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Salt? Off hand, we don't know, it came with the aquarium. We got our set up from a local aquarist, a rather avid one who at one point had 10+ tanks running. He just didn't have the time anymore. I don't think anything that came with the tank including the salt would have been detrimental...

Thanks all! Your input is greatly appreciated. Guess we'll cross our fingers and wait from this point! Best, thelazyJ's

We are probably going to go with the Hippocampus Reidi, as we understand it the tropical species prefer the higher water temps. Seahorse keeping is a ways off for us. We won't introduce such a fragile creature until we can keep something alive for a reasonable period of time. Ultimately what...

Innovator, Thanks for the response. As Mike (thanks as well) recommended we added more LR yesterday. This mornings readings for NH3 are still 0, good on that. N02 & 3 have held steady at 1.0 and 20 respectively, pH is still lowish at 7.8. The LFS recommended using an additive to boost pH but...

Mike, Using tap water, adding salt and API Stress Coat to condition and remove chlorine, etc. We'll pursue the LR. Should we do another PWC or just sit tight and wait it out? Does the increase in nitrAtes indicate the development of the secondary nitrIte consuming bacteria? Just not enough of...

Hi All, Brand new to SW aquaria, a few questions. We have a 15 gallon tank, cycling since the 1st of Feb. Question is, does the cycle stall? Can we do anything about it? Ammo 0.0 No2 1.0 No3 20.o PH 7.8 Temp. 73 SG 1.022 Initially, we started with 2 Scarlet Cleaner, 5 Blue Hermits, 4 Nassarius...