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    Acropora bleach from bottom up

    That is interesting. I am usually happy when my alk stays in the upper 3's (meq/L) or from 9 to 11dKH. How do you accomplish keeping Alk this low and also keeping other paramters in check? I am not being sarcastic at all here, simply curious. When everything is "balanced" in my tanks, the...
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    what the %&C!

    I have had some issues with the Coralife Power Centers and no longer use them. My problem stemmed from salt erosion, but presented a similar result. As NaH2O stated, I would try plugging them into another source.
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    Acropora bleach from bottom up

    That is a little over 4meq/L which isn't too bad. It is best to keep Alk within 7 to 11dKH (or 2.5 to 4meq/L). I don't think this is the reason your acro is bleaching. What is your pH and Calcium? Are you using a Ca Reactor and what other additives are you adding to the tank, make-up water...
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    Porcupine and dog face puffers are NOT GETTING ALONG... WHAT TO DO

    When feeding puffers clams, break the clam with a hammer and drop it in the tank. They will pick away the pieces and chew on them to eat the clam. At the same time this helps keep their teeth trimmed. 500 gallons is definitely enough room for these guys - even the 200 gallon should be...
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    koralia powerheads

    I have (3) #3's and (2) #4's. I attempted to use them with a wave timer, but they made too much noise on start-up and scared the fish every time. It iss for a FOWLR tank, so it didn't matter too much to me so I now just run them straight. These pumps, when they first came out, had some...
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    A question of ethics

    Hey Mr. Firemouth - thanks for the clarification.
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    Testing with inconsistent results

    BS and Kent Super Buffer dKH are pretty much the same thing, correct?
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    Testing with inconsistent results

    Yes, the Alk being that high (7) was a red flag that something wasn't right. The second Salifert test showed 5.11 and I still wasn't 100% sure it was accurate. So, I did a couple experiments using 2-1/2 gallons of pure water and testing all parameters, adding buffer, then adding salt to find...
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    Testing with inconsistent results

    Thanks guys - I definitely do not stress over the tests. I am just attempting to do two simple things. 1) Maintain Ca++ as recently we have not been able to keep it above 300 -- because of the Alk and 2) Stabilize our pH. With the one Salifert test, it did not even read on the chart for a...
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    Kalk wasser need to know

    With adding kalk there are a few methods. One is the way you are doing and the way I used to do it - using a gallon jug and dripping it in. Another method would be to get a Nilsen Reactor which is the same idea, but it holds a bulk amount of Calcium Hydroxide and mixes for you. It is...
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    A question of ethics

    If I remember correctly Rich knows who has this brain and he has been offered someting like $400 for it. If I were to guess this is what started the thread probably because the person who offered that much planned on fragging it out. I am putting two threads together from different sites, but...
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    Testing with inconsistent results

    I agree Don, however I started to have some issues with depleted calcium and discovered that my Alk had risen and was causing the issue. I am trying to keep as close of an eye on it as possible and in my system there is a fine line with adjusting the Alk and not dropping the pH too far. A...
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    Testing with inconsistent results

    I have been going through the inconsistancy issues with the Salifert Alk tests as well. Habib from Salifert is investigating this and has posted on RC. I purchased a Seachem test which tests Total, Carbonate and Borate Alkalinity - well it actually just tests total and borate which you can...
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    A question of ethics

    Hey Rich - great post. My motivation for this hobby are: - beauty (bringing a piece of the ocean to my living room) - education (learn more and more about nature) - chemistry (similar to education, but to find that perfect balance to make your tank thrive) - fragging/propping (to allow other...
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    So what the scoop on led lights????

    They are very cool, from the few I have seen in action. You can slowly acclimate your tank to them as they have dimming capabilities and even the ability to gradually turn on and off, just like sunlight. They also will save power costs, if you can get over the initial price. I am waiting for...
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    i know it gets old but protein skimmer advice is needed

    Hmmm - not sure how your MR's are setup, but I use my MR1 still, but with a MAG18 due to bioload and on my Reef tank I have an MR-2R with a MAG5 feed pump and a BL 55HD for a recirc pump. Granted the MR-2R is in my basement, but when I am down there I can not hear it over the sump noise...
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    i know it gets old but protein skimmer advice is needed

    Although you maybe justified with saying this with certain manufacturers, the MRC line (beckett) is not loud at all and produces much more skimmate than most venturi models I have encountered. And, yes, you are correct with a recirculating skimmer you will use more electricity than that of a...
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    i know it gets old but protein skimmer advice is needed

    I am a fan of MRC skimmers (My Reef Creations). For a tank that size you could use the MR1. Deltec makes the best skimmers out there, but you pay more for them. I do not have hands on experience with EuroReef's skimmers, but they seem to be built well. They use a venturi method where MRC...
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