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I use "Scripps Water" (filtered ocean water) for changes, and RO/DI for topoff.

Phosphate reading is 0.25. Is that considered "bad"? Does it mean I'm probably overfeeding? Thanks! -bk

Thanks for confirming for me - was starting to wonder. Is it normal the way it seems to run beneath the sand surface? I do have a refugium; no socks or filter though. Wish I had space for an algae scrubber, but I barely have enough space for what I've got now. I am planning to try to get...

Thanks for the tips. I will go with the vinyl tubing as you've suggeted; I'm betting that will do a much better job in helping get rid of the cyano. Also will cut back on the feeding to once every other day. I don't know the brand I'm using offhand, but I'll find out. Also I do have a...

Dana / Northstar, Thanks for your responses. I'll address each of your questions; let me know if you need more details. Lights: I will definitely get some good bulbs and replace the stock bulbs that came with the fixture. My photo-period is set for 10 hours; 8 hours at full power, and an...

Thanks for your response. Running (6) T-5s, 24". They're about 6 months old; came with the fixture when I bought it new. Are stock bulbs normally "starter" bulbs that don't last long? I will try changing them and see what happens. Thanks! BK

Can anybody confirm if this is even a cyano outbreak? Or could it be algae? I notice it seems to recede after dark. It's barely visible in the morning. Are my reef days numbered??? Thanks! Bk

So Frogspawns need to be fed? Mine usually seem pretty much dormant after dark; I've never noticed any sweeper tentacles.

Hi All! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Everything has been running smoothly, and everybody seems to be happy. But in the past few weeks I've started to notice pink "blotches" on my sandbed, which seem to be getting deeper, and spreading. I can also see that it seems to be deeper in the...

Ok here's a video I took. It's quite large - will take some time to buffer. (I know there must be a better way to upload video - pls let me know). In the meantime let me know what you think. Thanks! bk Sorry I'll have to find a better way. 100Mb AVI file probably not a good idea.

My bubble-tip has been in the tank for about 2 weeks now. Added the clown after the first few days. He wandered around for the first 3 days, but has been stable ever since. Sometime he "wraps up" the clown at nighttime, but other times his tentacles are withdrawn (like the last couple pics). The...

I think this came along with my ricordia (sp?). Didn't notice it until 2 days ago, even though the Ric. has been in the tank about 3 weeks. Whatever it is seems to be growing pretty fast. Any ideas? -bk (ps. I never realized the depth of that ricordia until I took this macro shot)

Exactly what Northstar said. Also please don't use tap water to start up - you'll only be causing yourself headaches down the road. If you absolutely can't wait until you get your RO/DI, at least you do have the option you mentioned - of buying water from your LFS. But that's costly, and will...

Just want to say you have an "Awesome" looking tank - nice job on the aquascape. And the clowns look like they mean business! -bk

Just stumbled across this thread. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into documenting your struggles, mistakes, and ultimate success. If and when I experience the type of problems you were up against, at least I'll know there is hope! I do have a quick question - did you end up...

I've been meaning to post this same question. The water is clear, but always lots of particles blowing around. I'm trying to find a way to temporarily fit some filter media to my overflow box. Or I've thought about rigging a pump where I can manually pinpoint specific areas of the tank. For this...

Would a nidibranch be obvious - any telltale signs I should be looking out for? What about egg sacks? I've looked around after dark - haven't found any surprises yet. As far as dipping them - do you mean in fresh water? Is that only if I find signs of a nudibranch? Thank you! Brian

Yeah but how many kW do the rowing Guinea Pigs burn?

Good morning, In comparing my zooanthids with the picture I took on Monday, it looks like fewer polyps are opening. The front looks about the same, but only a handful on the back end are opening. Should I just leave it alone? The front half looks really healthy. Also I notice that most...

My pumps say they are rated at 4.5 watts. Does that really mean 4.5 kw? I don't know anything about electricity (obviously!) but I have a hard time believing the pump draws 1/5 of what a single bulb draws. Should I read that as 45 watts? 450 watts? (I also have trouble imagining that a pump...