help!!!!!!!!!!!
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oceanjumper
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How about adding Marine buffers and Reef builders? Not at the same time though...
What are your KH and Calcium levels?
What are your KH and Calcium levels?
lordofthereef
Member
the problem is most likely in the top off water you use. fresh water has a low ph level. not good for a reef tank! i suggest you use kent's superbuffer dkh in your top off water. i always add just a little bit every time i top off, and haven't had a problem yet.
lordofthereef
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the ammonia should go away by it's self as the tank matures unless you have a very large bio-load. in that case, use kordon's ammonia remover in the top off water also. it removes ammonia, clorine, and clorimines. i've been using it for years and it works fine. as for the phosphates, thats probly because of the water you use. get yourself some phosphate remover and put it in the filter and you should be fine in a couple weeks.
attml
Active Member
Add Kent Marint Tech CB part A & B. It will buffer Calcium, Alk & stabilize your PH.
To fix your immediate problem do a partial water change and reduce your feedings to once a day only enough to be eaten in 5 minutes. Your readings aren't great but your fish will most likely survive short term until you can correct your conditiions. Also, change any carbon based filters that you have. If you have an increased bio-load, overcrowding, or you are feeding too much that could be the cause? Good Luck!
To fix your immediate problem do a partial water change and reduce your feedings to once a day only enough to be eaten in 5 minutes. Your readings aren't great but your fish will most likely survive short term until you can correct your conditiions. Also, change any carbon based filters that you have. If you have an increased bio-load, overcrowding, or you are feeding too much that could be the cause? Good Luck!
lordofthereef
Member
your shimp probly isn't dead. he just molted, that's all.