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Thanks all for the feedback. Have a nice NH3 spike and the NO2 is strong as well. The shrimp process has worked great. Highly recommend it.

Cycling a new 10 Gallon QT tank with a piece of shrimp. How long do I need to leave it in there to allow for full cycling affect? Its been in there 2 days and is starting to smell pretty ripe....

Thanks COL, CBOYFAN, and BROOMER for your replies. No, I have not tested ALK. Did about a 20% water change a week ago when I brought the tank out of hypo (treating ick). Tank Setup: 35G Hex, with undergravel filter & PH. 30# live rock with coral substrate. Milineum Bio filter. One remaining...

Have a newer tank (~2.5 months) and it has cycled. Can't seem to get the PH over 7.7. Assuming that it needs to be over 8.0 what is the safest way to raise it?

Treating some fish for ick with Hypo. How long do I need to keep them at 1.009 ??

Okay. I searched for details on hyposalinity but was only able to deduce that I am to bring down the SG to 1.009. Does that need to be done gradually? and what about the PH? I read elsewhere that it may fall and that it needs to remain in the 8+ range (normal). I have had a hard time keeping...

To answer Mark's question: Substrate: Crushed coral ~2-3 inches deep Filtration: Undergravel with power head plus a Milineum 1000 filter. Thanks for the feedback. I am agree with most of the assesments but its good to get confirmation. Got some very bad information from another hobbyist.

Beginner marine hobbiest. Have treated freshwater for ick with good success but hesitant to do it in the marine environment. I have only 3 perc clowns and some live rock. All the percs have ick (one severely stressed). What is the best way to rid my tank of it before I add more stock? Is it...

I am new to marine set ups, but considered myself pretty savvy to fresh water with years of experience so I thought I'd give it a try. So far I am disappointed. Lots of questions.... My system (35 hex) has been set up more than 3 weeks with ~30 lbs live rock and some sea shells (direct from...

:D Thanks all for the information. I appreciate your opinions. Regards, Derwood

New to marine tanks and wondering how hard it is to keep Anemones? How much light do they really need? Is there a good species to start with? What are the special feeding requirements (if any)? I have a 35 G Hex with ~20-30# LR, 3 clowns, 1 Humbug, and a very small hermit.