on test kits if you don't need too. If they get different results, then buy new kits. If you are...
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. coylee_17
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    Calcium, Mag, Alk

    IO isn't great for corals, IO reef crystals are. They are two different salts, same company.
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. coylee_17
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    Calcium, Mag, Alk

    I would do that yes. Also as mentioned take a sample to LFS to verify your test kits.
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. coylee_17
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    Calcium, Mag, Alk

    You can't assume the cal is a third of mag, but it should be a third of mag if it is correctly proportioned.
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Calcium, Mag, Alk

    That's less than 10% every two weeks, if it were me I would double the amount or halve the time (I prefer the later). I think if you increase your...
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Calcium, Mag, Alk

    How big is your tank? Sorry just seen it, 55g....
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. coylee_17
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    First time sump/refugium build.

    This is exactly how I built my sump, and it works great. I used a 20 gallon long, skimmer section is ~10", return ~8" and fuge ~8"(rest is taken up...
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Refugium
  8. coylee_17
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    Calcium, Mag, Alk

    I would bump the cal up a bit to about 420, you want mag to be about 3 times cal, if you need to adjust them all mag first then cal, with alk last....
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Kalk overdose

    Once your temp and SG stabilize your good to add it to the tank.
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: ASAP
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    Kalk overdose

    Big thing would be SG, depending on how much water went in....
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: ASAP
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    Kalk overdose

    Keep an eye on your params and watch for swings... Just be careful you don't chase your params around trying to fix thing.
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: ASAP
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    Condensation on my glass tank cover

    Angled glass would cause the light to refract slightly though lol. (doubt it would be enough to matter unless you had a steep angle.)
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Powerhead placement

    It all depends on your rock work, there is no "right" way. Place them where you need too to get rid of any dead spots and keep your tank inhabitants...
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    bioballs any good??

    I agree totally with Corailline. Bio-Balls have there place and work great in certain set-ups, i.e. wet-dry filters, but they aren't ideal for our...
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Leaking seams

    It can be done, with a little research you should be comfortable. Just not as easy as smearing silicone over the leaks ;).
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Condensation on my glass tank cover

    You could have the glass trimmed so that there is a gap on one edge. But I think no matter what you will have condensation, just maybe less if you...
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    40 foot fish tank

    My big question, how do you light it? lol, At 40 there won't be much light penetration.
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: The Bucket
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    very good! or no, you suck.....

    Feedings sound about right, may want to look into some marine angel food (contains sponges) for the coral beauty, it can really increase it's health...
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Nitrate

    I agree the problems are being caused by overstocking... I don't know that any of those fish would be okay in a 14g. Best to see if you can take...
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    nitrates high?

    Ahh got ya. That make's it easy lol.
    Post by: coylee_17, Feb 20, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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