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I have tried nsw on many occasions and I didn't notice any advantage. After talking with the owner of the LFS, he thinks that it is just easier than mixing the salt. I think that mixing makes a more reliable batch.
My Percula took almost a month to host a Sebae, but in my other tank my Gold Stripe Maroon hosted a Bubble Tip while I was still putting it in the tank.
I gathered my own sand, some from Fort Lauderdale beach and some from an island off the Florida Keys. I didn't wash it or anything. I put it in my tank wet, and no problems a year later.
I think the key is getting it from a lower traffic area and getting it from the water. If you get it from...
I have a 7 gal nano that has a hang on the back and one small powerhead. I removed the HOB's sponge about 6 months ago and noticed the nitrates drop in a few weeks. I was never a believer of the "adds nitrates" theory, but I think I figured it out. If particles get caught in a sponge (or...
How much is this? I have just over 100lbs of live rock in my 55 and I have room for more.
Save you money and buy more live rock and some power heads.
I don't really think hang on the backs do anything except move water. I have a 7gal at my office that is over stocked (a clown and a firefish)...
Never rely on your equipment as mrrrkva said. I had a hydrometer (swing arm type) that told me my salinity was perfect. One day I decided to take my water to the LFS because my ammonia kept showing a trace and I was sure it was wrong. Well the ammonia was at 0 as I suspected, but my...
I have a full bottle in my fridge. I tried it during my cycle and I really do not think it did anything. Live rock and live sand do enough to kick start the cycle in my opinion.