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You didn't mention the second most important factor in coraline algae survival, Alkalinity. BurnNSpy

Check out my website in the Reef Basics page, it details what I recommend for a simple and cost effective reef setup. www.spyreef.homestead.com/home.html BurnNSpy

jwtrojan44 has the most valid suggestions, IMHO. An unused UGF is not a problem and may help reduce nitrates. Air trapped in a plenum will not become toxic gas! CC needs to be vacuumed weekly to help prevent nitrate buildup, I recommend just doing the top 1". 2" of gravel is not enough to...

Have you tried turning the lights off for a few days? A freshwater dip is the only guarentee BTW. BurnNSpy

Rain water may contain organic toxins. BurnNSpy

Yes, I am buildin a stand from scratch for my 125gal. 1. Top frame = 2pcs 2"x4" length of the tank 2. Use 4pcs 2"x4" 14 inches long as crossbeams 1. Bottom frame is identical to the top frame. 1. Use 8pcs 2"x4" 24-30" high as legs to connect the top and bottom frames 2. Make sure the top frame...

Go for it. I'll be moving to Newport tomorrow and starting my 125gal setup. BurnNSpy

I never heard of nitrates reduction in a bottle. What is your gravel setup and what filtration do you have? I recommend a natural nitrate reduction process with a good gravel bed. Keep the wheel in the trash, as you have noticed the corals are healthier w/o it. If your canister has any...

There is nothing to agree with. The BB has rules and policies that are to be adhered to and it is my responsibility as a moderator to make that happen. BurnNSpy

Because they will prey on other inhabitants of a reef tank. BurnNSpy

What Adrian stated is why my point is. Clams may be kept in suboptimal conditions; Human can survive on bread, candy and water, but is that the way to keep a captive reef? My suggestions are based on known optimal conditions not mediocre(sp) conditions. BurnNSpy

My scarlet hermits and brittle star took care of mine. BurnNSpy

Everything I and clam farmers know about clams disagrees with your Crocea statement. I believe you mistake Deresa clams for Croceas. BurnNSpy

Calcium being the most important test and Salifert being the most recommended kit. Im flexible with my other kits. BurnNSpy

I disagree, You would be better off with 250watt MH for both the clams and SPS corals. BTW Crocea clams are the most light demanding clams of all, hardest to maintain and the most expensive. BurnNSpy

The blue legged hermits will fight your snails and win. I do not recommend sallylightfoot crabs, they are not reef safe BTW. BurnNSpy

I noticed that you do not adhere to warnings given to you by board moderators... "Hello, Yostrat. I see you are new so let me share with you that Saltwaterfish.com does not want its members exchanging info regarding where to buy products on its BB. You can however, discuss brands, but not where...

I use Kent Turbo Calcium, Kalkwasser and Aragamilk for additives. I use Brine shrimp and Marine Snow for food. BurnNSpy

Your gravel sounds fine too me, how deep is it, how big is your tank and how often do you feed the fish? Aragonite is cushed coral, but when reef keepers refer to CC they usually mean the large diameter CC with shells and junk. BurnNSpy

Simple biofiltration fact is that all aerobic filters have nitrates as an end product. The amount of nitrate generation is directly related to tank nutrient input(food) and nutrient output(denitrification into Nitrogen or water changes). BurnNSpy