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03/02/2006, 05:13 PM
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I am in the process of a water change, and I see how raising one won't help, but I need to get my CA up anyways. I also got some new corals (sorry for not taking your advice). They are really small, so they shouldn't add to the bioload too much. Pics will be up later.
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#128
03/02/2006, 06:02 PM
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As pointed out earlier, a skimmer is a must. SPS and organics dont mix well.
We run a cpr bacpac2 with a modified impeller on our 20g bb sps tank and it works great. In fact nutrients are too low, we have to overfeed or the color in our corals get too pale. Post on the CMAS board if anyone has a used skimmer for sale. Just dont skimp... ASM & EuroReef are good choices. Dont buy a skimmer for how cheap it is, get a good quality one. Ask the board before making your decision. And you think you're broke now? LOL wait till college  BTW We also got some of Jose's corals, it's pretty cool to see the same stuff in your tank as we have in ours. eric&flint
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#129
03/02/2006, 11:46 PM
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Peter.... start doing some water changes. i would do a few 25% water changes a week and constantly test the Alk. your Ca at 400 is fine. just add enough to maintain that level. and before you add anything else to the tank definately buy a skimmer. for a 25 gallon tank you do not need to buy a $200 skimmer. i have an Advanced Aquarium Excaliber SV 100 with modified Maxi-Jet 1200 that was recomended to me by Rod's Reef. it works quite well. i think i paid around $125. also, i'm guessing your phosphates are rather high so buy some Phosguard (or other phosphate remover) and place some in your sump so that it gets some water flow. try to pick out that Caulerpa in the display tank. the more it grows the more difficult it will be to control. finally, be careful where you place that xenia. it will spread like crazy and end up in spots where you don't want it. i would place it on a rock in the sandbed so that it is isolated. |
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#130
03/02/2006, 11:59 PM
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2 other comments.......
1. the article i gave you states "If this problem is extreme (i.e., you are far from the line at the right hand edge of zone 3), then water changes may be the best way to correct to the problem." this certainly applies to your Alk issues. 2. once you do get you Ca and Alk in check then use a 2 part system like ESV's B-Ionic |
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#131
03/03/2006, 03:08 PM
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#132
03/04/2006, 06:30 PM
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I currently have a Aqua C Remora skimmer set up to buy. Hopefully it will fit.
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#133
03/06/2006, 05:55 PM
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I think I finally got the camera working nicely.
   
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#134
03/06/2006, 08:39 PM
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I really like that last picture. It came out really nice.
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03/20/2006, 05:05 PM
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If anyone wants to, you can check out my site. www.thecoralreef.com . It is half environmental awareness , half forum. Imput on how user-friendly it is would be appreciated.
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#136
04/06/2006, 11:23 PM
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SKIMMER
I just got a skimmer!
 It is a AquaC Remora skimmer with a Mag 3 and surface skimming attatchment. It is sooo cool, but still has a few kinks to work out. 
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#138
04/23/2006, 03:11 PM
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Im 16. Stay off the road
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#139
04/23/2006, 03:47 PM
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haha good stuff.. aqua c remora is a good choice... but with your corals dieing.. did you acclimate it correctly? and i liked your first aquascaping you had.. it had a nice grotto...
but keep it up. btw... nice house, looks like the house on Home Alone.. haha |
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