Country's bowfront experiment...

Last param checks: amm 0.0, trite 0.0, trate 0.0, phos less than .5(API test), Calc 460, DKH 10, Ph 8.4. I do believe that I have some phosphate and nitrate hiding in algae(cyano). I also am finishing a diatom bloom. I just added a one spot foxface after my blue star leopard passed for reasons unknown a few days after adding.

How serious is mag to check? I have to order a test kit as no LFS carries it, and I don't want to waste my money if I don't need it.

I should probably add that I have never dosed anything, just regular WC with Reef Crystals salt mix.

 

Mg is quite serious. It is the stablizer for your alk and Ca.

 

Nice set up.
Congrats on the upgrade.

 

Can you recommend a test kit? I am pretty open right now as I have to order one anyway.

Thanks!

 

not really sure what this is but i really would like to know what it is.

but i love it

 

Thanks,

It is a galaxy coral. My picture taking ability does not do it justice.

Galaxy Coral, Tooth Coral - Galaxea fascicularis

 

I use Seachem brand for my alk, mg and ca. They have a reference solution so you can test the kit to see if it is good and if you are doing it right.

 

Nice setup Country1911.
I really like the aquascaping.

 

Thank you again, K+ to you.

Thanks!

 

I added the tang as a rescue from the LFS. It was in a tank with damsels and maroon clowns and was a third of the size of most of them(approx 1"). I quarantined it for a week, noticed some Ich and then treated with Cupramine for the required 2 weeks. Gave it another week and added. It is very happy now and has been a week in the DT with no signs of ICH so I am hoping I have kept it out. I know it will eventually probably outgrow the tank, it just gives me a reason to upgrade.

I also added the orange spot goby which I originally thought as a diamond goby, but isn't. Still a cool little fish.

The Frogspawn on the right is the one that was bleached and has colored up nicely.