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Forum: Reef 01-01-2017, 02:06 AM
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Posted By LeanneP
Can clams transmit fish disease?

I just put a clam in a few days ago and now my copperband stopped eating this morning and now he has labored breathing. No other signs of infection. I did add a yellow tang about six weeks ago so...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By LeanneP
Yes, I think that water changes may be my best...

Yes, I think that water changes may be my best option. Thanks.
Forum: Reef 11-17-2016, 02:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By LeanneP
Is there anything other than carbon to remove chemiclean?

I am just finishing up a round of chemiclean and I have a coral beauty that is sensitive to carbon (HLLE) so just wondering if there is anything other than carbon that can remove medications. I...
Forum: Reef 11-07-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,173
Posted By LeanneP
I noticed that your mg is 1320. I know if mine...

I noticed that your mg is 1320. I know if mine is that low I have a hard time keeping my alk and ca stable. Not sure if things are more stable than the begining of your thread but it has helped me...
Forum: Reef 11-05-2016, 11:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
H Ryan, I have found the pro bio-s at J & l but...

H Ryan, I have found the pro bio-s at J & l but it doesn't look like they carry the np pro. Just wondering where you get yours from? Would I need to dose anything else to get the tank balanced...
Forum: Reef 11-04-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
Thanks for the info from everyone. The Culligan...

Thanks for the info from everyone. The Culligan membrane is 2 years old and I did some reading and it is what takes out the phosphates not the rest of the filters. Even when it was new I think I...
Forum: Reef 11-04-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
Yes, thanks. I was assuming it was not regular...

Yes, thanks. I was assuming it was not regular carbon for water clarity. Never stop learning about new things when issues arise that you haven't had to deal with yet. So is this a better way to...
Forum: Reef 11-04-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
Wow, that is super interesting! I have stopped...

Wow, that is super interesting! I have stopped using any carbon in the last 6 months because my coral beauty got hole in the head and is super sensitive to it. Not sure if that may be contributing...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-03-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 42,080
Posted By LeanneP
Just read your posts. That really sucks Greg to...

Just read your posts. That really sucks Greg to lose so many fish, especially when you are doing the right thing and quarantining. And I am wining about a bit of phosphates!!! Hope that you get...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
OK, thought I missed the boat somewhere along the...

OK, thought I missed the boat somewhere along the way!! Yes, in the directions it does say the rowaphos may be used up in a few days in the begining so I guess it is not that unusual.
Forum: Reef 11-03-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
OK, now I am confused because I was always told...

OK, now I am confused because I was always told not to disturb your sand because you would just create issues in your tank. I have a conch that has always done a good job. I think that I am having...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2016, 04:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
No I don't feed the anenomes. I have a good...

No I don't feed the anenomes. I have a good skimmer and I didn't think that wc really made a difference with phosphates only nitrates. My tank is full of coral so I can't really blast off the...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2016, 04:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
I read a thread on Rowaphos that 120 mls which is...

I read a thread on Rowaphos that 120 mls which is just under half a cup would reduce phosphates by .05 in a 75 gallon tank. Mine is 90 with a 10 gallon sump so I originally used 125 mls. I was...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2016, 03:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
My nitrates are .25 so not much. Did you get...

My nitrates are .25 so not much. Did you get your phosphates down and if so how? I am thinking it might take some time since they have bee high for a bit but just hoping they do come down since I...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2016, 03:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
Yes, I have cyano right now and I use a hanna ...

Yes, I have cyano right now and I use a hanna checker so it is pretty consistent when I am testing.
Forum: Reef 11-03-2016, 02:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,417
Posted By LeanneP
High phosphates-using reactor and can't get them down

I have a 90 gallon mixed reef tank and I have had phosphates as high as .22. The main reason was my R/O water, but I have solved that issue. I now have them at .12 and I have been using a phosban...
Forum: Reef 10-13-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,624
Posted By LeanneP
Hey Andrew, we just had power out a couple of...

Hey Andrew, we just had power out a couple of weekends ago here for 8 hours because of an mva taking out a poll. I wasn't prepared. We were able to borrow a generator from our neighbor and all I...
Forum: Reef 09-28-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,503
Posted By LeanneP
Thanks for the replys. Our power was out for 8...

Thanks for the replys. Our power was out for 8 hours. I did go to Best buy to buy a back up battery. They of course forgot to tell me that it had to be charged up before I could use it, even...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-28-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By LeanneP
Bump. Still available and coming to the coast...

Bump. Still available and coming to the coast again for the weekend.
Forum: Reef 09-24-2016, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,503
Posted By LeanneP
Power is out

I have a power outage at my house right now and I have no back up power. Dummy me. Will a back up battery from Best buy work?
Forum: Reef 07-19-2016, 01:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By LeanneP
Yes, tank looks fine. There hasn't been any ill...

Yes, tank looks fine. There hasn't been any ill effects. I have growth in my SPS. Just thought that I may have more if my ca is a little higher. I am doing another water change on Wed so that...
Forum: Reef 07-18-2016, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By LeanneP
Water changes are not really a help because I...

Water changes are not really a help because I have to manually add mag and ca to IO salt to get it to where I want it to be. I thought that maybe should try reef salt but some else had a good point...
Forum: Reef 07-18-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By LeanneP
I used two kits that were new to make sure it was...

I used two kits that were new to make sure it was accurate. Mag is over 1400 now that I started dosing again. It was dropping to 1300. I have tried getting my ca up by stopping dosing alk and the...
Forum: Reef 07-18-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By LeanneP
Dosing more Ca than Alk? Is this okay?

I have been using your C-balance for a few years for my 90 gallon mixed reef that is about 5 years old. In the last 6 months or so I have been fighting to keep my calcium above 370. My alk is...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-06-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By LeanneP
It is for up to 250 gallons.

It is for up to 250 gallons.
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