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  1. Kris&Dad

    Failure to thrive

    OK...I went to the filterguys (great, by the way!), got the Ocean Reef+1 been running it for two weeks have done 3-10%+ water changes. CA=400ppm, NH3/NH4+ = 0ppm, NO2 = 0ppm, NO3 = 0ppm. However, thats what I have always read, even prior to the new water filtration. I have noticed less red...
  2. Kris&Dad

    Failure to thrive

    I will cease the supplimentation of the iodine, strontium and trace minerals. What you said about not adding unless I test for it makes sense. I currently test for pH, Alk, NH3/NH4, NO2, NO3 and Ca. The fresh water (by hydrometer) has a salinity of 0 and 31-32 after the addition of salt. I...
  3. Kris&Dad

    Please help ID what is this coming out of the middle of my Zoas?

    I tried all the above to get rid of Aptasia...the best method for me was peppermint shrimp.
  4. Kris&Dad

    Failure to thrive

    About a year ago I had a major die-off in my tank (discovered that the water I was purchasing was tainted:shock:). I broke everything down, scrubbed it all to remove any possible contamination, started with new sand and filtration...just like starting over. I switched back to filtering and...
  5. Kris&Dad

    MH Comparison

    Perfect!!, Thanks
  6. Kris&Dad

    MH Comparison

    Thanks, that does help some. The articles focus on 10,000K and 20,000K lamps, not 14,000K and I was looking for some recomendations from what people have used. Thanks, Again!
  7. Kris&Dad

    MH Comparison

    I have 2-150w double ended MH bulbs to replace. I'm going with 12-14,000K to get rid of the golden ting that my current 10,000Ks give off. My question is: Has anyone done a comparison of the different brands out there? ie Coralife, CoralVue, Hamilton, Phoenix, Ushio, XM...The prices that I...
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    MH upgrade for PC fixture

    I am currently running a Coralife Aqualight Deluxe (4x65w, 48"L x 7"w x 4"h) on my 55gal (48"L X 13"w x 20.5"h). I would like to increase my lighting with MH, if possible. Is there a way I can fit the MHs (and extra fans, if needed) into the coralife fixture. Or are there smaller MH pendants...
  9. Kris&Dad

    Algae Problem

    Thanks for all the help and suggestions! This site is awesome.
  10. Kris&Dad

    Algae Problem

    What is TDS? I realize that my tank is new, but the fish load seems average (>6 gallons/inch). All that I have read say that the fish should be fed 2x/day... I siphon the gravel (crushed coral) when I do a water change. The algae appears to the normal green, not slimy or hairy.
  11. Kris&Dad

    Algae Problem

    I am not using RO/Di water (~400 foot deep well water), I do not have a skimmer, yet (its on its way). I feed twice a day. Morning -flake food, afternoon- mysis shrimp + blood worms or "Formula One" The fish were added about 6 weeks ago all at once. I do not have a phosphate kit.
  12. Kris&Dad

    Algae Problem

    My tank is 3 months old. 55gal, eheim2026, 2 powerheads, 70lbs LR, 50lbs gravel, 4x65w 2-50/50 + 2-Actinic, assort LPS, 3 pj cardinals, blue tang, black clown, 3 peppermint shrimp, banded coral shrimp, emerald crab, bubble tip anemone, 20-30 snails, 15-20 hermit crabs, serpent star. All my...
  13. Kris&Dad

    Little White Critters??

    I think they most resemble the copepod in image 1. I will not worry about them. Thanks a ton for all your research!
  14. Kris&Dad

    Little White Critters??

    I don't think the "white critters" are the jelly fish. They are more rod shaped. Kris says they look like "Plankton" from Sponge-Bob, just not green. Thanks for the other links.
  15. Kris&Dad

    Little White Critters??

    Yesterday I attemped to use lemon juice. I'm not sure how successful I was. A couple of the anenomes that I treated are not showing themselves today. My trouble is most of the buggers are smaller than my 19g needle. (I work for a biotech, so I have ready access to needles and syringes). The...
  16. Kris&Dad

    Little White Critters??

    We are not sure what "Kalk paste" is. Do we just stick it over the top of their crevase? How much can we use before it begins to effect the water chemistry?
  17. Kris&Dad

    Little White Critters??

    Thanks, Danny. That we thought, but just wanted to be sure. We are also starting a 55 gal. Just put water in on Sunday, Live Rock should arrive today. :D
  18. Kris&Dad

    Little White Critters??

    What are these little (dull pencil point sized) creatures in our new NanoCube DX? We have some snails, hermit crabs an emerald crab and a banded coral shrimp and 10# Live rock. Its been up for about a month and the "bugs" have been visible for just over a week. They are mainly on the glass...
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