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I've had this situation happen before, too. I didn't leave it for as long as you did, but I saw definite issues developing with my frogspawn and...
I have carbon in a reactor. I never just rinse it; that doesn't do anything for its ability to absorb. I replace it every 2 weeks.
I think it's because it's his original equation, not the second one. The original required estimating the current volume of the system.
Yeah. You actually don't really want them in sand, since they can bust open the seams of the tank with their roots. I have a little box made out of...
Bare bottom is cool. I would put in chaeto for sure, and possibly mangroves.
Pretty much any carnivorous fish will eat pods, especially if they get hungry. I'm pretty sure even my clowns would go scrounging around if it came...
You don't have a pH of .25. Nearly all test kits involve squirting something into a test tube with a sample of water.
Then it'll move out of that spot.
Well, I would keep as many pumps out of the water as possible if you have heat issues. Externals help a decent amount. Having a breatheable cover (as...
I keep mine at 81 regularly. I think the temps where you would have a problem would be 84-85+
Isn't that just ReefSparky's equation (one you doubted before) implemented in JS?
Well, here's something to consider: ( x * 1.0262)+(1*.5) = (1.0259 * (t + 0.5)) solves to x = 43.1, which gives a ttoal tank volume of 43.6 gallons...
Ok, so I gather you're using a hydrometer for this? And I'm also guessing, about 70-75 lbs of rock?
I'm just wondering, Matt, what resolution can you read your SG to? Do you have a digit past 1.026? Also, how much rock do you have in the tank,...
The problem isn't with it not maintaining siphon when it's turned off. It's gradual buildup of air bubbles in the tube, eventually leading to the...
Nope, test kits. LFS don't even always perform the tests right, or they'll use dip strips. Having your own kits is part and parcel of having a tank.
I'd say so. It definitely doesn't look good...
You should get those kits. You should also get phosphates. ....I just looked at the picture. Your best bet is to remove that algae manually, and...
There's liveaquaria, bluezooaquatics, and another I'm not remembering ATM...
You mean, you put a ball valve to slow the flow from the return? A 1" pipe under the absolute best circumstances is 600+ gph, but you're more likely...
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