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Thanks, Mike. You've been real helpful. :) Well, I got my 250W sockets today. As tigermike74 said, they're larger than the 150W ends....
well put. Now, how can I rush those darn ballasts from AquaCave? I'm getting really impatient! :) :) :)
If it were me I'd get my mag up to 1500 first, then work on calc and mag. Maybe someone else can chime in here. Also, some would say it's probably...
Step away from the tank!!! Test once a week. When the ammonia and nitrites are zero, and nitrates accumulate over time, your cycle is...
You might want to test your mag before adding any alk or calc to the mix.
Algae growth is fueled by phosphates, silicates and other nutrients. I'd steer clear of it if it's not aragonite. Like amcarrig said, put a pinch...
I like Coralife salt. It's pretty high in calcium.
Does the bag give any details on the content? Does it say silica based? If it does, you shouldn't use it. If it says aragonite, you're good....
Ah, the days of leaded gasoline. . and Rheingold!!
Like California, but with 99% humidity.
Amazing what happens when one job ends and the other has yet to begin. . . . ..
There's a reason they call RO/DI water "hungry water." It's so pure, things melt right into it. (in a manner of speaking)
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I did for about 3 minutes. Now somehow it's evolved into "Someone left the cake out in the rain. . . I don't think that I can take it. . .'cause it...
So your ammonia and nitrites were at 0, 8 days ago but are elevated now? If your tank cycle was complete and the only difference in 8 days is...
Sorry I missed this question, Powerman. I was using SPS Blue Life 10K 150W bulbs that I got from Tangster. I've received my new 250W 20K bulbs...
Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrates? Temp?
Right out of college in the mid 80's I bought my first 55G tank. I still have it, although I'm about to put it on eBay. I have never owned, or...
Nice, John! Those are blue. I love 'em. My 20K's are in, just waiting for the ballast to arrive. It might be today. I'll keep everyone...
It could depend on a bunch of variables. I think 14 weeks is about the limit, though. Try to be patient if you can. :) It's absolutely...
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