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Absolutely! When I started my reef - I was so excited to have my live rock I did a really ****ty job cleaning it. Sponges and all went into the...
biospira <= Does this actually work?
I will check on the calcium levels tonight which might off-set the low pH issue I am experiencing.
I made a few coast to coast styles, box and V style. They work extremely well - I even have a PVC over flow on my discus tank only because it was...
It is nothing extreme, I just forgot to top up the sump and the tank had a lot of micro-bubbles. Someone told me I could expect death in my reef - I...
Absolutely, in our city water both the KH and GH is low. When I had African Cichlids a while back I needed to supplement the water with baking...
I am finding out quickly I know a lot of rumour creators with salt water tanks lol
Interesting - for sure I can check tonight. Can anyone explain why this is the case?
Hi Everyone, I have reached the point that, Ammonia = 0 ppm Nitrite = 0 ppm Nitrate = 80 ppm I am battling nitrates at the moment with water...
Does this provide any danger to a reef?
For sure, I absolutely agree.
Hi Everyone, I am measuring my tanks pH at 7.8 - is this acceptable for a reef tank?
I have zero mechanical filtration outside of a skimmer. The pre filters are the only filter media I was using.
Yes correct the return pump :)
This is good information - was just double checking :)
I have removed the pre-filters and I notice an increase in flow but also in small bubbles which I can resolve. At this stage I now have zero...
If it makes a different, I can take them off - just my expectation would be a reduction in the pumps longevity.
Hi, My friend made a comment in regards to me using the supplied pre-filters on my pumps. I understand it collects waste but I am trying to...
For sure, The live rock was sourced with low light and the Tek Elite is a 8 bulb t5HO fixture I know people who have used the 6 bulb versions for...
Also to throw this in, the green looks like algae, it is "growth" and raised. The white, however, is more like a build up and does not appear...
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