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The tank is well cycled, and I'm planning on 20% water changes twice daily. The levels of amonia are ok so far. I am using a regular hydrometer to maintain salinity. I don't have a refractometer, always ment to get one, and dont have it now that I need it. If I'm really consistant with water...

We are all in this hobby together. It doesn't matter how long you've been at it , you can always learn more. I have kept fish for years, freshwater mostly, but for the past year & 1/2 I've had a saltwater tank. I have kept it going with advice from my lfs and books. This site that I found...

:nervous: I found what appears to be ich on one of my Chromis. So I moved all fish to the QT tank to do hyposaline treatment. My problem is that I have 5 Chromis and 5 Percs in a 5 gallon Eclipse QT tank. They are all small 1-1 1/2 inchs each. Can they survive in so small a space for the...

I'm sure they are bristle worms, and I asume they were stirred up when the skimmer was activated and also from water changes, I was just surprized at the number of them and was having a hard time getting them out of the foam filters. Yes I do like this skimmer, I have only had it a short time...

:notsure: Anyone have a easy solution for getting bristle worms out of the sponge filters in my bak-pak skimmer? I have only had it installed for a couple weeks, but I noticed a lot of these lil critters in the sponges and when I cleaned it today, I had a heck of a time getting them to vacate...

Thanks Reefnut, sounds like good advice. I have to say I never thought of distilled water! I'm thinking seriously about the RO system. Guess I'll see what the LFS says about the water sample. I'm not throwing in the towel yet!:thinking:

Just the PH Down, to control it, and of coarse the salt mix, and a chlorine remover, most recently AmQuel, sometimes StressCoat.

:rolleyes: Sorry! But the job called & I had to run! My alkalinity runs between 180-300, the ideal area acording to the Jungle Quick Dip Test. My PH is running at the top of the chart 8.8 with a Aquarium Pharm High Range test. The Calcium is low because it precipitates out due to the high...

:thinking: I could use some advice on high PH in my 40 gal tank. It has been up and running well for 1 1/2 years. amonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate always under 20, saline 1.023-1.025, 2 powerhead on a undergravel filter, Bak Pak 2r skimmer, wisper power filter, 4 inch CC substrate, reg water...

:rolleyes: Hey MarkyMark, Please elaborate, is this goby hard on the substrate? How about crushed coral?

If anyone wants to try just a few small pieces, you can actually cure it in the tank of your toilet! Yes I said toilet! It will get flushed with fresh water several times a day depending on your own personal requirments. he he. Just make sure it is put in the tank and not the bowl! If your a...

:happy: Hey! Thank Youuuuuu! That makes me feel alot better. I just couldn't decide. So many things to learn when your a newbie! How long before you graduate from newbie to the next level? thanks again !

:notsure: OK! I need advice here. I'm about to purchase a new skimmer. One that works! I have a 40 gal. 20lbs LR, Power filter, Powerhead with wave maker. No sump and No refugium. Should I get the Bak-Pak or AquaC Remora? I want somthing simple to operate. Advice please....

How about Aquarium Systems Visi-Jet ??? Anyone had luck with it? My tank is 40gallons.

:jumping: Just a note on these lil beauties! I needed a QT, and thought one of these NC's would serve my purpose. When it arrived (Eclipse 6-gal. corner, bow front model) I was concerned weather the filtration and oxygenation was going to be sufficient. I placed some CC and large shell...

Thanks Beth I'll still watch him But try to not worry (right)

I have a perculla that goes to the top of my 40gal. when the lights are turned off. When they come on in the AM, he will come down and swims with a school of chromis. but before he does i swear he looks dead. He lays on his side up by the PH, just floats there. He eats, and seems fine during...

:jumping: I'm there...thanks!

:thinking: Wouldn't it be great if someone would post a list of abreviations for those of us that are not so wet behind the gills?

:yes: They are whole shells. Boil them? that should take care of any potential problems. never thought of it thanks!