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Can you tell if that white stuff is alive? Looks some type of parasite hitching a ride. Maybe a cleaner wrasse would help but I really have no idea.

It’s been about three weeks dosing vodka. I noticed last night that a large snail I had was dead, shell completely empty. I don't keep them because I always had problems. This was a hitch hiker on something I bought a few months back and was doing fine. Could the Vodka have caused its death? I...

2 tangs, good one Ken. I find that the tangs I've had stop eating the algae and wait for better stuff. This is the info I was provided. I started very slow in doing, under what I calculated. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php

I would ensure a steady regimen of water changes. Also, are you running anything to eliminate phosphate, such as a phosban reactor. You can follow my thread and others regarding vodka dosing. Its been 3 weeks and I think it's helping with algae and the water is much more clear.

It is crazy. Seems to be pulling more wet than dry and its a dark color. Occasionally, the cup will fill with clear water and spill back into the sump. This make the sump very foamy. Not sure why but has happened twice and I lowered the water level in the skimmer to try and prevent it.

I bought the cheapest kind, Poland Spring 40% proof. I should clarify I am not sure how the Alk was measured. It was part of some dip strips I had. I never paid much attention to it; just thought I would include it. My Cal was always between 400ppm and 430ppm during monthly water changes. I have...

Parameters on 05/16/09: Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 20ppm temp - 82 Cal = 375ppm Alk - unknown, need a new kit, ran out PH - unknown, need a new kit, ran out Salinity - 1.025 Will increase dosage by 0.1ml for a total of 0.5ml The tank water is very clear, the moss algae seems to be...

I noticed that environmental factors affect evaporation for me. Do you use ceiling fans, have the heat or AC on? I too noticed a reduction in evaporation lately which I think is because of the temp in my area. I do not have the heat or AC turned on yet. However, on hotter days I notice more...

Jay, I dose Kalk weekly but haven't recently which is why it's low. Normally, it is around 380/400ppm; I need to make more. Unfortunately, I used up the last alk test, which was a dip strip and tossed the box/container. So I am not sure how it was measured. I can't locate my old online records...

Calcium and Alk are measuring 300. I use different test kits. I do not have SPS just softies and LPS.

After 5 days of dosing here are my water parameters: Nitrate - 30ppm Nitrite - 0 Ammonia - 0 PH - 7.9 Cal/Alk - 300ppm Salinity - 1.26 Temp - 77f Slight drop in nitrates so increased dosage by 1/3. Adding 8 drops which equals 0.4ml per 25 gallons. I will retest in 5 days.

Hirobo, I have a Classic Berlin in-sump skimmer. It is extremely finicky, needing daily adjustments due to evaporation. It needs a pump of at least 700gph. If you want it come and get it for free PM me. All I ask in return is that if you upgrade to a bigger skimmer you pass the Berlin on to...

If that is the case the best you can do is scrub them with a brush. I used a tooth brush for small crevices and a larger one for the rock itself. I did this for a rock with hair algae. Very slow and messy; also did it outside. I had two buckets, one empty and one with some tank water. I scrubbed...

I think you either need to boil or bake them.

I too find it hard to believe that nothing else is testing high. When I had high ammonia my nitrates were high and my nitrite spiked a little. How often do you feed and how much? I know that sounds basic but sometimes you have to go back there. Also, is your tank covered? I had an open 55g and...

Water Parameters: Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 35ppm Ammonia - 0 PH - 8.0 Cal/Alk - 300ppm Salinity - 1.25 Temp - 79f

Well I started dosing Vodka today. I added 0.1ml per 25 gallons for a total of 0.3ml for the entire system. I am keeping a log and will let everyone know how bad or good it goes. Wish me luck. Mark

I thought there was a pic gallery like that on RC or MR. You could download it to your PC or iPOD. Here is the link: http://coralidea.com/index.html

Interested in a frag once everything settles in.

Rich, Thanks for the link. I replaced the Berlin with another called Aquatic Life Systems. Been in for 2 days and is skimming like crazy. I see a difference in the tank already. The Flower nem actually is larger, puffed out but very pale. I will start spot feeding to get it back where it was...