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lil_clownfish13
09-11-2005, 07:42 PM
well, since i set up the 20 gallon and moved everything into it from the 10 -- the rics have paled in color and turned into little balls-- they dont open up very much-- the greens are most effected by this, the orange seems okay-- but its been almost 5 months since they've been in the tank..
water params are normal-- nothing out of the ordinary
any suggestions on additives i may be missing that ppl have found they need? (i dose calcium and coral accel)
p.s. all my 6 other types of mushrooms are perfect and multiplying like mad
thanks again all!
tina :biggrin:
Beverly
09-11-2005, 09:44 PM
Hi Tina,
Here are some reef chemistry tests I perform at least once every two weeks:
- alkalinity (keep mine at 8 to 10 dKH)
- calcium (keep mine at 400 to 425 ppm)
- magnesium (keep mine at 1300 to 1325 ppm)
Also check pH just before lights on and just after lights out. I use a Pinpoint pH probe attached to a digital readout box thing (don't know what it's called :rolleyes: ). It's accurate to two decimal points.
When checking salinity, use a refractometer for more accurate results than the plastic swing-arm things.
Reef chemistry calculators and articles to help you better understand the complex chemistry stuff going on in a reef. Read and re-read as many times as it takes for some of this thick stuff to sink in. I still don't understand it all, but I'm learning more each time I read them:
Aquarium System Volume Calculator:
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/volcalc.html
The Reef Chemistry Calculator:
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html
What is Alkalinity?
http://advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2002/chemistry.htm
Calcium:
http://advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2002/chem.htm
Magnesium in Reef Aquaria:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/oct2003/chem.htm
How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm
The Relationship Between Alkalinity and pH:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/may2002/chem.htm
Solving Calcium and Alkalinity Problems:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm
High pH: Causes and Cures:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.htm
Low pH: Causes and Cures:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.htm
HTH :biggrin:
danny zubot
09-12-2005, 02:17 PM
I wouldn't worry about them too much, shroom and rics do that for a while when they are disturbed. Just like many softies, they will bounce back in time. Its a good idea to watch your levels, as always :biggrin: Hey Bev, what do you use to dose magnesium? Can't seem to get mine up above 1250ppm.
Beverly
09-12-2005, 02:24 PM
Danny,
I use Kent's Tech M to keep Mg stable.
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