Recent content by annette34429

2/23.day20 - 50% WC, then another det kit: amphipod breeders, 5 small clams (turkey wing?), 10 mixed snails unidentified, 6 bristle worms, black spiny urchin, ulva mat (green alga), red alga - 2 types; staghorn?, finer red macro? Calibrated all probes: pH high at 9+, ORP high at 450+ Pre RO/DI...

So far no problems with the biowheels (yes) on the smaller tanks. They've only been running about 2.5 months, though. Mine spin very well in their chambers and I am sure to change the filter pads every 4-6 wks. Thanks for the encouragement. :)

Source water pre RO/DI 7.6, post RO/DI 8.6. :? Help, please. All readings are post yesterday's probe recalibration and post 50% WC.

Can anyone tell me how to safely correct a 9.4 pH? I turned the lights off for 18 hrs with no variation. I will recheck all my source water etc. I don't have a CO2 injector. There is no livestock in this new DSB except the clean up crew, some macroalgae. Further, can anyone recommend an...

My goal for this aquarium is to have a biodiverse system with mutually beneficial flora and fauna in as natural a condition as I can replicate, that I personally find interesting. Otherwise why would I do it? Here are some stats. It is my intention to allow this setup to go about 6 mns before...

Great display! Great pics! What kind of camera did you use? Annette

Awhile ago I saw posted a way to make an eductor out of PVC fittings and now I can't locate the post. Not sure which forum it was on. Anyone know how to do this and can point me to some pics? Many Thanks, Annette

Nope, not in the same tank. The CBS resides alone with a damsel in a 3g I set up on my desk to get him away from my clown and anemone. My husband Chuck picked him out at the LFS, we later found out how aggressive he is. In our house the CBS is known as "Chuck's B@$!@*# Shrimp".

Funny you should say that... He DID just molt the day before the incident. I have a CBS that molts regularly and I can ID that. However, when I removed the remains there was no doubt what it was. :cry: <sniff>

My 12g FOWLER has only a percula clown, some hermits, a couple of turbos and a rose anenome, it did have a peppermint shrimp. I came home from work the other day and the only thing remaining of a peppermint shrimp was his lower torso. The rest of him was completely gone, antennae, head...

1) 3g - bio wheel, FOWLR w/ ½ “ CC 1 Coral Banded Shrimp 1 Blue Damsel 2 Turbo snails 2) 12g - biowheel, FOWLR w/ ½ “ CC 1 Rose Anenome 1 Percula Clown 12 Hermit Crabs 2 Turbo Snails 3a) 56g Reef [36x18x20] w/ 5-6" DSB, 60# LR, corner OF at 8 linear in, 1" drain and 3/4" return...

I believe the reason was that it 'would prolong the cycle', if my memory serves. Well, thank you for your replies, I'm off to get the bucket and hoses. I, too, like the hitchhiker's and would like to preserve them. I can wait weeks on the det kit, no problem. Though not really in my nature I...

PS Am also getting areas of black forming about 2-3" below surface of sand. Is this normal so soon. More info: Supposedly "fully" cured LR arrived prior to sump being ready and other timing snafus with LFS. Had rock in rubbermaid tub for a few days, then in tank for a few days (with new...

I just set up (1 wk ago) a DSB in a 56g with a 30g sump/refugium. New sand in both tanks, topped with LS and LR curing in main tank and sump drain (about 80lbs). NH3 is high as expected. Q: Should I be getting cyano so quickly? Started about 3 days after set up and is now growing pretty...