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I don't agree with that as a bare bottom tank is perfectly acceptable. I don't think the lack of sand is any problem at all (by itself). Changing...
but white on tips or on edges of plates also indicates growth...
...unexpectedly too. Like it'll dissolve, you might think you're xenia free and then 2 months later after you've moved rock around you get a #*&^...
go to the dark side by adding more light
rising alk will bring up pH too
I like this show and all, but I don't think it's up to par of Planet Earth... seems a lot more bland and a lot more... I don't know, 'normal'...
FWIW, I wouldn't recommend anything higher than 1.025 unless you have auto top off.
1.027
maybe we went over this already... but I've got a question for those using the reactors. when I do a water change I have to dose the new water to...
you're getting good advise. I agree, as stated you can raise it 100ppm per day. I usually only do this 2 days in a row and then wait 2 days and do...
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I agree.
The best sign is the age of the tank and the tank's size. Given this is tiny and brand new, that is a sure sign that star doesn't have a chance. I...
also, i'm an hp engineer... so slightly biased. full disclosure ;)
i'm going with the hp slate. mostly, for me, because of the dual cams.
http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/ultimate-newbie-guide-86462.html start there. A one week old tank should have 0 livestock. You're still...
FWIW, I don't rinse mine. I wipe it with a clean napkin. One thing to point out (and this probably isn't the problem for you) is to make sure you...
I don't see any worthwile benefit personally and don't use it for this. no, it is more of a problem when it's on the bottom glass because the sand...
I keep a crocea at the top under my T5's. I use the SunDial fixture.
FWIW I haven't had to calibrate mine since I got it in late 2008. I check it every few months and it stays on target...
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