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Keep in mind the hobbyist grade test kit for nitrate can be quite inaccurate. It can be difficult to tell the difference between 5 and 10. I wouldn’t worry too much about it if it’s around 5ppm. You just need to figure out the maintenance dosage over time. Maybe measure once a week and adjust in...
I have not used the water but did use some of the rocks harvested from the sandy hook bay which are covered in sea lettuce and barnacles. I am always Leary of taking anything from federal land so have not done this in a bigger scale. My convict tang went nuts picking at the rocks.
Very personal question and you will get a lot of answers. To me centerpiece fish is a fish that I will build my whole tank around. If it eats acropora then I will grow acropora for it to eat. I tend to like the rare and difficult species but my interests have changed over the years. How far do...
Looking for someone to help with cutting some acrylic sheets and drill some holes, for sump covers etc. the sheets are 1/4” thick. I even bought the 10” special saw blade but my $99 table saw was not up to task nor was my wood working skills. I don’t not have much to offer for trade but will...
One of my favorite cleanup crew. Always have a couple in the tank. Take care of a variety of algae and the appetite is just unbelievable. Never harmed any coral even though one like to rest of Sps branches.
I have done more shopping online now than visiting local stores. If it weren’t for the busy weekend I would’ve visited trop and ACC though. Have not bought anything for the tank as I contemplate what the next build is going to be.