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  1. sailorguy
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    How do you use Kent PH buffer

    +1,same thing happened to me while using Superbuffer dkh,Alk rose to 21.I now use a two part for Ca and Alk and ph is fine.
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 10, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. sailorguy
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    Nitrates

    Good point,smaller water changes of say 10-20% done weekly along with a cutback in feeding should lower your nitrates over time.It may take several...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. sailorguy
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    Nitrates

    Hi Charlie,your nitrates are probably so high from the tank having those big eaters in there for a long time.Fish can withstand some pretty high...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 8, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. sailorguy
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    Test Kits

    Thanks Screwtape,just saw your answer after I finished typing mine.Glad someone else noticed this also,gives me a little more reassurance to go with...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 8, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  5. sailorguy
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    Test Kits

    I have this kit,the price is really good for the four tests,accuracy is debatable.I say this because I also have a salifert Ca test and have used...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 8, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  6. sailorguy
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    Did I screw up? Salinity issue

    An easy way to raise salinity slowly is to add a little salt water rather than fresh to top off each day to make up for evaporation,just keep...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  7. sailorguy
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    New Tank Setup!!!

    I'm no lighting expert bit I think two 250watt halides should light your tank well enough to put soft corals anywhere you want as well as more light...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. sailorguy
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    Am i on the correct path?

    Really nice rockwork,lots of places for coral placement.+1 on the anenome,looks like aptaisia,try to get rid of them now,could be a real problem...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. sailorguy
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    What to do with 30 gal tank

    Mantis shrimp might be cool,or a snowflake moray.You would need a good fitting lid for the eel,they're very good escape artists.
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. sailorguy
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    New Tank Setup!!!

    Sorry,just reread your post.As for your last two questions,I try to keep my salinity at 1.025,ph at 8.0-8.3,and temp between 77 and 80.If you just...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. sailorguy
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    New Tank Setup!!!

    Welcome Charlie,this is a great place for info.Sounds like your off to a good start equipment wise.You might want to give some thought to which...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. sailorguy
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    high KH

    Could be the PH buffer,don't really know what you mean by powered ph buffer but I once had this happen when using Kent Marine super dkh buffer to...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 5, 2010 in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. sailorguy
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    Nudi's and the Stars

    Asterina stars,most likely,won't grow very large and are no problem.
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 5, 2010 in forum: ID This!
  14. sailorguy
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    Thinking about adding a valentini puffer to my reef tank

    I have one in a tank with some xenia,shrooms,yellow polyps,and zoos.He hasn't bothered any of the corals but will nip at some snails.Ther'e are a few...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 3, 2010 in forum: Tropical Fish
  15. sailorguy
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    Help! Salinity Reading Issues

    Sorry,didn't read all pages of responces before I answered.
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 3, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. sailorguy
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    Help! Salinity Reading Issues

    The whole reason for buying a refrectometer is you can't trust hydrometers,right? I would recalibrate the refractometer to make sure it's correct and...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 3, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. sailorguy
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    Nitrate Help!!

    A lot of people like the Aqua C Remora for the size tank you have,there are also other good HOB types availible that would work well.If cost is a...
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 3, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  18. sailorguy
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    I hate chromis!

    Sounds like he has you right where he wants you...maybe you should try another time in a couple of days after you both calm down.
    Post by: sailorguy, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Whats everyone's temp variations between day and night?

    79-80 for the highest temp seems fine to me,you could try just turning the heater up a notch to try to keep your temp from dropping below 78 with...
    Post by: sailorguy, Jan 31, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Background

    If you decide to use the paper background,tape all of the edges entirely,this will help to keep it flat against the glass and keep salt creep from...
    Post by: sailorguy, Jan 31, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
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