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  1. jamie289

    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    1st thank you for all your help and expertice!!!! Currently I don't have a QT set up to remove the fish. 2nd ?, I'm using liquid test kit from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals. I don't have my readings double checked by LFS since the closet to me is 1 hr drive, local pet stores don't affliate with...
  2. jamie289

    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    please help! Really confused. My tanks parameters on Monday is above. Monday evening I did a 15% water change with RO water (previously started on tap). Checked my parameters again today and they went up???? Not sure why??? Only feed every other day sometimes 2 to make sure NOT...
  3. jamie289

    Protein Skimmer

    Not sure gph exactly. Range from 100 ga - 450 ga. Pump Sedra from 2500 - 9000. Price from $230 - $440. For use in sump. Needle-wheel impeller!! Have heard nothing but GREAT things about ASM G-Series In-Sump Protein Skimmers. It is BIG... Upgrading to the G-1X rated for 150 ga this...
  4. jamie289

    For Sale in Pittsburgh

    The only other ? before I decide is: R U willing to sell just the LR? If so what is your offer? Thanks:)
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    For Sale in Pittsburgh

    Do you still have the live rock? If so how much $ for all 60-80 lbs? Let me know, seriously interested. Could pick up. Waiting patiently. :)
  6. jamie289

    For Sale in Pittsburgh

    In the Harrisburg Pa area and really thinking of your offer. Would be this weekend since I get paid. lol. Within driving distance to pick up. 1st ?, R U willing to sell only LR? If so what is your price/offer? Do you still have all the above going for $300 except the fish? Let me know...
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    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    Thinking about doing my 1st water change with RO water this evening in hopes of lower Nitrate level. Should I wait until tank completly cycled before I do a water change or can I do it now, would it hurt? Also this weekend upgrading my PS to a bigger 1, the ASM G4 Series, I think. Also want...
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    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    Sorry for the late response. Thank you for the clarification. Which brings me to more ?s. LFS sold all and said LR was cured, now beginning to think just taking my money, lol. Don't know if was cured, thinking probably not since having problems with my levels. Have had the tank up and...
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    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    LFS sold all except the yellow tang, that was an impatient purchase, plus had a firefish in, that's the only 1 that was lost to this point. Thought the RO was confusing, don't know what "seeded" is? The LR was cured already from the LFS, wouldn't that help with bacteria? What am I overdoing...
  10. jamie289

    Lawnmower Blennie Pics

    you said you tried everything to feed. Ours ate good from day 2, he loves seaweed, did you try that, if so, does your tank have plenty of algae, if so, shouldn't starve, even with feeding the raw shrimp as "snack" only, every couple of days. Just a suggestion. Good Luck!!
  11. jamie289

    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    I read about the tang being in 75 ga, the LFS told me he'd be okay in 55 ga since it is small and they grow large. He seems to be the only problem if any, except the ammonia being @ 1. I have PLENTY of algae since @ end of cycle and also feed both romaine lettuce and seaweed every other or 2...
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    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    Went with a wet/dry filtration system, $300, have the following fish: 1 clown, 1 yellow tang, 3 damsels, 1 lawnmower blenny, 1 bicolor pseucromis (spelling ?), and a little clean up crew, 8 hermits, 2 peppermint shrimp. Have LR & LS. Do you think to many fish, I would think the filtration...
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    Lawnmower Blennie Pics

    He's so cool. My husband got 1 about 2 weeks ago for our 55 gallon reef and @ the LFS I didn't really like him, he looks like 4 different animals in 1. lol. It is now my 2nd favorite in our tank. I love watching him, there cool. Great choice.
  14. jamie289

    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    Thanks so much, I can't get my ammonia level @ 0, it's been @ 1 for 2 days, the trite and trate levels are 0 though. Is that okay?
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    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    55 gallon, theres already some inverts & some fish in there with 30 lbs LR so far and LS. I went the fish route for cycling vs the ghost feeding, etc. Remember new to this and probably should've cycled differently. 15% water change twice a week with the RO system until I have replaced 1/2 or...
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    RO System ?....1st time RO user....Confused

    Okay, have been reading all kinds of threads regarding water used for the tank. Tank only set up for about 1 month, doing good, getting ready to "break" the cycle since levels spiked, past 2 days started dropping, brown algae growth everywhere. 1st ?, can I get a clean up crew this weekend to...
  17. jamie289

    Yellow Tang Help

    Thanks, will have to get some this weekend @ the store to try it out. Also might be cheaper than buying romaine lettuce every couple of days. lol
  18. jamie289

    Yellow Tang Help

    Have a couple of ?s on my yellow tang. 1st, how often to feed them lettuce, everyday, everyother, etc? 2nd, how often to change the lettuce, he usually never eats the whole piece. 3rd, he stress' out when I change the lettuce from the clip for like couple hours afterwards, then seems to be...
  19. jamie289

    Protein Skimmer

    My air valve is the same, almost all the way open. Broke in like the directions said. Have the following in the tank: 30 lbs LR, 3 damsels, 1 clown, 1 bicolor dottyback, 1 lawnmower blenny, 1 yellow tang, 2 peppermint shrimp, 8 hermit crabs. Do you think I need more of a bioload on the...
  20. jamie289

    Protein Skimmer

    That's what I've heard. As well as "bigger is better" with the ASM. Currently doing measurements in my sump to make sure will be enough room, I think so cause I can take out the sponge. Thanks
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