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I took apart the skimmer pump to try and beat the monthly calcium carbonate plug that forms. Cleaned the needle wheel while I was at it. Put...
I'd suggest treating it like a new cycle. Test for the nitrogen's, and change water and test till nitrates and phosphates are the only thing showing...
I usually find silicone is dry enough at 24. But can't be sure that all of the fumes won't be out by then. Is suggest 48 if you are in no hurry.
Good decision. There are only a few LFS out there that will tell you not to buy something. And if you are like me, you probably don't want to hear...
Just throwing out some thoughts: don't fix it if it aint broke, in other words, if it's not causing a problem don't sweat it. Is the area well...
Looks inflamed or bruised. Could have bumped into something? Infected? Thinking out loud.
http://www.3reef.com/threads/common-acronyms-and-abbreviations.54351/#.UmxTEBB2DIU There you go private. That's a list of acronyms.
Can you post all your measurements?
How are you measuring salinity? Refractometer? How are you measuring your water chemistry?
What do you mean sea water/salt water mix?
I wouldn't panic over those nitrates. What you do need to know is what the true value for your water chemistry. What brand are you using for tests?...
I can address the issues with the danger to the other critters, but if you do convert him to salt, acclimate him slowly.
I use one wp25 and a smaller pump on my 40b. It started off too strong to run at 100% but needs to be cleaned now so I ruin it full blast. I could...
Good photos. What are you doing for white balance, or are you using flash?
The drop in salinity shouldn't hurt the fish. They can take it. The corals and other invertebrates are another thing. For the fish, I would suggest...
This should be an adventure
Do you measure your tank chemistry?
I'm not trusting that ammonia. Or the others. Hopefully someone on this forum can recommend a different test kit for fresh water.
Hey DJ- gonna need more info. 1) describe the symptoms the fish are showing 2) how old is your tank 3) how big is the tank 4) how many fish in the...
Best of luck whichever direction you go.
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