White powder/film in my new tank

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  1. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    1 Q, are you measuring SG? (Specific Gravity?)
     
    aquaboy, Mar 31, 2008
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    good Question. I would get something (refractometer) to measure SG and not rely on what the instructions tell you. you want to get your SG to 1.026

    I would also put another power head in there to help mix. In my 75G reef I had 4 Maxi jet 1200s

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Mar 31, 2008
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  3. Leafer

    Leafer Plankton

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    Another power head?
    I guess I could do that...

    I do have a hydrometer
    and it measures about 1.022
    a little low...but I didnt want to add more with this problem in case I had to switch it all out

    I will be going with a dsb about 3-4 inches
    What type..I have no idea yet..

    So should I add the sand 1st or LR?
    I was told to add the LR first and cure it for like 3 weeks
     
    Leafer, Mar 31, 2008
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