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Tested water and used my new Hanna ALk checker:
Alk - 12.6 Hanna, 13 API
Calc - 460
Phosphate - 0
Nitrate - 30/40, closer to 40, color chart was in between
I have to say Hanna was easier than API but similar results.
I am now thinking Nitrates are causing my Diatom problem.
I started...
Picked up this soft coral today on my search for a conch and tuxedo urchin. Didn't find them but nice snag on this soft coral. Below is online pic. When mine opens will post.
ORA® Aquacultured Asterospicularia Coral
Which Wi-Fi timers is everyone using? I had one last year and the software wouldn't load on my or wife's phone so returned it. I researched some and many had bad reviews. This is why I have been avoiding them.
I saw this on a FB site and plan to pick one up to make RODI during the winter. Even if it only makes a few gallons a day better than driving to the LFS especially if the weather is bad.
Shower Diverter
Funny thing my during conference calls people hear the water before my video pops up and they know its me from the noise. The tank does make noise but I don't think its much or I am just used to it and it doesn't bother me anymore.