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Thanks Bifferwine , Am trying to reduce fish stocks , the smallest Clown Fish has Fin Rot but I can't catch the little Bugger!! Got to get 'em when the Wife's not around. :mrgreen: Thanks, Jim

Thanks Jellyman, My wife and I are OK , it's the Little People in the Kampung's(settlements) that are suffering . Changed just under 25% of the water after reducing the top up water's SG. Retested Tank, SG is 1.025 but the No3 is still really high. Will that reduce in time? I've only got...

Thanks Everyone , will do a 25% water change tonight after we get the SG down as suggested. Thanks and Regards, Jim and Dita

Hi , An update on our shopping trip. Unfortunately left the aquarium supplies to the last minute and had to compromise . Didn’t have a refractometer in stock so bought an “Instant Ocean†brand hydrometer . It’s easy to use . Also picked up a complete Sera Aqua Test Kit , could only...

Hi All , Bought testing kits etc while in Australia , Did two tests one week apart. Amonia : OK, came up zero both times. Nitrite No2 : OK, both tests Less than 1mg/l PH: 1st test 8.0 , 2nd test 7.5. Nitrate No3: 1st test 10mg/l , 2nd test 40+ mg/l Specific...

Thanks Guy’s, Refractometer? Better Google that one too !! Really need that Test Kit etc .Have since learnt there are many unscrupulous operators in Indonesia where Reef fish and corals are abundant. I need to get up to speed ASAP. We have someone who will look after the aquarium while...

Hi Jelly Man. Where did I get my wife and where did I get the aquarium? :D Yeah, she’s pretty Cool, my wife’s from Java, we live in Jakarta Indonesia. ( she’ll get a kick when she reads your comment) :D The aquariums are on display at Ace Hardware and larger Upmarket Department stores...

Again , Thanks all for your input and advise , will advise progress. Thanks , James and Dita

Thanks, Ironman, Bifferwine, for taking the time to reply to my concerns. Have made a few errors and paid the price , unfortunately to the detriment of the aquarium. BIGGEST MISTAKE ! Topped up the aquarium from a 20 liter drum of salt water the supplier left behind after installation. I...

Thanks all , Will post some photo's . Have been getting a lot of info from Living Reefs Site , good stuff . Have reduced the feed and increased the time with the light on . Nothing has died so far . The guy that delivered the Aquarium says that he will need to " Service" the tank...

Thanks one and all , attached are a couple of photo's from my Hand Phone ( sorry about the quality). What should be the optimum water temp? Interesting that the fish always appear hungry ,could be over feeding and will pay the price in a week or two if the water goes off. As you might be...

Hi All, Am terrified we are going to kill all our new little friends. My wife gave me a surprise Birthday present last Saturday ,Fully stocked Salt Water aquarium purchased and installed by a commercial supplier here in Jakarta Indonesia .It has tank , pump , filter , light , all in one...