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It has both, i am using the carbonate hardness test

it is a "Hagen" liquid test for KH/GH - Carbonate and General hardness.

it says in the Carbonate hardness test: 105-125mg/L = The ideal range for saltwater conditions. <105 mg/L = Needs to be raised >125 mg/L = unusually high. consult your aquarium care specialist Are you sure your formula is right?

I need to raise my PH a few points (measured at 7.9) and it says on my "reef builder" not to exceed 6meg/L of alkalinity. I have a carbonate hardness test (the booklet says commonly refered to as alkalinity) that measured at 135 mg/L. (Says it is unusually high) I need to know what the...

I've used a rainbow lifeguard fluidized bed filter for over a year now. I started the first 8 months or so with a 55 gal, now its on a 130 gal for the last 4 or so. Im running: rainbow lifeguard(rated to 300 gal) red sea prism skimmer 120+ lbs of fiji live rock 4 inches of sand and two...

This seems to be lodged in the rock, He has been there for four days now, sometimes it looks like he is struggling to free himself. Should I try and help him, not sure how.

:confused: I didn't have any 2 months ago, is it possible for these to overpopulate my tank?

manderin food???:confused:

here is the LR

These are all over my glass, powerhead, LR, heater, just not fish - - are these the copepods that I've been reding about? Most of the other pics look more like bugs than these. These more like tiny white worms rolled up.:confused:they don't move

im sorry, im reading these posts and I'm confused - I feel like I should know what SPS and LPS are. please elaborate for this beginner also - If I can only keep shrooms or polyps, that might be enough for me, really looking for just a more decorative backdrop for the fish I will have. looking...

they are PC, 4-24" bulbs also, could I replace 65 watt bulbs with a higher wattage bulb, or do they require a different socket?

Here are the two main tennants right now.

I've had a FO tank - 55gal for 2yrs, 5yrs ago. Then I set it back up 10 months ago. I just got a new 48" PC light for it. While I was waiting for the light to arrive, I got a deal on a 130 gal tank (66"x24"x18"). The light is now suspended from the celing above my new 130 gal:D tank. I...

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Just got a new customsealife PC hood with built in moon lights. Just wondering if there are any suggestions on the timer settings for the daylight and Ultra-Actinic lights. Nothing much in the tank yet.:D

:confused: A LFS is selling a used 130 gal tank with wood stand for $275. I want to get it but I am concerned about the weight. I want it on the first floor, not in the basement. If I have to get into supporting the floor better, I might forget it. Anyone have any input??? LFS says it will...

so, i'm planning on upgrading my lighting and getting into corals, how should i get rid of them, just pluck them out?

here is the other

:confused: Ok, these two anenome like thing must of came with my live rock, are they anenomes??? I do not have the proper lighting I thought you needed for anenomes. (cheap singletube flouresent) They are 1-2" What are these??