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They do not ship to one location, they ship to the individual, (which is one of the reasons I can participate in the GB) and if you don't meet their minimum shipping threshold you pay the standard shipping rates.
I remember reading those threads and is one of the reasons which raised the questions, and caused me to do this research.
I like their pricing, and I believe I get good deals, in fact I do most of my dry goods shopping there. I think that the videos and instructions they provide are a valuable...
In September I did a BRS Group buy with DVRC, and I just did another one with MR. When I reviewed my pricing, it didn't appear that there was any difference in discount from my normal "Preferred-customer" discount. So, I decided to see if there had been some mistake, I sent an e-mail to...
Flake food is a know issue with adding PO4 to the tank. I would use a reactor for the GFO, since it is much more effective. What are you using for a skimmer?
Make sure all correspondence is through e-bay, so they have a record of it. It shouldn't be a big problem to resolve, it it's an external ballast, all they have to do is send a replacement. If you don't hear from him today, send him another message as a follow up. If they still don't respond I'd...
It looks like it could be either cyano or diatoms. The problem with the API test kits, is that the first graduation from 0, on the test color strip for Ammonia and Nitrite is .25, which is already 5 times greater than the recommended maximum threshold in a reef system @ .05. Both cyano bacteria...
Why not give us more info on your system? One of the first question when someone is having a problem and is getting low or no readings for nutrients and is having a algae problem, is what are you using for test kits.
I have two separate reactors, one I still have the GAC with a MJ400, the other was GFO with a MJ600. I changed the GFO to pellets and changed to a MJ 1200. Are you thinking of running the GAC and pellets in series with one pump?
I would do the water change, and then do whatever dosing you want to try. I would also put some better quality, more reliable/accurate test kits on a wish list. I think having an accurate assessment of what's going on in you tank will enable you to make better judgements and ultimately save you...
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