Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.
Thank you DesertRat for the response! I tend to believe the test kit because I went from no algae to raging algae again and top off water from...
Hey everyone, So, I'm hoping someone can help. I have a specrtapure 90 GPD RO/DI filter system. I also have an inline TDS meter attached. I...
I did have some sand as well, that I had rinsed... If it is "leaching", anything I can do about that or just wait it out? Phosphate sponge? What...
Hi everyone, I am in desperate need of your help. About 6to 9 months ago, I found my water filter had given out on me, I was pumping phosphates...
Right, duh... 55 gallon tank and I currently have live rock, and a branching leather and a hammer coral. Several snails and crabs as well.
Hi everyone, I had some issues in my tank where I had a mass of phosphates and then algae and then dead fish to the point where I don't have any...
Thank you guys for the input! Corailline - that post you directed me to was very informative. I also had a couple of the white harder stuff on my...
Is the lack of any response mean it's a lost cause or just no ideas? I'm really just looking for any advice on what may be the cause of fish death...
Hi all, not sure which forum to put this under... My tank has had some issues as of late. I only had 2 fish - a tomato clown and a coral beauty...
Whoo hoo! A plumber friend of mine checked into things (while at my place fixing a shower that I broke today) and fixed things up and I now have a...
I'm not John, but the free shipping is a shipping choice when you check out. Assuming you have bought a "quick crew".
Thanks AZDesertRat for the advice (and everyone else as well). Couple quick questions about your response. First, being that I'm in Colorado and...
I'll just throw out a plug for John and his site/store! He was super responsive to all my questions about a crew, helped me through figuring out how...
I excitedly opened my shiny new spectrapure RO/DI water filter. I read through the instructions on setting it up and run down with a smile on my...
If we are just talking monthly, here's what I do: - Replace filter media - Clean power heads and return pump - 25% - 30% water change (water...
I'm sold - I put in the order for the Spectrapure 90 GPD unit! Thanks for all the input and great info everyone!
Thanks everyone for the info! OK, so I've seen in a couple places that lower GPD is actually better for cleaner water. So, assuming I go with...
So I have a stricly RO (with a pre-filter) water filter for my tap water used for my tank that has been fine for a few years. Until recently, that...
I'm not sure about all snails and hermits, but the stuff if pretty long and I'd be a little worried it'd be too much for them. I suppose ripping out...
@55gfowlrI am definitely no expert, so I can't say for sure what kind it is. It's very fine and in some places long and thick. @Corrailine How do...
Separate names with a comma.