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Be careful using Epsom salt because I read that it can increase sulfates if used heavily to increase magnesium. I used Seachem's Advantage...
In the ocean there is a constant supply of nutrients to feed corals. They get supplied by the ocean currents and tide movements.. These corals also...
Even if the parameters drop or not I would still be ready with tests and supplements ready to go. I'm just speaking from the experience I had. I...
I think you would be successful caring for LPS and SPS corals with the amount of lighting you have now. It wouldn't hurt upgrading though. I hope...
Ok so I've been through about 2 1/2 gal of kalk. My second batch was mixed using 1tsp kalk / gallon. I checked my parameters today and they are as...
Also consider the use of a one-way valve. If your return line is under the water line in your DT, and say the power goes out, it will siphon water...
I actually like to keep the bottom section closed because of my 3in sand bed. I was getting sand into the left rear chamber when I had it open..
I like my Aquapod even though all thats left from the original kit is the tank itself. I have heavily modified it. My signature says it all....
Im using Seachem's Advantage Magnesium..
Ok so I've been using the Kalkwasser for a little over a week now. I mixed the first batch using 1/2tsp per gallon. While it was dripping in my...
Is this a good candidate for a reef dip? [IMG] I used this stuff when I had purchased a new Polyp colony. I read polyps could carry bad critters....
Hey Pisces I clean my Urchin (in-sump version of a Remora) every six months. When I take the screw out, I am very careful to count how many turns it...
Hows the temperature looking? Did you "mod-up" that box you have your main pumps in yet??
I believe that just the constant monitoring of parameters makes them well worth it. I mean who really likes to use test kits?? And that fact that...
I have run into this dilema also. I didn't want to spend tons of money right now on a calcium reactor and accessories too. I started looking into...
I would find room in the sump for the skimmer. Check out this skimmer Aqua-C Urchin. I use it in my setup. It has a small footprint and works...
I'm going to keep my mouth shut about what to buy because I don't hold back when it comes to spending money on my reef. But if you want to learn a...
I don't want to push you to purchase a chiller, but you'll really benefit from one. Looking at your setup, you are moving a lot of water just...
Btw,are you running a chiller?? I read through the thread and I'm not sure if you mentioned it or not..
With the pumps running are they hot to the touch? Living in Vegas, I was wondering if putting equipment outside like that was a bad idea or not. If...
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