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Forum: Reef 07-07-2013, 04:47 AM
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Posted By ScubaGirl
No they aren't but I have filter mediums in for...

No they aren't but I have filter mediums in for both and dosing with binders now too. I have Nitrate Destroyer and just picked up Prime yesterday.

Trigger died Thursday morning. The rest are all...
Forum: Reef 07-05-2013, 02:11 PM
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Posted By ScubaGirl
So, my approach now will be: a good...

So, my approach now will be:


a good ro/di
digital pH meter
copper test kit
ammonia binder


Anything else pressing?
Forum: Reef 07-05-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
Yes, I use drop tests for pH. I will get a...

Yes, I use drop tests for pH. I will get a digital reader, no problem. The thing is, my pH is a bit low, not high. Is my light cycle long enough without a lighted sump? 11 hours white, 12 hours blue....
Forum: Reef 07-05-2013, 02:57 AM
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Posted By ScubaGirl
Campbell River, BC. Pristine water here for the...

Campbell River, BC. Pristine water here for the most part. No flooding.
Forum: Reef 07-05-2013, 02:56 AM
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Posted By ScubaGirl
My test kits are Nutrafins and Elos. Moving...

My test kits are Nutrafins and Elos. Moving towards all Elos if I can.
Forum: Reef 07-05-2013, 02:39 AM
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Posted By ScubaGirl
Yes, I have Chaloupa. I officially worship the...

Yes, I have Chaloupa. I officially worship the lady, LOL. She has helped me through so much ****. I have had everything go wrong with this tank and she has helped me pick up the pieces. This one is...
Forum: Reef 07-05-2013, 12:50 AM
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Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
At highest point I had 10 large nassarius...

At highest point I had 10 large nassarius probably, 10 mexican turbos, 10 astrea, sand sifting star fish, conch, 1 blue hermit, 2 halloween hermits, cleaner shrimp, banded shrimp, pom pom crab,...
Forum: Reef 07-05-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
Going to test the tap water now before I do...

Going to test the tap water now before I do another change tonight. I have to be sure. I just have my typical tank test kits though, nothing else.

Someone also mentioned that I forgot to post SG...
Forum: Reef 07-05-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
Trigger died this morning. I cried....I admit it....

Trigger died this morning. I cried....I admit it.

Ammonia is going back up to 1, ph is 7.9 first thing in the morning (turned lights on early to get the trigger out). I'm going to do another water...
Forum: Reef 07-03-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
Wow, Neoh, that's quite the thread. One I could...

Wow, Neoh, that's quite the thread. One I could get lost in, for sure. Thank you for sharing it.
Forum: Reef 07-03-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
I am a bit of a nube though. I'm surprised...

I am a bit of a nube though.

I'm surprised it may be bioload though in a tank that has been stable for 3 years with the only addition of a file fish basically. I was wondering if my clean up crew...
Forum: Reef 07-03-2013, 06:54 AM
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Posted By ScubaGirl
Is there a way to test for heavy metals besides...

Is there a way to test for heavy metals besides copper?
Forum: Reef 07-03-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
Yes, I run a canister filter, run carbon all the...

Yes, I run a canister filter, run carbon all the time, change it about once a month. Running an nitrate reducer in there now but can't remember what it's called off hand. It's a rechargeable packet...
Forum: Reef 07-03-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
No, the move was 3.5 years ago. Been stable since.

No, the move was 3.5 years ago. Been stable since.
Forum: Reef 07-03-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
Been watching the gills of the fish closely and...

Been watching the gills of the fish closely and looking for labored respiration, etc. but all is well.

My green Hawaiian palys have been closed for 3 weeks now and have white flecks on them. It...
Forum: Reef 07-03-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
Yes, I keep a log of everything. pH is...

Yes, I keep a log of everything.

pH is between 7 and 7.5
dkh is usually around 8
Ca has been a little higher because of the Kalk at 450ish
Mg has been around 1300-1400
nitrates up to 0.5...
Forum: Reef 07-03-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,607
Posted By ScubaGirl
Mass Coral Death

Having a hell of a time lately trying to figure out what is going on in my tank. I have had a costly loss of corals including: duncan, 2 trumpets, hammerhead, some mystery agro, yellow polyps, torch...
Forum: Polls 07-02-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,094
Posted By ScubaGirl
I tried peppermint shrimp and they MAY have...

I tried peppermint shrimp and they MAY have worked but my 2 wrasses had it as a snack within 5 minutes of it being in there. They had a more expensive entre than me that night.
Forum: Reef 05-26-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,830
Posted By ScubaGirl
:shocked!: No doubt! Hopefully I'll never...

:shocked!:

No doubt! Hopefully I'll never need that one but I'll knock on wood just in case.

Do they even make mops any more? LOL
Forum: Reef 05-19-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,830
Posted By ScubaGirl
Tank Emergency Kit - suggestions please

Does anyone have a tank emergency/survival kit? I seem to be learning things the hard way with my tank (3.5 years) and wondering what sort of things that the more experienced reefers make sure you...
Forum: Pictures 10-08-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,641
Posted By ScubaGirl
Got a little 3" crochea a couple of days ago....

Got a little 3" crochea a couple of days ago. Super stoked. :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 09-16-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By ScubaGirl
I had a peppermint shrimp for all of 10 minutes...

I had a peppermint shrimp for all of 10 minutes in my tank. The 2 wrasses had a feeding frenzy with it. Thanks for the $30 entree! I don't even eat that well, LOL.
Forum: Reef 09-13-2011, 04:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,782
Posted By ScubaGirl
Just a little update. My brain has survived and...

Just a little update. My brain has survived and is doing very well. It's not 100% full color yet but it has GROWN!!! :biggrin:

This story has a happy ending. Just wanted to say thank you all again...
Forum: Reef 08-23-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,728
Posted By ScubaGirl
I get bit consistently by my mated pair false...

I get bit consistently by my mated pair false percs. Keeps me on my toes when I'm in the tank. Little buggers can hurt. They are way more aggressive when they have eggs.
Forum: Reef 08-23-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,213
Posted By ScubaGirl
Bump. :) Thank you in advance!

Bump. :)

Thank you in advance!
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