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got it, i'll work on the alk btw, i've got 4 stoneys 'n a bunch o coralline on the live rock hmmm, but now you've got me thinking... any of you guys figure out a way to estimate the calcium load on your reef system. I mean, if your topping off with kalk, and maintaining a healthy calcium level...

8 DKH salinity = 1.021 amm, trites, trates = 0 (ppm :D )

ph = 8.3 alk = 8

ive been dosing with kent 2 part calcium additive now for 2 weeks and have seen little change in my calcium levels....for the last week even double dosing (40 ml) my tests show my calcium in the low 300's ppm according to my calculations, my calcium should be going up in my 90 gal tank about 7...

hey, mee too i've been wondering the same i have 3 small percs and one med. yellow tang, and a whole cleanup crew that i hope isnt starving. my sally went missing too, and a few shrimp and a ton of snails... are they starving and eating each other, or what? ps. i have one emerald crab that is...

any of you have any success letting a parasite or disease just run its course without any treatment? I get sick sometimes (tho usually not parasites crawling in my skin! <img src="graemlins//eek.gif" border="0" alt="[eek]" /> )and usually dont take any medication, and let my own immune system...

oh yeah, if i got two 48" bulbs, which two should i get if my choices are.... Actinic White Aqua Sun Super Actinic also, correction, 110W each, not 115W t <img src="graemlins//silly.gif" border="0" alt="[silly]" />

i've got a 90 gal FOWLR setup right now ive got 2 48" lights, 40W each should i just spend the $50 and upgrade to 2 48" lights with 115W each? or am i ok with the 80W total now????? also, will it be about $50 bucks for the 2 115W bulbs? thanks in advance t <img src="graemlins//silly.gif"...

one week later, my clean up crew is set to arrive today before noon let the cleaning begin....... t <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" /> :D ;) :) :cool: <img src="graemlins//silly.gif" border="0" alt="[silly]" />

thanks for the pics everyone im slowly adding to my LR, im up to 65 lbs now and accumulating.... after hearing suggestions, i think ill try... mated pair percs yellow tang blenny royal grandma ;) flame angel clean up crew the remaining bioload is still up for debate :D thanks again!!

$5-10 at home depot.....definately worth it! t

no, i dont have live sand i have an aragonite bed... i know most of you will cringe that i didnt do a dsb...but a dsb isnt the only way to go ;) for filtration im using a 30 gal Ecosystem with 20 lbs of miracle mud and calerpa i live in the detroit area

my tank is done cycling, and ill be adding a clean up crew here shortly. Ive got some ideas on the fish i want to get, but open to suggestions.... 90 gal, 50lb lr If you could do it again, what fish would you stock? (keep in mind, may go to a reef setup once well established)

hi everyone im doing a non-agressive fo tank soon, and i need to know what groups of fish usually associated with non-aggressive fo tanks that are incompatable with a clean up crew id like to get a clean up crew from swf.com once the tank is done cycling, is it wise to put those guys in first...

so, should i expect the same lr quality from swf.com and my reputable lfs? if so, id rather support my lfs.

3 weeks ago i purchased some lr from a fairly reputable lfs. It had some different colored algae on it, and im sure all the bacteria i need, but thats about it i keep hearing how live rock should be loaded with all kinds of critters (not just bacteria) and stuff did i get jacked, or is this the...

ocean life is ok, but.... there is another one that i prefer on 15 mile and ryan, cant remember the name tho! they have a 600 gallon reef set up in the back with a bubble coral so big you couldnt fit it in your trunk! :eek:

thanx everyone!

Any of you veterans out there have any suggestions for cleaning the outside surface of my acrylic tank? Ive been using 409, but its leaving streaks (i hope not permanent :mad: ...DOH!) And ive heard windex is not good either.... ive read not to use methanol, isopropyl, acetone or MEK Please...