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Forum: New to the Hobby 12/23/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By benjidick
Yellow Water

When i change water, i notice yellow tint in remover water. I was told this was extra protein. If so, what can i do to clear it up?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 229
Posted By benjidick
I have a Coral Beauty, and a Clown.

I have a Coral Beauty, and a Clown.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 229
Posted By benjidick
Live rock covers 70% of bottom area, and is...

Live rock covers 70% of bottom area, and is stacked about 8" high.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 229
Posted By benjidick
Nitrate has been running 50p/m for weeks. I have...

Nitrate has been running 50p/m for weeks. I have a 33 gal. tank with a Prisim Skimmer, which was added two weeks ago. before it , I was using a cheaper skimmer. In October, i did a 25 gal. water...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 229
Posted By benjidick
Tank has been set up for over 2 yrs. I am using a...

Tank has been set up for over 2 yrs. I am using a Salifert test kit.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/03/2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 229
Posted By benjidick
Nitrate 50p/m

I can't reduce nitrate level s below 50 p/m. Tank has live rock over 70% of substrate bottom. Using skimmer, changing 15% of water each week. Had rec. to drop my Subt from 2" to 1" level. That also...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/22/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 110
Posted By benjidick
Cloudy Water after mixing

Cloudy water occuring after mixing. Tried changing from Kent to Sea Chem reef salt-no help.Ph in ro water feflects 7.4. Wonder if city water source could be problem??
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/21/2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By benjidick
RED SEA PRIZM Skimmer

How effective is the red sea skimmer? Any suggestions on a purchase of this item?
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/14/2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 194
Posted By benjidick
Question Coraline Algae

How can I control Coraline Algae? It is covering my tank Glass,
heater,and pumps.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/30/2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 285
Posted By benjidick
What is nori? where do i get it?

What is nori? where do i get it?
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/30/2005, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 285
Posted By benjidick
What do i feed lawnmowerblenny?

Have tried brine shrimp,he spits out. Also tried bio-chem pellets,and he was not interested. Help guys!!!
Forum: Reef Fishes 05/15/2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 281
Posted By benjidick
What food for Blennies( scooter&lawnmower)

I have lost several blennies due to them not eating. I have live rock and two power heads running in my 30 gal acquarium. Water quality ok. Water current makes it hard for them to catch brine shimp....
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/25/2005, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By benjidick
It was a lawnmover Blenny. I didnot see any...

It was a lawnmover Blenny. I didnot see any disease. Not sure how it was raised.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/25/2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By benjidick
Unhappy MY Blenny died

My Blenny died. Water ok. Fed him Omega one,Bio-Blend, and frozen shrimp. Volume of water flow from two power heads prevented pellet food from staying in his area. Very limited chase of food on his...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2004, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By benjidick
Test sticks show approx 200 p/m alk.

Test sticks show approx 200 p/m alk.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2004, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By benjidick
I am using Oceanic salt and have been using...

I am using Oceanic salt and have been using Protein skimmer for 6months. Should i add super b every day Till i get it right?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2004, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By benjidick
LowPH/Alk

Changing 5 gals of water every 8 to 10 days to lower nitrate below 20p/m. Each change i add 1 teaspoon of superbuffer- dkh. My ph drops from 8.0 to 7.8 (alk 200p/mstays steady)with each change...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2004, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 226
Posted By benjidick
Fishwas approx. size of silver dollar. I was not...

Fishwas approx. size of silver dollar. I was not aware of adjustment of sal before moving to 30 gal tank. thanks
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/16/2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 226
Posted By benjidick
Brown Powder Tang

Brought bptang,put in qt tank for two weeks(ich). After two weeks fish was eating flake,brine shrimp and no ich(hyposalmethod). Put in 30 gal tank with ideal water conditions. after 10 days fish...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/21/2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 98
Posted By benjidick
Only BF is foam filter in small whisper.using...

Only BF is foam filter in small whisper.using powerhead for addition circulation
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/21/2004, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 98
Posted By benjidick
Nitrite spike-Qt tank

Have 10 gal qt tank. running 1.012 salt and 80 temp. I have small amount of LR ,power head, and whisper filter using form filter from reg tank. I inserted form filter after only one week of seeding...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/21/2004, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 76
Posted By benjidick
QT/Ht - live rock

Have tang in 20 gal qt/ht tank. Using hyposalinity method. 1.012 salt, 80 degrees water, lr. When i move fish to reg. tank , will the lr be safe to move ?
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/17/2004, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 87
Posted By benjidick
Powerbrown/Qt tank

Have pb tang in 10gal qt. have lr,powerhead,and small wisper with bof filter. Trying hyposalinity,1.012 salt solution.The fish has been in qt for 7 days. Still rubbing head against bottom. How can i...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/09/2004, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By benjidick
Thanks, If i use copper for ich, what do you...

Thanks, If i use copper for ich, what do you recommend?
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/09/2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By benjidick
thanks guys!!if i use a 10gal,what are needs ?

thanks guys!!if i use a 10gal,what are needs ?
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