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btw i'll have to retest but i'll do it in the A.M.
currently, my tank is empty of livestock. i just added a raw shrimp to put some type of kick start if that was necessary.
sg: 1.029
ph: 8.3-8.4
nitrite: 0-5ppm
nitrate: 0ppm
ammonia: white
not even on the scales. this is a brand new test kit via marine depot. i'll have to verify the expiration date but i would hope it's not a year old already.
today monitored my temps. it got as high as 82.2
i know as the day...
as mentioned by gogol, though i am no reef expert as well. i know a lot of individuals not running skimmers that have been very successful. the key/backbone is water changes if decided to go skimmerless. for nanos it's a bit easier since we're only changing out approximately 5gallons of water on...
i also did buy my test kits. API salt water master test kit and reef master. i read reviews stating that they are fairly good. but i would still have to get a different test kit for MG. I'll try Elos MG when i'm ready for SPS.
I think for my initial staging i'll be starting with my zoa and ric...
here are the new updated pictures of items bought. have yet to receive. should have everything up and ready by this weekend. so i'll take further setup pics then!
R2 solutions moonlights - 44 shipped via aquacave.com
2x Underwater 5w lights for fuge - 45shipped via inTank StevieT from...
additional buys to add to list:
R2 solutions moonlights via aquacave.com - 45$
jbj dual fans - 25$
+ 70$
next:
fuge light + chaeto
test kits
going with salfert - mg alk ca
reef master kit - ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, pH
though i think i will end up adding a pH probe to my RKL.
the cloudyness has cleared and with the fan/controller temps have been staying within the 77-80degree range.
is there a specific degree range in which can effect corals/fish?
i cleaned mine thoroughly with a 25% bleach:water mix with a cheap toothbrush thoroughly. then boiled it in a pot, rotating for about an hour, then i did the procedure 2 days after drying in the sun not outside. then after day 7 in it went no problems and seeded fine with my other 4-5month old...
ha. i would hope they would refund me my money i lost on all the dead live stock. but they could easily pin it on some other variable within our tanks.