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  1. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    are you measuring phosphate levels?
     
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  2. Eileen

    Eileen Plankton

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    No, not check phosphate levels. Presently just checking pH, nitrite and ammonia level. I need to buy another testing kit, to check additional levels. I did take a sample of water to the store and they said all looked good.
     
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  3. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef>>>>>
     
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  4. Eileen

    Eileen Plankton

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    Thank you, Cuttingras. Phoshate was the issue. I took another water sample to the store, and there it was. I also replaced my seaclone skimmer with a remora protein skimmer and added a phosphate remover to my external filter.

    Thanks to all for the warm welcome.
     
    Eileen, Oct 12, 2007
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Hi and welcome!
    Best of luck to you!
    I would advice you not to buy any more snails for now as you run the risk of them starving, since you have a newly set up tank with little for them to feed on right now!!!
     
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