saltwater newbie attempting a 55 gallon reef
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Oh no not at all I've even been squirted with paly juice and no adverse reactions..... Just a warning if your a really allergic person beware..BTB0923;3430941; said:
I read article about a dog eating a zoo colony out of the owners bucket and the dog died in a few hours!!
I run a full SPS and LPS reef at 35 (1.026) the rest of your #'ers look great
Oh yea , and get a magnesium test kit..
CAL MAG & ALk are all in a harmonic balance with each other..
Oh yea , and get a magnesium test kit..
CAL MAG & ALk are all in a harmonic balance with each other..
I will definitely adjust it. I'm trying to get my calcium up even higher by doing more water changes with this new salt mix....I will adjust the salinity this way also. I'm just concerned that doing too many water changes too quick might screw up the balance in the tank. What do you think is the shortest amount of time I can wait in between 10% water changes right now?? The tank is about 2 months old.
BTB0923;3430738; said:
just acclimate them good and space them 6 inches apart and start them at the bottom of the tank to acclimate to your lighting
mr.reef24
not to quick..
there is a boi load with corals but not much..
If your water is good the corals will be fine..
As MR.reef said make sure the lighting is similar or you will have to get them adjusted to your lights..
As for water changes , every few days is fine..
change the salt level over the space of a few weeks..
No worries..
as for the calcium levels. Have you ever thought of dosing??
two part solution or kalkwasser??
there is a boi load with corals but not much..
If your water is good the corals will be fine..
As MR.reef said make sure the lighting is similar or you will have to get them adjusted to your lights..
As for water changes , every few days is fine..
change the salt level over the space of a few weeks..
No worries..
as for the calcium levels. Have you ever thought of dosing??
two part solution or kalkwasser??
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
Check out these links for reef chemistry info and two part solution made cheep and easy
http://reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html
Check out these links for reef chemistry info and two part solution made cheep and easy
http://reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html
A good reference for your calcium up-keep is
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/aboutcalcium/Calcium_Ca_An_Essential_Reef_Tank_Element.htm
but personal expirence and through all the years talking with anthony calfo, robert fenner, steve tyree, ron shimiek, jim stime, julian sprungs. just do your home work and find what works' best I found 2 part dosing and reef crystal's is perfect for reef tank's under 125 gallons anything bigger a calcium reactor and your gold stay clear of kalkwasser it is a nightmare.
mr.reef24
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/aboutcalcium/Calcium_Ca_An_Essential_Reef_Tank_Element.htm
but personal expirence and through all the years talking with anthony calfo, robert fenner, steve tyree, ron shimiek, jim stime, julian sprungs. just do your home work and find what works' best I found 2 part dosing and reef crystal's is perfect for reef tank's under 125 gallons anything bigger a calcium reactor and your gold stay clear of kalkwasser it is a nightmare.
mr.reef24
