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I found a link: Shelf Life of Aquarium Test Kits" Mine were bottled in 2003, making them no good. At least I'm not going crazy...yet. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks, I'll give the fish food a try. I'm using the aquarium Pharmaceuticals Saltwater Master Liquid test kit. Would it make a difference if the kit is older? I've had it in storage for a few years. I checked for any sort of expiration date and didn't see any.

Okay quick summary...Started a 37 gal 7 days ago. Doing a live rock cycle with 40 lbs of LR + an additional 20 pounds of rubble in my sump (replaced the bio balls in my w/d as was strongly suggested. Also have a 4 inch sandbed (not live). Salinity and PH have remained steady. Ammonia tested at...

I'm thinking of starting my 37 gallon reef up again. What are your thoughts on this light? 30" 380W Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Light w/ Free Ship - eBay (item 130287590651 end time Feb-20-09 01:09:48 PST)

My sea cucumber has "slime" the entire length of his body. Is he expelling his organs? This has just happened overnight. Water is testing fine. Should I remove him?[/img]

No shrimp, but my live rock did give off some slime during the curing thats still hanging around. Thanks for the advice

ammonia is <.25, nitrites are 0 from .5 three days ago and nitrates are at 5. I've been cycling a 29 gal for just about 17 days. I've got 32 lbs of live rock that has gone from looking drab to full of color. Can the cycle possibly be done already? I'm hesitant to say ammonia is at zero...

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As the ammonia is turned to nitrite is it common to have both in the tank at the same time? I've been cycling a 29 gal. with 32 lbs. of live rock for two weeks. Ammonia is reading .25 and nitrite is .5

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