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Forum: Tank Journal 07-24-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,010
Posted By Frogger
I believe my tank has stabilized and the corals...

I believe my tank has stabilized and the corals that survived have coloured up and are starting to grow.

The following corals did not make it:
Pearlberry
Highlighter
Red Planet
purple bonsai...
Forum: Reef 07-11-2017, 05:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 99,587
Posted By Frogger
The whole rock gets dipped

The whole rock gets dipped
Forum: Reef 07-04-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,376
Posted By Frogger
If you run an air conditioner in the summer it...

If you run an air conditioner in the summer it will remove the moisture in the air. If you do not opening your windows with a good fan will circulate the air moving dryer air into the house.
Forum: Reef 07-04-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,376
Posted By Frogger
I run a dehumidifier in the winter time. It...

I run a dehumidifier in the winter time. It keeps my humidity in the house at or below 50%. Without it the humidity in the house hits 70% and the windows fog up and I get mould. I do not run one in...
Forum: Reef 07-01-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,291
Posted By Frogger
I believe acro power is made up of mostly...

I believe acro power is made up of mostly different nitrate compounds. I can't see nitrate compounds turning bad. Check the colour of the liquid if it is starting to turn green you could have come...
Forum: Reef 06-27-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,921
Posted By Frogger
Can Fenbendazole control Nudibranchs

I know that people use Fenbendazole to control clove polyps and hydroids. I know it kills all the worms in your tank and will kill the snails.
I have heard it might also be affective against...
Forum: Reef 06-08-2017, 02:30 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 79,213
Posted By Frogger
This is only my 40 gallon "quarantine tank" I...

This is only my 40 gallon "quarantine tank" I plan on dismantling it and moving it downstairs to become my frag tank at some time in the near future. For now I just play with it trying different...
Forum: Reef 06-07-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 79,213
Posted By Frogger
I am not sure, I think algae growth is a very...

I am not sure, I think algae growth is a very complex. I have kept my phosphate below .03ppm and nitrates have always been undetectable.

There has to be a source for the algae to grow. I have...
Forum: Reef 06-07-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 79,213
Posted By Frogger
I also started in February and have one small...

I also started in February and have one small batch starting to come back, I will attend to it manually. For me it appears to have given me 4 months of protection.
Forum: Reef 05-29-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,305
Posted By Frogger
Need more information. How long has your tank...

Need more information.
How long has your tank been set up?
How much do you feed?
what are your other parameters?
What are your nitrates?
Whats in your tank?
What's your current bioload,...
Forum: Reef 05-28-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,961
Posted By Frogger
My hard wood floor was really uneven. I didn't...

My hard wood floor was really uneven. I didn't want to shim because I felt it would put the pressure in small areas and likely damage the hardwood.

What I did was I put down a layer of sticky...
Forum: Reef 05-24-2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,136
Posted By Frogger
Apogee makes a led par meter, although Bulk Reef...

Apogee makes a led par meter, although Bulk Reef Supply tested it and said it was calibrated improperly. They may have fixed that poor calibration.
Forum: Reef 05-20-2017, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,659
Posted By Frogger
If you have ever treated your tank with copper I...

If you have ever treated your tank with copper I wouldn't re-use it.
Forum: Reef 05-19-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,279
Posted By Frogger
It was this article that partly led me to try to...

It was this article that partly led me to try to raise my nitrates. Be careful when trying to raise your nitrates artificially because it can cause your phosphates to plummet which can lead to...
Forum: Reef 05-13-2017, 05:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,769
Posted By Frogger
It is always important to know where you are...

It is always important to know where you are before you start making changes.
Forum: Reef 05-11-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,769
Posted By Frogger
If you are reading detectable nitrate with the...

If you are reading detectable nitrate with the API kit you do not want to be adding nitrate to your system. At this stage you do not need to buy the Red Sea Pro Test kit as the API is fine for high...
Forum: Reef 05-11-2017, 04:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,769
Posted By Frogger
I can confirm from Greggs experience that a...

I can confirm from Greggs experience that a Phosphate crash is really bad and it happens quickly. Before adding nitrates find out what your nitrates and phosphates are. Must use a quality nitrate...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-07-2017, 06:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,010
Posted By Frogger
I thought I would provide an update for anyone...

I thought I would provide an update for anyone following my plight.
I has been over 3 weeks since I screwed things up and let my phosphates drop quickly to zero. I am hoping things are stabilizing....
Forum: Reef 05-07-2017, 05:40 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 79,213
Posted By Frogger
3.5 months in and absolutely no bryopsis in the...

3.5 months in and absolutely no bryopsis in the tank. No algae of any kind. Only some Cyno.

When I had bryopsis I was always battling phosphates. I had to use tons of gfo to control phosphates...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-04-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,186
Posted By Frogger
I have found the API nitrate test kit useless for...

I have found the API nitrate test kit useless for values below 5ppm. The only test kit I have used (I have tried API, Salifert and LaMotte) that can measures nitrates below 1ppm accurately is the...
Forum: Reef 04-26-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 18,467
Posted By Frogger
I am not aware of any disease problems that a...

I am not aware of any disease problems that a fish can cause to your corals. I believe a large dead fish could cause a spike in your ammonia levels.
Forum: Reef 04-26-2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 18,467
Posted By Frogger
You should probably start you own thread so we...

You should probably start you own thread so we can help you address your problems.
Forum: Tank Journal 04-26-2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,010
Posted By Frogger
Tank update: For several days I have managed to...

Tank update:
For several days I have managed to maintain acceptable levels of phosphate and nitrates, although once my phosphate started coming up my nitrates started heading down. So I am adding...
Forum: Reef 04-24-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 79,213
Posted By Frogger
Mine took a while to completely clear up. The...

Mine took a while to completely clear up. The one thing I did find was onc e the hair algae went the cyno kicked in. Probably all the nutrients from the dead algae had to go somewhere. If I were...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-24-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,010
Posted By Frogger
Thanks for the input. I had already read that...

Thanks for the input. I had already read that thread. I don't believe the magic answer is the Redfield ratio, however it may be a good place to start. Seeing as I am currently manually adding both...
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