I would highly recommend CupriSorb. Run it like carbon in a filter bag. You can also use Poly Filter. It is a brand of filter pad that will turn blue as it takes copper out of your water.
I made a bad mistake early on in my tank by using a brass fitting in some of my plumbing setup. Since...
I have about 90lbs of live rock and 40lbs of live sand in my 90g FOWLR. I recently noticed a few aptasia anemones growing in my tank on my live rock yet my nitrate test kit says my nitrate is at 30-40ppm...is this possible or is my test kit likely wrong? I thought anemones needed great water...
You might need to raise your magnesium level slightly in order to get your calcium in the 400-450ppm range. I have head several people say that this range is ideal for coralline.
In this case though, I would say most of it has to do with the change in lighting.
Is the DSB necessary? I am thinking of doing something similar and I was hoping that the macroalgae would be enough to get nitrates down to zero (or at least under 10ppm). I also have a question on lighting. I have a little coralife fixture that has 2 9W 6700K power compacts in it. Will this be...
Originally Posted by cjason3041
i had a tank with plain flourescent lighting and all the coraline died....it does need some light....or did i have a special breed??
Did you maintain your calcium level around 400? That may have been more of the issue than your lighting...
Anyone ever have problems with Emerlad Crabs and Cleaner Shrimp co-existing in the same tank? Have a 90g FOWLR. Just put an order from saltwaterfish.com and qualified for a free item. I added 3 emerald crabs and didn't think about compatability with the shrimp on the same order. Let me know asap...
Anyone have any advice for copper removal? I am using poly filter, carbon and water changes at this point...anything else I can do? How long will it take?
I am no pro but have read in several places that you should not change salt mixes unless you absolutely have to...especially using three different ones
Ideal range is 400-450 ppm. Unless your tank is percipitating (looks like it's snowing in the water) I don't think there is any danger to having your calcium level where it is but I am no expert