Candy cane and torch

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  1. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    here is the really bad one..
     

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  2. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    that sounds like your culprit on the DHK
     
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  3. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    How can I raise it quickly?
     
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    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    You must haxx your Nitrates. Hmm...
     
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    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Btw, what is the alk of the salt mix that you're using? It may help to switch to a higher mix if you are relying on wc's to maintain parameters.
     
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  7. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    alright I'll get to dosing.. Im not sure what the levels are I use instant ocean but I don't rely on water changes so I don't want to switch since I have a huge 5 gal bucket full of it haha I'll just does more soda water and watch them closely
     
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  8. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Then you should mix your new salt water for 24 hrs minimum, and raise that water to the desired alkalinity before doing the water change. I aim for 9-10 in the DT, and for the water changes. You should be testing the salinity and alk levels on your change water anyway.

    Also, it's recommended not to raise the alk more than 1 point dKh, or 18 ppm per day. Personally, I shoot for half of that. Good luck!
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Alright sounds like a plan to me!! thanks for the help I'll keep you updated on the candy cane.. hopefully they will start looking better.
     
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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Such good advice. :)
     
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