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My PH hovers around 7.7-7.9. I read enough on these boards to not use the buffers to raise it up so i have been leaving it as is hoping that once my tank matures more it will go up.. my tank has been up for 3 months now. 125 Gallon Long w/ canopy 2 Fluval 404's 3 Medzoo Powerheads 1 Seaclone...

I have been using the kent marine buffer to achieve a PH of 8.3 as it states adding every down but for some reason my ph does not elevate and stays at 8.3 any suggestion

Everytime before i added fish i tried all the other methods and within hours or the following day the fish would croak. So I started my drip line after I purchased six damels and left it running for about 2.5 hours since I was no rush and they were in a big container. Well after the drip was...

A friend of mine who is doing a 125 gallon reef tank is considering purchasing for his sump tank. Is this a good price for a system or is this to pricey? Cost of this system is 470 + tax i believe. I started a FOWLR tank without a sump tank. I got a bunch of stuff hanging on the sides and...

I just bought some uncured live rock and put it in the tank. Never seen cured live rock before I got some tango rock? What does it look like when its cured.. Tank is in the cycle process so uncured rock will do it some good

At what point do the nitrites begin to flourish? my shrimp look like dried fruit right now and the Ammonia is at 2.0 level. Nitrites are at 0. Just looking for ball park nothing specific. Like when the shrimp are half decay just hoping I am doing something right for once

when starting a salt water FO aquarium what additive if any besides salt and some shrimp should i add into the tank. I read on this board that ammo-lock, prime and any other stuff should not be used is this correct. I plan to use bioenzyme as bacteria starter

I read on this board and seen recommendations but still unclear as to why the need for tons of circulation inside the tank just curious. Is it to get the water filtered better? or In saltwater tank movement provides more O2?

This is my 3 attempt at successfully having a saltwater aquarium. I have successfully done Tropical and Goldfish but each time i try salt my fish dont make it. This time i decided to go all out and purchased a Miluakee PH monitor and refractometer. My tank specs before i start 1) 125 Gallon...