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same Kurt, I checked my water, Nitrates were 0, TDS was 3. Also re-checked nitrates and got same reading. I will be doing a 25% PWC this evening. On a different note...Do you guys test for Strotnium? I just received a Salifert Strotnium Kit and tested with readings in the 0-3 range. It...

Thanks, good sites. Just checked Nitrates..they were at 25!! I am mixing water as we speak. Don't know what happen with the spike. I was wondering why my button polyps have been closed all week. Everything else in is in range.

Re: ENOUGH FILTRATION?? ADVICE FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE REQUESTE I was doing them monthly at 25%. I have been now doing them every two weeks at 25%. Any good sites for learning the ins and outs of sump/ref set-up?

Thanks...I was thinking of a sump/refugium, what size would you think would be appropriate for my tank? GPH? Would a 10g tank do the trick?

I use RO/DI water. My Angel is about 4". Thanks for the advice, I thought I was possibly under filtering the system.

I was hoping you all could help me out. The question is can I and should I do better with my filtration. Here's what I got: 72G 120lbs live rock 3-4" DSB Aqua-Remora C with Mag 5 Two Mag 1200 power heads Animals: Pink Tailed Trigger,Blue Hippo Tang,Yellow Tang,Clown,Angel Two Cleaner shrimp. I...

Thanks..I thought that's what it was...Thanks for the article:)

Please Id, Slimy red/purple alage type on rocks and coral. This is not coraline. I peeled some of it off my rocks it was thick and slimy.

I know it's not ick, I was just saying that it "looks" ick like. The spots are imbedded on the shroom and not sand. But thanks for the reply. I will try to get a pic posted. Anybody else with a diagnosis? thanks all

My red mushrooms have white spots on them. They appeared about 5 weeks ago and look almost like ick type spots, but a bit larger. Any thoughts, diagnosis, or suggestions. Thanks...Bill

Hello, I am beginning to stock my tank with coral, can you all help out with online sites that are both reputable, with good product and good prices?? Thanks in advance

Hey all, I need some advice on cathing an eel that is in my heavily rocked 72 gallon bow. He lives in the rocks and pokes his head out only for food. Any good ideas, I would rather not remove rock from the tank in order to catch this slippery fellow. This guy was a hitchhiker with the rock when...

Thank You one and all for your advice. I will be working on this problem this weekend. I will re-calibrate, perfrorm partial water change, and will check salinity levels daily. Will post results.... :o

No I am not calibrating, Should I?? and Yes I use a Remora-Pro with a Mag5. I just started using the Mag 5 pump this week.

I need some help here. I keep my tank (72-bow) salinity at .023-024. For the past 8 weeks I have noticed that it keeps trending upwards to .025-.026 Salinity is checked with a refractometer and one of those cheap plastic models. Both give the same readings. I top-off with about 2-3 gallons...