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I had 2 TV Stands on Wheels.
Was awesome height for a Red Sea 250 Max.
Pulled 2 supports from the middle tier and 2 extra wheels from the one unit before I sold it and used that to reinforce the one I used for the Tank Stand.
I was able to lower the water level and roll the entire tank on my...
I just put my skimmer back online after a few months out thinking I would try a dirtier tank. That was before I realized my ALK was through the roof.
So I did have lots of changes in the past 3 weeks. Didnt kill anything. BUT Have a spot or 2 of red slime build up that I just cant shake...
I REALLY think this 8.8-9.0 ALK range should be doable since switching away from Reef Crystals which I tested my fresh mix at 13.2 last month. 13.2!
How was I gonna maintain a 8.5-9.0 ALK when my water changes would raise my ALK to levels my tank was not prepared to handle.
I think my short...
pH seems to be my next parameter to focus on. Testing with my API leaves alot of room for variation. Red Sea test is a bit more easiliy to read.
What are you using to test pH? And As it varies from day to night with lighting, etc. When do you test?
So my 16.2 Alk was No Good? lol
Just tested...
ALK=9.0
The Tropic Marin was at 8.8 when mixed up, so shooting for somewhere around there.
So 9.0 seems good. will test the next few days and see how things go.
Dropped from the 16.2 in a couple weeks. Wanna see how things respond to being at a...
It can be done with 4, Stairs make it tight. You just want those 4 to be strong guys.
I am 5-9ish and getting older. Sump-n-Fishy helped me move a tank last November. He is a tall guy but strong.
It was a Red Sea Max s-500. Just the tank weighs 608 pounds COMPLETELY empty.
We navigated that bad...
What are the effects on corals running Alkalinity at above 13-14 dKH?
Background...
Was dosing BRS 2 part plus magnesium to keep at 8dkh 450 calcium and 1250 magnesium.
Then about 2-3 weeks ago, realized my old Hanna tester for alkalinity was not accurate. Ran a few manual Red Sea tests and...
Was dosing BRS 2 part plus magnesium to keep at 8dkh 450 calcium and 1250 magnesium.
Then about 2-3 weeks ago, realized my old Hanna tester for alkalinity was not accurate. Ran a few manual red sea tests and realized my alk was actually 16.2.
Bought a new Hanna tester and verified. Also had...
I know my tank isn't horrible and beginners love it. BUT then I see this tank and every coral looks amazing.
I get down on myself Like I need to do MORE....