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06-19-2008, 03:09 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
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 |  DKH readings and hair algae
what is an acceptable range reading on DKH, i have gotten different ranges from different test kits and books. one said 9-12 another 7-10, i think i even saw one that said 11-13. as of my last test i was reading 11.3. and i still have GHA problem. and i was told by someone on here that raising the dkh and it helps kill the algae, but that didnt work. all my other readings are good 1250 mg, 400 ca, 0 phosate, 0 NO3, 0 am, sep gra 1.023-1.025 and average temp 78.8
i guess this was a two part post
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06-19-2008, 03:16 PM
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| | Aiptasia Anemone
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8-12 is acceptable, you need to check phosphates to address your GHA problem
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06-19-2008, 03:17 PM
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| | PICTURE POLICE
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I keep my DKH between 10-13. Mag seems a little low(1350-1500), everything else looks good. Another element that ppl seem to forget is silicates.
silicates
Silicates typically enter your water through low-quality sand and rocks, or unfiltered tap water. Silicates are a food source for algae and a high silicate concentration can lead to algal bloom.
Cut back on feeding, cut back on lighting, raise your Mag to 1500ppm and your ph to 8.4-8.6. Where are you getting your top-off water from? Luna _________ 9YR OLD 90G/55g custom sump/refug Mag18 Aquac 180skimmer 692w MH AC jr,yel&kole tang,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Acropora(2) Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, xenias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew..  | 
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06-19-2008, 03:19 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
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i dont have any... plus all other prams are good. i dont get it, not metion the i three patches of zoo that just keep poping more and more hand [ i am really happy about that] | |
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06-19-2008, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by suckafishtankcleaning  i dont have any... plus all other prams are good. i dont get it, not metion the i three patches of zoo that just keep poping more and more hand [ i am really happy about that] | You dont have any .....what? Where are you getting your top-off water from? Luna | |
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06-19-2008, 03:24 PM
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| | Aiptasia Anemone
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Originally Posted by lunatik_69 I keep my DKH between 10-13. Mag seems a little low(1350-1500), everything else looks good. Another element that ppl seem to forget is silicates.
silicates
Silicates typically enter your water through low-quality sand and rocks, or unfiltered tap water. Silicates are a food source for algae and a high silicate concentration can lead to algal bloom.
Cut back on feeding, cut back on lighting, raise your Mag to 1500ppm and your ph to 8.4-8.6. Where are you getting your top-off water from? Luna | good call on the silicates.
srry i didn't read all the way thru about the phosphates. | |
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06-19-2008, 04:22 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
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its was for phosates. silicates uhhh i will test for those, i didnt even think of that. i know my ph is 8.4, and i have been adding b-ionic which as mg, i also havnt test my mg in a couple of weeks. i did cut back on my feeding because i think was over feeding now they get fed every other day.
i have to top off the water?? j/k
i am using ro/di water from my local water store till i can get my ro/di unit set up. so i am pretty sure its not coming from the top off water | |
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06-19-2008, 04:47 PM
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| | PICTURE POLICE
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Originally Posted by suckafishtankcleaning its was for phosates. silicates uhhh i will test for those, i didnt even think of that. i know my ph is 8.4, and i have been adding b-ionic which as mg, i also havnt test my mg in a couple of weeks. i did cut back on my feeding because i think was over feeding now they get fed every other day.
i have to top off the water?? j/k
i am using ro/di water from my local water store till i can get my ro/di unit set up. so i am pretty sure its not coming from the top off water | Hey, didnt you order a R/O unit from that place I told you about? Purewaterclub or something like that. Luna | |
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06-19-2008, 05:29 PM
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| | Skunk Shrimp
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yeah i did. i got it super fast. i am just waiting to get paid so i can buy another trash can [fresh water holder], build a stand for both trash cans and install ball valves on the cans so i dont need to dunk my bucket anymore. trust me as soon as i get it running you guys will be the first to hear of it. [nanoreefer555 will know first, i know you are out there just post something already]. but i am super excited about it...NO MORE WATER STORE TRIPS! | |
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06-19-2008, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by suckafishtankcleaning yeah i did. i got it super fast. i am just waiting to get paid so i can buy another trash can [fresh water holder], build a stand for both trash cans and install ball valves on the cans so i dont need to dunk my bucket anymore. trust me as soon as i get it running you guys will be the first to hear of it. [nanoreefer555 will know first, i know you are out there just post something already]. but i am super excited about it...NO MORE WATER STORE TRIPS! | Im waiting for you to give the unit a review. Im curious about their R/O units. Luna | |
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