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It gives nice fluorescence only when exposed to UV-C like irradiation. I like it. Looks very intriguing. I was trying to find some about fluorescence...
There is also contribution from GH (general hardness) that sums up all kinds of calcium salts. It always depends on the quality of your tap water...
I get your point. Tap water here in Groningen is consumption ready, you can drink it right away from the tap. Instead of chlorine, high doze of ozone...
Thanks for feedback Scott. The stuff I see on the rock looks healthy. It looks marvellous when I turn on my actinics.
Hey! Thanks for hint! I don't think it's the case. It looks like a totally new specimen. The most important difference is the fact it glows :D Looks...
Hmm... Interesting thought... But why damaged ?!
Yet another update: I've changed 40 gal of water, removed almost all clay-like gunk from the sand. All filters, have been rinsed with the water from...
Hello friends! I've just restarted my tank :D I was cleaning LR, and after placing it back to the tank I've discovered this fancy red fluorescent...
Hey! Looks awesome! Colors are great! Karma from me!
Hey! What about this : Tune Nano Stream Good luck...
Hey! Small update: I've tested my RO/DI water and normal tap water for silicates. No silica in both of them! The only difference is Ca2+ content...
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Yeah... I wish I could do that. The rock itself releases clay like gunk, that is the source of silica. That's the problem. I bought it as a coral...
Right'o... I've learned my lesson! I will buy a quality rock now...
Yup! That's it ! It's really not healthy! I dilutes out all ions in the body. It may cause so called hypertonia!
Well! You should not expect any KH in the water from RO/DI or household water purifier, assuming your units are working properly! RO/DI water = 0KH!!!
Hey! Welcome to 3reef! BTW, greetings from the Netherlands :D
Yeah! I did the NO3, NO2, NH3 checks. Phosphates are high, also silica is elevated... I'm getting my own, decent RO/DI unit next month. I will wait...
Yup! hydrogen peroxide is normally very toxic. Used in small doses may cause bleaching of colors of Your fish, corals and inverts. Higher...
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