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I have the following reef supplements available. E-mail me for more information or to purchase reefchemicals@aol.com 1 Gallon - 2 Part Calcium & Alkalinity System:Enough dry chemicals to make 1 Gallon of Calcium additive and 1 Gallon of Alkalinity additivie. Instructions for mixing the...

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I would recommend a non-photosyntehtic gorgonian. This means you'll have to feed it, but I think they're easier. Provide lots of laminar flow(to allow skin sloughing, and prevent algae growth), feed it, and you should be fine.

Originally Posted by morayeels Whats up with using kalkwasser good or bad? Depends upon why you're dosing it. Its normally not a bad thing if done properly. Originally Posted by morayeels And how do I prepare the kalkwasser mix the directions on the kent marine container is unclear. To prepare...

To combat cyano algae...increase water flow in your tank, utilize a granular ferric oxide phosphate binder (like RowaPhos), decrease feedings, skim aggressively, and ensure your water source is not the source of the phosphates. Are you using 0 TDS RO/DI water?

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unsure how far below the surface they are, but you may want to try lowering them, as they may be creating a vortex, sucking air from the surface

a better way, imo, is the use of a reverse daylight refugium growing macroalgae, and weekly partial water changes.

for the money...the CSS is a much better buy. I've own both and the CSS is a great skimmer.

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Total Dissolved Solids. Get on ---- and find a decent TDS meter ($20).

I've always been a proponent of grounding probes. There are even some DIY titanium probe plans if you Google them. I believe they use a spoke from a bicyle rim or something similar.

Is something blocking it? (eg: algal growth, etc.)

When you notice your TDS rising. A general rule of thumb is (values given depend upon amount of water produced by the unit) 6 months for filters, a 2 years for the membrane.

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For a tank this size, check out the Reef Octopus skimmers. They've been receiving rave reviews, altough I have not used one yet.

can you provde some details about your sump. Is it glass with acrylic baffles, acrylic with acrylic baffels, etc?

Another mod you can make is to remove the flexible hose, install a 1"PVC gate valve, and the durso output (as described above). The gate valve will allow finer tuning of the water level in the skimmer. Be sure to fully open the stock ball valve when doing this. Works great.