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  1. sawillia

    Nitrate/Rite question

    Here is the latest test NO2 is a LIGHT blue color... There are only reds and greens on the cards... 0 is green and . dirty brownish green So I say between .5 and 0 NO3 is the same way.. its a darker blue but, there are no blues on the card... Green to pastel purple then to the red family...
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    Nitrate/Rite question

    I'm at work... I use the Red Sea Marine Lab.. I bought a new one from the LPS and they both read about the same. On the cards it one level above Zero on each ites and ates. Is there a better test kit that will be more acurate? I'll post the actual numbs when I get home... Right now I feed...
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    Nitrate/Rite question

    I've mentioned this before but, here goes in a thread all to its own. I moved this tank almost a week and a half ago. The tank and inhabits where established for at least a year prior to me moving it. It wasn't in good shape prior to the move and the owner didn't take care of it for the last 2...
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    Rio3100

    Magidrive 9.5 for return to tank from sump. That should do it...
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    Light replacement question

    New lights are next!! What happens if the Blenny eats all the algae. will he starve to death ofter that?
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    Rio3100

    Thanks... I've order a new pump and two new maxi 900s... Good news
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    Light replacement question

    I got this tank (90 gal regular) and it's inhabitants from a local dive shop. They didn't want it anymore and the fish were suffering.... I've been reading here off and on for the better part of 6mos or so... I'm kinda of dumb when it comes to lights.... It has 4 flourescent bulbs 2 blue and 2...
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    Lettuce Nudibranch

    I put in the poly onto of the filter material in the sump... i didn't know where to place the charcoal...I saw some activated in sacks at the LFS... The rite and rates are almost down to nothing... the fish look good and everyone is eating well... they look happier than they did at the dive...
  9. sawillia

    Lettuce Nudibranch

    Originally posted by Thomas712 Sounds like this tank is cycling again. At this point I would suggest running a fresh load of carbon for 24 to 48 hours then replacing it. I would also run a polyfilter if possible. Thomas Thomas, Thanks for the replies... The Carbon I don't understand. Hows...
  10. sawillia

    delete please double post

    double Tap Sorry:
  11. sawillia

    Rio3100

    This in the sump pump sounds a little rough. I took the impellar out and cleaned the magnets and the fins... I also took a tooth brush and cleaned the exit port (sorry for the wrong terms) It rattling a bit... Anything I can do to rebuild? TIA Saw
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    Lettuce Nudibranch

    One more:rolleyes:
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    Lettuce Nudibranch

    A couple more posts
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    Lettuce Nudibranch

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    Lettuce Nudibranch

    ALgae
  16. sawillia

    Lettuce Nudibranch

    Thanks for the welcome! I've been lurking for awhile and registerd last night... here is the details 90gal Corner overflow approx 120lbs live rock VHO lights that need changing... but I don't know for sure what to change them with... CC 1-4 inches 1 Queen angel Medium 1 Australian File Medium...
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    Lettuce Nudibranch

    :D Can these guys get rid of algae? Of the green and hair variety. I've inherited someone elses mess and I'm getting the water under control with 10% changes almost nightly... The hermits and Turbos even have it on thier shells.... :thinking: I've got pics I'll post of the algae if needed...
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