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  1. DrTim
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    One and Only for QT?

    change some water to get the pH back up and add the clowns (of, course do not add anu more ammonia)
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  2. DrTim
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    One and Only for QT?

    some people use Ace hardware ammonia which is ammonium hydroxide but it is only sold in a gallon and you need a few drops. or you can get one of our...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  3. DrTim
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    One and Only for QT?

    you can get some ammonia from us or find a hardware store. I would not use the dead fish/shrimp method for a QT
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    water softener vs reverse osmosis system.

    Typical water softener removes calcium and magnesium from the water - nothing else and will replace it with sodium (cheaper softeners that you add...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Dead Rock or Fish?

    The salifert work pretty good but you have to realize that the kit is measuring the ion form on nitrite and ammonia. The popular API kits are ok but...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  6. DrTim
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    Stalling cycle help

    I think you're ready - enjoy!
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  7. DrTim
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    Dead Rock or Fish?

    It is best to add the O&O before there is any ammonia and nitrite. If the ammonia/nitrite are above 5 mg/L-N then you need to do a water change...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  8. DrTim
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    One and Only for QT?

    jmann124- yes, you can use the O&O for your QT tank assuming you have something in the tank for the bacteria to colonize like a sponge filter. And...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  9. DrTim
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    Stalling cycle help

    Good news! we'll wait for the update
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 5, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  10. DrTim
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    Dead Rock or Fish?

    This should be ok depending on the fish/coral load. When you add the one and only turn the skimmer off for 48 hours - which is why I said to run it...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Dead Rock or Fish?

    Hello - thanks for post - Neither of these are needed to cycle the tank. The bacteria in One & Only will colonize the coral substrate but the...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  12. DrTim
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    Stalling cycle help

    yes try that
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  13. DrTim
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    Stalling cycle help

    Have to make an assumption that is it 10% ammonium hydroxide by weight and volume of water Meaning weight of ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) and volume...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Stalling cycle help

    Sorry but pure ammonia is a gas so you can't be adding that. Your solution you have is either ammonium hydroxide or ammonium chloride. Does the...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  15. DrTim
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    Stalling cycle help

    How are you adding ammonia? What is your source of ammonia?
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Stalling cycle help

    hey DevinH - no worries, I was kidding. jesmontb - do not add more ammonia until the nitrite drops. Here's is what I suggest: 1) Add the One & Only...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 3, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Stalling cycle help

    Hey - this is the DrTim's Forum! We don't recommend my old products! :) How about using my new ones! OK, your situation is classic case of what I...
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Algae problem

    did the deep sand bed get disturbed in any fashion before the bloom in algae?
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
  19. DrTim
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    Stalling cycle help

    First off - what test kits are you using so I know the units?
    Post by: DrTim, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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    Algae problem

    Hello Cees: More than likely the high rate of feeding lead to high nutrient levels which caused the algae to grow so fast. To effectively get rid...
    Post by: DrTim, May 30, 2012 in forum: DrTim's Aquatics
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