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  1. bigp58

    Hippo Tang HLLE or Ich

    Ive been struggling with reversing the HLLE with diet. But doesnt seem to be improving. The tang eats like crazy but will not eat red or green seaweed that is clipped . I put it out everyday but he doesnt even touch it.....
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    Hippo Tang HLLE or Ich

    Hopefully you guys can shed some light on what is going on with my tang. I can see the HLLE around the mouth and eye, however there are white spots about .5 inches back between pectoral fin and tail fin. In some of the photos they look black because of the flash but they are white. They are...
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    Am i over filtering?

    Yep its a seaclone.
  4. bigp58

    Am i over filtering?

    Below is a video of what my skimmer is doing. I never seen one in action so i am not sure if its working as intended or not. It sounds like its starving for air and the inconsistent air is causing that pulsing that is not making the bubbles foam up. I could also be 100% wrong! :) Take alook...
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    Am i over filtering?

    Quote: Originally Posted by travelerjp98 Help. As long as you at least treat the water before you put it into your tank.... RO unit if possible. The skimmer adjustment should undoubtedly help you. ... Hey, and now that you've updated your location, you live 45 minutes away from me! Yep not that...
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    Am i over filtering?

    Quote: Originally Posted by deejeff442 imo the biggest problem i read about is people setting up a tank .they think the tank cycled.well you have to know.did you test and get the cycle ammonia then nitrites then nitrates? you can have the tank run for 3 months but if nothing kicks off the cycle...
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    Am i over filtering?

    Do you think frequent water changes will help or hinder?
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    Am i over filtering?

    I cleaned floss and exchanged carbon in 405
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    Am i over filtering?

    everything is gone in about 15 seconds. Barely anything hits the sand bed. I fixed the skimmer last night. i had to cut the pipe where the water comes in and shorten it. A couple of online posts said that it was too long for the foam to make it. It is now pumping tons of foam. it filled out...
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    Am i over filtering?

    Quote: Originally Posted by smallreef OH and how much and how often are you feeding them?? two pinches of food a day.
  11. bigp58

    Am i over filtering?

    Quote: Originally Posted by BTLDreef Welcome! Some issues with your tank may be contributing to your water parameters bouncing around. 1) You have far too many fish in your tank. Definitely overstocked, especially for a new tank. 2) There are fish in your tank, that really shouldn't be there...
  12. bigp58

    Am i over filtering?

    No problem. I appreciate the help. Cycled for 5 weeks Instant ocean protein skimmer 20 lbs of "live sand" 20 lbs of live rock
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    Am i over filtering?

    Quote: Copperband or Threadfin Butterflyfish? Its a copperband, Typo from my iphone What were your readings last time you measured them? 4.0 for ammonia, nitrate 20 and nitrade 5.0 A full tank shot would be helpful Do you have a protein skimmer? Yes but its not grabbing anything yet. ...and a...
  14. bigp58

    Am i over filtering?

    I currently have a 75 gallon tank with the current filter setup. 2 - Aqueon 55/75 hang on filters 1 - Fluval 405 Canister After cycling my tank for 5 weeks i added fish and my Ammonia, Nitrate and Nitrite have been bouncing across the board. I test about every other day, in fear. Wondering if i...
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