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using the rgb leds and then adding purple t5's....has that created additional algae growth for you with the increased levels of red and yellow...
we seem to be following the same threads :) Even though the height of the tank is 30", I would guess the actual depth from water level to sand bed...
Mike, Can you tell me how many lights were over the big tank? I am in the process of putting together my upgrade which will be a 60x36x30. I...
Thanks for the feedback!!!!! That will save me almost a grand. Steve
@bluestag....I noticed you have a 60" fixture over a 72" tank. Do you notice any dark spots on the sides or are you getting enough spread? I am...
I've had the same problem with my reef octopus. It usually happens after feeding phytofeast. What kind of corals do you have and do you feed them...
I'm currently running 4 24" t5 bulbs on a 40g tank that is 20" deep. My bulb line up is two actinic, one purple and one 12k midday bulb. I think...
Looks good but that seems like a lot of fish for two month old tank. What did you use to cycle it? How much live rock did you use?
Steve, I just looked at the ATI PM fixture on reefgeek and they have the 4 bulb model with bulbs for $479. Which bulbs are you using on yours?
Steve, Thanks for the feed back. I havent been able to find a 24" 6 bulb fixture for my tank. This is the one I am thinking about getting......
If I am planning on just keeping basic corals like polyps, leathers and zoos can I get away with just using a t5 fixture or do I still need a mh?
Would you guys suggest a wc and what are your thoughts on vinegar to reduce the ph? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That's what everyone has been saying about that the probe is correct. My ph has gone from 8.10 to 8.27 on the probe in 3 days and the API kit has...
Using apex monitor and was adding ph buffer. Just looked at my tank and all of my snails are dead. Tested ph with API kit and it's at 8.8 when apex...
Thank you M. My ca is on the high side but I dont know of any way to reduce it and havent opened my mag test kit yet but will test it this weekend.
I have been adding PH buffer for over a week now and my PH range has remained at 8.0 to 8.15 (monitored by apex controller). On occassion it will dip...
Thanks for the feed back. Now I seem to have a few spots of red turf algae. Any suggestions for that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
So I'm pretty sure I have this on some of my LR. How do I get rid of it and more importantly how do I prevent it from coming back? All of my water...
How do I get rid of it before it takes hold of my tank? I have about 8-10 little sprouts coming out. While the green color is nice I understand...
Thanks....my wife and I changed the scape a few times and I have added a piece of rock here and there.
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