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from what Im told, yes this is normal. Its pooping

how long should I acclimate lta?

Hey Shaman - will do thanks

never been to fiji or solomons. beem to hawaii, mexico and the florida keys and the temp still colder than 86

I live on the east coast and we go to the beach all the time and I really dont think the water is above 80. I may be wrong so I will bring a thermometer next trip. sea water at va. beach seems much colder than 80

Remember , what works for some may not work for others. My temp swing is around 3-4 degrees from night to day. After my clowns died I wouldnt dare try 86 but thats just me

Mine jumped up to 82 from 78 about 3 weeks ago and both of my tank raised clowns dropped thier slime coats and died. Needless to say I bought a new titanium heater (the other was visa-therm glass) along with a pair of maroons and the temp stays around 78 - 80 and no probs yet.

Bill-e Im using a dip and read test strip by acqua marine. I will go to my local lfs today and have them check it like you suggest. Thanks for the input. GnG - I hope your chemistry lesson helps also but Im going to have to read it a couple of times first. hehe. Thanks to you also

Thank you for the info

Alk test strip matches the darkest green on chart maybe a little darker. Plenty of surface movement also. Im starting seachem liquid marine buffer today so will see what happens. Sorry about hi-jackin' thread

I have a pair of maroons that I would like to get an anemone for. The male will go to the purple tipped atlantic but the female will not. Can anybody tell me if there is an anemone that they prefer? Thanks

right now my ph is low (7.8) and I cant seem to get it up. Im dripping about a gal a day with 2 tbs af balls lime and no spike - still 7.8. Why cant I get it any higher?

what does vinegar do with the lime