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I use purple up personally and the fish seem to be unaffected by it.....just my $0.02

Originally Posted by CAM78 Thinking 2 Koralia 5's. Thoughts, suggestions? I am still kinda a rookie but I love the Koralia!! Just my $0.02

Originally Posted by IbanEz I am sure you read directions but just be sure to calibrate the refractometer and check it regularly. Yes I did...calibrated with Distilled water down to 0

Originally Posted by Bang Guy Lowering Salinity requires removing salt from the system. Replacing evap with distilled doesn't do that. You're going to have to replace tank water with water of a lower salinity. I don't know your tank size so that's as far as I can go. Your PH issue is not...

Originally Posted by Hunt +1, also, do you have a refroctometer, or a hydrometer. I have both....but used the refractometer for these test

Originally Posted by IbanEz Make sure you have good surface movement to help with the gas exchange to remove co2 from your system and remove as much organic waste if possible without disturbing your biological filter. I just installed a power head today

Reading from my last test: Salinity 39 SG 1.029 I am replacing evaporated water with Distilled water but cannot seem to lower Salinity. Any advice? I also have a slight PH issue 7.80 for the past seven days all other reading have been 0 for NO2, NO3 and Ammonia

Originally Posted by mrdc Snail droppings aren't usually caused by too much flow. They are either dieing from inproper acclimation, starvation, water problems like salinity level, etc. At least that is what I remember. Sorry it was actually 2 separate questions.....is placement...

I have put a Koralia 1 & 2 in my 26 Gal Bowfront do you think they are in a good place? Also I seem to have a huge amount of snail droppings.....any way to resolve this???

Originally Posted by Cranberry Every snail is different so it really is too vague to say it that way. Your LFS sold you too many. The 1 per 20 is more appropriate as far as turbos go. What would recommend Cran for my situation......26 FOWLR???

They are doing a great job cleaning what I had.....should i get some seaweed and a clip?

Originally Posted by nissan577 ive been told and read snails 1-3 gallons and crabs 3-5 gallons Just to clarify is that 1 Snail for every 1-3 gallons?

Looking on SWF.com it says that it recommends 1 Mexican Turbo per 20 gallons....I was sold four for my 26 Gal. @ my LFS Was I sold too many?

Originally Posted by mrdc That 3 is moving a lot of water and may be too much. You can go with a small compact unit or a halide pendant for lights. I would consider what type of corals you may be interested in the future. Don't skimp too much on the lights because if you decide you want...

Originally Posted by JAXFishGirl I think the Koralia 3 would be an overkill in a 26 gal. For a 26, I would not go larger than the Koralia 2. I have the Koralia 3 in my 55 gallon and it kicks out some water. I think that would be too much for a 26. I would try the Koralia 1 and Koralia 2. Thanks!

Thinking of adding a Koralia 3 with a 850 GPH flow-rate and Koralia Nano with a 240 Flow-rate to my 26 Gal FOWLR. Is this too much? Also any recommendation on lighting that is not going to break the bank. I would like to add some corals in the near future. The tank measure 18in across.

Good Luck!! There are a lot of good deals to be found on CL

Originally Posted by salt210 how much are you looking to spend? there are some good choices out there. like mentioned above. I loved my koralias when I had my 210 So is it better to get two small one or can I just pick up a koralias 2 or 3 and can you have too much flow.....I see the Koralias...

Any recommendations on a good power head?? I have a fluval 205 which has 110 GPH flow rate but using the formula I should have a flow rate in the 500....Thanks!

Originally Posted by meowzer PH is a little low....nitrate (n03)..is liveable for now....LOL whats the sg??? Test the ph again in the a.m......I have read it varies morning and night SG is between 1.026-1.027 but this hydrometer seems as bout a useless as my background