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I need help trying to find out what these little worm like creatures are and mean. They are white, very small, tend to grow in a small coil position, they look like small worms, but are coiled like a snake. They just started growing everywhere in my tank. Please help!!

Thanks for your help.

I just completed my vodka dosing and all my levels are at zero. My yellow tang just started to rub "flashing" against my live rock. I am aware that this could be a sign for ich but I haven't noticed any salt crystals on his body, fins, or gills. I have a cleaner shrimp so if it is ich can he...

What is the difference between live rock cured or not cured? How can you tell the difference between the two?

Mr. X ur the man. Thanks for everything.

Really cool, but I have a question about this method. Is there any drawbacks to the continual use of vodka as a maintenance method for Nitrate levels? I know the article mentions about using it on a regular basis, but I can't help wonder about the long term effects.

Mr. X I tried the vodka dosing method but I misread the instructions. I added 2ml of instead of .02 ml of vodka like instructed. However, the fish are not stressed and my levels decreased halfway in three days. I am undecided on whether to continue with my method or drastically reduce the amount...

I sure will.

I already started the vodka dosing method.

Thanks for all your help Mr. X.

Thanks a lot for your help. What is Vodka dosing?

What are the best known ways to lower or combat Nitrate levels?

Thanks a lot but I was concerned about me performing a 30% water change with no results. Do I have to do a series of 30% weekly water changes to see any results?

Sorry about the wrong information but its my Nitrate not Nitrite.

My 55 gallon salt water tank has been established for 8 months. I presently have a yellow tang, a four striped damsel, a cleaner shrimp, and snaills. My levels have been normal but in the last two weeks my Nitrite levels have been steadily climbing. It's not high at 10ppm but my main concern is...