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r u supposed to refrigerate zoe after using?

i have 4 - 55 watt bulbs for my 60 gal... There is a plastic cover that slides in the light fixture to protect the bulbs, my question is if that plastic cover has salt creep all over it does that effect the lighting and will that effect cause algae problems? also, whats the best way to scrape...

gotcha, you da man! :happy:

thanks how about the rest of you? im very curious...:notsure:

is there a correlation between algae growth and bio filtration? more LR + LS = less algae??? is that safe to say?

does the powerhead attached to the skimmer count as water flow?

ALSO. is it bad that the 2 powerheads that i have setup is shifting my sand?

maintanance on a 180 will add up be prepared!!!

are PH's best effective if placed where the water flow hits the surface of the water or should a PH be place lower in a tank(like middle) underneath the water surface, which method is most effective against algae and cyano?

is it a bad idea to put your hand in the tank? Does that deteriorate water quality?

how about a weekly water change of 3-5 gal?

how much of a water change (%) is best for a cycled 20 gal QT?

is it possible to have 1 eye hazy or cloudy and not the other?

i guarantee your salinity will be off once you measure with refractometer, they are very useful GET ONE!!! makes life and hypo easier

ok i first bought my puffer and trig I qt'd them both. a week ago i noticed my puffer had many distinct spots on him. its been 2 days now in hypo and garlic feedings and my puffer is spotless :cheer: so look slike even though i qt's my new arrivals they still got ick. Must have been poor...

makes sense guys thanks

How do you keep the temperature stable. I mean when the lights come on it gets hot, when the lights go off the temp drops. My heater is rarely on becasue the temp doesnt drop enough since im in cali. Temp is usually around 80 but like i said it fluctuates... what's the best method?

i feed my puffer brine shrimp, krill, and squid all soaked in garlic and Zoe for multivitamins. He loves the squid :) Also its important to feed your puffer hard shelled foods so his teeth dont grow out of his head. good luck with your puffer, they are the best! Variety is key!

i have an established FOWLR setup. i want to add LR and right now my fish are in my QT, they will be in there for 1 month is it safe to add LR without curing them?

BTW the package i bought says freshwater on it, shoudl i retunr it and get the one for saltwater fish even though it says u can use it on saltwater???