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  1. DrTim
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    One and Only problem

    Your pH looks a little low to me - I would add some buffer or do a water change. Your nitrite is "not extremely high" (looks to be 0.50 to 1.00 as...
    Post by: DrTim, Aug 1, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  2. DrTim
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    One and Only problem

    Hello Not sure where you got the pH value of 7 - for a saltwater tank it should not fall below 7.8. How?why did you 'adjust' pH - it should have...
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  3. DrTim
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    O&O 60 gallon

    Assuming your pH is good (above 8) yes you can add a few fish and a cleaner shrimp.
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  4. DrTim
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    O&O 60 gallon

    Since your ammonia is low I would say your nitrite has reached its highest level and should start to come down. I would add 1 drop per 2 gallons of...
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 28, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  5. DrTim
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    One and only can't be over dosed ...so question

    Thatgrimguy - thanks ! You can use your skimmer with First Defense but it is best to turn the skimmer off for 4 to 6 hours after dosing FD so the...
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 28, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    One and only can't be over dosed ...so question

    One and Only is 100% nitrifying bacteria. Once you had established your tank you don't need to add more unless you kill or lose these bacteria....
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  7. DrTim
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    One and Only for QT?

    In theory Melafix may inhibit the nitrifying bacteria but I doubt the concentration is high enough. For now, ust keep measuring ammonia and nitrite...
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  8. DrTim
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    O&O 60 gallon

    ok all seem ok.
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  9. DrTim
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    One and Only for QT?

    put the sponges back in the filter and let eater run through them. pH is a little low - need to add buffer or change more water and get it above 8.0
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  10. DrTim
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    O&O 60 gallon

    Yes you are heading in the right direction. Just to make sure - there are no fish in the tank, correct?
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  11. DrTim
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    One and Only for QT?

    Maybe let's regroup and see where things are. What are you latest water quality values (units please or test kit used)
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 20, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    One and Only for QT?

    are you running water though it or by it? yes you can put both sponges in the water column for now.
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 19, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  13. DrTim
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    Dead Rock or Fish?

    yes you can.
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 19, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  14. DrTim
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    One and Only for QT?

    Yes - having sponges in your filter means that the sponges are trapping organics material which promote the growth of heterotrophic bacteria that...
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 18, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Problem with cycle...considering using One and Only

    Hello: Here is link to short blog about mixing our products Our Product Mix – What to Use and Not Use Together | DrTim's Aquatics The only...
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 18, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  16. DrTim
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    One and only question

    Hello - the bottle is completely normal.
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 18, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  17. DrTim
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    Carbon Dosing During Cycling?

    Nitrifiers are called autotrophic bacteria - meaning they get their carbon from inorganic carbon sources like carbon dioxide. Adding organic carbon...
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    One and Only for QT?

    I looked at your video - your tank is bare bottomed. Have you been siphoning the bottom? Also where/what is the substrate the bacteria are suppose...
    Post by: DrTim, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Dead Rock or Fish?

    The API kit also measures in the ion form. ppm is pretty close to mg/L but neither tells you whether the results are for the ion form or as...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Tank Plans

    Hello Thor: This dried out previously used rock will probably have a fair amount of dead organic material on it. Watch for it turning your water...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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