Recent content by Tkblades

Yeah I really do t get it. It's an API test kit which to my understanding is pretty accurate. I'm about to head to the lfs ill see what they got.

My lid does seal pretty tight. I will try letting my feedin lid open to see if it increases. I dont have corals. Thanks.

Fish are like people IMHO. You have good and bad of each kind. I have a orange and white oscellaris with a black back and a black and white saddleback with really bright yellow fins. They where both so unique I had to try. They do not fight at all. They could though. When I go to a local fish...

My ph in my 28 gallon fowlr tank is at 7.8-8.0. I tried using API buffer max and it didn't raise my ph at all. I tried adding baking soda a teaspoon mixed in some tank water once a day and it didn't raise my ph at all. Someone please help me out here. What is the problem. All my fish are happy...

Update Today my water was 78 degrees, 0 ammonia, 2 nitrite, and 40 nitrate. I think this is normal for the cycle to go. Any info if this is normal would help.

Update I ordered some real reef live rock substitute from premium aquatics. It shipped in two days and received it the next morning. Adding it to my live rock already in the tank it really brightened up my colors in the tank. It has a deep purple color. It's very porous for good places for...

All cleared up. Just an update for those helping me get started.

Ok thanks man.

Set up my 28g jbj nano last night. This morning my water is still as cloudy as it was the night before. Should I run both my powerheads to increase flow or have them alternating to clear up the aquarium. Thanks for the help.

Yes it's the stock media tray with the sponge, carbon, and ceramic bio rings.

I have a jbj 28 gallon nano cube cf quad. It comes with a three stage filtration system. Would it work better to replace the three stage filtration system with my reef octopus ns80 to remove waste? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Or would you suggest modifying to run both the filtration...

I just asked because I saw it on a setup video. It was used as an emergency shutoff if I remember correctly.

Ones anyone know of a good water clarity solution for brackish water? It seems like no matter how many water changes Ido the water always seems cloudy. Could it be from not having enough light?

Would anyone also recommend placing a second ball valve on the drain line?

That what I have found on another forum since. Thanks for the accurate information.