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OK, so here's an update: I did a 25% water change, using some ro/di water that I bought. I added the phosphate sponge for 24 hours (said to leave in...
Allaboutfish, I realize the ro/di unit is better, but right now, don't have the money and still doesn't explain why I didn't have these levels and...
I've heard bad things about tap water too - just doesn't totally make sense as I've been using tap water since day 1 and never had bad phosphate...
My water source is tap water, but in the 6 months I've had the tank never had such an algae problem and no phosphates at all. Have had a couple bouts...
OK, so my tank is roughly 6 months old now and is overrun with algae. I've got red slime, I've got green hair... I had some high nitrates a week or 2...
Again, thanks to everyone for the great thoughts and help!! Sounds like in my case I just need to keep my filters cleaned more often and the rest...
Thanks everybody for the great advice!! Karma to everyone!! I checked after my water change and the levels were at about 20 ppm now, which isn't...
OK, so I took a sample of both new water (with salt already mixed) and water from the tank to LFS and had them test both. They found that my test...
JohnO, I'll try and get a sample in there tonight - I'll take a sample of both the new water and water from my tank and see what they come up with....
scoffer, let me clarify: That's 10 to 20 ppm in the new water and I usually add prime to bring it down. But even with a 10 to 20 at most, I've had...
Hello all. I seem to need help. I have had a problem with nitrate levels and algae in my tank as of late. The tank is only 6 months old, so it may...
Does the blue versus white moon lights make a difference or is it just asthetics (looks)? I was looking into buying new lights and was about commit...
So, I was going to post this question on it's own post, but this seemed appropriate... Does the blue versus white moon lights make a difference or is...
Forgot... Jason, I've heard of crabs going for new shells too, but don't think that's the case as this guy left the shell and I do have several other...
Matt, I feed twice a day - a pinch or so of flake food in the morning and then an 1/8 if a cube of formula 1. I do use treated tap water and have...
I do have a filter pad on the drip tray. I wasn't sure how often that needed to be changed. It hasn't been changed for 3 or 4 months now. As for the...
I've got a couple questions that I'd really appreciate your help on everyone... First, one of my hermit crabs caught one of my astrea snails and ate...
I am planning on purchasing some compact fluorescent lights for my 55 gal tank (after some much needed advice from some of you). Was wondering if any...
Currently, I have a single bulb NO fluorescent strip light for my 55 gallon tank. The bulb is the standard 40 W. I have about $200 to upgrade my...
Any thoughts at all on this? Trying to decide if I should keep these new lights or return them and if I keep them what the best use would be - 1...
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