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I agree with George regarding top off. I always mix a little salt water in my top off for this reason. I go through about 6g a week in top off for my 75g with a 30g sump.
Edit: Have you checked that is clogging the skimmer, especially the injector nozzle.
Edit again: I stumbled on this post...
Day 1- Saturday 12/10/11 - NO3 40ppm
Day 4 - Tuesday 12/13/11 - NO3 20ppm
After 3 days of dosing 1ml of vinegar my nitrates are now at 20ppm. I am about to add the 4th dose.
I will continue this dosage for a week and then retest, 4 more days.
My nitrates have stayed steady at 40ppm. After much reading I decided to dose vinegar instead of vodka. According to Randy Holmes Vodka seems to cause more cyano issues when dosing compared to vinegar. Recommended vodka dosage is 0.1ml per 10g and vinegar is 8x that so 0.8ml. I have estimated my...
I don't want to offend anyone so will not post the pic. My two reindeer's lights burnt out so I decided to throw them out and get new ones.
Before placing them in the garbage I put them on my neighbor's lawn; male mounting female.
I plan to pick up two of these and keep them running 24x7.
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I agree. Even when I purchased live fish they gave me store credit whether DOA or died afterwards, within 14 days. I just don't buy fish in large quantities anymore.
It depends on the pumps. The old Koralia pumps could not be controlled but the newer ones can. You will need to research the pumps and figure it out. Unless, another person here has already done this and can guide you.
I doubt much will be alive on the rock after all that time. If you have all the info I would fight for my money back; was not what you told. Either contact your credit card company or bank to get the funds. Also, I would refuse the shipment once delivered whether you have the money or not.