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Alkalinity in a reef tank can be as high as 5 meq/l with little to no problems. I try to keep mine around 4 meq/l. Natural saltwater is around 3...
I think the grounding probe was a good idea. I am not sure if a stray voltage problem would be something that causes problems slowly or overnight....
Good Explanations. Thanks for taking the time to explain some of the basics. I'm sure there will be some questions :) Jim
OK, drum roll please.......... My magnesium level is 1250 to 1300 ppm according to my seachem test kit. I even did it twice to see if it would come...
I have decided to start keeping sps corals and have had my frags now for a couple of months. I even rearranged my tank and changed out and added a...
It's funny that you posted that link. I was looking at them the other day and was saying to myself "That reflector looks like a flat, cheap piece of...
Man, no more trips for you. Your fish just can't handle the separation anxiety. Sorry, for your loss. Hopefully you can find something else that will...
Thanks 3Reefers, I was going to talk about spectral graphs and more about specific lamps and PAR values, But, I figured that was better suited for...
LOL, God will get you for that one. ;D
Reef Tank Lighting First some definitions and acronyms. General Category Ballast – the device that provides the proper starting voltage for...
I purchased a sailfin tang from one of our vendors. Riptides Reef osCommerce It's doing great! It's the only one I have purchased online, all the...
You'll have to ask Matt. It was probably an upgrade that came with his forum software. :) He has been working hard lately trying to integrate all the...
Mike, It really sounds like you know what you are doing. I see in your sig that you have a skimmer. :) Is it producing good foam? I am with Marc in...
I use the same fixture on a twenty long :) On a 90 gallon tank it will be good for very low light creatures such as mushrooms and softies like your...
It looks like a backwards tricycle :) Jim
What a story! It seems like if you don't mind getting shocked and salt water drenched then you can buy a 180 gallon upgrade. :o LOL Nice Pics! Keep...
If you make it so your DIY canopy can be raised or lowered you could go with either light. If you can't I would go with the 175 Watt bulb. Jim
Depending on the length of your tank 5 or 6 feet and the depth of the tank, and What type of corals you want to keep and last but not least, your...
I think I typed that one about .00001 of a second faster. :)
XM L i g h t i n g I emailed them last year and the response came from xmlighting at gmail.com. There site says its still under construction??? I...
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