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Filter life will also depend on your water. I.E.- if your TDS reading is 150, your filters will last much longer than if it was 400.
Not necessarily- not all wells have nutrients. :) We didn't have tap water filtration at all back in the early days, and there were many successful...
Yes, power supply is sold separately. One can power up to 12 lights. Splitter is not required; each light has a male and female connector for...
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My first guess is 4 to replace all that you've removed, but I'd suggest testing the makeup water to ensure it's at 0.5 before adding to your HT. :)...
Not really. Their growth rate and maximum length can vary between individual specimens, and as already indicated, they reach full size at a fairly...
+1 to ^^^ Yes. Many say the same about UGFs and HOB filters, but they've always worked for me with no problem. Some still use canisters, and...
Yes. In fact, 3 should allow you to keep higher-light corals near the top if you want, with softies, zoas, mushrooms, etc from middle to bottom. I've...
Yes, pics would make it easier to identify. You'll need a positive ID to determine the best course of action to eliminate it.
Dry Aragonite is best. You can find it in a variety of grain sizes. I'd recommend researching any Nitrate-reduction media/chemicals by brand before...
Agreed- you may need to play with them a bit to determine what's best for your tank. The only real guideline I can offer is make sure one is not...
Unfortunately, we have both here in MD, and both have the same ability to magically appear indoors.
That's wonderful news! Glad to hear. :) As for the Dwarf Angels, they should be fine. Looks like they have plenty of room and rockwork. IMOPE, that...
+1 ^^^ Completely harmless.
Hi Mikey, and welcome to 3Reef! First, a skimmer is not an absolute necessity, especially with smaller systems. Carbon in your canister will do the...
Yep, as Helen has witnessed, they can be highly aggressive toward other mandarins. A mated pair introduced at the same time is your safest option for...
Ah, I see. Let's go, Matt! Get'r done! :whip: :D
That's great news. On a different note, your alk is a bit high and your sg was low for the measured amount... did you mix the bucket before using?...
Don't know where you are that you don't have them, but you can't keep them from getting into the house. I swear, sometimes I think they mind-meld...
You need to increase your SG; at least 1.022 for FO, 1.024 for corals and inverts. Personally, I prefer to keep mine around 1.026, same as NSW. I've...
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