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No, it is just displaying its full color complement. Congrats. Color changes are common between tanks because they are different color variants of...
You can make a 50/50 mix and soak for a while then rinse like crazy until the bleach smell is gone. Then soak in dechlorinator mixed per bottle...
Thanks Mike. It looks good now so if the red doesn't come back I won't be terribly disappointed. I am looking at the red coming back as a bonus...
I would disinfect the plants and rock. Also disinfect all equipment. Toss the gravel and start over.
Thanks, their photo on the site showed more red on the coral. I'm hoping it comes back. They do get some unique pieces along with great macroalga.
Looks like an Acropora crab, good little guy to have. It will keep the Acropora healthy.
New addition Micromussa from LAReefs [IMG]
The actinic is for color specially fluorescing colors. Pink will help bring out red, pink and purple colors. Aquaticlife bulbs are not as high of...
Once calibrated you should see not difference as long as the sample is still liquid and within the operating range of the refractometer.
Looks good and seems as though you have a good plan.
That is a Cyphastrea, trade name is probably Meteor Shower Cyphastrea
Not in my experience. Excessive nutrients is resposible for algae growth. The color temperature of midday sun in the tropics is 5100K.
No other way around though less in MH than CF. You need much less T5HO lighting than CF for the same effect because of the reflectors and bulb...
You can as long as you leave room in the media chamber for the GFO to tumble. It is not quite as efficient as a reactor though.
Yes it should smackrock. Sean that is what the tenperature compensation means.
If you want good growth and color go with the second selection with a GE6500K for you daylight bulb. Placement front to back to get the most blue...
Watts per gallon are pretty useless when it comes to T5HO lighting.
You will want a 12 bulb unit if you are going SPS dominant. If it is mixed you will want to take care in your positioning but should be fine if you...
Carbon and GFO are good to run in the canisters, just leave the rest empty.
Read this article to understand the difference. Salinity vs Specific Gravity - Saltwaterfish.com Community
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