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  1. Barch

    Barch's 125gal. saltwater reef tank

    Okay, this tank is my first attempt at a saltwater aquarium. The tank is now just over 10 months old and has become the highlight of the office. It sits across from my desk so that I get to look at it all day long and I love it. I have had several customers check the progress of my tank as the...
  2. Barch

    Cyano?

    I'm assuming this is Cyano. IT has slowly started to develope in my tank over the last few weeks and seems to be getting worse. Actions taken: New CUC from Reef cleaners, been in the tank now for about 5 days Checked RO/DI TDS testing at 2 ppm. added additional DI filter now 0 TDS 11% water...
  3. Barch

    Phosphates

    I started measuring PO 4 in my tank about 2 weeks ago. I am using the BRS Dual reactor for phosphate and carbon. My phosphate measurements have been pretty erratic from 0 to .02 and then to 0 followed by .04, .02 and 0 again. I just wondering what everyone else's experience is . I'm using a...
  4. Barch

    Name this coral

    I got this a few weeks back and it seems to be doing really well in my tank. I can't remember the name the LFS gave me. It has great movement in my tank and is growing pretty fast. What is it? Thanks
  5. Barch

    Blue Hippo Tangs

    I see tank recommendations for these fish all over the board from 55 gal. to 180 gal. as minimum tank size requirements. Tank raised as a more hardy variety vrs. wild etc. What is the experience and suggestions from all of you? I have a 120 gal. that is 48x18x32. I would like to add one for my...
  6. Barch

    Brittle Starfish

    I was looking at my refugium today and found 3 tiny little starfish. They are dark in color and seem to have bands around the legs. Are these Brittle Starfish? They are about the size of a dime...how big will they get? I'm assuming they came in on the cheato that I got from the LFS the other...
  7. Barch

    Cloudy water

    I think I'm making progress.... slowly.....I still have cloudy water. I'm a little frustrated with it and I don't know if I'm being impatient or if my water issue is not normal. I have been using some blue bonded filter pads in the fuge to help clear up the water. I change it everyday and it...
  8. Barch

    Let the journey begin.

    Okay, so after a couple of months researching on various websites and forums I have decided to jump into the salt water hobby. I thought it would be good to document my experience just for the fun of it. I have really enjoyed this site, reading everyone's threads trying to learn more about this...
  9. Barch

    Pump volume

    I just getting ready to set up my first reef aquarium. I have spent several hr on the web searching sites and information as this is my first attempt at salt water tank. I've had several fresh water tanks over the years etc. I have a 95 gal. tank and a 55 that I'm setting up as the...
  10. Barch

    Idaho Newbie

    Hello all, I,m just getting started with a reef aquarium. I have had several fresh water aquariums over the years and am now ready to take the next step. I have several questions to ask of the pro's, I will post them in the appropriate thread....I look forward to getting acquainted with you, thanks
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