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  1. pensky

    Made some bad choices!! point me in the right direction!

    Thanks for the warning I have tested for Ph 8.2, ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 10, sal 1.022, temp 82.
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    Made some bad choices!! point me in the right direction!

    I pick up some Kent marine Liquid calcium today, but it says to add 1 teaspoon to 50 gals each day. Is this right? how much and how often should i use it? Should I worry about anything else?
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    Made some bad choices!! point me in the right direction!

    do I need to test for calcium and iodine or just use the supplement? and i will buy lights when i can set up the 55gal. Here is my 29gal today
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    Made some bad choices!! point me in the right direction!

    I went out and bought a saltwater tank with ever doing any research. Now after reading and posting question through this site I realize I have made some big mistakes. I want to fix my mistake before I have any problems, but I can afford everything. I'm getting married in sept. (another big...
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    Live rock turning brown

    Once I purchase some turbo snails to fix the diatom problem would it be ok to add another 5 to 10 # LR eventhough I have not fixed this problem yet?
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    Is this sand ok?

    I understand thanks, but I will keep looking.
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    Is this sand ok?

    The sand i found at walmart had the same SKU but it was not white in color and looked brown like regular sand. It this the right stuff? I did not see much fizz but there were some bubbles?
  8. pensky

    Feeding Question

    I have 15 to 20# LR and 40# LS. Ph 8.2 Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 20. I have only been feeding them 3 times a week should I increase the feeding times and I am just useing a very small pinch at a time. As far as the enomone I am looking in to investing in the Lighting for when I convert to...
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    Live rock turning brown

    the only clean up crew i have is 5 bumble bee snails should i buy some turbo snails immediately and if so should I get 10 astrea snails or 2 mexican turbo
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    Feeding Question

    how often should I be feeding them?
  11. pensky

    Is this sand ok?

    I just called my local walmart and they have over 100 bags of it in stock so I will let you know how the test goes in the morning
  12. pensky

    Live rock turning brown

    I used tap water to start and used R/O for water changes ever since. My ph is 8.0 used treatment of ph up but i have used this before also. My ammonia is 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 20. Sal 1.022 Temp 82 Those are the only test I have.
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    Live rock turning brown

    I had CC on the bottom and only 5# LR. about a month and 1/2 ago I swithed the CC to LS 40#. but I never had any problems with that and they only test that is not zero is nitrate witch is 20.
  14. pensky

    Live rock turning brown

    I use four fresh water molly and slowly turning them to saltwater and left them in for a month (29 gal)
  15. pensky

    Live rock turning brown

    I started my tank about 3 months ago and after 4 weeks from the begging I add some livestock and live rock. On the second month I added a bit more live rock (5# first time and 10# second time). Now on the 3rd month the rock I put in a month ago was white and now is turning brown. Is this a...
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    Feeding Question

    I have 2 clowns, 1 yellow tang, 1 pink tip enemone, 1 chocolate chip starfish. I have only been feeding them frozen brine shrimp for 2 months now should have be feeding them a variety of foods or always feed them the same thing? If i need a variety what do you suggest? everything seems to be...
  17. pensky

    lets see your hood!!

    I am looking for ideas on a DIY hood project for my 55gal and light set up. I would love to see some of the project other people have made and all suggestion are welcome.
  18. pensky

    Help with 29 gal lighting

    ANY SUGGESTIONS :help: :help: :help: :help:
  19. pensky

    Strip light from local hardware store

    I was looking at home D____ and found some nice strip light that would fit over my tank very nice but could I use VHO bulbs in this typical strip light used in a shop. This would have to be to good to be true.
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    Help with 29 gal lighting

    I have a 29gal FOWLR tank that has been established for 3 months I plan to upgrade to a 55gal but still want to do all that I can for my 29gal with out going bankrupt. I currently have the regular hood that comes with a 29 with the single bulb and I was wondering if I should purchase a better...
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