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So, test the salinity on the fresh AF and I'm glad I did.....the salinity as per their instructions, rang up at a lil over 1.031 on my refractometer! So I basically added another gal on fresh RO, tested and it was about 1.026. Hopefully the other parameters stay in line but we will see

You have acros in the tank? A 10 day black out may be pushing it with them. Chemi clean will be your best bet

clearing out the sump?

just the reef salt, i didn't wanna go full AF yet and im not much into dosing either

The price in IO jumped up by about 20-22 dollars so that was the deal breaker for me

Aquaforest Salt... So today will be the 1st that I'm going to start using Aquaforest Reef Salt. I gotta sweet deal of $40 for a 200gal mix box right before holidays through BRS. When mixing IORC, my measurements were 1/2 cup per gal to give me about 1.025-1.026. With aquaforest after...

Is anyone still running a skimmer along with their algae scrubber? I'm thinking of turning my PS off

that's a pretty solid list...i would say that the Apex unit would be an optional purchase. You also could go cheaper @ShaggyRS6 on some of the other pieces of equipment if you are on a strict budget

Oceans gallery about 25-30 min away

I have a fairy wrasse in my tank that's a PITA , he splashes water when he's hungry

did you eat a chunk out of the screen? or is that from the recent incident?

i picked one up on the BF sale....my Alk is swinging like crazy all of a sudden with my current ATO

Very cool

lmao :highly_amused:

if flow is your issue, just smash a hole into one of your side glass panels...lol :loyal:

i don't think its worth saving as it seems dead or almost dead at this point. i would frag off a piece that has the most life, treat it and toss the rest

My chalices

Very nice

Welcome bud, post up a pic of that planted tank....I love those but could never get it to that full "forest look". Just have a 3gal betta tank with some bamboo and a nice sword plant

Take a baby's toothbrush to see if it removes the stuck on gunk. It looks pretty far gone in that photo