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I have to agree with Phil on the kalk and ATO. I would mix the kalk and strain the clear solution and add to my ATO. The pump and hose would still be covered with white film from the kalk. I felt it was not helping as the Ca was at a nice 440 level but not my Alk 4. I switched to a 2 part...

Paul, you have to keep that tank. There are plenty of people here willing to help and as Mike said you can go back to basics.

You can also run an air pump with the in-take hose out side and the other end in the sump or where ever you want.

Paul, I use to buy those fresh clams to feed my fish and anemones. I bought 3 at a time to last longer. Was getting tired of all the strange looks when asking for 1 clam. At least with three it wasn't as often. :biggrin: Mark

I thought 5 years was long also. I would hope the animals were taken and given to an aquarium. The rock have just died.

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...

You stated the skimmer has been up and running for about a month. Has it finally hit the break-in period and needs further adjustment?

Mnat, look at the help and deal you are getting. Go for it! I have seen this tank and it is amazing.

http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-news/2011/12/12/jason-daeninck-guilty-of-coral-smuggling.aspx

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.

Paul, sorry to hear you're getting out. Good luck with the sale.

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Jim, Thanks for the link. I read that sugar is not as great as people think it is. So I do not plan on using it.

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...

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And to George's point. http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/philadelphia/camden-named-2nd-most-dangerous-city-america-164956103.html?bouchon=501,ny