Critters are dieing and Polyps arn't looking very good

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by Nikon Samurai, Feb 9, 2009.

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  1. Arcain41

    Arcain41 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    No one....I mean no one appreciates dirty balls.
     
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  2. ALW

    ALW Sea Dragon

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    AC/DC mentions Bio Balls as part of they're mojo. :jester:
     
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  3. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    why is every one saying his dkh is too high? there are guys here that run almost a 5 . at 3.5 that's only about a 10 dkh which is in an acceptable range.
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    It doesn't help with nitrates, im not exactly sure about ammonia, but carbon is one of the best things that you can do to help your aquarium. It will take out lots of organic compounds, help to keep your water quality high and make the water crystal clear.
     
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  5. Aqualung

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    Mine is usuall y at 11 dkh, I have no idear..
     
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  6. REDMANS CUBE

    REDMANS CUBE Fire Shrimp

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    good point. i am sure the 3.5 is in meq/l, for the alk reading. not dkh.
     
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  7. Aqualung

    Aqualung Stylophora

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    I think his dkh is fine.. I think his balls may be dirty though... Carbon sometimes can also absorb your corals chemical warfare and other bad stuff. If bad stuff happened after you removed the carbon, put it back in, by all means!
     
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  8. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    I'm sorry but I couldn't read that without laughing.
     
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  9. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    OK guys.....Let's keep it a little cleaner. Thanks.
     
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  10. Aqualung

    Aqualung Stylophora

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    No prob, sorry Pharmr gotta little carried away
     
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