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Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/10/2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,884
Posted By Percula9
I looked at the image again and I think your...

I looked at the image again and I think your fish has flukes instead. Give him a fresh water bath and they should fall off if they are flukes.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/10/2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,884
Posted By Percula9
Whether it is ich or velvet it doesn't really...

Whether it is ich or velvet it doesn't really matter, treatment is the same. Treat this animal before it dies.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 01/10/2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,667
Posted By Percula9
I have a clown fish also that sometimes has that...

I have a clown fish also that sometimes has that white appearance sometimes. If you look at it closely it is probably a scale that is being discarded. This is what it looks like to me from the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/10/2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,569
Posted By Percula9
I think when the company claims it reduces...

I think when the company claims it reduces nitrate they mean not directly. By removing organic waste, it prevents that waste from being broken down into nitrates by removing it from the water column.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/10/2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By Percula9
Zeolites don't work in salt water for NH3 removal.

Zeolites don't work in salt water for NH3 removal.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,079
Posted By Percula9
It is a common misconception that protein...

It is a common misconception that protein skimming is mechanical filtration, but is actually chemical. Dissolved organic matter is attracted to the surface of the bubble because of ionic charges....
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,079
Posted By Percula9
If the foam insert is cleaned once a week there...

If the foam insert is cleaned once a week there should be no problem with it collecting to much detritus. Foam inserts will collect detritus after a while and it can break down into nitrates. Like I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By Percula9
Use live or dead aragonite sand. Do not use sand...

Use live or dead aragonite sand. Do not use sand that is not designated for aquarium use.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 11:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,079
Posted By Percula9
If there is a stand pipe in the drain hole, put a...

If there is a stand pipe in the drain hole, put a foam insert over it. You can get them at your local fish store.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/08/2008, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Percula9
What kind of water did you use?

What kind of water did you use?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/08/2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,574
Posted By Percula9
Try Kents Turbo calcium to bring calcium up....

Try Kents Turbo calcium to bring calcium up. Unless your having pH problems I would stay away from Kalkwasser. Also you don't have any experience in its use. Do you have a lot of sps in the tank?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By Percula9
A mag drive or a rio or other various pumps you...

A mag drive or a rio or other various pumps you can find on line. You need to know what the flow rate of the overflow. Then you can decide on what pump to use.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By Percula9
Cyano can hurt corals if it grows on them. You...

Cyano can hurt corals if it grows on them. You made the mistake of using tap water. Buy R/O water from your local fish store. It's cheaper than bottled distilled water. The pH is at the top of the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,430
Posted By Percula9
You never mentioned in your original thread that...

You never mentioned in your original thread that you had an algae problem. Red algae can kill corals by smothering them. Even though you may not show phosphates, the algae absorb it so fast you can't...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/07/2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,623
Posted By Percula9
I once had a bottle of amino acids that went bad....

I once had a bottle of amino acids that went bad. It killed most of my corals. Does your amino supplement have to be refrigerated? Stay away from supplements that have to be refrigerated. I would...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 12:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By Percula9
The sand that was in a bucket, did it come from...

The sand that was in a bucket, did it come from your display?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By Percula9
I doubt your tank will cycle again. I don't know...

I doubt your tank will cycle again. I don't know how much sand you added from your display. But if you added it directly without a period of inactivity there should be more then enough bacteria to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 853
Posted By Percula9
A combo sump refugium is a good idea. For that...

A combo sump refugium is a good idea. For that size tank any where from 30-40gal sump would be good.The Skimmer you will have to do some research to see which size will fit your needs. Euroreef, ASM,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By Percula9
Check the nitrate and phosphate levels. These...

Check the nitrate and phosphate levels. These things drive algal blooms. I do 24hr cycle on my fuge to help keep the pH more stable.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,370
Posted By Percula9
It won't hurt to put sand in that is already...

It won't hurt to put sand in that is already established( colonized with bacteria).
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 10:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 853
Posted By Percula9
Get one bag of live aragonite sand. The rest dry...

Get one bag of live aragonite sand. The rest dry aragonite sand, the live sand will seed the rest. The general rule is 1 lb of live rock per gallon. You don't have to load the tank with all the live...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 555
Posted By Percula9
Mix live sand with dead aragonite sand. Dead sand...

Mix live sand with dead aragonite sand. Dead sand is not that expensive. This will be better than play sand.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By Percula9
That shouldn't be a problem. Don't neglect your...

That shouldn't be a problem. Don't neglect your tank, makes it harder to correct later on. When you pull the rock out, try not to disturb the sand bed to much.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Percula9
I would go with the Euroreef.

I would go with the Euroreef.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/06/2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,344
Posted By Percula9
Biological filtration also uses up alkalinity.

Biological filtration also uses up alkalinity.
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