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Thank you for your time. I am convinced that a refugium will add value to my existing set up. Now, I need to do more research on converting from sump to refugium. If anyone cares to chime in with real experiences that would be awesome !!!

OK, thx. Would you say that a refugium is the preferred method for most successful reefers ? Now I need to figure out how to convert from regular sump to a refugium.

I am sooooo jealous of those that can get xenia to thrive. It is a nice problem to have.

ph 8.4 alk 3 mq/L temp 79

Carlo - Missed a few of your question. salinity is 1.025 - 026 Instant ocean salt Hydrometer My phosphates have tested a little high but I will re-test today as I can"t recall the exact number. I typically perform 10 gal water changes every week which equats to 40 gal a month...seems adequate...

Thanks for the focus everyone. I ran some tests lastnight. PH is in fact 8.4 (Aquarium Pharm test kit). I also ran a test on alkalinity and appears a little high. It was a reading of 3 mq/l based on a seachem test kit. The kit indicates that 2.1 - 2.5 is an appropriate range. It discusses a...

OK, let me start to share. 70 gall oceanic (3ft wide) tank. 1 inch sandbed. approx 100lbs of live rock. outer orbit lighting 346 total watts (150 MH) sump - overflow, no bioballs, filter pad, another sponge before return pump Coralife needle wheel skimmer - 125 gal chemistry - don't kno woff...

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Also, I very much want to learn as much as possible for myself as well but figured a professional who sees many different tanks and set ups can more quickly move me in the right direction. It is very apparent that there are many knowledgeable people on this...

It is a 70 gallon tank. It's not a size or time issue but knowledge.

Way too much attitude from Bob. He is knowledegeable but not willing to share unless you spend significant money. Also, very opinionated. I have learned in my short experience that there are multiple solutions and set-ups not just one (his way).

I stopped in a few weks back and bought some small items to try and help him out. He's a nice guy and I hope the store makes it. I stopped by again this past Saturday at around 11am but he was not open. I was looking to buy some salt and wanted to give him my business. No hours posted on the...

Does anyone know or use a very very knowledgeable maintenance person who can help with my tank. I need an evaluation, someone to help set up a phosban reactor, calcium reactor or whatever my tank might need. I live in the middlesex county area and want to take my exisitng tank to the next...

Does anyone have advice on keeping xenia alive ? Many say it grows like weeds and some of us can"t even keep it alive. I have tried dosing with iodine and that seemed to help but ultimately it shrivels and dies. I love the way it looks in the tank (maybe because you always want what you can't...