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Also if you get your m,c,a, numbers correct and you are still experiencing a low PH, chances are your problems are atmospheric.;)
Raise it to around 1275-1350 basically you want the mag. three times your desired calcium level.;)
This is a good read.If you enjoy a headache. ;D Chemistry And The Aquarium: The Relationship Between Alkalinity And pH — Advanced Aquarist |...
Absolutely I was just going to edit cause I came off like a jerk when I read it.lol Sorry.;) Lots of people neglecting mag. lately and I seem to...
Those tables are meaningless without the proper Mag, level.Achieving ionic balance is fairly simple.Keeping it there is not.;) Step one test Mag....
+1 I have used the brine net I have for many years.I believe it is 250 micron which if about the size I harvested.;)
It does if your Mag. is low.;)
You must test Mag. levels.Without knowing its value you will be chasing numbers like a ping pong ball.;) My reef tank generally runs between 7-9 DKH.
+1 Whenever purchasing a skimmer.Make sure it has a good ,efficient, and reliable pump!!
That is a good way of injuring it unfortunately.:cry::cry:
Good luck with that........:( You can try removing some water but Chromis are elusive.
Fighting Conch - Aquacultured
Sorry Tono I was referring to the Sand sifting star.Try a fighting conch for your sand.;)
They usually starve in the tank anyway.:(
Why did you use some of his rock???????:confused::confused:
Your only problem is fish selection.If you fix that you will be a happy person.Very nice tank.;)...
Agreed but this is YOUR section.lol;D
OOOPS.Sorry Logan didn't realize he was asking you.lol
I love my Hanna Checker.;) Hanna Checker Alkalinity Colorimeter - Bulk Reef Supply
+1 Test Nitrite and Ammonia as well. It just sounds like its cycling to me.That sucks.:(
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