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I called SeaChem and spoke to them, very nice people! I ended up placing an order for 12L of SeaChem Matrix. I will take Nitrate readings for the next couple days, then I will take them after I make the media switch and report back how much they decrease. Thanks for all the help and thoughts!

Originally Posted by srfisher17 The standard media is a sponge 0r floss, carbon, and some type of bio filter material--usually ceramic. None of these do anything to directly remove nitrates. Yes, that I agree with you on 100% Originally Posted by srfisher17 You would need a sump twice the...

Originally Posted by srfisher17 Canisters do nothing to get rid of nitrate... I question your comment, I think historically you are correct, but with advancements in filter media I think that has changed, yes/no? For example, the SeaChem products I have been mentioning, plus the reviews I have...

Originally Posted by SCSInet What kind of "media" ?? Currently 6 baskets (3 in each filter) Filter 1 3 baskets containing Eheim SUBSTRAT Pro Filter 2 1 basket with Eheim SUBSTRAT Pro 1 basket with SeaChem Matrix 1 basket with Seachem De Nitrate I am really torn at what to try right now...

Originally Posted by jackri Why such big pieces if I may inquire? I want to put them into one of my baskets in my canister filter, I do NOT want to use a 'sock' and I do not want them to be 'tossed around' or to free float with the pressure. I guess the size of an Advil would be fine. Just do...

I was wondering if anyone knows of a company that makes carbon that is larger in size that the 'typical'? Maybe half the size of marbles? (Seachem, Kent, Eheim, Blue Life, etc.) ? Thanks!

These types of filters do not have any pads inside, just the media. I do have course filter 'pads' around the intakes that I clean once every 2 weeks. The filters I pull out about once a month (not at the same time) and rise the media while doing a water change. The media is always clean, and...

Can Carbon reduce Nitrate? From what I have read, not directly, but it can help absorb organics which lead to Nitrate down the road. Esentially Skimmers work by removing the organics that lead to nitrate, correct? I ask this because I previously had a 75g with 2 HOB bio-wheel 330's & minimal LR...

The Spiny Urchins they had were huge and they wanted too much for the Tuxedo Urchins, but they did have a lesser 'Green Urchin', does anyone know much about them? I guess they had it for a while, just curious how they stack up against the Tuxedos? Thanks!

My LFS has some Spiny Urchins & Tuxedo Urchins (multicolor), I was curious which ones are better suited for the aquarium? Goal is for them to take care of some small pockets of Hair Algae. I plan to swing by at the end of the day so the quicker the responces the better Thanks!

How does Shaving Brush work at removing Nitrate? How much would you really need to see a difference? It would go in the main tank. Thanks!

Well SWF only has 4 species avaiable (listed), not currently in stock though: Bali Pincushion Urchin Black and Red Sea Urchin Pincushion Urchin Rainbow Pincushion Urchin Of those 4 which would be the 'best'. Looking to keep it mainly for Algae. Thanks!

I was thinking about getting an Urchin, is that a good/bad idea? I did a search but did not find too many posts on them. I remember hearing that they eat coral, is that true? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!

Originally Posted by natclanwy Testing your Ph is purely a diagnostic tool the actual number is only a diagnostic indicator of other parameters, you should never try and adjust your Ph based on a Ph test. You need to test your Magnesium, Alkalinity, and Calcium and adjust them to the proper...

The tank has been up and running for a little while. I had a CUC but most have died off and I need to replace them. 1st I am going to figure out why they died off. My params all seem to be in check, the hermits lasted a long time but the snails seems to die off quickly. I have had 3 tanks in the...

I was curious what the 'best' reef package is for a CU crew? I have narrowed it down to 4: 1) Market Leader 2) Janitor 3) Big Boy 4) 55-100 Gallon I do have a small hair algae problem if that info helps. Also, I have heard that the hermits will eat the snails, how true is that? The 'Big Boy' has...

Originally Posted by SCSInet IMO we should all have a plan in place to handle a long term power outage for our tanks. It should be something thought about and tested ahead of time, not something we think about the day before a power failure, or after the power failure has begun, when it's too...

I would get one of the 'battery back-up' units they sell for computers. As soon as the power turns off the back-up kicks on. I would at least have the heater & a power head plugged into it, that way your temp down not drop and you have water circulation. How big is your tank? They all a LOT of...

Will Reef Fusion (Seachem 2 part system) raise the Ph of my system? I normally have never had an issue with Ph but I tested the other day with the Salifert kit and it read 7.7 (i have tested a few times, morning, day, night, all the same) How accurate is the Salifert Ph test kit? I have used...

I was curious what can cause low Magnesium levels? I tested and I am around 1080. I do a 15g water changed every 2 to 3 weeks (110g tank) using Oceanic salt. Currently have FOWLR tank, no coral. I do have a small hair algae problem that I am working on, and possibly winning. Any thoughts why it...