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I used the API test kits initially as they were cheaper. I bought the Reef Kit and Saltwater Master Kit. I then also had to buy a Mg kit. I have...
You can get a good RO/DI unit for much less then $200. I use the Mighty Mite from airwaterice.com Aquarium Water | Reverse Osmosis | RODI Water |...
Since you took so much out, I'm actually surprised you didn't have a small cycle as you took out 40% of the bacteria population. Anyways, I would...
As Mike said, a MH bulb on average should last about 9 months, but some will last longer and other shorter.
If you still see that they are in there, I would give it some more time. However, in all of my experiences my hermits have always started to move...
Maybe we should call you Wrasse Girl now. Great looking fish, hope they get along with everybody.
Remember, a watt is a watt. The only real difference in electrical costs between MH and T5 is that T5s are a little more efficient, so less is lost...
Nice setup, glad you decided to join.
Look at you guys, remember, these types of threads are worthless without pics.
It's not necessarily a product flaw, but some skimmers are better then others either by design, quality or materials used. The coralife skimmers are...
One other negative I forgot to mention is that you won't have a dawn dusk effect. It's not needed IMO, but can be nice.
It could be the water level you have it in, how deep is it?
It may not be a coral, it look sort of like a sponge cluster. I would run the lights and hope for the best.
As for the calcium reactor, in a tank that size, you will be glad you have one. Plus, you don't need a really large tank. You can use a paintball...
Totally agree. I have my ATO hooked to a 5 gallon bucket. I would never have it hooked directly to an unlimited supply of water.
You don't necessarily have to supplement. If you run a cool 14K like a Phoenix 14K or a 20K you wont' need to supplement actinics.
It depends on what you want to keep, there's no easy answer.
If you have an MP40 in there, you're more then fine, just adjust the output to suit your tank's needs.
Lighting depends on what you want to keep. The price largely depends on the quality, reflectors and ballasts the fixture comes with. If you post a...
What type of live stock do you have in there?
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