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  1. J

    ammonia troubles

    My tank has been up and running since early last year . I lost power durning hurricane sandy I took all fish and rock to another tank temporary till we got power let everything run for 2 weeks and ammonia wasn't present so I added my fish back into my display and 2 weeks later my tank cycled on...
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    ammonia troubles

    And with the filters I haven't got them in yet
  3. J

    ammonia troubles

    I'm using IO salt mix I do water changes and if my new salt mix has ammonia in it what ever ammonia I have taken out I'm just putting back in I feel like I'm just wasting time doing that until I figure what to do with that. I use Red Sea for my mag And A German test kit for my cal. And alk . API...
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    ammonia troubles

    i have been having ammonia troubles in my display tank. on my api test it registers .25ppm corals seem to be ok my gonipora is fully extended along with zoa's my hammer and frogspawn isnt opening up. my paramiters is within range my alk is 9dkh , cal. is 420 , 0 nitrates , ph. is 8.1. I tested...
  5. J

    75 gallon Display tank build

    ok so I filled it up and it holds water now time to drain it and put baffles in.
  6. J

    Best combo for t-5s

    What the best combination to use for a 4 bulb 48" 54w fixture . Just tring to get idea of what works best for coral growth I have lps but looking to get a maxima clam
  7. J

    75 gallon Display tank build

    I think I might switch the stand to the one it came with my sump will fit in there ill just take the molding off and raise it up 2" to cover the bottom frame and so I can use a 1.5" sand bed it will be eye lvl with my trim. Ill fix and sand it all down and stain it. I might go with a cherry or...
  8. J

    75 gallon Display tank build

    I have to make a new stand made it too small wont fit tank some where I magic inched it
  9. J

    75 gallon Display tank build

    No this is my first build but I enjoy this type of thing
  10. J

    75 gallon Display tank build

    heres a better picture of my stand any canopy still trying to decide on what wood I should use and type of style
  11. J

    75 gallon Display tank build

    so the sump is done need to wait let cure and then water test
  12. J

    Laminate Floor Question

    I would only see a problem if you tried to move the tank with water in but other ten that a slab is the best on holding up weight wise only thing I suggest doing is put 2 foam pads under the tank corners so it doesn't leave marks or just cut a piece of carpet for the size of the stand and put...
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    Laminate Floor Question

    Plus spacing of your beams is a key factor too how much weight it can hold up with out compromising the integrity of the floor
  14. J

    Laminate Floor Question

    What kind of flooring is underneath ? If you have a sub floor you'll be fine to what ever you floor joist can support
  15. J

    has anybody used brightwell's lugol's dip?

    Ok thanks how long 3mins
  16. J

    has anybody used brightwell's lugol's dip?

    All i see is dosing instructions not dipping
  17. J

    has anybody used brightwell's lugol's dip?

    i was wondering if anybody has used brightwell aquatics lugols solution for diping their corals ? if so what is the ratio
  18. J

    75 gallon Display tank build

    so I have frame and canopy built
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