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True...true! Just alkalinity is easiest to test for stability purposes. Blastem with flow, keep parameters stable and sufficient light. It's really easy. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Alk swings is a major contributor as well I find. Temperature, alk, ph swinging drastically can all be factored into stn / rtn. Sometimes they just do because they're sensitive little..... Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

While these supplements may be good for and established tank, that has nutrients and stability under control, they can add to excess pollution and certain elements being thrown out of whack. Reef colors and energy should be used and dosed according to the elements tested for those each...

Took mine about 2 months to pair up. Now they think they are architects, re-scaping the tank daily. Those shrimp are pretty impressive builders. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog/in-north-korea-dead-aquarium-livestock-equals-death-sentence I actually have that bottle trick in my tank as of now, trying to trap a bullseye shrimp. :( Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Go with a deeper sand, a garden eel garden would be unique. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I ran a ton of gfo during my last cycle. I figured why not just beat out the phosphate locked in the rocks right away. No livestock to affect. So far, this tank hasn't had any algae issues, (only time was caused due to my excess nutrients). I don't run any phosphate removers currently...

I believe the reefer series includes all plumbing and sump. The max, is the aio. Depending on the space you have, the reefer series is promising due to you would not have to worry about building, measuring etc.. For anything except lighting and desired filtration. Expensive, but for those who...

Pistol shrimp? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I'd just run some GAC, (don't know if it will do anything, but won't harm. Treat it like a carbon source overdose. Water changes are alway good. Also- get some good surface aeration going, may have lowered your oxygen. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Your established rock would've been sufficient to seed the new rock. It will go away as the bacteria burns itself out - so to speak- Bacteria dosing is a strategy used by some sps keepers in a ultra low nutrient system. I don't think it should be messed with freestyle. the lfs is making...

Tank is cycled? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Slow down with all the rapid changes to start with. You added a bacteria supplement, may I ask why? Looks like bacterial bloom to me. Let it die off by not adding any more supplements. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Minimalist and bonsai aquascapes can be very nice if done properly. I would google image that, as I can see where you are trying to go. Sometimes less is more if done right. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/ Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I show this tread to my fiancé every few updates, as we're looking for a house with the requirements of putting a 200 - 300G. system. Wanting a build similar to your in wall / room. Just awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Just do a ton of research on keeping these animals alive and maintaining a saltwater tank. Start with the stickies on this forum. Suggested reading: http://www.reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/articles/articles-by-topic Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=15 Use their charts for great info, compatibility and tank size / bio load. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Whales are an inch at one point. They grow, everything grows. There is also a growing understanding and strive in this hobby to at least try and buy sustainable livestock as much as possible. To putting any fish in an un-cycled tank is actually NOT doing research. Sent from my iPhone...

+1 Wow, That was a lot of fire power for a small tank. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Ok. You know kalk is not used to raise KH, only to maintain it at a level you bring it to. Lets say you want your KH @9, then you would need to dose a two part to get to the level first, then start up kalk. Also keeping CA and MG with the proper ratios. This is commonly done and maintained at...

Shouldn't really chase ph. If your KH is in line, usually the PH follows. How are you dosing your kalk solution? How are you testing PH? If via ato, You could cut out the vinegar as it is lowering the PH / raising saturation point of, possibly dose your vinegar during the day when ph is...

Great reads: (Ive read all these articles & topics here): http://www.reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/articles/articles-by-topic Free digital subscriptions: http://www.advancedaquarist.com http://www.reef2reef.com/blog/ http://www.reefhobbyistmagazine.com I find a lot of new reef books in...

Keep an eye on your PH as well. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice