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I've been using Red Sea Bluebucket for a few years now, it's OK.. but I've picked up a big of Fauna Marin Salt and was told this is closest to the "ideal" salt mix..
For reference, I follow the Reef Moonshiners program where its focused around adjusting the major and minor trace elements with...
My first tank I started, complete dry rock.. I battled GHA to a degree that I simply couldn't beat. I threw everything at it, including the kitchen sink. That tank was up for probably 1.5years, with the GHA lasting for nearly 8 of it.
I decided to finally tear that tank down and upgrade to a...
After dealing with some of the issues with starting dry rock for 2 tanks in a row.. i would recommend looking into and trying getting some live rock from a reputable vendor..
This sounds similar to the road I’m on now.. did you say how many months until you can keep sps with this regimen? I’m on my 3rd round or so and just notice they aren’t happy
Been struggling to keep SPS.. I suspect it may be due to having started the tank with all dry rock..
I'm looking into getting some live rock from KP Aquatics.. anyone have experience with getting these rocks?
Anyone near 08002 interested in combining an order?
i was mixing my own using loudwolf sodium nitrate.. but i think they discontinued it.. alternatively, potassium nitrate can work too: Potassium Nitrate 1 Pound 2 Bottles
I agree with this approach, maybe something I should have tried!
@Stephen8169301 if you don't have one already, I really like using the Hanna High Range Nitrate checker.. it's simple and easy to you, with easy to read readings!
My friend.. I have been down this road, and I wish you much better luck than I had.
I had battled GHA for about 8 months in my previous tank.
I threw everything at it, including the kitchen sink, nothing seemed to have worked.
I eventually gave in and just bought a bigger tank and "restarted"...