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  1. reefnewbee

    Freshwater dip or not?

    I recently lost all my fish. Bought a mated pair of clowns and evidently brought a severe case of ich. Tried reef safe products but not as good as the ol blue stuff I used before I started keeping inverts. I'm keeping the tank fish free for 8 weeks to try and insure the parasites in the tank die...
  2. reefnewbee

    Beware of the peaceful Chromis!

    The so called peaceful reef safe Chromis is not so peaceful and reef safe. Being a pig at feeding time was always just a bit anoying. I recently decided I'd get my water back to pristine and try a few corals. I was in for a disappointment when my new Zenia quickly deteriorated and was gone. Also...
  3. reefnewbee

    High calcium without dosing?

    I've also been perplexed by my high calcium and high alkaline levels. Saw the note on the swing arm hydrometers. Got a refractometer on order thru saltwaterfish.com. I measured my calcium and alkalines prior to water change the other day. The levels are same as in the tank. Nothing in there...
  4. reefnewbee

    High Calcium and High Alkaline

    I had been instant ocean ever since I set up a tank over 20yrs ago. Was just only recently suggested I switch to the red sea product from a different establishment I found in N.O. Bought a 50lb bucket because no one in my area sells it. Corallife is also not available here. I had been dealing...
  5. reefnewbee

    High Calcium and High Alkaline

    Good point on the swing arm hydrometer. I've had the same one for years. Will look into an alternate to have a look.
  6. reefnewbee

    High Calcium and High Alkaline

    I used to ad "Proper PH" occassionally, but the ph was never really out of whack and that was before I'd done the research and found that it varies during the day. I also added Kent Purple Tech, but then only a couple times. Been doing 15 gallon water changes every two weeks, but don't seem to...
  7. reefnewbee

    High Calcium and High Alkaline

    I've had my current 40gal set up for about 12yrs. Recently decided to work towards a reef tank. First time test on Calcium and Alkalines are both high, like off the scale high. Been doing 15gal water changes every two weeks now using Red Sea Coral Pro, but not much change in these two...
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