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  1. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    His refratometer reading is one that I cannot argue with, not only does he calibrate it with RO/DI, he also uses control samples at three different...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  2. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    Yes, I noticed the different line levels some time ago and and purchased test tubes with "rubber" stoppers, API's are crap, and use a medical syringe...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  3. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    I just double-checked my solution bottles and they all show expiration dates in 2014 or 2016or manufacture dates in 2011.
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  4. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    I didn't want to jump the gun and say that API is bad. Even though the values were different, they weren't extremely off IMO and indicated the same...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    Well after calling several I found a LFS that had a magnesium test kit in the area. After explaining my situation he offered to test several...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    I agree, I was a total shock to us. We stopped by there today to pick up some food and found out by surprise. They were extremely good at helping...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  7. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    I dose 1 capful 5ml to my 28gal nano. According to the directions that should treat 32.5 gals, maybe a little high but I wouldn't think excessivly.
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  8. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    Unfortunately, the LFS only uses dip strips to do water tests for the public. That's why I bought the kits I have, I just don't trust the strips to...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  9. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    I dose the fusion every 3rd day. The tank is about 8 mos old. I get my water at the LFS, they claim to use Instant Ocean but I don't know for sure,...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  10. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    Last week Cal was 380 and Alk was 18. I just did a water change today and normally don't test til the day after to give the system time to equalize....
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  11. PawPawBlenny
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    Bacteria in a Bottle - Do They Work Like They Say? Come in and Find Out.

    I'm looking forward to the results...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: Water Chemistry
  12. PawPawBlenny
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    Is it possible that low magnesium is causing my problems?

    Over the last 2 months my calcium has been slowly dropping (420 to 380) and my alkalinity has been slowly rising (13dKH to 18dKH). I have been dosing...
    Thread by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 24, 2012, 26 replies, in forum: Water Chemistry
  13. PawPawBlenny
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    Need Guidance/Recommendations

    I have been bitten and infected by the "Reef Bug". I purchased and set up a 28 gal nano in November and have fell in love with the hobby. I have now...
    Thread by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 21, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. PawPawBlenny
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    Skimmer Recommendations Please

    Thanks
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  15. PawPawBlenny
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    Built stand...now I need doors

    If your in PA there are surely some Amish communities around. I bought some doors from an Amish cabinet builder that were much cheaper than I could...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: I made this!
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    Skimmer Recommendations Please

    I have a JBJ 28g Nano. I bought the JBJ skimmer that fits the tank, but I am very displeased with it. Can someone recommend a good skimmer that will...
    Thread by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 17, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Protein Skimmers
  17. PawPawBlenny
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    Are These Copepods???

    Thanks everyone, I've been putting off getting a Mandarin until I was sure I had a good population of pods. I guess I can start looking for a nice...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: ID This!
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    Are These Copepods???

    While cleaning the glass this morning I noticed these little critters. I'm hoping that they are copepods. This is the best I could do for a pic, I...
    Thread by: PawPawBlenny, Jun 6, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: ID This!
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    Going out of town....

    1+ I shut my aquarium down and even covered the glass with black plastic for 3 1/2 days to get rid of cyano and it didn't harm anything but the cyano.
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, May 16, 2012 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Rock straight from ocean

    It says for "personal" purposes, normally personal use means that it must be kept by the person collecting it, not boxing it up and sending it to a...
    Post by: PawPawBlenny, May 16, 2012 in forum: Live Rock
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